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Shannon Larsen

Auburn,CA

Summary

Dedicated and passionate yoga and mindfulness instructor with 12 years of experience ready to utilize skillsets to create a space for cultivating inner and outer strength, peace, and balance through mindfulness practices and education.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Yoga and Adventure Retreat Leader

Fitness Specialist Intern

Galter Life Center

Group Fitness/Pilates Manager

Active Sports Santana Row
01.2014
  • Increased team productivity by implementing streamlined processes and effective communication strategies.
  • Managed group fitness instructors and ensured quality programming

Singer-Songwriter-Top-liner-Producer

01.2012 - Current

Yoga Instructor

Bay Area
01.2012 - 01.2022
  • Group Classes - Almaden Yoga, Forma, Clubsport, Corporate
  • Private Instruction - Bay Area

Art Of Yoga Incarcerated Youth Yoga Instructor

01.2012 - 01.2019
  • Taught yoga and mindfulness to teens in juvenile hall
  • Created mindful lesson plans that included music


Yoga Therapist

Thrive Milpitas
01.2016 - 01.2017

Yoga Instructor

Los Angeles
01.2011 - 01.2012

Program Manager

Playworks San Jose/Los Angeles, CA
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Managed Program Coordinators at eight LAUSD schools
  • Created positive relationship with employees as well as school staff
  • Established strong programming through trainings and clear communication

Program Coordinator

Playworks San Jose/Los Angeles, CA
01.2008 - 01.2010
  • Created Programming for 400 students in SJUSD
  • Established clear communication with staff, students, and parents
  • Reinforced respect, inclusion, healthy play, and healthy community
  • Led youth sports, leadership training, and inclusive games

Education

8 Hours Kids Yoga Training -

Smiling Monkey
Orange County, CA

16 Hours Trauma Sensitive Youth Yoga Training -

The Art of Yoga Project
Bay Area, CA

Music Production Certification -

Garnish Music Production School
New York, NY
01.2022

350 Hours Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training - Therapeutics, Yoga for Athletes, Advanced Asana, Meditation/Visualization

Mukti Yoga School
Manhattan Beach, CA
01.2022

Bachelor of Exercise Science -

Northpark University
Chicago, IL
05.2008

Associate of Arts in Individual Studies -

Foothill Community College
Los Altos, CA
01.2006

Skills

  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Workshop Design
  • Program Management
  • Mindfulness Techniques
  • Yoga Instruction
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Relationship Building
  • Creative Writing
  • Songwriting

Timeline

Yoga Therapist

Thrive Milpitas
01.2016 - 01.2017

Group Fitness/Pilates Manager

Active Sports Santana Row
01.2014

Singer-Songwriter-Top-liner-Producer

01.2012 - Current

Yoga Instructor

Bay Area
01.2012 - 01.2022

Art Of Yoga Incarcerated Youth Yoga Instructor

01.2012 - 01.2019

Yoga Instructor

Los Angeles
01.2011 - 01.2012

Program Manager

Playworks San Jose/Los Angeles, CA
01.2010 - 01.2011

Program Coordinator

Playworks San Jose/Los Angeles, CA
01.2008 - 01.2010

Yoga and Adventure Retreat Leader

Fitness Specialist Intern

Galter Life Center

8 Hours Kids Yoga Training -

Smiling Monkey

16 Hours Trauma Sensitive Youth Yoga Training -

The Art of Yoga Project

Music Production Certification -

Garnish Music Production School

350 Hours Yoga Alliance Certified Teacher Training - Therapeutics, Yoga for Athletes, Advanced Asana, Meditation/Visualization

Mukti Yoga School

Bachelor of Exercise Science -

Northpark University

Associate of Arts in Individual Studies -

Foothill Community College
Shannon Larsen