Lorraine Kostopoulos
Lugarno,NSW
Summary
Passionate Yoga Instructor adept at working with students each week across a range of classes. Well-versed in compliance requirements, safety and customer relationship management.
Passionate about fitness and yoga and the transformation it provides when giving students the ability and freedom and confidence to just be still in the present moment. Connecting with themselves and with each other.
I am an enabler and feel I connect with all students to give them the confidence, I am open to feedback and help students through each pose and challenge through life,
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Yoga Instructor
Connect The Dots
Oatley
10.2020 - Current
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants.
- Adhered to all facility rules for safety, compliance and continuing education.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
- Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
- Minimized injury risks by advising clients about form and proper clothing.
- Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
Yoga Instructor
UFC
Bankstown, NSW
08.2020 - Current
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants.
- Treated injured students with basic first aid and reiterated safety standards to prevent recurrence.
- Evaluated individual participants to assess conditions and develop suitable training programs.
- Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
- Maintained cleanliness of group fitness room, mirrors, floor and fitness equipment.
- Encouraged participation and increased enjoyment with fun routines and music accompaniment.
Yoga Instructor (Volunteer)
Mood Active
Remote (online Zoom Classes) , NSW
03.2020 - Current
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Led up to 1 class per week throught Zoom during COVID Lockdown.
- This is dealing with people who could not afford to pay for a regular gym membership, people who have mental or physical disability or challenges, I received specific training for this and I am still involved when I can be.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
- Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
Yoga Instructor
Swami Yoga Retreat
Kenthurst
10.2015 - Current
- Swami's Yoga Teacher Training and Volunteering
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Adhered to all facility rules for safety, compliance and continuing education.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
- Retained knowledge of studio offerings, programs and pricing to promote brand and guide registration.
- Arrived early to set up room, greet students and answer questions.
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
- Helped students of different abilities levels boost health with skill-adjusted classes.
- Encouraged participation and increased enjoyment with fun routines and music accompaniment.
- Motivated clients to achieve their personal fitness goals through developing and modifying routines.
- Provided guided meditation and pranayama practices in classes and workshops.
- Sequence inspiring and creative classes for students.
- Providing modifications in relation to poses and an alike in relation to different movements throughout Yoga.
Yoga Instructor
Ora Yoga & Pilates Body Wellness
Sans Souci , NSW
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Developed safe and effective exercise programs for class members.
- Cultivated positive relationships with participants by interacting with group during fitness classes.
- Led up to 1 class per week.
- Hatha inspired Class
- Kept studio area safe, organized and comfortable for students.
- Stayed current with fitness trends and adjusted to needs and wants of class participants.
- Adhered to all facility rules for safety, compliance and continuing education.
- Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
- Retained knowledge of studio offerings, programs and pricing to promote brand and guide registration.
- Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
- The Studio closed due to COVID and I no longer taught classes there. My classes were held on a Sunday morning at 9:00am.
- Hatha Inspired Class.
Education
No Degree - Mat Pilates
Zama Institute
Australia Certification of 300 Hours Vinyasa - Vinyasa Teacher Training
Yoga Renew Teacher Training
Yoga Renew Teacher Training Online 12.2019
Certification Hatha Yoga - Hatha Yoga
Swamis Yoga Retreat
Kenthurst 02.2019
Skills
- Motivational and Dynamic
- Workout Improvement Techniques
- Fitness Evaluations
- Dependable and Punctual
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Strength and Agility Training
- Passion for Health and Fitness
- CPR Certified
- Current Fitness Trends
- Insurance Liability Certificate with AON Insurance
- Customized Workout Plans
- Flexibility and Adaptability
- Breathing Techniques
- First Aid Certified
Accomplishments
- Attending various Yoga and Fitness Retreats over the past 8 years.
- Fitness, wellbeing and health are very important to me and I am very passionate about helping others in turn.
- Tuscan Yoga and Fitness Retreat in 2016
- Yoga Yamas Fitness Retreat in 2018
- Fitness Training Retreat in Bali in 2017
- Swamis Yoga Teacher Training weekend workshops and weekend retreats.
- Aerial Yoga Teacher Training 2021 workshop in Menai with Yoga Energy, Affiliation with Connect the Dots Oatley.
- I have attended many workshops with Body Mind Life Studio in Surry Hills and in Bondi Junction of the past 8 years.
- Yoga Retreat at Billabong Retreat.
- I am part of the Yoga Teacher Community
- Yoga Retreat in the Blue Mountains
- I am do my own training in fitness at Fitness First and UFC.
Timeline
Yoga Instructor
Connect The Dots
10.2020 - Current
Yoga Instructor
UFC
08.2020 - Current
Yoga Instructor (Volunteer)
Mood Active
03.2020 - Current
Yoga Instructor
Ora Yoga & Pilates Body Wellness
01.2020 - 08.2020
Yoga Instructor
Swami Yoga Retreat
10.2015 - Current
No Degree - Mat Pilates
Zama Institute
Certification of 300 Hours Vinyasa - Vinyasa Teacher Training
Yoga Renew Teacher Training
Certification Hatha Yoga - Hatha Yoga
Swamis Yoga Retreat
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