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SUMMARY     Teaching Experience     Training
Experienced in teaching weekly classes and workshops with students ranging from Beginner to Advanced Levels, of various ages, and with physical limitations.  Also experienced in training individuals to become teachers and improving skills of experienced teachers.

Qigong Instruction (Various Levels), 1998 - Present
Taught classes and conducted workshops in Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong Qigong. Classes have consisted of students who are completely New to movement and the internal arts practices, and those at Intermediate and Advanced Levels, sometimes occurring in the same class. Instruction included movement, breathing, and meditation, as well as understanding the meaning behind the movements and assisting students with integrating the principles and philosophy of Sheng Zhen (Unconditional Love) into their practices.

Yoga Instruction (Various Levels), 1996 - Present
Taught classes in Hatha Yoga at various levels including Beginners, Levels 1, 2 and 3, as well as Mixed or All Levels classes. Classes consisted of asanas, pranayama, and meditation.

Mentoring Qigong Teachers, 1999 - Present
Mentored other practitioners in their pursuit of Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong teacher certification. Mentoring included guidance in planning, preparation and instruction of classes, the refinement of movements and understanding of Qigong principles, including assisting with initial classes, having practitioners as assistant instructors in my classes, and giving private and semi-private lessons to teachers.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE    Summary     Training

El Paso, Texas
Ft. Bliss, TX May 2006 to present
  • Civilian Fitness Program - Teaching two Yoga classes per month.
  • Restoration and Resilience Center - Teaching multiple Yoga, Qigong, and Tai Chi classes weekly.
  • Stout Gym Group Class Schedule - Teaching two Yoga classes and one Tai Chi/Qigong class per week.

  • Sergeant Major’s Academy - Taught 2 yoga classes (stretching and core stabilization) per month.
Center for Employee Assistance July 2007 to present
Contracted to provide Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong and Reiki for Fire Fighters and family members.

Housing Authority of the City of El Paso ( H A C E P ), July 2006 to present
Contracted to teach 3 classes each week at different locations. Classes include instruction in Yang Style Tai Chi and Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong (Qigong).

Texas School of Tai Chi & Healing (El Paso, TX), September 2005 to present
Teaching 1 Yoga class each week.

Yoga For Life (El Paso, TX), October 2005 to December 2008
Taught one Yoga Class each week. And subbing Yoga classes.

Skyline Optimist Park (NorthEast El Paso), May 2006 to July 2008
Taught 1 Yoga class and 1 Tai Chi/Qigong class each week.

Austin, Texas
Omega at the Crossings (Austin, TX), September 2003 to September 2004
Taught one Introductory Qigong class each week.

White Crane Herbal Pharmacy (Austin, TX), February 2003 to  September 2004
Taught two Qigong classes and a Beginner Yoga class.

Austin Yoga (Austin, TX), April 2003 to September 2003
Taught two Qigong classes.

Qigong Alive (Jacksonville, FL), February 2003
Taught two-day Qigong workshop for Qigong Alive!

Virginia
Qigong Alive (Jacksonville, FL), November 2002
Taught a four-hour Introductory Qigong workshop for Qigong Alive!

George Mason University (Fairfax, VA), September 2002 - December 2002
Mentored a newly certified teacher in her first series of Qigong classes. Responsibilities included giving guidance in planning, preparation and instruction, as well as providing support during the class sessions.

Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church (Burke, VA), January 2001 - November 2002
Taught weekly Qigong class for Experienced practitioners. Class focused on deepening the practice and understanding of Qigong and the refinement of movements.
Taught experienced practitioners’ clinic: Classes prepared practitioners for the 2001 Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong teacher training in Berlin, Germany.
Taught weekly All Levels Yoga class.

Marymount University (Arlington, VA), November 2001 - May 2002
Taught weekly Beginner Yoga class (March 2002 – May 2002).
Taught weekly Qigong class (November 2001 – May 2002).

INOVA Fairfax Hospital (Fairfax, VA), Life with Cancer Program, April 2001
Taught weekly Qigong class. Students were taught Healing Qigong. This qigong is practiced sitting in a chair and is ideal for individuals with physical limitations.

Barcroft Community House (Arlington, VA), September 2001 - December 2002
Taught weekly Level 1 Yoga class. This class eventually became a Level 1 / 2 class.
Taught weekly Qigong class. This class started as an Introductory class and progressed into an Intermediate class, accommodating New students and Experienced practitioners.

