Maria Moriarty
Brighton
Summary
Certified Yoga Teacher with ability to guide students in yoga through variety of Ashtanga inspired postures, asanas, and breathing exercises in class or one-on-one settings. Modifies specific postures to accommodate various skill levels or physical ailments. Passionately takes responsibility for health and safety of others.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Yoga Teacher
Self Employed
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
- Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through intermediate practitioners.
- Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.
- Incorporated safety, fun and creativity in lesson design and application.
- Created relaxing ambience and protected students from distraction during Ashtanga inspired yoga classes.
- Enhanced client flexibility by incorporating various yoga styles and tailored sequences.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients, resulting in high retention rates and satisfied customers.
- Expanded clientele base with effective marketing strategies, including social media promotion and word-of-mouth referrals.
- Adapted teaching style according to each client''s preferences, ensuring a comfortable learning environment conducive to growth.
- Increased client stamina through customized strength-building exercises and poses.
- Utilized props effectively to modify poses based on individual needs while maintaining proper alignment.
- Delivered professional yoga classes and motivated students to attain personal goals.
- Developed and maintained consistent communication with students by engaging in conversation before and after classes.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Motivated participants through one-on-one instruction and positive feedback.
- Promoted safe and inclusive environment for students.
- Assisted with marketing and promoting of classes and services.
Private Yoga Teacher
Self Employed
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
- Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through intermediate practitioners.
- Created relaxing ambience and protected students from distraction during Ashtanga inspired yoga classes.
- Adapted teaching style according to each client''s preferences, ensuring a comfortable learning environment conducive to growth.
- Increased client stamina through customized strength-building exercises and poses.
- Utilized props effectively to modify poses based on individual needs while maintaining proper alignment.
- Attended continuing education courses regularly to enhance knowledge of yoga practices and stay current on industry trends.
- Delivered professional yoga classes and motivated students to attain personal goals.
- Developed and maintained consistent communication with students by engaging in conversation before and after classes.
- Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
- Adapted classes to meet needs of participants with varying fitness levels.
- Developed new yoga skills through continuous study and practice.
- Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.
Education
No Degree - 200hr Yoga Teacher
Himalayan Valley Yoga
Cork, Ireland01.2022
Master of Science - Micropaleontology
University College London
London, United Kingdom09.2005
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University College Cork
Cork, Ireland09.2002
Skills
- Restorative Yoga Techniques
- Client Relationship Building
- Active listening abilities
- Advanced Asana Knowledge
- Injury Prevention Strategies
- Sequencing Design Expertise
- Yoga Nidra Guidance
- Relationship Building
- Individual mentoring
- Class Management
- Group and individual instruction
- Course Planning
- Ashtanga inspired yoga with Iyengar influences instruction
- Breathing Exercises
Certification
- Certified Yoga Instructor
Additional Information
Certified first aider.
Timeline
Private Yoga Teacher
Self Employed
10.2022 - 03.2023
Private Yoga Teacher
Self Employed
05.2022 - 09.2022
No Degree - 200hr Yoga Teacher
Himalayan Valley Yoga
Master of Science - Micropaleontology
University College London
Bachelor of Science - Geology
University College Cork
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