JULIE CAMPILIO PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Children's Yoga Teacher

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Julie Campilio has always known that empowering and connecting with kids was her passion, and she feels grateful to be living her life’s purpose.  When she discovered her love for yoga in 2004, she instantly knew that she wanted to bring this gift to children.  After struggling with anxiety as a child and young adult, she knew that her life's purpose was to bring self-help tools to children.  In 2010, she established Radiant Beginnings to do just that.  She currently serves as the Director.  

EXPERIENCE and TRAINING

Julie’s seven years of experience in public and private eduation gives her a diverse familiarity with child dynamics.  This is complemented by her energetic spirit and natural ability to reach out to children, making her practice truly unique.

In 2006, Julie earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology and educational studies at Salem State College in Massachusetts. In 2007, she interned as a school psychologist, creating lesson plans to encourage confidence, respect, and appreciation. After finishing school and traveling internationally, she made Denver her home.  Julie earned her 200-hour yoga training certificate through the Samadhi Center for Yoga, and completed her children’s yoga training through Yoga Ed., Yoga Calm, Mindful Life, and Story Time Yoga.

PRESENT

Julie teaches Denver-area adults in the Vinyasa tradition and has a dedicated yoga practice of her own. Additionally, she is grateful to be working with children, both through The Wellness Initiative and her Radiant Beginnings work.

The Wellness Initiative is a Boulder-based non-profit serving low income youth.  Working with P.E. teachers, Julie has taught as many as twenty-five classes a week, with students ranging in age from 3 to 18.  Her students range from kindergartners to teenage moms -- and everything in between.

Through Radiant Beginnings, Julie teaches before and after-school enrichment programs.  She also works within schools to educate teachers on how to bring yoga-based tools into the classroom for healthy transition times.  A strong emphasis is placed on stress management skills which can be integrated into schools' curriculum. The functional uses of yoga, relaxation techniques, and body control are emphasized to school-aged children, allowing them to develop coping mechanisms useful in their daily lives beyond the mat. 

Julie's colorful background helps her engage with the mix of personalities in each classroom, allowing her to structure every class to fit the age groups and demographics represented.  Her own experience confronting and overcoming childhood anxiety gives her an informed empathy and drive to teach kids how to develop tools for calming their minds and becoming the most empowered human beings they can be.

The Wellness Intiative Schools (2009 to present)

  • Schmitt Elementary School
  • KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy (High & Middle School) 
  • Florence Crittenton 
  • Girls Athletic Leadership School 
  • West Denver Prep 
  • KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy (Middle School) 

 

Radiant Beginnings Schools (2008 to present)

  • Cory Elementary
  • Carson Elementary 
  • Blessed Sacrament 
  • Belleview Elementary School 
  • Montview Preschool 
  • Swigert International School
  • Good Shepherd
  • University Prep
  • Highlands Academy
  • Denver Montclair International School 
  • Children’s Hospital Private Patient 
  • Spofford Elementary School (Boxford, MA)

 

Family Yoga Classes and Yoga Camps

  • Samadhi Center for Yoga
  • Root Yoga Center 
  • Karma Yoga Center

 

Adult Yoga Teacher (March 2009 to present)

  • Ascent Health Center 
  • Samadhi Center for Yoga 
  • Root Yoga Center
  • University of Colorado 
  • The Village Assisted Living Center  

 

EDUCATION

Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Psychology / Minor in Educational Studies - Salem State College, Salem, MA | May 2007

Certifications

  • Rocky Mountain Micro Finance Institute *Business Launch Bootcamp* – Denver, CO | September 2012
  • EFT- Emotional Freedom Technique *Accupressure*  – Denver, CO | January 2012
  • Mindful Life K-8 Certification – Denver, CO | September 2011
  • Yoga Calm k-8 Certification – Denver, CO | March 2011
  • Yoga Ed K-8 Yoga Certification – Boulder, CO  | January 2010
  • Yoga for Young Warriors - – Denver, CO | April 2011
  • Story Time Yoga Children’s Yoga Instructor Certification, Samadhi Center for Yoga – Denver, CO | 5/2009
  • 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification, Samadhi Center for Yoga - Denver, CO | February 2009
  • Reiki Certification, Beverly Hospital – Danvers, MA | 5/2008
  • Other Certifications: Yoga Fit, CPR & First Aid

 

Workshops and Conferences

  •  2013 Rocky Mountain Youth Development Conference    
  •  Adaptive Yoga workshop
  •  Arts Integration Conference
  • Colorado Coalition for Girls Conference
  • Austism/ASD and Yoga Workshop
  • Sound Healing Workshop
  • Yoga for the Inner City Child
  • Everyday Warrior -- A course in conquering fear and limitation with Lisa Wimberger
  • Calming Kids -- Anti Bullying Workshop 

 

Internships

  • Children’s Yoga Instructor Observer - Colfax Elementary School - Denver, CO | 8/2009
  • ASD Integrated Preschool Observation Portfolio, Riverside Elementary School – Danvers, MA | Winter 2006
  • Smith Elementary School, 2nd & 5th Grade - Danvers, MA | Fall 2006
  • School Psychologist Internship, Harry Lee Cole School – Boxford, MA | Spring 2007