Linda Olesen

My name is Linda Olesen. I go by Linder. ...I became a yoga teacher and trainer ,Certificate in Fitness at UCSD over 20 years ago.( I am ACE Certified, 20 years). This put me on the a journey learning about Chakra’s, movement supporting the body and how body and mind are so closely connected. I have taught many forms of yoga over the last 20 years and other movement forms such as Qigong, Buddhist forms from Thailand, Myofascial stretching and Energy Medicine Certified bringing meridian work into my classes as needed.  I practice yoga daily as I believe the practice of yoga starts with me first. I teach a Monday 7:15  am (Az time) movement class on zoom. I also incorporate Chakra awareness in yoga and bodywork. I am also a bodyworker which influences my teaching of yoga with integrating self massage

With my strong background in bodywork, movement and social work/psychology and healing work, I have bridged my background in these areas with Somatic work. I am a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) Somatic work is helping the body re-negotiate events on a body based level so you can experience relief. What happens in life is stored in the mind and body.  It also looks at the nervous system building resilience and reset skills. Yoga is a beautiful space to bring this awareness into our practice on our mat and other classes. It provides layering of awareness with the mind, body and emotions. I also am a Certified Breathwork Facilitator. This is a great way to access healing and support to the body & mind in a unique way. 

After 20 years of being a yoga teacher my practice has shifted as my mind and body’s needs have shifted. This is why I utilize many different ways to move the body. To meet the body where it is at and holding space for “Metta,” Love and kindness for our Selves and to others.

I have taught fitness group and individual strength training sessions over the years and TRX. I have taught Water Fitness classes for 40 years, since I was 19! I love teaching water fitness. It is a fun way to move the body working on strengthening and opening the body. 

I have worked at Miiamo at The Enchantment Resort since November 2016. This resort has won many awards for the best resort. I am skilled at providing excellent service to my guest in a resort environment.