Stacy McHugh
Denver,CO
Summary
Mature and dedicated Yoga Teacher with significant training and teaching in Vinyasa and anatomy based yoga, facilitating healthy aging, myofascial release in older adults. Lifelong student of nutrition, wellness and aging healthfully with a goal of helping others extend health into aging. Emphasis on wellness and alignment based modification for senior population. Preparing spaces and delivering exceptional instruction with focus on functional movement and overall wellness.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Yoga Instructor
Self Employed
Denver, CO
06.2022 - Current
- Led outdoor group classes for mixed level and age instruction for greater Crestmoor community. Focused on weekly Vinyasa flow classes for active group.
- Evaluated student progress and provided feedback during assessments and reviews.
- Assisted students with proper alignment in poses, breathing techniques, and modifications as needed.
Private Yoga Senior Instructor for Athletes
Self Employed
Denver, CO
06.2022 - Current
- Provided individualized yoga instruction to senior athletes and athletes of all ages and skill levels.
- Incorporated Tom Myers Anatomy Trains method of myofascial release to work through adhesions and rehabilitate injuries.
- Objective was to increase range of motion and overall flexibility.
Yoga Instructor
Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
- Developed personalized yoga sessions for clients based on their individual needs and goals.
- Demonstrated various yoga poses and breathing techniques during classes.
- Assisted clients with postures, alignment, modifications, and other technical aspects of yoga practice.
- Advised students on how to modify poses according to their physical abilities or limitations.
- Incorporated music into classes when appropriate to create an enjoyable atmosphere for clients.
- Researched new trends in yoga practices to keep up with industry standards.
- Created curriculums for different skill levels to offer exceptional service to students.
Education
Nerve Tree Project
Nation Pilates Certification
11-2023
Pranayama 14 Hours
Yoga Medicine
10-2023
Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Yoga Biomechanics
04-2023
Myofascial Release 55 Hours
Yoga Medicine
07-2022
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training -
Yoga U, Yoga 2.0 Wellness Educator
Boston, MA01.2022
200 Yoga Teacher Training - Yoga and Wellness
Kindness Yoga
01.2020
Ph.D. - School Psychology & Clinical Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
01.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado
01.1985
Skills
- Wellness Coaching
- Anatomy based body reading
- Teaching Forms and Techniques to Seniors
- Safety Understanding
- Spatial medicine proficiency
- Yoga for Osteoporosis and Functional Aging
- Equipment Use Instruction
- Pose Modifications
- Individual and Group Instruction
- Coaching and Motivating
- Breath work
- Alignment and myofascial release
Custom
Pranayamaunications Chair
St. Anne’s Episcopal School, Parents Association, Hospitality Chair & President of PA, Board of Trustees member & Chairwoman of BOT
Central City Opera, Yellow Rose Ball Committee member & Chair of the 2023 Yellow Rose Ball, Member of Board of Directors
Chancellor’s Parent Leadership Society, University of Colorado Boulder, Search Committee for Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, Community Ambassador-host welcome events
Parent & Family Leadership Society, Creighton University, Fund-raising & philanthropy
Timeline
Group Yoga Instructor
Self Employed
06.2022 - Current
Private Yoga Senior Instructor for Athletes
Self Employed
06.2022 - Current
Yoga Instructor
Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
Nerve Tree Project
Nation Pilates Certification
Pranayama 14 Hours
Yoga Medicine
Yoga Therapy And Teacher Training
Yoga Biomechanics
Myofascial Release 55 Hours
Yoga Medicine
300 Hour Yoga Teacher Training -
Yoga U, Yoga 2.0 Wellness Educator
200 Yoga Teacher Training - Yoga and Wellness
Kindness Yoga
Ph.D. - School Psychology & Clinical Psychology
University of Northern Colorado
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Colorado
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