Twylah Ekko E-RYT-200, CZT
purpose |
To live life to the fullest pursuing a career as a yoga teacher guiding my students with utmost care and compassion while sharing my contagious smile and cheerful demeanor
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certifications |
1.4.13 - 8.11.16, School Yoga Institute, Cuzco, Peru
RYT 300-hr Certification Hatha Yoga, Teaching Methodology, Anatomy & Physiology, Yoga Philosophy as well as a spiritual program of Shamanism - Vedantin Ping Luo, E-RYT 500, Program Director - Sri Mati Hughes , E-RYT 200 1.4.13 - 5.19.13, Om On Yoga, Richmond, VA
RYT 200-hr Certification Hatha Yoga, Teaching Methodology, Anatomy & Physiology, Yoga Philosophy as well as an introduction to Yin Yoga & Philosophy. - Kelly Kostecki, RYT 500, Program Director - Jonathan Miles, E-RYT 200 - Jane Bahneman, E-RYT 500 8.11.13 - 8.16.13, Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY
Yin Yoga 50-hr Teacher Training Exploring the Path of Yin Yoga, with studies in, Taoist philosophy, Qi, Prana, techniques on how to hold a safe and sacred space for yin practice. - Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500 - Prema Mayi 10.12.14 - 10.17.14, Omega Institute, Rhinebeck, NY
Yin Yoga 50-hr Teacher Training (2nd Part) Through the powerful practice of Yin Yoga, and by exploring the wisdom of the archetypes of the warrior, healer, teacher, and visionary, we journey into ourself to explore ways in which we can best support our students and others in their life journey. - Biff Mithoefer, E-RYT 500 - Prema Mayi 7.25.14-7.27.14 Asheville, NC
Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga 16-hr Teacher Training Fundamentals of Prenatal/Postnatal yoga help prevent common discomforts of pregnancy, prepare the body for childbirth through stretching and strengthening. As well as the study of healing the body after childbirth. - Libby Hinsley, PT, E-RYT 500 6.6.14 - 6.8.14, Yogaville, Buckingham, VA
Thai Yoga Bodywork 15-hr Training Learned beautiful sequences of exotic stretches and Thai Bodywork techniques, also known as assisted Yoga. - Sudevi Linda Kramer E-RYT 500, M.A., L.M.T. 9.23.12 - 9.26.12, Zentangle®, Providence, RI
CZT [Certified Zentangle Teacher] Learned the Zentangle Method (a meditative drawing method that uses structured patterns to create beautiful images). - Rick Roberts, CZT (founder) - Maria Thomas, CZT (founder) |
teaching
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9.10.18 - present, Om On Yoga, Richmond, VA 23226
Restorative Flow, Mondays, 12:15pm 1.9.18 - present, Marywood, Henrico, VA 23229 Chair Yoga, Tuesdays, 11:30am 9.15.17 - present, Om On Yoga, Richmond, VA 23226 Restorative Flow, Fridays, 4:30pm 1.12.16 - present, Courtside West Fitness Club, Henrico, VA Vinyasa/Hatha, Tuesday and Thursdays 8:30am 4.14.15 - present, Senior Center East, Richmond, VA Chair Yoga, Tuesdays 10:30am 5.4.15 - present, Healthy Life Studio, Midlothian, VA Gentle/Yin, Mondays at 4:30pm 5.3.15 - present, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Yin, Sundays at 5:30pm 4.20.15 - present, Heart of Yoga, Manakin-Sabot, VA Flow, Mondays at 9:00am 10.2.13 - present, Project Yoga Richmond, Richmond, VA Yin, Wednesdays at 6:45pm 6.18.13 - present, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Gentle Restorative, Tuesdays at 5:30pm |
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past
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6.2.14 - 3.19.18, Healthy Life Studio, Midlothian, VA
Flow, Mondays at 5:45pm 2.13.14 - 6.23.16, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Progressive Hatha, Thursdays at 12:30pm 8.4.14 - 4.25.15, VHDA, Richmond, VA Gentle, Alternating Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:10pm 7.21.14 - 9.9.16, Healthy Life Studio, Midlothian, VA Prenatal, Alternating Sundays at 1:00pm 9.9.14 - 1.5.16, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Progressive Hatha, Tuesdays at 7:00pm 5.4.15 - 3.21.16, Healthy Life Studio, Midlothian, VA Yin, Mondays at 7:15pm 8.13.15 - 12.3.15, Shockoe Slip Yoga, Richmond, VA Prana Power, Thursdays at 6:30am 2.13.14 - 5.28.15, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Hatha Level I, Thursdays at 7:15pm 5.16.14 - 12.22.14, Avani Yoga Studio, Chester, VA Yin Flow, Alternating Fridays at 5:30pm 10.2.14 - 3.26.15, Project Yoga Richmond, Richmond, VA Ebb and Flow, Thursdays at 6:30am 7.3.14 - 12.18.14, Avani Yoga Studio, Chester, VA Vinyasa,Thursdays at 9:00am 5.18.14 - 3.8.15, Avani Yoga Studio, Chester, VA Restorative, Alternating Sundays at 4:00pm |
