Cyrus Wirls Meditation, Mindfulness, Yoga & Movement
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Cyrus Wirls is a meditation instructor, yoga teacher, and mind-body skills group facilitator. He served for 8 years as Director of Programs for the Institute for Spirituality and Health (ISH) in Houston, Texas, where he learned, practiced, and taught a wide array of contemplative practices including yoga, Tai Chi and qigong, mindful self-compassion, and many forms of mindfulness and meditation. He began teaching these techniques in 2015 and has facilitated hundreds of mind-body workshops for a wide range of populations including medical students; healthcare professionals; caregivers of those with dementia; and many others.

Cyrus has been offering private one-on-one mindfulness tutoring for 3 years. He is sensitive to the challenges that people, especially young people, face in finding belonging and identity, and the complex ways that those needs intersect with success in school, work, and life. He knows from experience that mindfulness practice can help quiet the mental noise of peer pressures and self-doubt and strengthen one’s sense of authentic motivation and confidence. Cyrus strives to create a safe space for students to express themselves. Listening to the students communicate their interests and challenges, he offers teachings and practices that will resonate with them. Cyrus cares deeply about helping people of all ages to hear and value their own inner voice and to live self-directed lives amidst the constant pressures they face.

Cyrus graduated from Rice University in 2013 with a Bachelor’s in Cognitive Sciences and Mathematics. He is a certified yoga instructor (NACYT, 200hr), Tai Chi Easy Practice Group Facilitator (IIQTC), and Mind-Body Skills Group Facilitator (CMBM

Subjects

  • Meditation Beginner-Intermediate

  • Mindfulness for stress and anxiety Beginner-Intermediate

  • Mindfulness Beginner-Intermediate

  • Meditation to Improve Students Studies & Exams Beginner-Intermediate

  • Mindfulness for children Beginner-Intermediate

Experience

  • Director of Programs (Jul, 2014–Aug, 2023) at Institute for Spirituality and Health - Houston, TX
    Cyrus Wirls is a meditation instructor, yoga teacher, and mind-body skills group facilitator. He served for 8 years as Director of Programs for the Institute for Spirituality and Health (ISH) in Houston, Texas, where he learned, practiced, and taught a wide array of contemplative practices including yoga, Tai Chi and qigong, mindful self-compassion, and many forms of mindfulness and meditation. He began teaching these techniques in 2015 and has facilitated hundreds of mind-body workshops for a wide range of populations including medical students; healthcare professionals; caregivers of those with dementia; and many others.

Education

  • 200hr Certified Yoga Teacher (May, 2018–May, 2018) from The Yoga Institute
  • Certified Mind-Body Skills Facilitator (Dec, 2017–Sep, 2021) from Center for Mind-Body Medicine
  • Bachelor’s in Cognitive Sciences and Mathematics (Aug, 2009–Dec, 2013) from Rice University, Houston

Fee details

    US$45/hour (US$45/hour)

    Fee can vary based on the regularity of sessions, the number of people participating in the sessions, and your ability to pay.

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