Vanessa Burns

I have been practicing yoga for 5 years and teaching for 4. After experiencing the physical benefits, peace and clarity yoga brought into my life, I knew it was something that I wanted to share. I began teaching yoga to children and interest began to grow to adults in the area. I have completed level 1 & 2 of a 3 level training program through Trinity Yoga, now known as Gaiatri Yoga as well as Reiki 1 & 2 training. A typical class begins with a seated meditation, gentle warm up, sun salutations, standing, balancing and seated poses all working towards the much anticipated savasana (resting pose) where students are guided into deep relaxation with peaceful visualizations. Through awareness throughout the practice, classes are tailored to best meet student needs. I also work in public relations as a communications coordinator for a school division of 20 schools, 500 staff and 3333 students. I am experienced in working with people and excel at it. I have provided a reference for Laurette Woodward who has been my mentor in this role for the past two years. Laurette has an outstanding career in tv, writing, reporting, consulting, etc and has enabled me to enhance my communications skills greatly. This has helped me professionally (work) (yoga) as well as personally. Additional references in this capacity available upon request. I am an upbeat, positive and friendly person. I work well this others and love working with people. I have a great sense of humor. I am able to easily "read a room" and am able to adjust classes to enhance the participants experience. I have experience in teaching yoga to all levels in the same class. I provide thorough instruction through verbal, body language, sound and physical. I create fun and playfulness in classes while at the same time focusing on relaxation, gentle stretching and professionalism. Thanking you for your consideration. Hope to hear from you :) Vanessa Burns