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Hello! My name is Akash and I love to teach movement and healing arts! I have an extensive training and teaching background that includes 600 hour Yoga Teacher Training, Corporate Meditation Instruction, Qi Gong Instructor Certification, 1500 hours of Massage and TCM and many more. I have taught Meditation, Tai Chi, Yoga, Qi Gong and Bagua at Mayo Clinic as staff, The Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, Woodstock Wellness, and retirement homes to name a few. As a dance instructor, I held teaching positions at Syracuse University, Arizona State University and Lemoyne College. Beyond teaching experience, I am a dedicated practicioneer of the movement arts because I have had to overcome an intense amount of pain which led me to my healing journey in the first place. I am more than happy to help you on your path towards health, happiness and relaxation. Feel free to ask me any questions! Thank you for your time.
I love to teach! I enjoy seeing people gain freedom of movement, steadiness and ease in their bodies. I have dedicated my life to healing arts because I am have needed to learn them in order to heal my own ailments. Thankfully, I have studied with many fantastic teachers and I can't help but share my passion for these arts! I have worked with a large variety of people from young children, to teenagers, active military, retirees and people recovering from extreme illnesses like cancer and paraplegia as well as unhealed surgical wounds and disabilities from military services. Let me know how I can help you!
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What is your typical process for working with a new student?
First we will assess what your intent is. We will create a plan of action to achieve what you want. I can help you to gain a calm mind, ease of movement, or physical strength and well being. I am here for your personal development in any way I can help.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I am a 600hr Yoga Teacher Trainer, Certified Qigong Instructor, Certified Corporate Meditation Instructor, Yoga Nidra Facilitator and a Licensed Massage Therapist with over 1000 hours training. I have taught Tai Chi and Yoga at Mayo Clinic as well as the Southwestern Institute of Healing Arts.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
For in person sessions at my residence I charge $60 per meeting. Online $45 and If I travel to your residence $85.
How did you get started teaching?
I had a serious back injury at the age of 14. My father started teaching me Yoga and Wing Chun. From that point on, I had a passion for healing and martial arts that I couldn't help but share!
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with toddlers, teenagers, young adults, retirees all the way up to the age of 102 and also people recovering from diseases like cancer, auto immune diseases and car accident victims.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
A student should always think about what it is that they desire to achieve first and foremost. Secondly, they must be clear about what they are willing to do to gain that level of achievement. Once you know what you want and if your willing to do the work, you will learn be required to learn the nuances of the art you choose. For instance, Tai Chi is great for everyone at all ages for low impact, relaxing movement to help heal your body if that is what you are looking for. If you are looking for a high performance art that will help you achieve maximum levels of strength, flexibility and awareness, Bagua would be my recommendation. If your a beginner to healing arts, I would recommend starting with Yoga or Qigong to help give you a foundation for any type of movement you want to achieve in the future.