Are you a 200-hour certified yoga teacher?Yes, I am a 200-hour certified yoga teacher
Prerequisites
Have you been teaching Yoga for 1 year or more? (minimum 50 hours)Yes, I have been teaching for one year (minimum 50 hours)
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*** Successful completion of a 200-hour Yoga teacher training from a Yoga Alliance approved school is required for participation in the Integral Yoga Therapy Program track to become a Certified Yoga Therapist.

For more information Contact:
Satya Lynn: yogatherapy@integralyoga.org

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A minimum of one year (minimum 50 hours) teaching Yoga is required for participation in the Integral Yoga Therapy Program track to become a Certified Yoga Therapist.
For more information Contact:
Satya Lynn: yogatherapy@integralyoga.org

NameKimberly Anne Reyes
Age26-35
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Address1723 Raintree Place
DAVIS, CA 95618
United States
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Phone4155133079
Best days to reach you for your interview
  • Monday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
Are you a member of the Integral Yoga Teachers AssociationNo
Time of day?
  • 12pm-5pm ET
Health Information
Do you want to achieve your RYT 500-hour designation during this program?Yes
Chronic Health issues?No
Prescription medications and/or natural remedies?No
Serious illness, injury, or major surgery in the last 5 years?No
Communicable Diseases?No
Current psychotherapy, counseling, or psychiatric treatment?Yes
Do you have any concerns about your physical or mental health that may impact your participation in this program?No
Please describe

I speak with a therapist once a month for 30 minutes. In the beginning, I started therapy to help with processing and regulating emotions and to improve relationships, and currently, therapy serves as a regular check in and extra support if/when needed.

Will you require any special accommodations/needs during your participation in the Integral Yoga Therapy program?No
Any Dietary Restrictions/Choices  (Allergies, Vegan, Gluten Free, etc.)?Yes
Please describe

Pescatarian/fish and vegetable diet

Education
Highest level of education completedCollege
Please list schools attended, year graduated, and degrees obtained:
School Year Degrees
San Francisco State University 2022 B.A. Psychology
School
  • San Francisco State University
Other work outside of teaching Yoga
Previous Yoga Experience
Prior coursework/trainingSuccessful completion of a 200-hour Yoga teacher training from a Yoga Alliance approved school plus a minimum of one year teaching Yoga is required for participation in the Integral Yoga Therapy Program track to become a Certified Yoga Therapist.

If you are not a registered Yoga teacher, but are a licensed social worker or health care professional who would like to supplement your practice with Yoga therapy techniques, you are welcome to join the program, but will need to first complete a basic 200 hour teacher training to be eligible to receive certification from the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).
When and where did you receive your 200-hour level Basic Teacher Training?CorePower Yoga (Westwood, Los Angeles)
Primary 200hr InstructorNicole Pham
Have you had a personal practice for at least one year?Yes
How long have you practiced yoga? Describe your personal practice of yoga and how regularly you practice, including the style/tradition of your current practice:

I started practicing regularly in 2015 and since, have practice various styles (i.e. Yin, Restorative, Power Vinyasa, Hatha, Ashtanga, etc.) under various teachers. Currently, I practice Ashtanga 3-4 days a week under my teacher, Jorgen Christiansson (lineage of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois).

Do you meditate?Yes
How long and how often do you meditate?at least 5 minutes, 3-4 times a week
What other training experience have you had since 200hr teacher training?

I've completed training and certified to channel Reiki (Usui system) to the I, II, and III degrees.

What other styles/traditions of Yoga have you practiced/studied?

Hatha Yoga
Power Yoga (Bryan Kest)
Yin Yoga
Restorative Yoga

Is English your primary language?Yes
Essay QuestionsPlease answer the following open-ended questions fully and concisely.
Please describe your past/current Yoga teaching experience including location, timeframe, population taught, etc.

I started teaching Power Vinyasa Yoga in 2017 at CorePower Yoga in various locations in Los Angeles and, through CPY, taught foundational ("beginner"), fitness (yoga sculpt), and all-levels classes until 2020. The main demographic were undergraduate and graduate students, along with working professionals.

In 2021-2022, I taught Vinyasa and Yin in Marin County, namely, in Novato and San Rafael. The student population ranged from retirees (ages 60+) to young adults.

Currently, I teach 8 classes weekly in-person in various hot yoga studios Davis and Sacramento.

In addition, I've been independently teaching online via Zoom, various styles (Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative) since 2020 and continue to offer virtual sessions to this day.

Have you taken any Yoga therapy training programs?No
Do you have any special interests or capabilities that may be relevant?

I have a strong

Please list any other training or experience that you think is relevant.

On occasion, I offer 1-1 Reiki sessions both in-person and from a distance via Zoom.

Please describe your studies and understanding of Ayurveda.

In my 200-hr training, we had a special guest lecturer introduce us to Ayurveda. We went over the elements (tamasic, rajasik, and sattvic) and doshas and did quizzes to uncover our own. I understand there are certain foods that enable certain elements (i.e. there are tamasic foods,

Please describe your studies and understanding of yoga philosophy.

I have casually read the Yoga Sutras, namely, on the 8 Limbs of Yoga. My teacher occasionally goes over the 8 Limbs of Yoga with the class and has us recite them to memorize. I've facilitated a workshop on the 8 Limbs of Yoga with friends and friends of friends.

How did you find out about the Integral Yoga Therapy Certification Program?Web Search
Please provide specific website, studio, or individual names if you can, as well as any other specific information on how you heard about the program

I searched on Google for yoga therapy programs and this is the first that came up. I've also heard of the Institute of Integral Yoga in SF.

What print and/or online Yoga and wellness publications you read frequently and what social media you follow for Yoga information?

I follow a few yoga teacher colleagues and mostly my teacher, Jorgen Christiansson.

AgreementBy submitting this form, I hereby declare the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresentation of this information constitutes grounds for the rejection of this application, expulsion from the program and revocation of certification. In the event of rejection, expulsion, or revocation of certification, I understand that I am entitled to no refunds, credits, or adjustments.

I agree to assume all risk of damage or injury that may occur as a student of Integral Yoga Therapy Certification. In consideration of being accepted as a yoga therapy student, the undersigned releases and discharges Integral Yoga, its teachers, and students from any and all claims, demands, actions of any nature, whether present or future, anticipated or unanticipated, known or unknown, that result from the undersigned’s participation in yoga classes or practice of yoga outside of class.
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