Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
GeneralManager
Charles Secallus

Charles Secallus

Freelance Yoga Teacher
Any City,Any State Or Country

Summary

KPJAYI-Authorized Level II Ashtanga Yoga teacher with 22 years of training under guidence K. Pattabhi Jois, R. Sharath Jois, Saraswathi Jois. Managed and operated several Mysore programs and workshops. Most recently in Sri Lanka, Japan, Philidelphia, Hungary, Turkey and Dubai. Incorporated knowledge of human anatomy and the energetic systems of the body, while staying true to the teachings of Ashtanga Yoga Lineage.

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Industrious and enthusiastic Manager proven to consistently meet productivity goals and business and customer service objectives. Skillfully works with all employees to enhance performance and improve day-to-day processes. Diplomatic in resolving customer issues to maximize satisfaction and meet targeted service level.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
74
74
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Manager

Hummusology
Philadelphia, PA
10.2016 - 12.2018
  • Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
  • Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
  • Supervised labor costs and departmental expenses to remain in line with budget.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Recruited and hired top performers to add talent and value to department.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.

OWNER AND OPERATOR

ASHTANGA YOGA MONTCLAIR
MONTCLAIR, NJ
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Founded and operated NJ’s first Ashtanga Yoga School
  • Directed the Mysore program.

OWNER AND OPERATOR

ASANA HOUSE JUICE BAR & YOGA LOUNGE
MONTCLAIR, NJ
01.2008 - 01.2013
  • Founded and operated Vegetarian cafe, live music, open mic night, vitamins, supplements.

DIRECTOR OF MYSORE PROGRAM

SHIVA SHALA
NEW YORK, NY
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Directed the daily Mysore Program

DIRECTOR, PROGRAM

STARSEED YOGA
MONTCLAIR, NJ
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Directed the daily Mysore Program

Education

II Authorization - Ashtanga Yoga

K.Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute,AshtangaYogaResearch
Mysore, India
12.1998 - 08.2022

Special Authorized Teacher Course -

KPJAYI
Mysore, India
07.2014 - 09.2014

Special Authorized Teacher’s Course -

KPJAYI
Mysore, India
07.2016 - 09.2016

Assisted R. Sharath Jois in - undefined

01.2013 - 01.2014

Yoga Synthesis Training - Various Form of Yoga, Philosophy & Healing Arts

Yoga Synthesis
Ringwood, New Jersey
05.2000 - Current

Certified Massage Therapist - Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Healing Taoism

North Jersey Massage Training Center
Parsippany, New Jersey
03.1996 - Current

Kerala Ayurvedic Massage
Mysore, India
01.2007 - 03.2007

Skills

Policies and procedures

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Certification

KPJAYI Level II Authorization

Timeline

Manager

Hummusology
10.2016 - 12.2018

Special Authorized Teacher’s Course -

KPJAYI
07.2016 - 09.2016

Special Authorized Teacher Course -

KPJAYI
07.2014 - 09.2014

Assisted R. Sharath Jois in - undefined

01.2013 - 01.2014

KPJAYI Level II Authorization

01-2012

OWNER AND OPERATOR

ASHTANGA YOGA MONTCLAIR
01.2008 - 01.2013

OWNER AND OPERATOR

ASANA HOUSE JUICE BAR & YOGA LOUNGE
01.2008 - 01.2013

Kerala Ayurvedic Massage
01.2007 - 03.2007

DIRECTOR OF MYSORE PROGRAM

SHIVA SHALA
01.2005 - 01.2008

DIRECTOR, PROGRAM

STARSEED YOGA
01.2002 - 01.2005

Yoga Synthesis Training - Various Form of Yoga, Philosophy & Healing Arts

Yoga Synthesis
05.2000 - Current

II Authorization - Ashtanga Yoga

K.Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute,AshtangaYogaResearch
12.1998 - 08.2022

Certified Massage Therapist - Shiatsu, Deep Tissue, Healing Taoism

North Jersey Massage Training Center
03.1996 - Current
Charles SecallusFreelance Yoga Teacher