REASONS YOGA THERAPIST

UHS•ROSEMEAD, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Reasons Eating Disorder Center is seeking candidate professionals, preferably with previous experience working with eating disorders, trauma, substance use and LGBTQIA+ communities, to provide compassionate care to our diverse patients in our residential treatment facilities located in beautiful, intimate six-bed houses in the Pasadena and the Arcadia neighborhoods of the Los Angeles area, and our Reasons inpatient/partial hospitalization eating disorder programs at BHC Alhambra Hospital. The Yoga Instructor is responsible for teaching patients the practice of yoga poses, breathing and meditation. Yoga is a universal practice. Yoga supports patients in connecting with mind, body and soul. Yoga serves the purpose of teaching a positive relationship with the body, breathing techniques as a way of connecting with the body versus being disconnected with the body and meditation to promote mindfulness skills.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in activity therapy, humanities, social work or related therapeutic discipline preferred.
Two (2) years of experience as a Yoga Instructor.
Preferred certification by State of California.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with eating disorders, trauma, substance use and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Trauma-informed yoga training.

Responsibilities

Teaching patients the practice of yoga poses, breathing and meditation.
Supporting patients in connecting with mind, body and soul.
Teaching a positive relationship with the body.
Teaching breathing techniques as a way of connecting with the body versus being disconnected with the body.
Promoting mindfulness skills through meditation.