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Michael Dalcher

Ayurveda Therapist / Yoga Teacher

Bad Waltersdorf,6

Summary

I'm looking for a position that allows me to make use of my varied background in Ayurveda and retreat facilitation. I would be excited to relocate for the right fit.

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years of professional experience

years of post-secondary education

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Work History

Ayurveda Therapist /Certified Yoga Teacher

Mandira Ayurveda

05.2023 - Current

Performed a variety of Ayurvedic body therapies, including Abhyanga, Mukhabhyanga, Shirodhara, Jambira PInda Sveda, Udvartana, Garshan and Shiroabhyanga.
Facilitated three weekly group yoga classes, promoting a supportive environment for people of all experience levels.
Led a weekly meditation session, focusing on mantra, yoga nidra, and various other methods to de-stress, calm the mind, and relax into the present moment.

Ayurvedic Health Counselor

Independent

05.2017 - Current

Conducted Ayurvedic consultations to assess clients' health concerns and provide personalized recommendations for lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, and herbal supplements based on principles of Ayurveda.
Collaborated with clients to develop personalized health plans and set achievable health goals.
Provided education on Ayurvedic principles and practices, including use of Ayurvedic herbs, oils, and other natural remedies.
Conducted follow-up sessions to track clients' progress, provide ongoing support, and adjust health plans as necessary.

Lead Facilitator

Ayahuasca Foundation

05.2017 - 09.2021

Facilitated approximately 10 plant healing retreats yearly based on the indigenous Shipibo plant healing tradition
Responsible for the overall retreat experience for 6-12 participants
Oversaw individual plant medicine treatments for all participants provided under the direction of the local curandero (shamanic healer)
Provided emotional and spiritual guidance and support for participants
Taught regular yoga classes, provided Ayurvedic body treatments (abhyanga), and offered Ayurvedic consultations for retreat participants
Held regular talks about various healing modalities of benefit to retreat participants (Ayurveda, mantra, sound healing, integration of healing breakthroughs, daily self-care techniques)
Participated in shamanic plant ceremonies and guided retreat participants through various treatments (purgation, steam therapy, application of plants poultices).

Yoga Instructor

Milwaukee Yoga Center

09.2013 - 04.2017

Taught two 90-minute Iyengar yoga classes per week.

Senior Network Planning Engineer

AT&T

09.2009 - 04.2017

Collaborated with Current Planning and Current Planning teams to author process documentation, methods and procedures for capacity planning and network builds
Used engineering tools and software applications to manage physical network equipment inventory that was used in deployments across MIS, VoIP, and Cloud platforms
Designed, planned, and coordinated the implementation of network changes in accordance with standards based on project/operational/regulatory requirements
Provided technical leadership and mentorship on various systems and processes to peers and interns.