MARYALLISON WEIHE
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated yoga teacher with over a decade of experience working with all body types, and in various studio settings. I use various forms of movement, paired with music, breath work, and meditation, as a way to connect to self-awareness, mental health, and functional mobility.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga and Pilates Instructor
Heatwise Yoga
New York, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Guiding students through various styles of movement.
- Create themed classes based on music and energetic body methodology.
- Create a space that is accessible for every body using their own strength and appropriate props.
Studio Manager and Yoga Teacher
The Bhakti Center
New York, New York
10.2023 - Current
- Manage day to day studio needs.
- Oversee all programming, and organize workshops, trainings, and retreats.
- Manage payroll and website updates.
- Mentor our teacher trainees throughout our teacher training program.
- Host monthly teacher tune-ups, guiding teachers in more precise ways to cue and hold space for students verbally and through hands-on adjustments.
- Lead weekly yoga classes based on the Bhakti Yoga philosophy.
Yoga Instructor
Department of Education : High School for Law and Public Service
12.2022 - Current
- Weekly yoga classes geared towards sharpening focus and goal management.
- Breathing techniques for balance and stress relief.
- Providing students with recordings they can use at any time to support them in their daily lives, every week with a new yoga tool to incorporate into the maintenance of mental health.
- Meditations focused on self-awareness and loving kindness.
Yoga Instructor
Self Employed Yoga Instructor
01.2011 - Current
- Guiding individuals in movement built specifically for their physical and functional needs.
- Off season cross training for competitive body builders and athletes.
- Yoga for 12 steps : focusing on all addiction and trauma recovery for people going through their own healing or in support of their loved ones.
- Sound meditation and Yoga Nidra for insomnia and stress management.
Yoga Instructor
Life Time Athletic Club
08.2022 - 01.2024
- Sequencing movements that are accessible to all bodies.
- Personalizing small group or individual sessions for specific needs or preferences.
- Educating students on building foundations and taking modifications in their bodies.
- Personalized playlists that are relevant to the subject of class.
- Hands on adjustments, for deepening and alignment purposes.
Assistant Manager
Lyons Den Power Yoga
New York, New York
05.2018 - 09.2023
- Coordinated member onboarding processes and ensured smooth integration into classes.
- Implemented customer feedback initiatives to enhance member experience.
- Managed studio supplies, ensuring availability of necessary equipment for classes.
- Trained new staff on policies, procedures, and customer service standards.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategic plans for studio growth and retention.
- Monitored employee attendance records, timekeeping, and payroll information.
- Provided guidance and support to junior staff members on daily tasks, projects, and objectives.
Yoga Instructor
Lyons Den Power Yoga
12.2016 - 09.2023
- Sequencing movements that are accessible to all bodies.
- Personalizing small group or individual sessions for specific needs or preferences.
- Educating students on building foundations and taking modifications in their bodies.
- Personalized playlists that are relevant to the subject of class.
- Hands on adjustments, for deepening and alignment purposes.
Education
500HR Yoga Teacher Certification - Asana, Meditation, Self-Inquiry and Leadership
02.2020
Prema Vinyasa Certification - Advanced Sequencing
06.2012
Certified Meditation Teacher - Meditation Practices
08.2011
200hr YTT - Hatha Yoga, Lifestyle of A Yogi
07.2011
200 Hr YTT - Various Styles of Asana and Meditation
05.2011
Skills
- Class design
- Movement analysis
- Student assessment
- Hands-on adjustments
- Themed class instruction
- Customer relationship management
- Studio operations management
- Workshop planning
- Member onboarding coordination
- Effective communication
- Emotional intelligence
- Adaptable teaching styles
- Scheduling and booking management
Awards And Acknowledgements
- Launched a successful new business in leu of the 2020 shutdown with the management team of Lyons Den Power Yoga: Lyons Den Digital. Which saved the studio, we are still going strong!
- Since the opening in September, I was in the top 3 classes attended at Life Time Wall St. location.
- Yoga saved my life, and with over 1300 hrs. of training and 12 years of real-life teaching experience I can fully vouge for the healing properties of a dedicated practice.
Timeline
Yoga and Pilates Instructor - Heatwise Yoga
11.2023 - Current
Studio Manager and Yoga Teacher - The Bhakti Center
10.2023 - Current
Yoga Instructor - Department of Education : High School for Law and Public Service
12.2022 - Current
Yoga Instructor - Life Time Athletic Club
08.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant Manager - Lyons Den Power Yoga
05.2018 - 09.2023
Yoga Instructor - Lyons Den Power Yoga
12.2016 - 09.2023
Yoga Instructor - Self Employed Yoga Instructor
01.2011 - Current
Lyons Den Power Yoga - 500HR Yoga Teacher Certification, Asana, Meditation, Self-Inquiry and Leadership
Pure Yoga - Prema Vinyasa Certification, Advanced Sequencing
Pure Yoga - Certified Meditation Teacher, Meditation Practices
Savitri Yoga Shal - 200hr YTT, Hatha Yoga, Lifestyle of A Yogi
Pure Yoga - 200 Hr YTT, Various Styles of Asana and Meditation