Lindsay Kokoska

Yoga/Pilates/Swimming/Fitness CV/Bio
I took a keen interest in fitness at an early age,at 7 years old I was on a swim team and continued training and racing for 12 years.. At 18 years old, I began to study Yoga and pilates and now at 32, I have studied and worked in holistic movement in over 9 different countries including: India, Oman,Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Korea, Japan as well as The Bahamas,Canada, England, Denmark and Sweden. I studied under Second Wind Pilates Director Danielle Balec. Her Approrach to pilates combines traditional pilates repitore with elements of Dance, Laban Movement therapy, Tai Chi and Alexander Technique. I have also trained under Jivimukti Teachers in Toronto as well as teachers in India, Thailand and Denmark. I am a certified yoga practioner in ashtanga-vinyasa, hatha and core strength vinyasa yoga. I am a certified Pilates Mat/Reformer instructor as well as a inter grated movement and yoga therapist. I am a personal trainer and also teach spin.

Holistic Experience
Freelance Yoga and Pilates Teacher/Thai Massage Therapist, Past and Current Self Employed, Various locations Teaching Yoga classes to all levels in the Vinyasa (Power yoga) and Hatha Flow as well as fitness fusion classes. Teaching Pilates Mat classes and Reformer Classes and Rehabilitation Privates and Semi-privates. Studios I have taught with: Core Studio Toronto, Retrofit Bodyworks, Yorkville Club and Lotus Studio. Event coordinator, counselor and Yoga/pilates Instructor, April 2006-January 2007 Seoul, South Korea SIWA (Seoul International Womens Association) Instructing Yoga/Pilates and ESL classes to members of the organization. Counseled newly arrived expiate women, by helping them organize social events and formed network support groups. Also taught about womens health issues. Topics ranging from healthy eating, holistic health care practices, stress, family life and womens Freelance Pilates/Yoga Instructor/Integrated Movement therapist June 2005- July 2006 Koh Samui New Body and Mind Retreat and Spa Taught pilates, yoga and IMT group classes, as well as private classes. Worked with mainly European women clientele whom where undergoing detoxification programs, as well as clients with drug and alcohol dependencies Yoga/Pilates/ Movement Fitness Instructor, 2002 2004 YMCA and Tapestry Yoga Studio Sydney, N.S Instructed a wide base of clientele on the proper use of yoga, pilates, swiss ball(stability ball) and Pylometric fitness . Instruction was held for medical and non-medical (recreational) goals. Group, semi-private and private instruction. Pilates Instructor, January 2005- June 2005 Seoul, South Korea Dr.Yoos Chiropilates- Iteawon Chiropractic Clinic and Pilates Rehabilitation Center Performed individual postural and body assessments. Guided group and private pilates classes for clients whom were referred to me by Dr.Yoo with special medical needs and whom needed individual attention. Collaborated with other trainers and assisted in the rehabilitation of each client on a need to need basis. Performed PR/marketing duties to promote classes and packages