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SARAH E HELT

South Pasadena

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability, adaptability, and swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth. Proven track record as a professional yoga instructor, delivering impactful and transformative experiences. Fosters a collaborative and results-oriented atmosphere, seamlessly adapting to changing class dynamics. Creates a peaceful and supportive atmosphere that inspires a loyal customer base with diverse clientele.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Yoga Teacher

One Down Dog
01.2022 - Current
  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
  • Established a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all skill levels, fostering community growth.
  • 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.

Lead Teacher

One Life Yoga
01.2021 - Current
  • Teach weekly yoga and qigong classes that inspire embodiment and create community
  • Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support clients needs, development, and personal growth.
  • Mentored new teachers and guided training programs on best practices for classroom management and instructional techniques, contributing to their professional growth and effectiveness.
  • Co-Facilitated, planned, marketed, and executed schedule of events for Wellness Retreats 2021- current and Yoga Teacher Training Program 2024.

Director of Communications and Training Mentor

Accessible Yoga Training School
11.2016 - Current

Director of Communications 2016-2018

  • Managed social media calendars, scheduled meetings with volunteer groups of 3-15 people, and coordinated travel arrangements for individual training programs
  • Championed internal culture initiatives that fostered a more inclusive workplace environment.
  • Mentored junior staff members, fostering professional development and growth within the communications team.

Teacher Training Mentor and Facilitator

  • Facilitated virtual, in-person and blended learning sessions.
  • Evaluated trainee progress through regular assessments, providing constructive feedback to aid in growth and development.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment with open communication channels between mentors and trainees.

Lead Teacher and Training Facilitator

Hot 8 Yoga
11.2016 - 01.2020
  • Integral part of the Training Sales team cold- called clients to inspire connection and guide them to best possible continuing education programming.
  • Organized information and created documents for Power Flow and Yin Teacher Training Manuals, co-facilitated the 200 hour training programs, lead anatomy training portion of all YTT
  • Enhanced client flexibility by incorporating various yoga styles and tailored sequences.
  • Demonstrated commitment to personal growth by pursuing advanced certifications in Vinyasa Yoga instruction as well as other relevant disciplines within the field of yoga practice.
  • Increased overall client wellness through personalized yoga sessions focused on mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing.
  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.

Education

Yoga Alliance 500 E-RYT, YACEP - 200 hour, 500 hour

Santosha School of Yoga
02.2025

Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

300 Hour Voyager Training
Wanderlust
03-2018

Yoga

Accessible Yoga Teacher Training
Santa Barbara, CA
05-2016

Pre/Post Natal Yoga Teaching Certificate
Vancouver, BC
06-2013

Yin Yoga

Semperviva Yoga School
Vancouver BC
03-2013

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts, Emphasis in Acting, Directing, and Design

University of Iowa
05.2009

Skills

  • Project management
  • Office Suite software
  • Motivational speaking
  • Program evaluation
  • Lesson & activity planning
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Calendar management
  • Lecturing skills
  • Conflict resolution
  • Multimedia storytelling
  • Trauma-informed yoga

Timeline

Yoga Teacher

One Down Dog
01.2022 - Current

Lead Teacher

One Life Yoga
01.2021 - Current

Director of Communications and Training Mentor

Accessible Yoga Training School
11.2016 - Current

Lead Teacher and Training Facilitator

Hot 8 Yoga
11.2016 - 01.2020

Yoga Alliance 500 E-RYT, YACEP - 200 hour, 500 hour

Santosha School of Yoga

Advanced Yoga Teacher Training

300 Hour Voyager Training

Yoga

Accessible Yoga Teacher Training

Pre/Post Natal Yoga Teaching Certificate

Yin Yoga

Semperviva Yoga School

Bachelor of Arts - Theater Arts, Emphasis in Acting, Directing, and Design

University of Iowa
SARAH E HELT