Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Training
Timeline
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JEAN COTE

Thornhill,ON
Facing yourself is the most courageous thing you can do.
Jean, Virtuosity
JEAN COTE

Summary

Experienced Yoga Instructor/Life Coach versed in guiding individuals to raise self-awareness and build useful life skills to reach their highest potential. With 20+ years of insightful dedication to self-discovery, his calm presence creates an safe space for people to expand their Known and access deeper layers of themselves.

Overview

14
years of professional experience
2
Languages

Work History

Yoga Bodies

Yoga Instructor
05.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed tailored one-on-one yoga programs for clients with specific health concerns or needs.
  • Emphasized inclusivity in class design, accommodating diverse range of ages, fitness levels, and abilities through modifications and variations on postures.
  • Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.

Virtuosity

Life Coach
03.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Empowered clients to achieve personal and professional goals through tailored coaching sessions using different tools such as breathwork, yoga, meditation...
  • Conducted workshops on different topics to raise self-awareness and improve quality of life by facing yourself.

Holos Academe

Holistic Guide
09.2020 - 07.2023

Job overview

  • Guiding children in activities and discussions encompassing the whole child
  • Supporting Parents in harmonizing their reality by raising awareness on their misalignments
  • Facilitated workshops and group sessions promoting the importance of self-awareness and self-development.

Virtuosity

Retreat Leader
09.2016 - 07.2019

Job overview

  • Delivered engaging presentations on various topics related to wellness, self-awareness, and personal development during retreats.
  • Managed all aspects of event logistics, including travel arrangements, accommodations, catering, and activity scheduling, ensuring smooth retreat experiences.
  • Adapted retreat content and delivery methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and personal preferences among participants.

Education

University of Ottawa
Ottawa

Bachelor of Education
06.2010

University of Quebec
Rimouski

Bachelor of Science from Biology
06.2007

Skills

  • Integrity
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Self-awareness
  • Effective leader
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Excellent Communication

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual

Training

  • Sacred Contract RetrievalToronto, Canada
  • ZenCleanz Detox Training – Yangshuo, China
  • TRE Certification (Level 1&2) - Chiang Mai, Thailand
  • Biodynamic and Trauma Release Training - Bali, Indonesia
  • Ashtanga Vinyasa Teacher Training (200hrs) - Rishikesh, India
  • Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training (200hrs) - Uttarkashi, India
  • Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (300hrs) - Mysore, India
  • Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training (500hrs) - Kerala, India
  • Laughter Yoga Teacher Training (3 days) - Bangalore, India
  • Rainbow Kids Yoga Intensive Training (3 days) -Taipei, Taiwan
  • Iyengar Intensive Training (10 days) - Taipei, Taiwan
  • 8x Vipassana meditation silent retreat - Thailand, Taiwan, India
  • 3x Advanced meditation program Art of Living - Bangalore, India

Timeline

Yoga Instructor

Yoga Bodies
05.2023 - Current

Life Coach

Virtuosity
03.2021 - Current

Holistic Guide

Holos Academe
09.2020 - 07.2023

Retreat Leader

Virtuosity
09.2016 - 07.2019

University of Ottawa

Bachelor of Education

University of Quebec

Bachelor of Science from Biology
JEAN COTE