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Jill Holland

Jill Holland

Cabin John

Summary

I am a registered yoga instructor with over 500 hours of training and two decades of experience teaching yoga to children and adults as well as to yoga teachers in training. I have additional training in trauma-informed yoga and am certified to teach yoga to neurodivergent individuals. I have worked in a variety of settings including schools, yoga studios, hospitals, corporate events, and private homes. I lead yoga retreats and workshops emphasizing yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda. I am a reiki master, certified reflexologist, and former hospice volunteer caregiver.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vinyasa Yoga Instructor

Metropolitan Counseling Associates
12.2024 - Current
  • Provide trauma-informed yoga instruction to young adults (ages 20+) participating in the "Ascend" Intensive Outpatient program.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga Instructor

Potomac Flow Yoga
01.2023 - Current
  • Teach vinyasa flow yoga to students of all ages and ranges.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga Instructor

Yoga Bliss Studios
07.2022 - Current
  • Teach vinyasa flow yoga to all ages and ranges.

Kids Yoga Instructor

Clara Barton Center for Children
09.2017 - Current


  • Design engaging, creative lesson plans for preschool kids (ages 2-5) to increase their flexibility, strength, and focus.
  • Inspire children to develop lifelong habits of healthy breathing, physical movement, and mindfulness.

Private Yoga Teacher

Self (Levity Yoga)
09.2011 - Current
  • Provide customized yoga instruction to individuals, couples, and groups.
  • Recently led a large group of George Washington University medical residents in an outdoor yoga class as part of a hospital-sponsored wellness day event.

Yoga Club Instructor

Bannockburn Elementary School
01.2011 - Current
  • Created the after school yoga club while my own children were attending the elementary school, then returned several years later to teach the club in January, 2025.
  • Taught fun and engaging yoga flows to kids ages 5-10 through stories and partner poses while emphasizing breathing techniques and centering.

Family Yoga AND Vinyasa Flow Instructor

Simon Says Yoga
06.2010 - Current
  • Lead students of all ages and ranges through yoga flows, emphasizing proper alignment and breathing.
  • For several years, taught Family Yoga to younger children and their parents as well as after-school yoga to older children.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga Instructor

Well & Wonder
03.2023 - 02.2024
  • Taught vinyasa flow yoga to students of all ages and ranges.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga Instructor

Washington Yoga Center
02.2022 - 01.2023
  • Taught vinyasa flow yoga to students of all ages and ranges.

Vinyasa Flow Yoga Instructor

Village Yoga
06.2014 - 06.2022


  • Planned and led vinyasa flow yoga classes to all levels of students.
  • Assisted in yoga teacher trainings (with a focus on Ayurveda and Yoga Philosophy).

BeYummy Kids Yoga Teacher (Substitute)

SweetBay Yoga
01.2018 - 01.2019
  • Filled in for the studio owner as requested for kids yoga classes (middle school through high school age range).

Yoga Club Instructor

Cabin John Middle School
01.2008 - 05.2008
  • Led 11-14 year olds in yoga instruction.
  • Taught physical postures, breathing techniques, emotional regulation, and tools to assist with focus while encouraging student participation.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - French And Business

The American University
Washington, DC
05-1994

Skills

  • Breathing techniques
  • Pose modifications (customizing postures to all levels using props, as necessary)
  • Stress reduction

Accomplishments

    After leaving my career in information technology to raise my two children (no small accomplishment!), I became both a yoga instructor and volunteer hospice caregiver. I was simultaneously an active PTA volunteer at my kids' elementary school and earned the PTA Hall of Fame award for my seven years of dedication and performance as Vice President of Community Service. Recently I completed trauma informed and special needs yoga teacher training to begin practicing in therapeutic settings including the outpatient mental health program where I currently work. I have worked at MANY yoga studios throughout the area and have been honored to teach yoga to many hundreds of students over decades of teaching instruction.

Certification

  • Certified Yoga Instructor (Adults and Kids)
  • Reiki Practitioner
  • Reflexologist
  • Hospice Caregiver
  • Yoga for Children and Teens (Autism, Neurodiversity & Diverse Needs)
  • Menopause Yoga


Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working

Timeline

Vinyasa Yoga Instructor

Metropolitan Counseling Associates
12.2024 - Current

Vinyasa Flow Yoga Instructor

Well & Wonder
03.2023 - 02.2024

Vinyasa Flow Yoga Instructor

Potomac Flow Yoga
01.2023 - Current

Vinyasa Flow Yoga Instructor

Yoga Bliss Studios
07.2022 - Current

Vinyasa Flow Yoga Instructor

Washington Yoga Center
02.2022 - 01.2023

BeYummy Kids Yoga Teacher (Substitute)

SweetBay Yoga
01.2018 - 01.2019

Kids Yoga Instructor

Clara Barton Center for Children
09.2017 - Current

Vinyasa Flow Yoga Instructor

Village Yoga
06.2014 - 06.2022

Private Yoga Teacher

Self (Levity Yoga)
09.2011 - Current

Yoga Club Instructor

Bannockburn Elementary School
01.2011 - Current

Family Yoga AND Vinyasa Flow Instructor

Simon Says Yoga
06.2010 - Current

Yoga Club Instructor

Cabin John Middle School
01.2008 - 05.2008

Bachelor of Arts - French And Business

The American University
Jill Holland