Dillon Cherrett
Winnipeg,MB
Summary
Dynamic Yoga Teacher Trainer at Source Yoga Studios, adept at enhancing student engagement through personalized instruction and adaptive yoga techniques. Successfully increased student retention by fostering a supportive community and implementing innovative class offerings. Skilled in meditation guidance and alignment principles, empowering clients on their wellness journeys with tailored practices.
Providing leadership in annual Teacher Training since 2007.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Yoga Teacher Trainer
Source Yoga Studios
- Developed tailored yoga sequences for diverse student needs and skill levels.
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment to enhance student engagement and retention.
- Led group classes focusing on alignment, breathing techniques, and mindfulness practices.
- Assisted in organizing workshops and special events to promote community involvement.
- Collaborated with fellow instructors to create innovative class offerings based on student feedback.
- Adapted teaching methods based on individual progress and learning styles of students.
- Established a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all skill levels, fostering community growth.
- Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
- Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
- Tailored each yoga session according to the specific goals, abilities, and preferences of individual students or groups.
- Guided students toward achieving proper alignment, form, and breath control through clear verbal cues and hands-on adjustments when necessary.
- Promoted mindfulness and stress reduction through the integration of meditation techniques in classes.
- Empowered clients on their wellness journeys by sharing personal experiences and insights about the transformative power of consistent yoga practice.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication, addressing concerns, and offering support throughout their yoga journey.
- Expanded knowledge of anatomy, alignment principles, and sequencing through continuous education and professional development opportunities.
- Increased student retention by providing personalized attention, adjustments, and modifications to suit individual needs.
- Developed and maintained consistent communication with students by engaging in conversation before and after classes.
Education
N/A - Yoga Teacher For 25 Plus Years
Grant MacEwen College
Edmonton, AB06.1999
Skills
- Meditation guidance
- Breathwork techniques
- Individual mentoring
- Adaptive yoga
- Yoga philosophy
- Hands-on assists
- Kundalini yoga
- Ashtanga yoga
- Mindfulness practices
- Alignment principles
- Anatomy
- Private instruction
- Restorative yoga
- Yogic breathing
- Vinyasa flow
- Meditation
- Teaching methodologies
- Massage therapy
- Plyometric training
- Strength and agility training
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
Certifications in Modo Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga, Hatha Yoga etc. world travelled to study with the foremost leaders in Anusara yoga, Bowspring Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, and Mindfulness based Stress Reduction Meditation.
Timeline
Yoga Teacher Trainer
Source Yoga Studios
N/A - Yoga Teacher For 25 Plus Years
Grant MacEwen College