United StatesCertified 500 hour Viniyoga Teacher, Certified Viniyoga Therapist
Telephone: 703-909-3623
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Barbara Okerson, MA, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT
United States
Virginia
Reston
Certified 500 hour Viniyoga Teacher, Certified Viniyoga Therapist
Chronic Pain, Senior
English

My mission is to empower people to take charge of their health and wellbeing by adapting the practices of yoga to each person’s unique condition and goals. By integrating breath and movement for strength, stability, and balance, yoga therapy is effective in reducing pain and inflammation, managing stress, and improving function.

Training/Certification
 200 Hour Anusara Teacher Training (2006)
 300 Hour Advanced Teacher Training (2012
 500 Hour Viniyoga Teacher Training (2014)
 800 Hour Viniyoga Therapy Training (2016)
 Certified Yoga Therapist by International Association of Yoga Therapists (#233929660)

Experience
 Personal Yoga practitioner for several decades
 Yoga Teacher for 15 years in variety of settings
 Corporate: Freddie Mac, Sallie Mae, Verisign, Booze Allen Hamilton, SAIC
 Health Club: Elite Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Worldgate Sport & Health Club
 Yoga Studios and Private Practice: Beloved Yoga and Atha Yoga Center, working with clients recovering from surgery, stroke, cancer, and chronic pain.