RESUME

Trainings, Experience & Employment History

Yoga is often witnessed and experienced in the west through asana (physical movement) based practices. This is the way that yoga finds most people, and that was the case for Amanda. There is ancient wisdom in this intelligent practice and it is so much more than just a form of exercise, and also, the practice only works if it is relevant to the practitioner's lives, needs and personal journey. Yoga can be an incredible tool to deepen one's connection to self, source, and community. It can be a practice that helps strengthen body, mind and spirit. Amanda strives to honor the roots of the practice while making the practice accessible to meet practitioners where they are.

200 HR YTT

Summer 2017
Laughing Lotus

Amanda completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) at Laughing Lotus Yoga Center. She studied with teachers Dana Flynn, Ali Cramer, Sheri Celentano, Kenny Frisby, Deb Langley, Mary Dana Abbott, Victor Colletti, and Felipe Gonzalez. She studied Lotus's signature Lotus Flow, which is a form of Vinyasa Yoga that syncs movement with breath while sequencing through the chakras.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

January 2018 - May 2019
Studio Cloud 9 & OSU Bhakti Club

Taught weekly Vinyasa Yoga classes at Studio Cloud 9 in Corvallis, OR. Volunteered with Oregon State University's Bhakti Club to offer free monthly yoga classes to students.

50 HR SUPER SEQUENCING

August 2019
Laughing Lotus

Laughing Lotus's 50 HR Super Sequencing focused the different paths of yoga and sequencing through the Lotus Flow lens. The training explored Bhakti Yoga (w/ Felipe Gonzalez), Karma Yoga (w/ Sheri Celentano), Jnana Yoga (w/ Deb Langley), and Raja Yoga (w/ Ali Cramer), and weaving threads and themes throughout class.

25 HR ALIGNMENT & ANATOMY

August 2019
Laughing Lotus

An alignment and anatomy based training with Laughing Lotus that explored postural alignments, longevity of the practice and sequencing to prevent injury. Training completed with Ali Cramer, Deb Langley, and Sheri Celentano.

25 HR ENERGY & THE SUBTLE BODY

January 2020
Laughing Lotus

An exploration of the subtle body through the Koshas, or sheaths of Yoga, as well as the Vayus. A study of the different directions and types of energy flow within the body and syncing up a yoga flow to balance the energy paths. Sequencing exploration moving inwards through the Koshas starting at the outside, as well as moving from the inside towards the outer sheaths. Training completed with Ali Cramer, Ally Bogard, and Sheri Celentano.

25 HR YOGA NIDRA LEVEL I

May 2020
Laughing Lotus

An introduction into teaching Yoga Nidra safely and how to gently guide students through this restful yogic sleep state of intentional and revitalizing rest. Studied with Cathy Dirkx and Ali Cramer.

25 HR FLY

June 2020
Laughing Lotus

Inversion and arm balance based training with Laughing Lotus exploring different shapes and safe entry into advanced and physically challenging postures. Incorporation of the bandhas (energy locks) to help take flight in an asana practice. Training completed with Kenny Frisby, Sheri Celentano, and Amy Nortz.

25 HR YOGA NIDRA LEVEL II

February 2021

A deeper exploration of Yoga Nidra and sequencing through the chakras with Cathy Dirkx. Discussion about trauma and tapping into the subconscious.

MEDITATION TRAININGS

2020-2022
Ally Bogard

Meditation trainings and study with Ally Bogard that included the exploration of contemplative practices, the nature of the mind, visiting the heart space, nonjudgmental awareness practices, presence and body scan practices, forgiveness and gratitude based practices, practices to inhabit one's body, and spirit based practices.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

April 2022 - November 2023 The Cliffs @ Gowanus

Taught weekly classes including Sunrise Yoga, Yoga Fundamentals, Yoga for Climbers, and Restorative Yoga. 

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION 

CPR/AED CERTIFIED