Sara Klute Behn

Biography

As a lifelong fitness and health enthusiast, I have worked over the past several years to turn my fitness hobby to a full-time job. Working part time for eight years as a group fitness instructor, I developed as a health leader and role model to others, leading hundreds of classes with passion, enthusiasm, and uplifting messages. As a yoga instructor, I instilled the message of progress, not perfection and elevated the health and wellness of my students.

It is my intention to further my education in the field of Yoga Therapy, with a master’s degree (completed in 2020). I believe the preparation I have made in the health and wellness industry thus far complements my future goals. As a yoga therapist, I am excited to teach others how to help themselves through movement therapy in a healthcare setting. Additionally, I intend to teach in community college settings to ensure Exercise Science and related majors have yoga training as a part of their education curriculum. I also intend to train yoga instructors through YogaFit International.

Training & Certification

YogaFit International

4/2015 Level One 10/2015 Level Two
6/2016 Elective – Props 6/2016 Elective – Chakras 7/2016 Level Three 3/2018 Elective – Prenatal

Teaching Experience

3/2017 Elective - Seniors
3/2017 Anatomy & Alignment 3/2017 Level Five
5/2017 Level Four
12/2017 Elective - Warriors (PTSD) 3/2018 Completion of 200hr RYT

10/2010 Boone County Family YMCA - Part-time employment as fitness instructor, including indoor cycling, Y Pump, Boot Camp, Women on Weights and more. Duties included required trainings, class preparation, coordinating music, and a positive, uplifting environment and attitude that engages clients.

5/2015 After completion of YogaFit Level One, began teaching yoga at YMCA; an average of 6 classes per month.

1/2017 YogaRx, Your Prescription for Peace – Founded in January 2017 as a result of a need for more specialized yoga classes and development of a yoga community in rural Iowa. Specialized classes include: hot yoga, ageless yoga, basics, level 1 and level 2. Non- traditional yoga classes also offered outdoors when appropriate, and we offer yoga and goats during the summer.

1/2017 - Present

Continue to substitute teach at Boone County Family YMCA and operate YogaRx teaching an average of 6 classes per week since inception.

10/2017-Present
Private Sessions – After receiving numerous requests for private and semi-private sessions, I have worked with five individuals in a private setting for approximately 30 hours to date. These sessions have required a clear understanding of the clients’ physical, mental and emotional needs to create a personalized plan that will benefit them to the highest degree.

Karma Yoga (Volunteer Hours)

(4 hours) ACCESS Assault Care Center Extending Shelter and Support (8 hours) Sacred Heart School
(2 hours) Men’s Only Classes
(8 hours) Other holiday and Earth Day complimentary community classes

References, and reference letters, available upon request.