Jessica McKneally B.A, RYT 500

   Education

2006

Seven Centers School of Yogic Arts

200 hour yoga teacher training with Ruth Hartung, Kathleen Bryant and Gary Majchrzak

2007

International Yoga College

The first phase (10 days) of a 500 hour yoga teacher training program with Rama Jyoti Vernon, Hansa Knox, Natasha Korshak, Kristi Hook, Ruth Hartung and Kathleen Bryant.

2009

University of Southern Maine

BA in Social and Behavioral Sciences

Much of my research and writing in this program was focused on reducing stress through mindfulness, yoga and ayurveda. 

     2009

Integrative Yoga Therapy

 A month long intensive at Kripalu with Joseph and Lillian LePage, Beth Gibbs and Maria Kali Ma.

I completed my RYT 500 through this program. I am also currently enrolled in the Integrative Yoga Therapy 1000 hour internship program - which I hope to complete within the next two years. 

    2010

Relax and Renew Restorative Yoga

                                                                              A week long intensive with Judith Hanson Lasater in NYC.

Following this training, I completed the at-home work required to officially become a “relax and renew” trainer. 

2011 & 2012

Thai Yoga Bodywork

Level one completed at Kripalu with Jonas Westring.

Level two completed a year later with Jonas Westring in NYC.

2011 – 2012

The Jaguar Path

A nine month long training on the relationship between yoga and shamanism with Ray Crist.

2011-Present

Hridaya Hermitage

Ongoing teachings with the gurus and members of the Vashi yoga lineage.

Teaching Experience

2006 – 2011

Holistic Pathways 

Gorham, ME

1-2 classes a week

2006 – present

Private Clients / Neighborhood Group Classes

Windham & South Portland ME

multiple clients / classes a week

2006 – 2007

Project for Supported Living

Portland, ME

Classes for staff and residents

2 classes a week

2008

The Landing  

Portland, ME

1 class a week

2010 – present

The Cedars (retirement and rehabilitation community) 

Portland, ME

Classes for residents and employees

3 classes a week 

2010 – 2011

Sadhana Meditation Center

South Portland, ME

1 class a week

2011 – present 

The Woods (retirement and rehabilitation community)

Portland, ME

2 classes a week

2012 - present

Ocean View Rehabilitation

Falmouth, ME

1 class a month

2011 – present 

Yoga Nidra Intensives 

Dance and Dream Workshops 

Laughter Yoga Workshops 

Restorative Yoga Workshops

Chair Yoga Workshops

Seasonal Retreats

Offered in Maine and New Hampshire

 

Memberships and Organizations

Yoga Alliance

International Association of Yoga Therapists

Portland Hour Exchange

 

Other Current Certifications

Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician

First Aid and CPR