Monika *********
Description
My name is Monika and I am a Yoga Alliance certified Yoga Vinyasa, Yin Yoga and Yoga Nidra teacher with 5 years of teaching experience all over the world, as well as a Pilates instructor with passion for travels and neuropsychology.
I earned my certificate of 200-hour Yoga Vinyasa teaching training, 50-hour Yin Yoga teacher training and 40-hour Yoga Nidra teacher training, accredited by Yoga Alliance. I also completed Yoga Vinyasa teacher training with Basia Łukaszczyk’s original program and participated in various additional yoga workshops and seminars. Additionally, last year, I completed my Mat I Power Pilates instructor certification.
I have been practicing yoga and Pilates continuously for over seven years, and began teaching yoga five years ago. I have been teaching Vinyasa for five years, Yin and restorative classes for three, and two years ago, I added Yoga Nidra to my service offerings. I have worked in a variety of environments: from yoga studios, fitness clubs, yoga retreat centres, hotels, to organized yoga events on my own. I have also organized workshops that primarily focus on anatomy and safe movement.
In addition to my knowledge and experience teaching yoga and Pilates, I have an academic foundation in Well-being education. I have obtained an MA degree in Religion, Health and Well-being, as well as a BA degree in Latin American studies. I am very interested in gaining more knowledge and experience in alternative methods of healing: specifically psychedelic-assisted therapy, breathwork, plant medicines, and neuropsychology.
Working in various places has exposed me to diverse needs of clients, and demands and challenges of various settings. By creating the events on my own and leading online yoga classes, I have developed sales and marketing skills. I have also developed skills in customer service, as I have learned how to hold space for guests outside of yoga classes, solve problems, and work diligently under time constraints, while working at yoga retreat centers.
I construct creative classes, add new positions and transitions, sometimes taken from or inspired by my Pilates practice and my dance background, and offer modifications to challenge the students, or accommodate their needs. My teaching style is unique and creative, often inspired by my background in dance. By providing an individual approach, and adjusting the level of the training to the needs and skills of the students, I ensure that all of my students get the best out of my classes. I provide very detailed cuing to make sure that my students feel comfortable navigating poses and sequences, while I also give them the freedom to explore what feels good in their bodies.
Other important aspects of my classes are breathwork and meditation. I like using essential oils, music, or offer a gentle massage at the end of the class to anyone who is comfortable, to expand the sensory experience for students.
I still develop my skills and attend workshops, teacher trainings and classes provided by other teachers to expand my personal and teaching skills so the content of my classes develops as well.
Education
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University of GroningenAugust 2019 - July 2020MA Religion, Health and Well-being
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MA thesis: ‘Similarities in Beneficial Effects on Personal Development and Well-being Between Psychedelic States and Dream States’
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University of WarsawSeptember 2016 - July 2019BA The Cultural Studies of South America and Caribbean
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BA thesis: ‘Therapeutic Experience of Ayahuasca and Meditation Practice’
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Astanga Yoga StudioMarch 2019 - May 2019Registered Yoga Teacher RYT 200-Hour Yoga Vinyasa Teacher Training
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OM Yoga Basia ŁukaszczykJune 2018 - August 2018Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training
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Arhanta YogaAugust 2020 - September 2020Registered Yoga Teacher RYT 50-Hour Yin Yoga Teacher Training
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My Vinyasa PracticeNovember 2021 - December 2021Registered Yoga Teacher RYT 40-Hour Yoga Nidra Teacher Training
Experience
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Eden on the ChocolataJanuary 2023 - Present; March 2022 - June 2022Yoga and Pilates teacher; manager
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Conducted beginner, intermediate and advanced level yoga classes for the clients.
Created weekly programs based on the themes including various aspects of yoga practice.
Facilitated group meditations and yoga nidra classes to help students relax and find inner peace.
Achieved high customer satisfaction rates by providing optimal customer service.
Ensured clear communication with the clients.
Coordinated mailings, created graphic marketing materials, and website content.
Gained bookings by providing clear information to the potential guests. -
Muay Thai Battle Conquer Wellness RetreatOctober 2022 - January 2023Yoga and Pilates teacher
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Developed a comprehensive yoga classes tailored to the needs of each student.
Created a series of yoga sequences to facilitate a safe and effective practice.
Conducted yoga workshops which deepened student’s practice on theoretical and practical level. -
Yoga ZanzibarJune 2022 - September 2022Yoga teacher
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Developed personalized yoga practices for students based on their individual needs and goals.
Assisted students in properly executing yoga postures and breathing techniques.
Performed administrative tasks to communicate income with the owner. -
PUREDecember 2021 - February 2023Yoga teacher
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Developed a program and classes to introduce new fitness facilitators to anatomy of movement and positions improving flexibility so they can use them in their classes.
Developed personalized yoga practices for students based on their individual needs and goals. -
Yoga teacher/hostMay 2021 - October 2021Castelli Hotel
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self-employedOctober 2020 - presentOnline yoga teacher
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Moderated online forums and social media accounts, engaging with customers to create a positive online presence.
Developed a series of online yoga classes, allowing students to practice from the comfort of their own homes. -
DESKIAugust 2020 - September 2020Yoga teacher
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self-employedJuly 2020 - September 2020Yoga teacher and creator of event Joga na Dachu, Warsaw
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Yoga teacherAugust 2018 - August 2019si.mia
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