Micheline Sultana DeBono
New Hyde Park,NY
Summary
Elevating wellness through tailored yoga programs, by leveraging advanced asana knowledge and empathetic communication at Revolution Yoga to foster community and individual growth. Specializing in Restorative Yoga and Vinyasa and Specialized Workshops. This approach has significantly enhanced client flexibility and mental resilience, contributing to a notable increase in class participation rates.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Yoga Instructor
Here and Now Yoga
07.2024 - Current
- Maintained a safe and inviting studio environment, fostering a sense of community among participants.
- Enhanced student flexibility by incorporating various yoga styles and techniques into classes.
- Supported injury prevention efforts by providing modifications for poses that accommodated various fitness levels during practice sessions.
- Contributed to the development of studio workshops and training programs, fostering an environment conducive to ongoing learning and progress.
Certified Yoga Instructor
Floral Park Library
10.2019 - Current
- Maintained a safe and inviting studio environment, fostering a sense of community among participants.
- Supported injury prevention efforts by providing modifications for poses that accommodated various fitness levels during practice sessions.
- Enhanced student flexibility by incorporating various yoga styles and techniques into classes.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients through empathetic listening skills and compassionate communication strategies.
- Promoted physical strength by integrating targeted exercise chair yoga flow with modifications to accommodate everyone in class in a safe, yet challenging manner.
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
- Promoted fitness classes to boost gym attendance.
Certified Yoga Instructor
Hillside Public Library
11.2015 - Current
- Maintained a safe and inviting studio environment, fostering a sense of community among participants in large number classes.
- Enhanced student flexibility by incorporating various yoga styles and techniques into classes.
- Supported injury prevention efforts by providing modifications for poses that accommodated various fitness levels during practice sessions.
- Contributed to the development of studio workshops and training programs, fostering an environment conducive to ongoing learning and progress.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients through empathetic listening skills and compassionate communication strategies.
- Promoted physical strength by integrating targeted exercises into dynamic vinyasa flows during classes.
- Organized successful charity events featuring yoga classes, raising funds for local non-profit organizations.
- Developed customized class sequences for diverse age groups, promoting overall well-being and stress reduction.
- Reinforced body awareness among participants using verbal cues that encouraged self-discovery throughout the movement process.
- Improved client posture and alignment through personalized adjustments and hands-on guidance.
- Encouraged mindful living through breathwork techniques and guided meditations woven into each session.
- Inspired personal growth within students by incorporating yogic philosophy teachings into lessons when appropriate.
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
Yoga Instructor
Revolution Yoga
09.2015 - 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.
- Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
- Improved students'' overall well-being through meditation and mindfulness practices in each class session.
- Developed tailored yoga programs for clients with specific health concerns or injuries to ensure safe practice.
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
- Enriched students'' understanding of holistic health by weaving yogic philosophy into lessons alongside practical movement instruction.
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- 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.
- Cultivated a strong sense of community within the studio by organizing workshops, events, and group activities.
- Inspired personal growth among students by challenging them to step outside their comfort zones while offering support in achieving their individual goals.
- Promoted physical fitness with dynamic sequencing of asanas designed to challenge and inspire students of all levels.
- Kept studio area safe, organized, and comfortable for students.
- Reinforced proper alignment principles while guiding students through postures to prevent injury or strain during practice.
- Boosted client retention rates by fostering positive relationships and providing personalized guidance on their yoga journey.
- Maintained a clean and inviting environment within the studio space, ensuring optimal conditions for students during classes.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to organize workshops focusing on advanced techniques or specialized topics such as prenatal yoga or Yin Yoga sessions.
- Maximized revenue potential by offering private one-on-one sessions catered toward individuals seeking more personalized attention or coaching in their practice.
- Built relationships with students to boost rapport and word-of-mouth referrals.
- Created and managed social media page to promote class schedule, pricing and other information.
- Mentored new instructors, sharing best practices in teaching methods and classroom management techniques.
- Maintained accurate class attendance records and student information to facilitate communication with students.
- Retained knowledge of studio offerings, programs, and pricing to promote brand and guide registration.
- Enhanced physical well-being of students by tailoring yoga sessions to individual fitness levels and health concerns.
- Nurtured beginner students' confidence, gradually introducing more challenging poses as their abilities grew.
- Enhanced recovery for athletes by integrating yoga into their training regimen, focusing on injury prevention and mental resilience.
