Ece Akçiçek

Yoga- Pilates- Breathing- Meditation - Mindfulness trainer

 

I have been practicing yoga with passion since 2007 and I feel lucky to have learned lessons from inspiring instructors and yoga experts. It is extremely satisfying for me to have the opportunity to share the lessons I have learned and the experiences I have gained with my students. The world of yoga offers all of us a unique chance to connect with ourselves. Isn't it time to put yourself first and take care of your health?

 

In 2016, I completed Hatha Yoga Instructor training and advanced training at Cihangir Yoga, one of the leading studios in Istanbul, and then completed Pilates instructor training at Serotonin Academy. I attended many trainings and workshops on anatomy, yoga, breathing, meditation and dance. Currently, I actively give group and private lessons on Yoga, Pilates, breathing and meditation, and I continue to work and research on yoga philosophy, yoga, meditation and pilates.

Since my childhood, I have been involved in many sports such as volleyball,  dance, archery, windsurf, kitesurfing.

 

I graduated from Istanbul University, Faculty of Science, Department of Mathematics. I completed Bahçeşehir University Social Sciences Institute, Strategic Marketing and Brand Management MBA program. Between 2005 and 2016, I worked as a department manager, sales manager, regional manager and country operations manager in banks (Fortisbank), Telecommunications (Turkcell) and Retail sectors (Inditex, Beymen, Demsa, Benetton).

 

By specializing in yoga and pilates instructors, I continue to work for more people to have a healthier body and mind with yoga and pilates practices. I have the ERYT-500 Advanced Yoga Instructor Certificate and Pilates Instructor Certificate given by the Yoga Alliance organization, which sets international yoga standards.

 

Institutions where he teaches Yoga & Pilates and Mindfulness:

Cihangir Yoga, SohoHouse Istanbul, SporaClub, We'll Club, The Edition Hotel, 4reasons Bodrum hotel,

Bring, Nike (NTC), Adidas, SweatersCommunity, Vakko, Arçelik, Bausch + Lomb, Shell, Eczacıbaşı, Novo Nordisk, TRPharma, Siemens

I give yoga, pilates, breathing and meditation group and private lessons on online platforms, I give trainings, seminars, lessons for the needs of employees in companies, and I also organize events and yoga holidays open to general participation.

 

EDUCATION&CERTIFICATES

 

*Istanbul University, Mathematics  Science– 1999 –2005

*Bahcesehir University, MBA- Strategic Marketing and Brand Management, 2010- 2012

*Istanbul University Exercise and Sports Sciences Undergraduate Program-2020

 

-200 Hours of Yoga Instructor Training, Naz Şarman & Mey Elbi Cihangir Yoga, Istanbul, 2016

-300 Hours Advanced Yoga Instructor Training, Cihangir Yoga, 2017-2019

-Pilates Instructor Training, Serotonin Academy, Istanbul, 2016

-Zeynep Aksoy Mindfulness training, Advayta Yoga 2020

-one. Stage Yoga Coaching Training, Sports Federation for All, 2019

-Mentoring Program: Mentoring (50 hours), Rana Ortan + Assistant (30 hours), Zeyneb Uras Cihangir Yoga, Istanbul, 2016-2017

-Myths and Asanas, Rana Ortan, Githa Yoga, Istanbul, 2017

-Tao Vinyasa, Can Bora, Nefess Yoga, Istanbul, 2017

-Asana Lab, Barış İşcan ,Cihangir Yoga, Istanbul, 2018

-Sequence Creation Workshop, İpek Soygür, Cihangir Yoga, Istanbul, 2018

-Awareness-Mindfulness with Godfrey Devereux, Cihangir Yoga, Istanbul, 2018

-Yin Yoga instructor training, Berivan Aslan Sungur ,Cihangir Yoga, Istanbul, 2019

-Advanced yoga training, Chris Chavez ,Cihangir Yoga, Istanbul, 2019

-Yoga and Fascia, Exp. Fzt. Serhan Bulut, ,International Wellness Academy, 2019

-Facial Assessment & Exercise Strategies, Fzt. Nurcihan Ekici-Fzt. İlbilge Cebeci ,International Wellness Academy, 2019

-Dysfunctional breathing and breathing techniques, Dr. Ömer Önder ,International Wellness Academy, 2019

-Women's health and pelvic floor exercises, Fzt. Yasemin İrkilata, International Wellness Academy, 2019

-Yoga for cancer, breathing, meditation training, Banu Çadırcı ,Cihangir Yoga, 2019

-Philosophy of Yoga in Life and Practice with Carlos Pomeda and Zeyneb Uras, Cihangir Yoga 2020

-Anxiety and worry management, Motivation, BAUSEM online , 2020 Mentoring training, BAUSEM online, 2020

-Dance therapy, Art Psychotherapies Association, 2022 

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Professional Licensed Volleyball Player - 1992-2012

Karsiyaka Municipality
Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Beyogluspor
Istanbul University volleyball team Turkcell - Corporate Companies league

 

Yoga and Pilates Instructor

Cihangir Yoga, Istanbul, October 2017- present

 

Yoga and Pilates Instructor
Hatha yoga, Yin yoga, mat&reformer pilates Spora Club, Istanbul, October 2016 - April 2020

 

Yoga Instructor

Soho House Istanbul, March 2017 - April 2020

 

200 hours Yoga Instructor Training - Assistant Instructor

Şeyma Özcan Yoga, Istanbul, 2018

 

Yoga Instructor

The Edition Hotel - Bodrum, June- September 2021

 

CORPORATE WORKS

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Getir, Nike (NTC), Adidas, Siemens, SweatersCommunity, Vakko, Arçelik, Bausch + Lomb, Shell, Eczacıbaşı, Novo Nordisk, TRPharma, Aradolu, Ald Otomotive