Darshna Parmar
London
Summary
Seasoned Yoga Instructor with a rich background in enhancing mental and physical well-being through innovative yoga techniques. Excelled by integrating Asana and Pranayama into engaging sessions, significantly improving participant health. Renowned for exceptional communication skills and a deep understanding of anatomy, consistently delivering tailored yoga experiences to diverse groups, including professional athletes and mental health communities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Instructor
Beginners Yoga class
London
01.2023 - Current
- Created inviting fitness spaces that welcomed and included people with diverse backgrounds, abilities and orientations.
Hatha Yoga and Meditation Instructor
Triyoga
London
01.2018 - Current
- Built and continually expanded knowledge and expertise on latest fitness trends and programs and kept class content fresh and interesting.
Yoga Instructor
Weekly classes across London
London
01.2008 - Current
- Improved health and well-being of class participants through yoga techniques.
- Providing 1-2-1 classes to clients including a professional athletes.
- Weekly classes held over the years in Elstree, Kenton, Pinner, Woodcock Hill, Kingsbury, Wealdstone, Mill Hill
Mental Health Yoga Instructor
Various
London
01.2010 - 01.2020
- Delivering yoga to improve mental health for various communities including: Rosedale (Mental Health Rehabilitation), Northwick Park Hospital (NHS), Roxbourne Complex and Ekta Community Centre.
Education
Restorative Yoga -
11.2021
Yoga Nidra Foundation -
01.2018
Yoga Sport Science Diploma -
01.2017
Teaching Diploma -
The British Wheel of Yoga
01.2009
Kids fitness Module -
01.2003
Exercise to Music and Exercise and Fitness Knowledge level 2 -
YMCA
01.2002
Skills
- Asana (Posture)
- Pranayama (Breath Control)
- Meditation and Mindfulness Practices
- Session Planning and Sequencing
- Student Assessment and Modification
- Communication and Public Speaking
- Anatomy and Physiology Knowledge
- Ethics and Professionalism
Professional Development
- Study of yoga philosophy: Gita, Upanishad, Kundalini Yoga, Hatha Yoga Pradipika, Yoga Sutra of Pantanjali, Practical Yoga Psychology, 2014 to present
- Vipassana Silent Ten days meditation, 2022, 2023
- Yoga (Five Elements), Mantra, Yantra, Mandala and Meditation workshop, 2023
- Face Yoga, Asana, Pranayama, 2022
- Gita Study, 2014
- Creative Lesson Planning I & II Paul Fox, 2013-14
- Introducing Meditation in the Class by Swami Pragnamurti, 2013
- Chakra workshop by Tabita Evans of BWY, 2013
- Deepening yoga knowledge by Swami Pragnamurti, 2012
- Sun salutation workshop by Tabita Evans of BWY, 2012
- Two-day yoga workshop by British wheel of yoga, 2011
- Pregnancy in general class by Wendy Teasdell, 2010
- Yoga Show 2009 at Olympia (workshop on the spine), 2009
- Journey towards headstand and handstand workshop by Joe Knott, 2009
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
Beginners Yoga class
01.2023 - Current
Hatha Yoga and Meditation Instructor
Triyoga
01.2018 - Current
Mental Health Yoga Instructor
Various
01.2010 - 01.2020
Yoga Instructor
Weekly classes across London
01.2008 - Current
Restorative Yoga -
Yoga Nidra Foundation -
Yoga Sport Science Diploma -
Teaching Diploma -
The British Wheel of Yoga
Kids fitness Module -
Exercise to Music and Exercise and Fitness Knowledge level 2 -
YMCA
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