Elena West
Yoga Instructor with over 25 years of teaching experience
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About
Experienced Yoga Instructor with over 25 years of teaching experience, alongside a professional background in physical education, rehabilitation, massage therapy and Japanese martial arts. Teaching yoga since 1998, starting with university staff in Moscow and continuing in yoga studios, fitness centres and private settings. Since moving to the UK, continued teaching yoga in gyms, leisure centres, privately and online.
Previous experience working as a university lecturer in Russia, comfortable working within an academic environment and communicating with people from different backgrounds and age groups. Planning to relocate to Oxfordshire with part-time work already arranged with a physiotherapy clinic in Bicester.
Experience
Yoga Instructor at Anytime Fitness Gym (2012 – Present)
Yoga Instructor at Carn Brea Leisure Centre (2012 – Present)
Yoga Instructor at Private and online (2012 – Present)
Massage Therapist at Cornwall Chiropractic Clinic, Hayle (2012 – Present)
Massage Therapist at Cathedral Chiropractic Clinic, Truro (2012 – Present)
Yoga Instructor / University Lecturer / Martial Arts Coach at Various institutions (2012)
- Teaching yoga since 1998
- Taught yoga to university staff in Moscow
- Taught yoga in studios and fitness centres
- Previous experience working as a university lecturer
- Taught and coached martial arts to children, young people and adults
Education
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Culturology – Russia
Bachelor of Physical Education in Rehabilitation & Recreation – Moscow, Russia
Diploma in Midwifery – Medical College, Russia
Training in Physiotherapy – RUDN University, Moscow
