SUMMARY STATEMENT
I am fully qualified British Wheel of yoga teacher (500h yoga teacher training) and yoga therapist for children and young adults (350h yoga therapy for children training). I have also trained extensively in yoga for children and people with autism.
YOGA AND THERAPY EDUCATION
Menopause Yoga Teacher Training Mar 24 – Apr 24
with Petra Coveney. Learning how yoga can help to relief the symptoms of different stages of menopause.
Yoga Nidra Training May 21 – Nov 21
with Mandala Yoga Ashram. 6 months course on deepening the knowledge on relaxation technique called Yoga Nidra.
Yoga for Healthy Lower Backs (YHLB Yoga) Mar 21 – June 21
This 300-Hour specialised yoga course gives an education on yoga for back-care and teaches attendees how to effectively and safely deliver the 12-week ‘YOGA for Healthy Lower Backs’ programme as used successfully in The University of York / Arthritis Research UK randomized control trial.
TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Autism Nov 20-Jan 21
Online training with the Skills Network
Counselling – Level 3 Jan20-Apr 20
South Cheshire College, Crewe
Counselling – Level 2 Sep 19- Dec 19
South Cheshire College, Crewe
Level 2 Award in Counselling forms the foundation of professional counselling practice as well as providing the essential listening and communications skills used by helping professionals.
Children & Young Peoples Yoga Therapy Training Aug 19- Feb 21
Manchester
350-hour Yoga Therapy Training. Theoretical perspective on the biological, psychological, developmental and spiritual benefits of yoga for young people with mental health problems and/or who have experienced psychological trauma. Approved by BPS (The British Psychological Society)
Yotism Advanced Course – Yoga for children with Autism
Hemel Hempstead Oct 2019
Inspiring Harmony in Autism
Independent Yoga Network
Mindfulness Diploma
New Skills Academy Oct 2019
Daniel Morgan, Head Tutor
Yotism Course – Yoga for children with Autism
Manchester Jan 2019
Inspiring Harmony in Autism
Independent Yoga Network
Yoga and Mindfulness for 8-12 years Nov 2016
Manchester
Chrysali’s Kids Independent Yoga Network
Continued Professional Development (CPD) – 1 Day Course
Children’s Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher Training Course Sep 2016
Edinburgh
Chrysali’s Kids Independent Yoga Network
3 day course
Yoga Teacher Training Sep 2014 – Oct 2016
Liverpool
British Wheel of Yoga Qualifications – The Total Qualification Time (TQT) is 500 hours and of these 255 hours were allocated for Guided Learning (GLH)
Diploma in Teaching Yoga (QCF) – 501/0828/1
Unit 1: Applied Anatomy and Physiology and the Teaching of Asana
Guided Learning Hours: 50
Unit 2: Yoga Breathing Practices and Relaxation
Guided Learning Hours: 25
Unit 3: Planning for Teaching and the Responsibilities of a Yoga teacher
Guided Learning Hours: 25
Unit 4: Planning and Delivering a Yoga Course
Guided Learning Hours: 30
Unit 5: Teaching Asana: Observation, Adjustment and Protection of Vulnerable Areas of the Body Guided Learning Hours: 30
Unit 6: Hatha Yoga and Pranayama
Guided Learning Hours: 30
Unit 7: The Teaching and Philosophy of Meditation
Guided Learning Hours: 40
Unit 8: Progression in Yoga
Guided Learning Hours: 25
Family Therapy Diploma, “Principles of working with family” Sep 2002 – May 2004
Krakow, Poland
Education Centre for teachers and psychologists
360 hours of training including 36 hours of lectures and seminars, 94 hours of workshop work, 50 hours of own therapeutic work, 30 hours of analysis of the process of family therapy, 150 of supervision workshop work.