Sun & Moon Yoga Studio (Arlington, VA), September 1998 - June 2002
Taught weekly Level 1, 2 and Mixed Level Yoga classes. Subbed/taught various Level 2 and 3 Yoga classes.
Taught weekly Qigong class. This class started as an Introductory class and progressed into an Intermediate class, accommodating New students and Experienced practitioners.

Burke Centre Conservancy (Burke, VA), December 1997 - December 2002
Taught weekly Level 1, 2, and 3 Yoga classes. Subbed/taught various Level 1, 2 and 3 Yoga classes.
Full day Qigong workshop for New and Experienced Qigong practitioners.
Taught weekly Qigong Multi-Level class.

TRAINING     Summary     Teaching Experience
  • Ten Day Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong Teacher Training resulting in re-certification to teach by
    Master Li Jun Feng and the International Sheng Zhen Society, Canada 2004
  • Ten Day Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong Teacher Training resulting in re-certification to teach by
    Master Li Jun Feng and the International Sheng Zhen Society, Germany 2004
  • Ten Day Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong Teacher Training resulting in re-certification to teach by
    Master Li Jun Feng and the International Sheng Zhen Society, Hawaii 2003
  • Fourteen Day Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong Teacher Training resulting in re-certification to teach by
    Master Li Jun Feng and the International Sheng Zhen Society, Philippines 2002
  • Ten Day Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong Teacher Training resulting in re-certification to teach by
    Master Li Jun Feng and the International Sheng Zhen Society, Germany 2001
  • Registered Yoga Teacher, National Yoga Alliance, 2001 to present
  • 300 hour Hatha Yoga Certification, Sun&Moon Yoga Studio, Arlington, VA, 2000
  • Certified to Teach Sheng Zhen Wuji Yuan Gong Qigong by Master Li Jun Feng, 1998
  • Apprenticed with Alice Slattery to become a Yoga Teacher, 1995-1997
Additional Training
  • Freedom Yoga with Erich schiffmann, Albuquerque 2008
  • The Practice of Yoga Nidra Class with Donna Farhi, Austin 2008
  • Moving Outside the Square (preparatory movements for extending the spine)
    with Donna Farhi, Austin 2008
  • 3 Day Yoga Workshop (The Breathing Body: Liberating the Breath) with Donna Farhi, Austin 2008
  • 2 Day Yoga Workshop (Integrity: The Balance of Flexibility and Strength) with Donna Farhi, Austin 2008
  • 3 Day Pranayama Workshop, The Art of Living, 2007
  • Yoga Nidra Workshop with Donna Farhi, Austin 2007
  • 6 Day Yoga Workshop with Donna Farhi, Austin 2007
  • 3 day Yoga workhshop with Dean Lerner, El Paso 2006
  • Certified 1 year CPR and 3 year First Aid 2006
  • Hatha Yoga classes, since 1993 - present:
      – with Yoga For Life, Instructor Carol Carnes Johnson, 2005 - present
      – with Sun+Moon Yoga Studio, Instructor JJ Gormley, 1997 - 2002
      – with Alice Slattery, 1993 - 2002
  • Qigong training:
      – Various Sheng Zhen Qigong workshops and classes each year with Master Li Jun Feng, 1997 to present
      – Various workshops and classes with Sifu Ko Wong, 1996 – 2001
  • Reiki (Jin Kei Do) training:
      – Reiki Mastership with Reiki Master Teacher Jamie Engelhardt, 2008
      – Reiki 3rd Degree with Reiki Master Teacher Jamie Engelhardt, 2003
      – Reiki 2nd Degree with Reiki Master Teacher Gilbert Gallego, 2000
      – Reiki 1st Degree with Reiki Master Teacher Gilbert Gallego, 1999
  • Yang Style Tai Chi training:
      – with Sifu Ray Abeyta, May 2005 - Present;
      – with Master Li Junfeng, 2004;
      – at US Wushu Academy, Instructor Christopher Pei, 1995 – 1998;
      – at Martial Arts Academy, Instructor Bill Adams, 1987 – 1992;
  • One Week Yoga Training Intensive with Donna Farhi, Mark Bouckoms 1999
  • Two Week Yoga Teacher Training Intensive with Donna Farhi, Mark Bouckoms 1998
  • Two Day Yoga Workshop with Rodney Yee, 1998
  • One Day Yoga Workshop with Baron Baptiste, 1998
  • IsshynRyu Karate, Attained First Degree Black Belt, Instructor Bill Adams, 1985-1992
Affiliations
International Sheng Zhen Society, National Yoga Alliance, Peaceable Dragon

References
Available upon request.