Fall 2023

Section 1553 of KINES74
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, and Ethics -- : Aug 17 - Oct 19 2023
This class is part of the Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training Certificate.

Section 1576 of KINES50.2
Yoga Teaching Practicum -- : Aug 14 - Dec 08 2023
This is a capstone class for the yoga teacher training certificate. You must have completed KINES 70, 72 and 73. Contract Ameya Bela cbela@santarosa.edu for an add code.

Section 1748 of KINES71
Yoga Techniques, Training, and Practice II -- : Aug 26 - Aug 27 2023
This class is part of the Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training Certificate. The above section will have required class meetings by zoom during the scheduled class times. Students will be required to log weekly attendance at yoga classes, either KFIT Yoga classes at SRJC (as an enrolled student), other approved classes, or at local studios or gyms and are responsible for any associated fees. Classes will meet on zoom on the following Saturdays and Sundays: Aug. 26 & 27, Sept 30 & Oct 1, Nov. 4 & 5, and Dec. 2 & 3. Saturdays: 9am-12pm and 12:45-3:30pm. Sundays 9-12pm.

Section 2064 of KFIT6
Introduction to Yoga -- : Aug 28 - Dec 08 2023

Section 2070 of KFIT6.1
Beginning Yoga -- : Aug 28 - Dec 08 2023

Section 2078 of KFIT6.2
Intermediate Yoga -- : Aug 28 - Dec 08 2023

Section 2412 of KFIT61
Personal Fitness Training -- : Aug 14 - Dec 08 2023
This open entry/open exit course allows students to use the Fitness Center Gym on either the Petaluma Campus (PC805) or Santa Rosa Campus (Room 615) during scheduled open gym hours for their participation credit to achieve their fitness goals. 35 total hours of participation is required for this 1 unit class (17.5 hours required for a .5 unit class). 1 unit and .5 unit sections are both available during the summer session. Course assignments will be completed online through CANVAS.

Section 2413 of KFIT62
Personal Fitness Technique -- : Aug 14 - Dec 08 2023
This open entry/open exit course allows students to use the Fitness Center Gym on either the Petaluma Campus (PC805) or Santa Rosa Campus (Room 615) during scheduled open gym hours for their participation credit to achieve their fitness goals. 35 total hours of participation is required for this 1 unit class (17.5 hours required for a .5 unit class). 1 unit and .5 unit sections are both available during the summer session. Course assignments will be completed online through CANVAS.

Section 2414 of KFIT63
Personal Fitness Health and Wellness -- : Aug 14 - Dec 08 2023
This open entry/open exit course allows students to use the Fitness Center Gym on either the Petaluma Campus (PC805) or Santa Rosa Campus (Room 615) during scheduled open gym hours for their participation credit to achieve their fitness goals. 35 total hours of participation is required for this 1 unit class (17.5 hours required for a .5 unit class). 1 unit and .5 unit sections are both available during the summer session. Course assignments will be completed online through CANVAS.

Spring 2023

Section 4817 of KINES53
Principles of Health and Wellness -- : Jan 30 - May 19 2023

Section 5077 of KINES74
Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, and Ethics -- : Jan 18 - Mar 29 2023
This class is part of the Yoga 200-hour Teacher Training Certificate.

Section 5418 of KFIT6
Introduction to Yoga -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023

Section 6237 of KFIT61
Personal Fitness Training -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023
This open entry/open exit course allows students to use the Fitness Center Gym on either the Petaluma Campus (PC805) or Santa Rosa Campus (Room 615) during scheduled open gym hours for their participation credit (35 total hours required for 1 unit class, 52.5 hours for 1.5 unit class) to achieve their fitness goals. Course assignments will be completed online through CANVAS.

Section 6762 of KINES53
Principles of Health and Wellness -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023

Section 7139 of KFIT6.1
Beginning Yoga -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023

Section 7140 of KFIT6.2
Intermediate Yoga -- : Jan 18 - May 19 2023

Tuesday

  • 11:15 AM - 12:00 PMCall BuildingPC686Petaluma Campus

Current Certifications:

  • E-RYT 500 (Registered Yoga Teacher)
  • RYT 200 Anusara Yoga Certified
  • TRX
  • First Aid/CPR/AED

Education:

  • Masters in Kinesiology (Emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction)
  • Masters Thesis in Sport Law
  • Bachelors in Mass Communications

Athletic Background:

  • Scholarship Athlete, Track and Field, Fresno State (Heptathlete)

Academic Experience:

Southwestern College, San Diego, CA 2011-2021

  • Lead Yoga Teacher Trainer, YTT (2019-2021)
  • Created Curriculum for Yoga Teacher Training at Southwestern College, 2018
  • Launched Yoga Teacher Training Program at Southwestern College (2019)
  • Principals of Health and Wellness
  • Leadership in Fitness Instruction
  • Physical Education at the Elementary Level
  • Anatomy for Yoga Teachers
  • Yoga
  • Fitness Education
  • Body Sculpt, Cardio Fitness, Weight Training
  • Step Aerobics, Water Aerobics
  • Assistant Track Coach, Men and Women (Technique Coach - jumps, throws, hurdles)
  • Assistant Cross Country Coach, Men and Women
  • Student Learning Objectives Liaison
  • Career Education Advisory Committee member

 

I am joining Santa Rosa Junior College this Fall. I am thrilled to help lead the Yoga Teacher Certification Program at the Petaluma Campus. I am also excited will to be a teacher and guide for students studying Kinesiology and Health, and to be a point person for students in the Fitness, Nutrition and health Certificate Program. I came to SRJC from Southwestern College in San Diego where I served there for 10 years and had the opportunity to write the Yoga Teacher Training curriculum and launch the Yoga Teacher Certification for the College, all of which was a career highlight for me. I served as the Lead Trainer of that program, a professor of Health and Kinesiology, and as an Assistant Coach for the Track and Field and Cross Country teams. I was also SLO Liaison for our Department and served on our department's Advisory Board for Career Education. 

I am E-RYT 500 Master Level Yoga Teacher Trainer (Experienced - 500 Hour Level), and I also later studied an exquisite style of yoga called Anusara and became RYT 200 in that style alone, and that training influenced my yoga practice greatly, and also gave me tools that took me to the next level as a Yoga Teacher Trainer. 

I stand for inclusion, hands-on learning, and making teachings fun and easy so that students can learn naturally. I like to facilitate fellowship and a sense of tribe in the classroom so that students feel supported and safe, as well as seen and heard. My intent is that students graduate with the certainty that they have an exquisite skill set, and that the training they have received will help them succeed! I ask students to "show up" and "trust the process" and allow their confidence and skill set to bloom.