GENERAL EDUCATION
Vision2 learn and NCFE awarding body – passed Sep 2015 – Oct 2015
Level 2 Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques
MMU Cheshire Sep 2009 – Jul 2012
Crewe, England, MSC Business Management
Dissertation – Distinction (First), Main Mark Merit (2:1)
University of Agriculture Sep 1999 – Sep 2004
Szczecin, Poland
Master’s degree in Food Technology and Human Nutrition, Profile: Food Technology, Mark: Distinction
Dissertation in Toxicology (distinction)
YOGA AND THERAPY TEACHING SUMMARY
Yoga therapy for Autism (children) Jan 2020 – now
Teacher, Crewe, UK
45 minutes yoga therapy sessions for children with autism
Hatha Yoga for stress relief (Adults) Sep 2015 – now
Teacher, Crewe, UK
Teaching 1.5h classes including brief introduction to yoga philosophy, asana practice, pranayama and relaxation.
Guided Meditation and Yoga philosophy (Adults) Jan 2019 – now
Teacher, Crewe, UK
Teaching 1h classes focused on introducing meditation practice and going through yoga philosophy text (Yoga Sutras) through group discussion
5-week Yogi Superhero courses (Children) Jan 2018 – 2020
Teacher, Crewe, UK
Yoga and mindfulness courses design to introduce children to yoga and mindfulness practices through games and stories.
Family Yoga Sep 2019 – Dec 2019
Teacher, Crewe, UK
Yoga and mindfulness course for parents and children, designed to connect them through games and partner poses.
Yoga and Mindfulness in College Sep 2019-Mar 20
Teacher, Nantwich
Young adults ages 14-16
The Branch Office of the National Association of Autism (Children) Dec 2001- Jun 2004
Volunteer, Stargard, Poland
Helping therapists 5 hours a week with the group therapy. Getting to know different techniques of therapy like M.C. Knill, W. Sherborne, multisensorial stimulation and relaxation techniques and many more.
ADDITIONAL YOGA DOCUMENTATION
Current DBS check
Current Safeguarding training
Current First Aid training
Public Liability Insurance
YOGA ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Ø 2020 (May) – Recall Healing level I and II
Ø 2020 (May) – workshop with Donna Fahri
Ø 2020 (February) An Introduction to sensory processing – Autism training
Ø 2019 (October) – True meditation day
Ø 2019 (May 23rd – 2nd June) – PranaVidya meditation practice and preparatory practices (Mandala Yoga Ashram)
Ø 2019 (April) – Subtle path between the Inner Sun & Moon
Ø 2018 (November) – receiving spiritual name Dhyana Priya
Ø 2018 (19-21 October) – Evolving through Chakras, course with Swami Gyan Dharma, practical application of chakra knowledge
Ø 2018 (May 5th -14th) – PranaVidya meditation practice and preparatory practices (Mandala Yoga Ashram)
Ø 2017 (29-31 October) – The Power of awareness (Mandala Yoga Ashram)
Ø 2017 (May 25th – Jun 4th) – PranaVidya: Exploring Your Energetic Potential (Mandala Yoga Ashram)
Ø 2016 (Nov 17th-20th) – From Sound to Silence – Mantra Yoga (Mandala Yoga Ashram)
Ø 2016 (Aug) – Initiated into Mantra yoga with personal mantra and integrated mantra yoga practice into morning daily practice
Ø 2016 (Aug 3rd – 7th) – Gyana Yoga: Meditation, Investigation and Insight (Mandala Yoga Ashram)
Ø 2015 (Oct 4th) – Yin Yoga Intensive (Yoga Bank)
Ø 2015 (May 8th – 10th) – Meditation IST (In Service Training) (Mandala Yoga Ashram)
Ø 2014 (Apr 2nd-4th) – The Precious Present Moment: the teachings of the Bhaja Govindam (Mandala Yoga Ashram)
Ø 2013 (Jun 20th – 23rd) – Living in Awareness (Mandala Yoga Ashram)
Ø 2003 – Sensorial Problems of a child with autism – workshop, Poland.