John Rutland Hawkins, RYT
Bellingham, Washington
98225
360-820-1267
john@theotheryoga.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
YOGA TEACHER / WRITER
Energetic and dependable contributor. Highly developed
communications abilities, interpersonal skills and years of student
relational experience. Create stimulating, challenging learning
environment. Focused, forward thinking, multi-disciplined. Innovative,
resourceful and inventive with unusual ability to identify opportunities
and empower, motivate and guide others to achieve their goals.
Self-starter and possibility thinker. Teaching Yoga since 1998. Publishing
since 1988. Exhibiting since 1980.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
YOGA TEACHER/YOGA STUDIO OWNER
1998 - Present
Athens, Georgia
Coronado, California
Bellingham, Washington
Owner and teacher.
Arranged workshops and benefits. Managed other teachers. Facilitated
healing. Understand individual approaches and the breadth and depth of
Yoga. Open to different schools of Yoga. Teach extra gentle, restorative,
beginning, intermediate and advanced Hatha courses. Conduct Workshops on
"The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali," Partner Yoga, Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy,
Yin Yoga. From 1998 to 2003 taught an average of 10 classes a week.
· Red Lotus Institute · Athens, Georgia
July - September, 2003
Merge operations of
The Art of Yoga with the Red Lotus Institute. Partner with Lauren Marie
Thomas a teacher from another form of Hatha.
· · Voted "Best Yoga
Studio 2003" in Athens, Georgia, by the readers of "Athens Banner
Herald."
· ·
Working on Teacher's Training program for 2004
· The Art of Yoga · Athens, Georgia
2001 - 2003
Sole owner of successful business. Brought years of
experience in teaching and business together. Hired and managed teachers
from a variety of forms.
· The Athens Yoga Center · Athens, Georgia
1999 - 2001
Teacher and editor of the "Sutra," the
AYC Newsletter.
· Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner ·
2000
- 2004
Certified by a nationally recognized organization, Phoenix
Rising Yoga Therapy, to work one to one with clients using yoga as
therapy.
ARTIST/PAINTER
1980- 2001
Undertake challenging themes; transform
experience by capturing the tension within it. Use strong technical skills
to show that art offers understanding other than through everyday language
or linear logic. High standards of professionalism. Enhance a capacity for
delight, wonder and mystery.
Exhibit works throughout Southeastern
U.S.; honored by invitations to many juried exhibitions.
DIRECTOR / PRODUCER / WRITER /
BROADCASTER
1994 - 1998
WUGA-FM in Athens, Georgia
Conceive, research, direct,
coordinate and perform a variety of activities critical to ongoing
operations at this National Public Radio affiliate. Conceptualize fresh
and innovative approaches to capture listener attention and furnish solid
newsworthy information. Write scripts and edit daily; mix and edit analog
& digital tapes.
· Direct, time and mix for "The Commons," a daily radio
magazine--edit commentaries; choose transitional music; motivate, train
and supervise assistants.
· Serve as program host for "Morning Music," and "Promenade
Concert," NPR's "Morning Edition" and "All Things Considered."
FREELANCE WRITER
1988 - Present
ART CRITIC & WRITER
1994 - 1996
"Flagpole Magazine" in Athens, Georgia
Write with authority and
on deadline; generate copy requiring minimal editing, both readable and
understandable, with a sense of style and elegance. Prepare numerous
reviews and features for regional and national periodicals. Collaborate
with clients in developing short and full-length pieces on varied topics
for specialized markets and general readerships.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
YOGA TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Yoga Teacher's (RYT) certification from the Yoga
Alliance at the 500-Hour Level.
Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy™
Certification
2000 West Stockbridge,
Massachusetts
Integral Yoga Teacher's
Certification
Satchidananda Ashram
Buckingham, Virginia
Advanced Certification - 2000
Intermediate
Certification - 1999
Beginning Certification - 1998
Numerous Workshops
"Yin Yoga"(2003) - Sarah Powers
"Yin Yoga"
(2002) - Paul Grilley
"Anusara Yoga" (2002) and "Yoga at the
Edge" (1999) - Todd Norian
"Yoga and Emotions" (2001) - Swami
Vidyananda
"Raja Yoga" (2000) - Swami Karunananda
"Raja
Yoga Intensive" (1999) - Stephen Cope
"Chakra Workshop"
(1999) - Nischala Devi
FORMAL EDUCATION
Masters of Fine Arts 1984
University of Georgia - Athens,
Georgia
Emphasis: Drawing and Painting
Masters of Science 1979
George Peabody College for Teachers - Nashville,
Tennessee
Emphasis: Art
Bachelors of Arts
1976
Birmingham-Southern College - Birmingham, Alabama
Major:
Religion/Philosophy
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
· Strong Interpersonal Skills -
Exercise diplomacy and tact; respond to the needs, feelings, capabilities
and interests of others. Appropriately use negotiation, persuasion and
authority.
· Strong Writing and Speaking Skills - Offer years of successful, well-received contributions in
radio production and magazine writing. Articulate speaker; write with
clarity and style.
· Dedicated - Committed to the
ideal of quality; combine resourcefulness with initiative and a drive for
clear understanding. Coordinate work effectively with exceptional time
management skills. Create a shared vision.
· Project Management -
Establish plans and priorities; identify required resources; coordinate
with others; handle multiple concurrent assignments.
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