KANIKA VERMA

255-B, Pocket-A, Mayur Vihar Phase-II, Delhi-91; E-mail: ​kanika5.86@gmail.com​; Contact: +91 9953987907

YOGA TEACHER -​ ​ASPIRING YOGACHARYA

Seeking challenging assignments in the yoga industry

SUMMARY OF SKILLS
♦ Motivated Yoga Instructor with advanced training in Yoga and specialization in Ashtanga principles.
♦ Enjoy inspiring others to improve wellness and commit to long-term health and fitness goals.
♦ Serve people to realize the importance of yoga to maintain a sound body and a sound mind.
♦ Use my in-depth knowledge and understanding of yoga in the field of yoga practice.
♦ Use yoga as a tool for relaxation and happiness for people in their daily life.
♦ Exceptional at counseling students to lead a healthy lifestyle.
♦ Sterling academic track record and a scholarship winner.
♦ Committed to make a difference in the educational field by applying wide knowledge of Yogic philosophy &
Psychology.
♦ Highly dynamic and self-motivated, with high levels of integrity, adaptability, commitment and
achievement-orientation.
♦ Excellent team player, being an effective communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills and an
analytical bent of mind.

Key Skills
● Patanjali Yoga Sutra
● Bhagwad Gita
● Alternative Therapy
● Hath Pradipika
● Gheranda Samhita
● Naturopathy
● Ayurveda
● Yogic Management of Common Diseases
● Yoga Philosophy & its Practice
● Human Consciousness
● Human Anatomy
● Yoga Therapy
● Diet & Nutrition
● Sankhya Darshan

EDUCATIONAL CREDENTIALS

UGC NET Qualified - Dec 2018

Qualified for Assistant Professor

Ph.D. in Yoga, Jan 2017- Present

SVYASA, Bangalore
AYUSH, QCI Level-1 Yoga Instructor, Nov 2016
SVYASA, Bangalore

Yoga Instructor Certificate, Nov 2016

SVYASA, Bangalore

Masters in Yoga Science 2013-2015 (​Scholarship student​)

University of Patanjali, Haridwar

Apparel Merchandising & Export-Import Management 2010

Northern India Textile Research Association
3 Year Advance Diploma in Textile Designing 2009
Mata Sundari College, Delhi University

B.COM 2008
Delhi University
12th 2005
Ahlcon Public School, Delhi
10th 2003
Ahlcon Public School, Delhi
Computer Proficiency
Microsoft Office

Relevant Experience
136.1 yoga studio, Chennai
June 2015 - Dec 2015

Studio Prana, Delhi

Jan 2016 – October 2016

Other Experience
Intern
Orient Craft Ltd., Gurgaon
Mar 2010 - Aug 2010

Assistant Merchandiser
Orient Fashion Export India Pvt. Ltd., Delhi
Oct 2010 – October 2012

Apparel Merchandiser
Sabs Exports, Noida
Nov 2012 – April 2013

Projects Undertaken
Title Research on Directive Meditation & it’s effect on Mind/Body
Synopsis Detailed analysis of an all-inclusive, multi-perspective overview and amalgam of the applications
and effects of directive meditation. The project helped to integrate the traditional Buddhist
aspects of being alert with findings from contemporary empirical research.

Seminars Attended
● Seminar Spring/ Summer 2014 at International Yoga festival, Rishikesh.
EXTRA CURICULAR ACCOLADES
● Freelance Painter- Blog Address: ​http://kani-meanderingbrushes.blogspot.in/
● Learnt Kathak from Birju Maharaj Parampara

Date of Birth​: 18​th​ January 1988

Hobbies​: Handicrafts, Oil Painting and Pencil Sketching
References: ​Available on Request