English
Astanga and Hatha Flow
Yoga Instruction
Yoga Courses Offered in English:
Beginner Yoga Course:
Emphasizes core postures, conducted at a slower pace with more explanation for each yoga posture. Breathing exercises and basic yoga philosophy are also introduced.
Intermediate Hatha Flow:
Emphasizes movement from one posture to another in coordination with focused breathing. The practice will emphasize a series of postures incorporating standing poses, balancing poses, backbends, forward bends, twists, and inversions (according to individual levels).
Pranayama and Meditation:
Pranayama refers to the control of the breath with the purpose of calming the mind. Pranayama and Meditation class begins with slow, gentle stretching and breathing exercises and ends with 15 minuntes of meditation.
About the Instructor:
I am an experienced Yoga teacher with a wealth of various trainings, leading classes with combined influences of Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga, in Tokyo for the past 3 years. This yoga, when practiced with regularity, provokes the realization of ones full physical, psychological, and spiritual potential. The student begins to recognize a steadiness in thought as well as an overall improved energy level. This calming of the senses and clarity of mind is acquired through the continued focus on postures, controlled breathing, and gazing points for each posture.
I began training five years ago under a teacher whose style focused on a form of Ashtanga Yoga. She studied under many outstanding teachers in the field such as Shri K. Pattabhi Jois, Seane Corn, Rodney Yee, Ana Forrest, and Bobbie Fultz among others. Her style was vigorous with focus on synchronizing movement with breath. I was instantly attracted to the demanding nature of her teachings. With consistent practice I noticed an improvement in my own mental health, creativity, and energy levels. As I gained more experience and self-understanding, the more interest I had in sharing with others the teachings and practices that lead to the strength that I have gained.
Professional Experience:
TOKYOYOGA Yoga instructor: 2007-Present
Job Description: Vinyasa Flow Weekly Yoga Class in Aoyama: Emphasizes movement from one posture to another in coordination with focused breathing. The practice emphasizes a series of postures incorporating standing poses, balancing poses, back bends, forward bends, twists, and inversions.
Private Group Yoga instructor: 2007-Present
Job Description: Group Ashtanga and Hatha Lessons. Studios are located in Omotesando, Shibuya, and Asakadai. Group are organized by Jamie Reed, Gogakusha English Activities, and Prana English. Lessons are taught in English to improve ability in both Yoga and the English language. Course is led with a strong focus on pranayama (breathe) and bandas (core strength).
•English Teacher: 2007-Present
Job Description: Privately teach both children and adults, lessons are taught, taking consideration to students interests, learning ability, and learning needs. I maintain a professional atmosphere while making English fun to learn through a variety of activities including Yoga, Vegetarian Cooking, Photography, and also traditional conversation classes.
•Therapeutic Staff Support, Youth Advocate Program, Inc. 2004 – 2006.
Job Description: social worker for autistic and behavioral defiant children from the ages of 2 through 21. Working on meditation with children in their homes to encourage relaxation. This job requires me to counsel children and children’s parents and transfer skills to both children, young adults, and adults in order to encourage better life skills and develop better patterns of behavior and thought.
Training:
Sundari Yoga , East Sroudsburg,PA USA:
4 year attendance in Intensive Ashtanga Yoga under Jennifer Logosso (Certified Yoga Teacher (CYT 500) . Jennifer studied under Shri K. Pattabhi Jois, Seane Corn, Rodney Yee, Ana Forrest, and Bobbie Fultz.
Class focus was in developing a deeper understanding of the anatomy of movement, while exploring the chakra energy system through the development of over 40 Asanas (postures) and Sun Salutations A&B.
Little River Kung Fu Studio, San Francisco, CA, USA:
2 year Northern Shaolin Kung Fu study under Master Marilyn Cooper. Master Marilyn Cooper trained under Kuo Lien Ying, Brendan Lai, Y. C. Wong, David Chin, Lin Lin Choy, and Grand Master Peter Kwok. Studied Tan Tui, Gung Li, and Lien Bu. Classes largely focused on meditation, strength of mind, and alignment.
Shenyang Normal University, Shenyang, China:
1 Month, daily, intensive course in Chen Style Tai Chi Short Form.
Education:
•Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from East Stroudsburg University, PA 2006
•Shenyang Normal University, China, 2006
•Kutztown University, PA 2001
•Bahm School of Art, PA 1999
