Earlier today, I was asked to provide information about my qualifications. It’s a good question to ask before you dive into working with someone.
To begin with, I have a B.A. degree from Hamline University, where I majored in Psychology and minored in Philosophy. After graduation, I finished up a second major in English, with an emphasis on writing.
I completed both 235 hour (200 RYT) and 340 hour (500 RYT) at Devanadi Yoga. I am a Yoga Alliance verified 500E-RYT and YACEP. Since 2010, I’ve been teaching hatha yoga, restorative yoga, yin yoga, chair yoga, meditation, and yoga nidra in yoga studios, gyms, retreats, events, homes, schools, community centers, and at various businesses. It has also been my great joy to teach Yoga Teacher Training for 8 years.
I am a certified Yoga Therapist, registered with the International Association of Yoga Therapists. I trained with Dr. Jamie Stover Schmitt of Spanda Yoga Movement Therapy. My work with clients is broad and tailored to the needs of the individuals, including; improving movement to comfortably delay knee replacement, correct posture, find more comfort in the body after reconstructive surgery, look inside for meaning and direction, improve personal integration, manage stress, and process emotions. During training I created, then successfully rolled out a program to teach small groups how to increase their capacity for internal insight, a critical tool for healing and personal well being.
Lately I’ve trained to become a master Reiki practitioner and completed a certificate program through eCornell in Plant-Based Nutrition.
When asked for my qualifications, I responded with a simplified version of what you see above. It flowed out seamlessly, which is a vivid contrast to another blog post I’ve agonized over, where I explore the idea of being an expert.
Ultimately, it’s not for me to say. What I can say is that I’ve been fortunate and dedicated in my studies and practice, which has proven extremely useful in my pursuit of being of service to others.
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