Vanessa Barnard
Hanover,MD
Summary
Passionate 500hr RYT Yoga Instructor adept at working with as many as fifteen students each week across a range of classes. Well-versed in compliance requirements, safety and customer relationship management. Yoga Instructor offering four years of experience. Leverages diverse styles and techniques of Yoga for different skill levels. Caring, patient and observant leader with educational style.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Instructor
Twist And Turns Body Fitness
12.2020 - 10.2023
- Led Yin and Vinyasa style 50 minute yoga classes in a studio setting
- Led up to two classes per week
- Developed safe and effective yoga programs for class members
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service
- Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students
- Arrived early to set up room, greet students and answer questions
- Retained knowledge of studio offerings, programs and pricing to promote brand and guide registration
- Adhered to all facility rules for safety, compliance and continuing education
Yoga Instructor
National Park Service Ofc of Public Health,
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed and executed safe and appropriate gentle yoga class for senior citizens as part of the National Park Servicer Park Rx summer program. The national program is designed to motivate senior citizens to use the national parks as part of a healthy lifestyle.
- Provided monthly 50 minutes gentle yoga class which included vinyasa, chair yoga and breathwork for 25 to 30 participants.
Yoga Instructor
Yoga4Breast Cancer, Heelthyself, LLC
10.2022 - 10.2022
- Led Yin Yoga sequences for Breast Cancer survivors
adapting asana for different yoga levels and health
needs.
• Complete four week series designed to build muscle
strength, enhance balance and promote wellness, three
(3) classes per week.
• Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs
and wants of class participants.
• Helped students of different abilities levels boost health
with skill-adjusted classes.
• Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class
members.
• Maintained positive relationships with class members
through personalized and knowledgeable service.
Yoga Instructor
Virtual Fitness And Wellness Community
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Led Yin Yoga sequences for Breast Cancer survivors adapting asana for different yoga levels and health needs
- Complete four week series designed to build muscle strength, enhance balance and promote wellness, three (3) classes per week
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants
- Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students
- Led virtual Vinyasa flow class for 8 students three times per week
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for beginner and intermediate class members
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs designed to assist class members to build their own home based practise
- Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes
- Promoted total wellbeing by encouraging students to improve nutrition, weight control and lifestyle
Education
300 Hour Certification - Trauma Informed Yoga
Sacred Seed Yoga School
Boston, MA11.2020
Certification - Integrative Health And Wellness Coach
Institute For Integrative Nutrition
New York, NY11.2020
200 HR YT Certification - 200hour Yoga Teacher Training
The Kaivalya Yoga Method
New York06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC06.2004
Skills
- Coaching and Motivating
- Performance Metric
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies
- Lifestyle Modification
- Health and Wellness
- Integrated Health Coach (Certified)
- Anatomy & Alignment
- Breathwork
- Guided Meditation
- Nutritional Requirements
- Meal plans
- Stress Management
- Lifestyle Management
Affiliations
- Yoga Alliance, 370932
- Black Yoga Teachers Alliance
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
National Park Service Ofc of Public Health,
04.2023 - 07.2023
Yoga Instructor
Yoga4Breast Cancer, Heelthyself, LLC
10.2022 - 10.2022
Yoga Instructor
Virtual Fitness And Wellness Community
03.2022 - 05.2022
Yoga Instructor
Twist And Turns Body Fitness
12.2020 - 10.2023
Certification - Integrative Health And Wellness Coach
Institute For Integrative Nutrition
Bachelor of Arts - Urban Studies
University of The District of Columbia
300 Hour Certification - Trauma Informed Yoga
Sacred Seed Yoga School
200 HR YT Certification - 200hour Yoga Teacher Training
The Kaivalya Yoga Method
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