Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Languages
Personal Information
Yogastyles
Timeline
Volunteer
Tahira Muriel Munier

Tahira Muriel Munier

Gland,VD

Summary

Passionate and dedicated to the art of teaching, strives to create a comfortable and joyful learning environment for students. Believes in encouraging each individual to reach their fullest potential and find enjoyment in their practice. Focuses on alignment and personal growth, classes cater to all levels, allowing every student to explore their own possibilities. Offers expertise in Hatha Vinyasa, Restorative Yin, Pranayama, Yoga Nidra, and aerial yoga. Incorporates the soothing sounds of Tibetan bowls and the therapeutic benefits of essential oils into sessions.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Certification

Work History

Yoga Teacher

Castle by Don Luis Boutique Hotel Kandy Sri Lanka
06.2024 - 09.2024

resident yoga teacher

teaching twice daily morning: hatha vinyasa

evening: yin, nidra, restorative

  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
  • Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
  • Tailored each yoga session according to the specific goals, abilities, and preferences of individual students or groups.
  • Guided students toward achieving proper alignment, form, and breath control through clear verbal cues and hands-on adjustments when necessary.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication, addressing concerns, and offering support throughout their yoga journey.

Yoga Teacher

Zion View Ella
09.2021 - 01.2023

resident yoga teacher

teaching twice daily, morning: hatha vinyasa

evening: yin, nidra, restorative

  • Established a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all skill levels, fostering community growth.
  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
  • Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
  • Tailored each yoga session according to the specific goals, abilities, and preferences of individual students or groups.
  • Guided students toward achieving proper alignment, form, and breath control through clear verbal cues and hands-on adjustments when necessary.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through consistent communication, addressing concerns, and offering support throughout their yoga journey.
  • Empowered clients on their wellness journeys by sharing personal experiences and insights about the transformative power of consistent yoga practice.
  • Expanded knowledge of anatomy, alignment principles, and sequencing through continuous education and professional development opportunities.
  • Incorporated elements of music, aromatherapy, or visualization techniques to enhance overall student experience during classes.
  • Enhanced student flexibility and strength by incorporating diverse yoga styles into class sessions.
  • Supported studio operations by managing class schedules, handling client inquiries, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
  • Delivered professional yoga classes and motivated students to attain personal goals.
  • Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.
  • Increased student retention by providing personalized attention, adjustments, and modifications to suit individual needs.
  • Incorporated safety, fun and creativity in lesson design and application.
  • Introduced innovative teaching tools like props or technology aids that enhanced understanding of complex postures or concepts among students.

Private Yoga Teacher

Self Employed
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Held private Hatha vinyasa classes to a group of lovely Sri Lankan women
  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
  • Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
  • Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.
  • Incorporated safety, fun and creativity in lesson design and application.
  • Enhanced client flexibility by incorporating various yoga styles and tailored sequences.
  • Increased client stamina through customized strength-building exercises and poses.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients, resulting in high retention rates and satisfied customers.
  • Provided a safe space for personal growth and exploration through compassionate teaching methods.
  • Utilized props effectively to modify poses based on individual needs while maintaining proper alignment.
  • Improved overall wellness for clients by recommending appropriate nutrition and lifestyle changes.
  • Conducted private sessions at clients'' homes, providing convenience and comfort during practice.
  • Empowered clients to develop self-awareness by emphasizing the connection between mind, body, and spirit during practice.
  • Expanded clientele base with effective marketing strategies, including social media promotion and word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Attended continuing education courses regularly to enhance knowledge of yoga practices and stay current on industry trends.

Yoga Teacher

Zion View Hotel
12.2019 - 03.2020

resident yoga teacher position teaching twice daily

  • Established a welcoming and inclusive environment for students of all skill levels, fostering community growth.
  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
  • Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
  • Tailored each yoga session according to the specific goals, abilities, and preferences of individual students or groups.
  • Guided students toward achieving proper alignment, form, and breath control through clear verbal cues and hands-on adjustments when necessary.
  • Promoted mindfulness and stress reduction through the integration of meditation techniques in classes.

Private Yoga Teacher

Self-employed
09.2017 - 05.2019
  • Instructed students in breathing, meditation and yoga poses to improve strength and flexibility.
  • Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
  • Developed new yoga skills through continuous study and practice.
  • Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.
  • Incorporated safety, fun and creativity in lesson design and application.
  • Ensured consistent communication between sessions, offering support and guidance for home practice routines.
  • Provided a safe space for personal growth and exploration through compassionate teaching methods.

Yoga Instructor

Bioform
01.2015 - 02.2017
  • Educated clients on the benefits of a consistent yoga practice for stress reduction, improved flexibility, and overall mental clarity.
  • Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
  • Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.
  • Explained different yoga styles and poses to students.
  • Emphasized inclusivity in class design, accommodating a diverse range of ages, fitness levels, and abilities through modifications and variations on postures.
  • Demonstrated yoga poses and provided verbal cues and adjustments to help students improve alignment and technique.
  • Elevated clients'' mental focus by integrating breathing exercises throughout classes to complement physical movement.
  • Arrived early to set up room, greet students, and answer questions.
  • Cultivated a strong sense of community within the studio by organizing workshops, events, and group activities.
  • Promoted physical fitness with dynamic sequencing of asanas designed to challenge and inspire students of all levels.
  • Reinforced proper alignment principles while guiding students through postures to prevent injury or strain during practice.
  • Kept studio area safe, organized, and comfortable for students.
  • Boosted client retention rates by fostering positive relationships and providing personalized guidance on their yoga journey.
  • Improved flexibility and strength in participants with carefully designed sequences of asanas.
  • Researched and implemented latest yoga trends and techniques, keeping offerings fresh and engaging.
  • Contributed to holistic wellness of students by incorporating elements of nutrition and lifestyle advice into sessions.
  • Conducted retreats in natural settings, offering immersive experiences that promoted deep healing and connection with nature.

