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Mackenzi Nugent
Nakhon Si Thammarat
Work Preference
Summary
Experienced yoga and movement instructor with over 10 years of teaching across international communities including Denver (USA), Sarapiquí (Costa Rica), and Nakhon Si Thammarat (Thailand). Known for creating welcoming, inclusive classes that blend yoga asana, somatic movement, and dance-based flow to help students build strength, confidence, and mind–body awareness. Cancer survivor with a strong belief in the healing power of movement. Passionate about holding supportive spaces where students of all abilities feel safe to explore, reconnect with their bodies, and experience the benefits of mindful movement.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Professional Dance & Movement Educator
- Trained and performed in multiple styles including belly dance fusion, world dance, and expressive movement
- Choreograph movement-based workshops integrating rhythm, coordination, and embodiment
- Use dance principles to enhance fluid transitions, musicality, and confidence within yoga sequencing
- Experienced performing for live audiences and facilitating group movement experiences
Outreach Teaching Artist
- Led community-based movement programs for diverse age groups
- Designed workshops combining yoga, dance, and creative movement
- Experienced teaching students from early childhood through adults and seniors
International Yoga & Movement Instructor
Independent / Community-Based Programs
Denver, Colorado, USA
01.2017 - Current
- Led community yoga classes focused on accessible movement, foundational asanas, and stress reduction
- Designed classes for mixed-level students emphasizing body awareness and safe alignment
- Integrated breathwork and mindfulness techniques for emotional regulation and resilience
- Facilitated outdoor yoga sessions incorporating nature-based grounding and somatic awareness
- Guided travelers and local participants through gentle flows designed to reduce tension and increase mobility
- Created welcoming spaces for beginners and non-traditional yoga students
- Taught yoga and movement classes within local and expat communities
- Led creative flow sessions combining yoga, intuitive movement, and music
- Adapted teaching style for diverse cultural backgrounds and varying experience levels
Education
Sound Bath Facilitator -
IntuneWellness
Denver, CO2024
TEFL Certification - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
International TEFL Academy
Chicago, IL2019
200hr Hatha Yoga Certification -
Satya Yoga Cooperative
Denver, CO2017
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
The Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO05-2014
Skills
- Vinyasa & intuitive flow sequencing
- Beginner-friendly and mixed-level instruction
- Somatic movement integration
- Music-based movement facilitation
- Community engagement & group energy leadership
- Comfortable teaching internationally and across cultures
Teaching Approach
- Inclusive, trauma-aware, and body-positive
- Emphasis on options, modifications, and accessibility
- Focus on nervous system regulation, grounding, and somatic awareness
- Encourages students to trust their bodies and move intuitively
- Creates supportive, community-centered class environments
Certification
- RYT-200 Hour Hatha Yoga Certifications: trauma-informed
- Bachelor of Arts; Liberal Arts & Science-The Colorado College
- TEFL / TESOL Certified Instructor +7 years ESL classroom experience
- Leadership Award Denver Public Schools 2024
Available for:
- Studio classes
- Retreat facilitation
- Resort and wellness programming
- Workshops (yoga + dance fusion, intuitive movement, embodiment)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Thai
Limited Working
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
International Yoga & Movement Instructor
Independent / Community-Based Programs
01.2017 - Current
Outreach Teaching Artist
Sound Bath Facilitator -
IntuneWellness
TEFL Certification - Teaching English As A Foreign Language
International TEFL Academy
Professional Dance & Movement Educator
200hr Hatha Yoga Certification -
Satya Yoga Cooperative
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
The Colorado College