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guest instructor
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10.11.13, Project Yoga Richmond, Marywood Elderly Apartments
1261 Marywood Ln, Richmond, VA Chair Yoga 7.9.13 - present , Healthy Life Yoga, Midlothian, VA Hatha, Yin, Flow 18 Classes 7.28.13 - present, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Hatha, Flow, Restorative 25+ Classes 4.7.14, Project Yoga Richmond, Richmond, VA Yoga Nidra 4.7.14, Project Yoga Richmond, Richmond, VA Restore, Revive, Renew (Gentle Flow Yoga) 4.14.14, Project Yoga Richmond, Richmond, VA Restore, Revive, Renew (Gentle Flow Yoga) 5.26.14, Project Yoga Richmond, Richmond, VA Restore, Revive, Renew (Gentle Flow Yoga) |
workshops
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8.6.17, Project Yoga Richmond, VA
Creative Intuition ignite our creativity by exploring the sacral chakra in balance with the third eye chakra. 8.6.17, Project Yoga Richmond, VA Creative Intuition ignite our creativity by exploring the sacral chakra in balance with the third eye chakra. 6.1.17 - 6.4.17, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Yin Yoga Teacher Training Foundational Journey Four-day, intensive training practicing yin, Indian tantric and Chinese taoist traditions as they apply to practice, as well as focused, anatomical study of yin-based asana. 4.3.17, Project Yoga Richmond, VA Root to Rise an exploration of the Muladhara (root) chakra in relation with Sahasrara (crown) chakra. 11.19.16, Project Yoga Richmond, VA Mudras - Enrich your soul with the power of your hands and body learn how mudras work with the physical and energetic body, and integrate the use of mudras into your life. 6.2.16 - 6.5.16, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Yin Yoga Teacher Training Foundational Journey Four-day, intensive training practicing yin, Indian tantric and Chinese taoist traditions as they apply to practice, as well as focused, anatomical study of yin-based asana. 8.29.15, Shockoe Slip Yoga Full Moon Workshop: James River Flow Powerful Flow balanced with Yin and then a brief walk to the James River for a moon ceremony. 6.27.15, Shockoe Slip Yoga Practice Into Power: Finding Your Spirit Animal Using Shamanism drumming techniques, this workshop is designed to help you find your animal guide. 12.6.14, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Chakra Workshop Series Session 8: The Gifts from Within: Balance and Alignment of the 7 Major Chakras Studied the connection of all things and how that connection correlates to the 7 major chakras with a practice of Yin Yoga. 11.22.14, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Chakra Workshop Series Session 7: Blissful Cosmic Connections: Vast Awareness with the Sahasrara (Crown) Chakra Learned about the Sahasrara chakra through a variety of tools combined with a practice of Yin Yoga. 10.18.14, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Chakra Workshop Series Session 6: Listening to your Intuition: Deep Intent with the Ajna (3rd Eye) Chakra Learned about the Ajna chakra through a variety of tools combined with a practice of Yin Yoga. 9.13.14, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Chakra Workshop Series Session 5: Speaking your Truth: Study of the Vishuddhi (Throat) Chakra Learned about the Vishuddhi chakra through a variety of tools combined with a practice of Yin Yoga. 8.9.14, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Chakra Workshop Series Session 4: The Heart of Compassion: Listening within to the Anahata (Heart) Chakra Learned about the Anahata chakra through a variety of tools combined with a practice of Yin Yoga. 7.19.14, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Chakra Workshop Series Session 3: Harness your Power: Contemplation of the Manipura (Solar Plexus) Chakra Studied the Manipura chakra using a variety of ideas and tools combined with a practice of Yin Yoga. 6.14.14, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Chakra Workshop Series Session 2: Radiant Happiness & Creativity: The Journey within Swadhisthana (Sacral) Chakra Learned about the Swadhisthana chakra through a variety of tools combined with a practice of Yin Yoga. 5.31.14, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Chakra Workshop Series Session 1: Planting the Seed and Rooting Down An Exploration of the Root Chakra (Muladhara) Learned about the Muladhara chakra through a variety of tools combined with a practice of Yin Yoga. 2.8.14, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Chakra Balancing through Yin Yoga & Aroma Therapy Explored the 7 main chakras through a practice of Yin Yoga enhanced by the use of pure essential oils. 12.28.13, Healthy Life Yoga, Midlothian, VA Restorative Yoga with Twylah Ekko Techniques for relaxing the body reducing stress with detailed instruction, readings, and guided meditation. 11.9.13, Synergy Yoga, Richmond, VA Intro to Zentangle Workshop How to do this meditative drawing art form as well as how it compares to other forms of mediation along with a restorative yoga practice. |
