Libya Pugh
New York,NY
Summary
Passionate Yoga Instructor with a proven track record at Yoga Haven and Yoga Bliss, where I enhanced students' flexibility and mental clarity through innovative yoga practices. Skilled in mindfulness meditation, S.E.L integration and adaptive lesson planning, I elevated clients' well-being by integrating restorative techniques and yoga philosophy. My dynamic approach to teaching has consistently inspired and nurtured a diverse clientele.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Instructor
Yoga Bliss
03.2024 - Current
- Educated clients on the benefits of a consistent yoga practice for stress reduction, improved flexibility, and overall mental clarity.
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- Contributed to holistic wellness of students by incorporating elements of nutrition and lifestyle advice into sessions.
Yoga Instructor
Yoga Haven
07.2023 - Current
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Improved students'' overall well-being through meditation and mindfulness practices in each class session.
- Enriched students'' understanding of holistic health by weaving yogic philosophy into lessons alongside practical movement instruction.
- Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
- Elevated clients'' mental focus by integrating breathing exercises throughout classes to complement physical movement.
- Promoted physical fitness with dynamic sequencing of asanas designed to challenge and inspire students of all levels.
- Reinforced proper alignment principles while guiding students through postures to prevent injury or strain during practice.
- Elevated student experience with use of aromatherapy and sound healing techniques during relaxation segments.
- Researched and implemented latest yoga trends and techniques, keeping offerings fresh and engaging.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
- Used music to motivate and energize classes.
Education
200 CYT/S.E.L Certification -
Breathe For Change
New York, NYM.F.A - Theatre
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, ILB.F.A - Theatre
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LASkills
Mindfulness Meditation TechniquesGroup and individual instructionYoga PhilosophyYoga Style VersatilityWorkshop Facilitation
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
Yoga Bliss
03.2024 - Current
Yoga Instructor
Yoga Haven
07.2023 - Current
200 CYT/S.E.L Certification -
Breathe For Change
M.F.A - Theatre
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
B.F.A - Theatre
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
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