Jaclyn Urban, urbanlotusvoiceandyoga.com
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423 716-430-4517 jaclynviamusica@gmail.com
YOGA TEACHER
An opera singer, dancer, jet-setter, Jaclyn spends a lot of time moving, seeking more
life experiences, sharing her story and learning about others. The yoga mat is her
trusty landing pad and True ‘stage’ foundation. Passionate about sharing the limitless
possibilities of yoga, offered is an ever-evolving blend of classes ranging in pace
from gentle movement and passive, restorative poses to those with a blend of heatbuilding vinyasa (flow) sequences and cooling, grounding, active stretches. Classes
are infused with a hearty dose of purposeful alignment, a sprinkling throughout of
compassionate self-awareness, and an emphasis on mindful breath and deep,
grounding relaxation.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Student Recreation Center at California State University at Northridge
8/2014–present
• Supervisor Amanda Christianson: 818-677-5832
• Provide inviting, safe atmosphere, effectively communicating to students, while
enabling a thorough understanding of the important concepts of Yoga.
•Facilitate vigorous vinyasa flow class focused on building heat and momentum
through a series of vigorous, challenging poses via moving meditation, where
movement follows breath.
• Clear explanation of building poses from their foundation, with focus on breathing
and alignment that allows for full expression of each pose, unique to the individual.
• Provide guidance in meditation and relaxation techniques for savasana
• Utilizes creative manners; poems, props, quotes, anecdotes, music playlists to
consistently engage students’ self-discovery regarding their Yogic path.
Self-Employed 3/2012 – present
Private and group class yoga instruction and yoga parties
• Led yoga on paddleboards for all levels and facilitate group outing to nearby
Castaic Lake (summer ’13)
•Facilitate easy vinyasa flow class focused on building basic poses, using props and
various feedback to explore poses, explaining the benefits of each asana and
providing modifications based on physical limitations.
• Facilitate vigorous vinyasa flow class focused on building heat and momentum
through a series of vigorous, challenging poses via moving meditation, where
movement follows breath.
• Provide an inviting, safe atmosphere, effectively communicating to students, while
enabling a thorough understanding of the important concepts of Yoga.
Molly’s Yoga Corner • Fairport, NY
3/2012 – 5/2012 • Owner (may contact for reference) Molly Huff: 585-202-1347
• Facilitate gentle vinyasa flow class focused on building foundations for easy active
movements as well as seated active and passive stretching poses, explaining the
benefits of each asana, providing modifications based on physical limitations.
• Facilitate hybrid flow style class focused on building heat through series of
moderately challenging poses via moving meditation at a moderate level, concluding
with a series of cooling, seated poses via active and passive stretching.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
Completed 50hrBridge program with Lainie DeVina, March 2014
Yoga Alliance RYT–200 Hours Certification, January 2012 Breathe Yoga Studio,
Rochester, NY
(Covered by Private Fitness and Wellness Insurance, Philadelphia Insurance,
10/2012- present)
Bachelor of Music in Music Education; Minor Italian, Nazareth College, Rochester, NY,
2006