workshops
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9.19.14-9.21.14, Himalayan Institute, Honesdale, PA
Beyond the Sun and Moon Exploring the balancing of the solar and the lunar paths at the ajna chakra. Learn to travel along these pathways during meditation and to use them as the means for turning more deeply inward. - Sandra Anderson, E-RYT 500 7.25.14-7.27.14 Asheville, NC Prenatal/Postnatal Yoga 16-hr Teacher Training Fundamentals of Prenatal/Postnatal yoga help prevent common discomforts of pregnancy, prepare the body for childbirth through stretching and strengthening. As well as the study of healing the body after childbirth. - Libby Hinsley, PT, E-RYT 500 6.6.14 - 6.8.14, Yogaville, Buckingham, VA Thai Yoga Bodywork 15-hr Training Learned beautiful sequences of exotic stretches and Thai Bodywork techniques, also known as assisted Yoga. - Sudevi Linda Kramer E-RYT 500, M.A., L.M.T. 2.15.14, Project Yoga Richmond, Richmond, VA Yoga for Recovery: A Toolbox for Self Care Recover your life! The exploration of Yoga for recovery, being offered as an adjunct treatment for addiction recovery, ptsd, insomnia, anxiety, and depression - Evelyn Zak, E-RYT 500 11.24.13, Om On Yoga, Richmond, VA Chakra Detox Immersion Part 2 Learn how to assess chakra from several angles to fully dissect its impact on your life: physical, mental, emotional, psychological and spiritual. - Ashley Turner, MA, MFTI 11.24.13, Om On Yoga, Richmond, VA Urban Priestess Workshop Learn to wield power in the feminine way – with an authentic voice, intuition, deep wisdom, beauty and inner confidence. - Ashley Turner, MA, MFTI 11.23.13, Om On Yoga, Richmond, VA Chakra Detox Immersion Part 1 Learn how to assess each chakra from several angles to fully dissect its impact on your life: physical, mental, emotional, psychological & spiritual. - Ashley Turner, MA, MFTI 11.22.13, Wilton House Museum, Richmond, VA Aroma Yoga Master Workshop Intro to biochemistry and the anatomy of the subtle body. Followed by a power flow, while applying oils. - Ashley Turner, MA, MFTI 10.5.13, Yoga Source, Richmond, VA Ishvara Pranidhana Explore the invisible, inner body with intelligence, awareness and conscious breathing. - Rebecca Learner, Senior 2 Iyengar Instructor 10.6.13, Om On Yoga, Richmond, VA YINtelligence Workshop Master Yin Class + Philosophy as well as the benefits of a Yin style practice. - Jane Bahneman, E-RYT 500 6.2.13, Om On Yoga, Richmond, VA Core Workshop Living a Life on Purpose through Cultivating a Strong & Powerful Core. During the exploration of Core we begin to do the deep work of clearing the way to take the real journey-- and soon discover that this, in itself is the journey! - Dana Walters, RYT 500 1.12.13, Yogaville, Buckingham, VA Laugh-a Yoga Workshop Bring healing and uplift the practice of intentional laughter with others. - Bharata Wingham |
volunteer |
5.18.13 - 8.15.16 (quarterly basis), SEVA, Richmond, VA
Volunteer volunteer time & service to local causes & organizations in need. 5.6.13 - Present, Project Yoga Richmond, Richmond, VA Volunteer Throughout the year for different in studio duties, as well as out in the community. 5.6.13 - 5.26.14, Project Yoga Richmond, Richmond, VA Volunteer Mondays: Restore, Revive, Renew - Dana Walters, RYT 500 |
mentorship |
6.3.13 - 9.20.13, Om On Yoga, Richmond, VA
Mentorship To further develop & explore my passion of yoga. - Kelly Kostecki, RYT 500 |
education |
8.17.95 - 12.15.00, Chowan University, Murfreesboro, NC
- B.S. in Graphic Design - B.S. in Studio Art - Minor Information Technology |
professional
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3.10.09 - 12.3.10, Taradel, Glen Allen, VA
Graphic Designer - Marketing - Assisted online design system - Design advertisements - Database administrator - Mac & PC experience 2.12.01 - 5.8.08, The Progress-Index, Petersburg, VA Senior Graphic Designer - Management experience - Design of department archive - Design advertisements - Paginate paper - Page layout |