In the spring of 1994, while living in Bermuda I began doing yoga while working a full time corporate job. The stress of corporate time-lines, rigid structures, and demands were exhausting and pushed me to yoga in order to help balance my body, mind, and soul. I continued to practice Yoga at the Bermuda Hatha Yoga Center until June 1999 and during that time I began to change my career focus from corporate to complementary and alternative medicine. Between this revelation and my departure from Bermuda in 2000, I completed the Reiki Master Training, and in May 1998 I completed the Kinesiology, and Touch for Health while living in Bermuda.

When our family relocated to Connecticut in July 2000, I began in vain to seek out a qualified and experienced Yoga teacher. This is what prompted me to pursue this profession, which keeps in line with all my prior teaching experience in both academia and complementary medicine. My teaching history is as follows:

• Centennial Community College, Assistant Teacher, Computer Analyst program, 1989-1990

• Centennial Community College, Adult Education Teacher accredited program 1990-1993

• East York Continuing Education, Adult Education Teacher accredited program 1991-1993

• Coco-Cola Beverages, Computer Technician/Computer Teacher 1991-1992

• New York Life Insurance, Network Analyst/Computer Teacher/Developer 1992-1993

• Bank of Butterfield, Bermuda, Sr. Business Analyst/Corp. Trainer/Developer 1993-1996

• Bermuda College, Adult Education, Computer Teacher/Developer 1994-1996

• Cranleigh School of Business, Bermuda, Computer Teacher 1996-1999

• BMS, (Bermuda Microsystems), Computer Teacher 1998-1999

• Monroe Board of Education, Substitute Teacher, 2001-2003

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Professional affiliations:

• NAMA, National Ayurvedic Medical Association
• Integral Yoga, Satchiananda Ashram, Virginia
• Yoga Alliance, Professional Yoga Teacher
  
• Ayurveda Institute
  
• Make Mine a Million $$$ Business Award Finalist, 2009  
• Nawbo, National Association of Woman In Business

Awards:

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In Sept 2009, I had the privilege of being one of seven finalists chosen for the Make Mine a Million Dollar Business Award sponsored by Count Me In (American Express). 

Professional Trainings:

• ERYT Yoga Alliance

• Kripalu Yoga Teacher, 2004
  

• Pilates, 2004

• Yoga Ed Diploma, 2005

• Kripalu Danskinetics/Shake Your Soul Teacher Training ,  2005

• Reflexology Therapist, Dec 2006

• Myofascial Release with John Barnes, May 2007

• Yoga & Ayurveda Teacher Training with Dr. Frawley, Yogaville, Virginia, Nov 2008

• Ayurveda Yoga Specialist, Kripalu, Jan 2010

• Ayurveda Practitioner from Kripalu June 2010

Teachings focus primarily on seniors and children:

• Monroe Senior Center, Nov 2004 to present (1 or 2x/wk)

• Trumbull Senior Center, April 2005 to present (4x/wk)

• Spring Meadows, (Senior Community Living) Dec 2007 to present (4x/wk)

I began by teaching Hatha style of yoga, but now that I have Ayurveda training, I have begun to incorporate quite a bit of Ayurveda into all classes.

Yoga Ed Teacher Training Diploma, June 2006

• Jockey Hollow Teacher Development Day “Yoga Tools for Teachers”, Sept 2006

• Monroe Elementary, K-4 Enrichment Program 2006 to 2008 (1x/wk)

• Stepney Elementary, K-4 Enrichment Program 2006 to present (1x/wk)

• Fawn Hollow Elementary, K-4 Enrichment Program 2007 to present (2x/wk)

• Monroe Elementary, Teachers Helper, 2006 to 2007

• Monroe Elementary School Assembly, K-4 Spring 2009

• Mommy & Me Yoga Class, 2-5 YO, Edith Wheeler Memorial Library Summer 2009, 1x/wk@6wks

I have been able to incorporate Yoga for children classes into the Monroe Board of Education school system including three K-4 classes running each week in the after school program. I am pleased to share that the class sizes are increasing. For the second consecutive year two special needs children from the education system are participating in the program and showing the true benefits of concentration and relaxation.

I also teach Yoga at various corporate locations as well as private clients. Each year I take the time to perform community service classes to help introduce people in my area to the benefits of Yoga & Ayurveda. These workshops have focused on the correct Neti-pot use, Reflexology, Allergies, Cleansing of the Senses, Flu Buster, and Spring Cleanse. As well, I have been able to share yoga at the local library and various health fairs.

I would estimate that I probably reach at least approximately 150 clients on a weekly basis. I currently teach approx 20+ hrs of yoga a week.

My most profound yoga experience is being able to heal my sciatica through Ayurveda and yoga. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2001, which I have been able to control with my personal practice. I am not nearly as hampered provided I perform my daily personal practice and failure to do so if felt almost immediately. My personal practice involves rising by 4:30 or 5:00 am, cleansing of the five senses with 15 minutes of breathing (depending upon my need), 45-60 minutes (again depending upon my body) asana, and then closing with 10-15 minutes meditation and mantra.

Simone is currently working with Corporate & Private Clients:

• Private studio in Monroe
• Monroe Senior Center
• Monroe EW Memorial Library
• Trumbull Senior Center
• Curve's Fitness
  
• Monroe Board of Education:  Enrichment Program and providing workshops and in presenting at in-house School Assemblies.
• Spring Meadows & various retirement communities
• Various Corporate & Private Clients

Private & Group Sessions available by Appointment Only.

Custom Packages Available:  Children Parties, Family Sessions, Custom Workshops, etc.,