Independent Health, Wellness and Fitness Professional
Burlington, Vermont Area
- Current
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- Partner at Tough Love Nutrition (Self-employed)
- Yoga Instructor at Yoga Vermont
- Past
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- Administrative Assistant/Web Manager at Career Services / Univeristy of Vermont
- Customer Service Manager at Smart Nutrition Company
- Receptionist at Jager Di Paola Kemp Design
- Cashier at Fresh Market
- Listing Coordinator & Client Care Manager at Prudential Realty Mart - Nancy Jenkins Office
- Education
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- Yoga Vermont
- University of Vermont
- The Community College of Vermont
- SBHS
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Petra Smejkal’s Summary
Practitioner of Yoga since 2000, Petra studies various forms including Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kripalu and Jivamukti. Petra has completed the 200-hour Yoga Alliance Instructor Program at Yoga Vermont with Kathy McNames, and currently instructs Vinyasa classes at Yoga Vermont's downtown Burlington and Chace Mill studios, as well as volunteers teaching Yoga to teens at the Boys & Girls Club. Petra has participated in several workshops including practitioners Manju Jois, Beryl Bender Birch and Alan Finger at the 2007 FitYoga Conference.
Petra received a B.Sc. in Nutrition & Food Sciences with a concentration in Dietetics from the University of Vermont. A member of the American Dietetic Association, Petra also encompasses diverse work experiences in various local service fields, holding former positions at Fresh Market Specialty Foods, UVM and Smart Nutrition Company. Serving as a correspondent & partner of Tough Love Nutrition, Petra provides refreshing viewpoints on current nutrition & wellness trends. As a Nutritionist, she personally consults with individuals on the finer points of healthy lifestyle and wellness through practical nutrition, fitness and mindfulness. From her education and experience, Petra enthusiastically shares her mission to nourish the mind, body and spirit.
Hailing from outside of the beautiful European city Prague, Petra has traveled extensively throughout North America and Europe. From Caribbean spice to European delicacies, Petra’s worldly travels give her the pleasure to critique some of the finest authentic cuisine. In her spare time, she enjoys creating her own healthy recipes and routines, as well as capturing the world in photographs, reading and simply being.
Petra Smejkal’s Specialties:
Yoga Practitioner and Instructor, Nutritionist, Bilingual, Advocate
Petra Smejkal’s Experience
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Partner
Tough Love Nutrition (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; 1-10 employees; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
January 2007 — Present (1 year 10 months)
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Yoga Instructor
Yoga Vermont
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
June 2002 — Present (6 years 5 months)
Petra has been volunteering for Yoga Vermont since 2002 and instructing classes since 2007. A practitioner of yoga since 2000, Petra studies various forms including Ashtanga, Vinyasa, Kripalu and Jivamukti. Currently, instructing several Vinyasa classes at Yoga Vermont's downtown Burlington and Chace Mill studios, as well as volunteer teen yoga instructor at a local organization.
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Administrative Assistant/Web Manager
Career Services / Univeristy of Vermont
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Higher Education industry)
2005 — April 2008 (3 years)
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Customer Service Manager
Smart Nutrition Company
(Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
2003 — 2005 (2 years)
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Receptionist
Jager Di Paola Kemp Design
(Design industry)
May 2002 — April 2003 (1 year)
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Cashier
Fresh Market
(Food & Beverages industry)
August 2001 — March 2002 (8 months)
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Listing Coordinator & Client Care Manager
Prudential Realty Mart - Nancy Jenkins Office
(Real Estate industry)
March 1999 — July 2001 (2 years 5 months)
Petra Smejkal’s Education
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Yoga Vermont
200-hour Certified Yoga Alliance Instructor Program 2007 — 2008
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University of Vermont
BS, Nutrition and Food Sciences, 2003 — 2007
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The Community College of Vermont
Associates, Liberal Arts, 1999 — 2003
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SBHS
Additional Information
Petra Smejkal’s Websites:
Petra Smejkal’s Interests:
Yoga, traveling, cooking, nourishment, photography, foreign languages, and reading
Petra Smejkal’s Groups:
American Dietetic Association - Member since 2003 - present
Vermont Women in Higher Education - 2005 - 2007
Conferences:
*Co-presenter "Bringing Wellness to Work: Yoga, Breath Awareness and Meditation" at the Vermont Women in Higher Education Conference in Lake Morey, VT - November 2007
*Yoga Evolution Conference by FitYoga in NYC - August 2007
*Online Marketing Bootcamp (Online Visibility, Social Networking & Blogging) - June 2007
*Creating a Welcoming Community - Saint Michael's College - May 2007
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University of Vermont Alumni
Petra Smejkal’s Contact Settings
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