Yoga Instructor Part-time- Arlington Heights IL
Yoga Instructor Part-time- Arlington Heights IL
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Job Description
***PartTime Independant Contractor 1099 role ***
An Expressive Arts Yoga Therapist combines the healing practices of yoga with expressive arts to support clients in achieving emotional mental and physical wellbeing. This role involves guiding individuals or groups through yoga sessions creative arts activities and therapeutic or meditation practices designed to foster selfawareness personal growth and emotional release.
TheExpressive Arts Group Facilitator (Yoga Instructor) creates a safe and supportive environment for clients in a group setting to explore their feelings express themselves and find balance through a holistic approach.
***Please Note*** Candidates that have Expressive Arts Group Facilitator experience outside of the Yoga/Wellness will also be considered.
Shifts to choose from:
A.M Shift Options
- 10:30am 11:00am (IOP Group): 2 days per week
- 12:301:00 pm (PHP Group): 2 days per week
P.M. Shift Options
- 5:00pm 5:30pm (IOP Group): 2 days per week
- 6:00pm6:30pm (PHP Group): 2 days per week
Compensation: $50.00 per hour 1099
Key Responsibilities:
In this role you will:
- Leads individualized or group yoga sessions tailored to the unique needs and abilities of clients.
- Use therapeutic yoga practices (asanas breathwork meditation and relaxation techniques) to address physical emotional and psychological concerns.
- Create personalized yoga sequences and adapt practices for clients with varying levels of experience or special conditions (e.g. trauma anxiety chronic pain).
- Provide guidance on body alignment mindfulness and movement awareness.
- Integrate various forms of expressive arts (such as painting drawing music dance or creative writing) with yoga practices to encourage emotional expression and exploration.
- Encourage clients to use creative processes to reflect on their feelings experiences and personal journeys.
- Support clients in overcoming emotional blocks reducing stress and promoting healing through art and selfexpression.
- Build strong empathetic relationships with clients ensuring trust and a safe environment for personal growth.
- Tailor sessions based on the clients specific therapeutic needs goals and preferences.
- Offer ongoing support encouragement and guidance for clients throughout their healing process.
Qualifications:
- Certified Yoga Therapist (CIAYT) or similar accredited certification.
- Understanding of meditative practices or training in expressive arts therapies or relevant creative arts disciplines.
- Experience in working with diverse populations including individuals with mental health challenges trauma or chronic conditions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to create a safe and trusting space for clients.
- A deep understanding of the therapeutic integration of yoga and creative expression.
- Previous experience in providing therapeutic support in either individual or group settings is preferred.
Preferred Skills:
- Background in psychology counseling or related mental health fields preferred not required.
- Certification or training in traumainformed care preferred not required
- Knowledge of somatic practices and mindfulnessbased interventions.
Employment Type
Part-Time
