Ivona Stefanski
Whitby,ON
Summary
Knowledgeable Yoga Instructor offering 15 years of teaching experience including 8 years of teaching Seniors. Both senior yoga and chair yoga. Caring, patient and observant leader with educational style.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Yoga Instructor
Self Employed Services
10.2020 - Current
- Private classes are fully tailored to the student's requests, physical needs and abilities. All ages and levels.
- Senior yoga and chair yoga private classes.
- Demonstrating yoga poses and providing verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
- Providing guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
- General health and nutrition coach.
Certified Yoga Instructor and Studio Manager
Lava Yoga
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Helped this new yoga studio build its business at the time of opening.
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Led up to 5-7 classes per week.
- Retained knowledge of studio offerings, programs and pricing to promote brand and guide registration.
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students tailored to their level and age.
- Arrived early to open the studio, set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
- As a manager, provided administrative and marketing assistance.
Certified Yoga Instructor
West Toronto Keys Community Center
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Led specialized classes tailored to individual needs of adults with disabilities.
- Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice in order to maintain a good mental balance.
- Participated in extracurricular activities with the students to develop a trusting relationship.
Senior Yoga Instructor and Studio Coordinator
Breathe Yoga & Wellness
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Led chair yoga classes to seniors ages 75 - 86.
- Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
- Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- Maintained accurate class attendance records and student information to facilitate communication with students.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
Certified Yoga Instructor
Yoga Grove Studio
02.2016 - 11.2017
- Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
- Maintained accurate class attendance records and student information to facilitate communication with students.
- Promoted workshops, retreats and other special events to supplement class instruction and provide additional learning opportunities for students.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
- Delivered fun and motivating group fitness classes designed to improve overall health and fitness levels.
Education
Emergency First Aid - CPR A - AED - First Aid And CPR
St. John's Ambulance
Toronto, ON07.2023
Senior Yoga Training, Yoga Alliance - Senior Yoga, Chair Yoga
Breathe Yoga And Wellness
Toronto, ON11.2015
Yin Yoga Training, Yoga Alliance - Yin Yoga
Tracey Soghrati Yin Yoga Training
Toronto, ON06.2015
300 HR YTT With Yoga Alliance - Yoga
Breathe Yoga And Wellness
Toronto, ON06.2014
200 HR YTT With Yoga Alliance - Yoga
Sivananda Yoga Center
Kerala, India02.2007
Skills
- Student Assessment
- Modifications and Adjustments
- Wellness Coaching
- Safe Equipment Demonstrations
- Proper Technique
- Exercise Assistance
- Strength and Agility Training
- Lifestyle and Nutrition Guidance
- Anatomical Knowledge
- Emergency First Aid
- Relationship and Community Building
- Safe and Effective Exercises
Timeline
Private Yoga Instructor
Self Employed Services
10.2020 - Current
Certified Yoga Instructor and Studio Manager
Lava Yoga
01.2019 - 01.2022
Certified Yoga Instructor
West Toronto Keys Community Center
09.2016 - 06.2018
Certified Yoga Instructor
Yoga Grove Studio
02.2016 - 11.2017
Senior Yoga Instructor and Studio Coordinator
Breathe Yoga & Wellness
01.2014 - 01.2018
Emergency First Aid - CPR A - AED - First Aid And CPR
St. John's Ambulance
Senior Yoga Training, Yoga Alliance - Senior Yoga, Chair Yoga
Breathe Yoga And Wellness
Yin Yoga Training, Yoga Alliance - Yin Yoga
Tracey Soghrati Yin Yoga Training
300 HR YTT With Yoga Alliance - Yoga
Breathe Yoga And Wellness
200 HR YTT With Yoga Alliance - Yoga
Sivananda Yoga Center
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