Private Yoga Teacher

Gayatri Association
09.2014 - 02.2017
  • Planned, set up and led yoga classes for beginner through advanced practitioners.
  • Built connections with students to increase comfort with class and encourage return visits.
  • Incorporated safety, fun and creativity in lesson design and application.
  • Mentored aspiring yoga teachers wishing to pursue careers in private instruction, sharing expertise and best practices.
  • Boosted client mental clarity with guided meditation and mindfulness techniques.
  • Organized workshops on various topics like chakra balancing, essential oils usage, or breathwork techniques to enrich the overall experience of clients.
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients, resulting in high retention rates and satisfied customers.
  • Provided a safe space for personal growth and exploration through compassionate teaching methods.
  • Managed scheduling efficiently for multiple private lessons per week without conflicts or cancellations.
  • Conducted private sessions at clients'' homes, providing convenience and comfort during practice.
  • Improved overall wellness for clients by recommending appropriate nutrition and lifestyle changes.
  • Utilized props effectively to modify poses based on individual needs while maintaining proper alignment.
  • Empowered clients to develop self-awareness by emphasizing the connection between mind, body, and spirit during practice.
  • Expanded clientele base with effective marketing strategies, including social media promotion and word-of-mouth referrals.
  • Attended continuing education courses regularly to enhance knowledge of yoga practices and stay current on industry trends.
  • Developed personalized yoga programs, resulting in better stress management for clients.
  • Promoted non-judgmental self-reflection among clients by encouraging introspection during both physical movements and stillness periods.
  • Delivered professional yoga classes and motivated students to attain personal goals.
  • Implemented new and creative exercise routines to keep participants motivated.

Yoga Instructor

Fitzone Noumea
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Educated clients on the benefits of a consistent yoga practice for stress reduction, improved flexibility, and overall mental clarity.
  • Planned and led yoga classes by selecting appropriate poses and sequences to meet abilities of individual students.
  • Provided guidance and instruction on breathing techniques, meditation and other elements of yoga practice.
  • Offered one-on-one or small-group instruction for students needing additional attention and support.
  • Maintained positive relationships with class members through personalized and knowledgeable service.

Yoga Instructor

Gayatri Association Pour La Promotion Du Yoga
11.2014 - 11.2014

creation and organization of the first Spirit Festival New Caledonia, Noumea, a 2 days yoga and wellness festival which in now taken care of by two of my former students.

it has now been an yearly feature in the Noumea Yoga Community since 2014.

Education

Aerial Yoga Teacher Training - Aerial Yoga

AAYAA YOGA
Ubud, Bali Indonesia
04.2024

300hrs Yoga Alliance Teacher Training - Multistyle Yoga

Hatha Yoga World
Rishikesh India
07.2019

200hrs Yoga AllianceTeacher Training - Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga

Hatha Yoga World
Dharamsala India
04.2017

Skills

  • Tibetan bowls
  • Essential oils
  • Meditation Guidance
  • Individual mentoring
  • Adaptive yoga
  • Hands-on assists
  • Yoga Philosophy
  • Injury Prevention
  • Anatomy Understanding
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Restorative Yoga
  • Breathwork Techniques

Certification

  • Yoga Alliance, 200, Dharamsala, 2017
  • Yoga Alliance, 300, Rishikesh, 2019
  • Yoga Alliance, 50, Ubud

Languages

French
English
Indonesian

Personal Information

Nationality: Swiss

Yogastyles

  • Hatha
  • Vinyasa
  • Pranayama
  • Yoga Nidra
  • Restorative Yin Yoga
  • 5 Tibetans
  • Partner yoga
  • Aerial yoga

Timeline

Yoga Teacher

Castle by Don Luis Boutique Hotel Kandy Sri Lanka
06.2024 - 09.2024

Yoga Teacher

Zion View Ella
09.2021 - 01.2023

Private Yoga Teacher

Self Employed
09.2020 - 09.2021

Yoga Teacher

Zion View Hotel
12.2019 - 03.2020

Private Yoga Teacher

Self-employed
09.2017 - 05.2019

Yoga Instructor

Bioform
01.2015 - 02.2017

Yoga Instructor

Fitzone Noumea
01.2015 - 01.2017

Yoga Instructor

Gayatri Association Pour La Promotion Du Yoga
11.2014 - 11.2014

Private Yoga Teacher

Gayatri Association
09.2014 - 02.2017
  • Yoga Alliance, 200, Dharamsala, 2017
  • Yoga Alliance, 300, Rishikesh, 2019
  • Yoga Alliance, 50, Ubud

Aerial Yoga Teacher Training - Aerial Yoga

AAYAA YOGA

300hrs Yoga Alliance Teacher Training - Multistyle Yoga

Hatha Yoga World

200hrs Yoga AllianceTeacher Training - Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga

Hatha Yoga World
Tahira Muriel Munier