- Adapted teaching methods to virtual platforms, ensuring continuity of practice during remote learning periods.
- Improved flexibility and strength in participants with carefully designed sequences of asanas.
- Developed personalized yoga plans for private clients to meet specific wellness goals.
- Built strong relationships with local wellness businesses, collaborating on events that highlighted holistic health approaches.
- Increased class attendance, promoting benefits of yoga through engaging social media content and community events.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
- Used music to motivate and energize classes.
- Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
- Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
- Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.
- Promoted safe and inclusive environment for club clients and members.
- Encouraged participants to stay motivated and reach fitness goals.
Certified Yoga Instructor
NY Ultimate Fit Zone
10.2015 - 03.2020
- Maintained a safe and inviting studio environment, fostering a sense of community among participants.
- Enhanced student flexibility by incorporating various yoga styles and techniques into classes.
- Supported injury prevention efforts by providing modifications for poses that accommodated various fitness levels during practice sessions.
- Contributed to the development of studio workshops and training programs, fostering an environment conducive to ongoing learning and progress.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients through empathetic listening skills and compassionate communication strategies.
- Promoted physical strength by integrating targeted exercises into dynamic vinyasa flows during classes.
- Organized successful charity events featuring yoga classes, raising funds for local non-profit organizations.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to continually refine teaching skills and share best practices for an enhanced client experience.
- Improved client posture and alignment through personalized adjustments and hands-on guidance.
- Encouraged mindful living through breathwork techniques and guided meditations woven into each session.
- Established a loyal client base through consistent high-quality instruction, resulting in increased word-of-mouth referrals and class participation rates.
Education
No Degree - Yin Yoga Immersive Training
Brenner Yoga
Maryland10.2019
No Degree - Trauma Informed Yoga Training
United We Om
Rockville Centre, NY09.2018
No Degree - Restorative Yoga
Come Together Yoga
Rockville Centre, NY11.2015
No Degree - 200 + 300 Hr Ytt Registered With Yoga Alliance
Revolution Yoga
Rockville Centre, NY06.2015
Skills
- Yoga Nidra Instruction
- Restorative Yoga Instructor
- Instructor in 200 HR YTT at Revolution Yoga
- Yin Yoga Practice
- Advanced Asana Knowledge
- Breathing Techniques Mastery
- Kids Yoga Certified 95 hr
- In-depth Anatomy Understanding
- Trauma-Informed Teaching
- Continuing Education Commitment
- Reiki Master
- Sound Healing &Tuning Fork Therapy
- Chair Yoga
- Adjustment and Modification Proficiency
- Postnatal Yoga Experience
- Hands-on Assisting Techniques
- Yoga for Seniors Expertise
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 45 staff members while managing Revolution Yoga.
- Collaborated with team of 8 in the scheduling of multiple 200 hr Teacher Trainings
- Developing a 20 hr Continuing Education Restorative Teacher Training
- Teaching in Corporate Events
- Creating and leading Relaxation Pods at Corporate Events.
- Guiding new Yoga Teachers to find their voice and find their authentic selves as they start teaching.
Certification
- Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) - Yoga Alliance.
- Reiki Master (2021)
- Tuning Fork Therapy (2021)
- Trauma Informed - United We Om
- Advanced Kids Yoga 95 hrs - Kidding Around Yoga (2020)
- Restorative Yoga - Come Together Yoga 2017
- Yin Yoga Immersion - Corina Benner 2019
- Anatomy Yoga
- Sound Healing
- Accupressure
- Currently getting certified in Holistic Health
Languages
Maltese
Full Professional
Italian
Full Professional
Timeline
Certified Yoga Instructor
Here and Now Yoga
07.2024 - Current
Certified Yoga Instructor
Floral Park Library
10.2019 - Current
Certified Yoga Instructor
Hillside Public Library
11.2015 - Current
Certified Yoga Instructor
NY Ultimate Fit Zone
10.2015 - 03.2020
Yoga Instructor
Revolution Yoga
09.2015 - Current
No Degree - Yin Yoga Immersive Training
Brenner Yoga
No Degree - Trauma Informed Yoga Training
United We Om
No Degree - Restorative Yoga
Come Together Yoga
No Degree - 200 + 300 Hr Ytt Registered With Yoga Alliance
Revolution Yoga
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