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CV for Johann Kotze


General


1965 Born in Worcester, Cape, S.A., on the 9th of May.
1983 Matriculated.
1984 Studied Public Relations and Communication (three year diploma course) the Technikon, Port Elizabeth.
1988 Two Years National Service.
1990 Travelled extensively. Discovered yoga.
1991 Moved to Stellenbosch. Started work in music retail as manager.
1992 Established a career in music production and recording, arts promotion and events organizing.
1999 Founded own recording company (Afrimusik) with a business partner. Produced, managed and marketed all releases.
2002 Sold record company and started work on a yoga book, full-time yoga teaching and -therapy, and focus on own music career.

Yoga and Well-being

1990 Started yoga self-study while travelling in Europe.
1993 Attended yoga classes / self study. Started teaching regular yoga classes.
1994 Obtained international teacher's diploma (200 hours) from Ananda Kutir Yoga Centre.
1995 – 1997 Further studies in Remedial yoga therapy at Ananda Kutir. Attended workshops, classes self-study of Tai’Chi, Alexander technique, etc. Became Reiki master.
1998 Opened the Stellenbsoch Yoga Studio with a partner.
1998 - present. Started teaching at local Gymnasiums.
2002 - present. Appointed teacher and therapist at the High Rustenburg Hydro, Stellenbosch.
2003 - present. Writing yoga and well-being material for teaching aid and publication.
2003 - present. Workshops for corporate and other clients of the Hydro.
2003 - present. Lecturer on yoga and well-being at the Hydro.
2003 Presents lectures and workshops at the Stellenbosch University at the Drama Department, Music Department and the Department of Sports Science. 2006 Opens the Stellenbosch Yoga and Well-being Studio with a partner.
2006 Publishes 'Five Keys to Well-being', the first volume of a well-being series.
2006 Presents yoga workshops and retreats in Mauritius.
2006 Presents at the Centre for Student Counselling and Development, University of Stellenbosch. 2006 Launch the Stress Management and Well-being Presentation and Workshop series for Corporates and the Fitness-, Beauty- and Well-being industries.
2006 Implements a Stress Management and Well-being programme for Members of Parliament, Cape Town.


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