Cecily Sham
Vaughan,Ontario
Summary
Having gone through different life stages with a busy and stressful banking job, living in a hustle bustle city, two (heavy) pregnancies, and constantly attending to the needs of my household...etc., I am truly grateful that I had been practicing yoga for over 20s. Regularly playing the Tibetan singing bowls also awakened my senses, being more mindful and helped me achieve my overall wellbeing. With age and experience, I have come to realize the fact that I may not become an aggressive yoga practitioner/instructor but I love the way it is. I appreciate and understand that not only every body is different but one's body and condition also evolve as time goes by. All you need is finding a practice that suits you best in the present moment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Yoga Instructor & Singing Bowl Therapist
Zen'ing
01.2023 - Current
- Freelance and private yoga instructor and singing bowl therapist offering a "buffet" of classes including floor yoga, aerial yoga, wheel yoga, yin yoga with singing bowl, singing bowl meditation and workshops.
- Provided suitable style of yoga practices, in particular for middle-aged participants and yoga beginners to promote the importance of physical health and overall wellbeing while embracing ageing and menopause.
- All classes are tailor-made for individual needs.
- Singing Bowl sessions helped clients to reduce stress and anxiety, improve sleep quality, and bring positive energy.
Private Yoga Instructor
NA
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided one-on-one classes for Aerial Yoga students seeking individualized attention and specialized guidance.
- Adapted teaching style and appropriate asanas according to the unique preferences and progression of each student allowing them to feel comfortable and motivated throughout sessions.
- Incorporated elements of breath work, strength building and stretching into lessons promoting improved physical capacity and flexibility alongside interesting aerial poses.
- Improved clients' overall well-being by designing customized yoga programs tailored to their specific needs and goals.
- Maintained positive relationships with students through personalized and knowledgeable service.
Online Yoga Instructor
DBS Bank Limited
05.2021 - 05.2022
- During the Pandemic and while working full-time as a banker, offered to teach online yoga classes twice a week to keep workers and colleagues engaged physically, reduce stress and promote wellbeing.
- Mastered techniques in verbal cue instructions especially for online teaching.
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
- Planned and led classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
Yoga Instructor
I'm a Yogi
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Taught different styles yoga, including Hatha, Flow, Yin Yoga with Singing Bowls, and Aerial Yoga.
- Developed safe and fun programs for class members and according to participants' levels and experience.
- Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
- Kept studio area safe, organized, and comfortable for students.
- Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
Education
Master in Engineering, Economics & Management - Engineering, Economics And Management
The University of Oxford
Oxford, United Kingdom07.1998
Skills
- Floor and Aerial Yoga techniques
- Group and individual instruction
- Singing bowl meditation techniques
- Adaptive lesson planning
- Alignment and injury preventive focus
- Breathing techniques
- Flexible and adaptable
Websites
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Chinese (Cantonese)
Native or Bilingual
Certification
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance)
60-hour Aerial Yoga Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance)
30-hour Yoga Wheel Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance)
15-hour Singing Bowl Certification Course (Singing Bowl Zentral, Hong Kong /The Healing Hands Center, Nepal)
Standard First Aid & CPR/AED level C (Ontario, Canada)
Timeline
Yoga Instructor & Singing Bowl Therapist
Zen'ing
01.2023 - Current
Private Yoga Instructor
NA
01.2022 - 07.2022
Online Yoga Instructor
DBS Bank Limited
05.2021 - 05.2022
Yoga Instructor
I'm a Yogi
01.2021 - 12.2021
Master in Engineering, Economics & Management - Engineering, Economics And Management
The University of Oxford
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