About Valerie
Valerie Prosser is a Yoga and Zumba Fitness Instructor committed to sharing the experiences and benefits of Yoga and Zumba with others. Through these experiences she hopes to assist others in their transformation to healthier living and their journey inward to discover self. She feels using both Yoga and Zumba Fitness gives participants a variety of effective tools to use in order to achieve their fitness goals and live a more satisfying life.
Valerie is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200) and Registered Children's Yoga Teacher (RCYT) through Yoga Alliance, an internationally recognized Yoga institute. She received certification and training through Adiaya Yoga Sanctuary and from Kidding Around Yoga for Children's Yoga and has over 25 years of experience with a variety of youth programs.
Yoga has had a significant impact on Valerie's life, providing a path and direction for living the rest of her life...one step at a time.
Valerie is a certified Zumba Fitness Instructor and finds Zumba Fitness gives her a great cardiovascular workout with a sense of fun. The use of high energy dance allows Valerie to express herself, burn calories and share the excitement. Zumba disguises exercise well & keeps a smile on her face from beginning to end!
Valerie is a certified Reiki Master / Trainer who uses Reiki to work with those in need of energetic balancing and healing. Valerie's Reiki sessions are by appointment only.
Valerie also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.
In addition to the class locations listed Valerie subs at various locations including Gold's Gym, USF & Hers Fitness sharing her love of Yoga & Zumba, hoping to spark a new light in others.
She shares the sentiment: "Dance like no one is watching. Sing like no one is listening. Love like you've never been hurt. Live like heaven begins tomorrow."
You can reach Valerie at (727) 557-4258 or by email at valerie.prosser@myrapidsys.com
Testimonials:
ZUMBA: I began to attend Valerie's Zumba class because she had so many flexible time slots every weekday. I was in need of a weekly workout, and what I got from Valerie's classes was so much more! Not only did I enjoy myself while burning calories, but I also learned self-control, how to relax, and sexy dance moves! After my first free Zumba session with Valerie, I was hooked. I loved Zumba, and with her simple explanation and steps, she had me dancing like a pro. Valerie constantly keeps you moving, and after one or two classes, I fell right in step with her. Zumba is a great cardio workout that tones every muscle in your body; and it's fun and easy too!
I particularly enjoyed the days when Valerie combined Zumba with Yoga classes back to back. We started with burning calories and sweating while dancing, and then we cooled off with her relaxing yoga. Her calming voice is soothing, and helps you meditate in relaxation. She is adamant on never pushing the body too far, but will take you into more complicated positions as you progress. I enjoyed learning from Valerie. She is so attentive if needed, and she personally supports your body or limbs to help attain the full yoga position. Finishing each yoga session with the corpse pose with a mini massage, Valerie really makes me feel like I've done my body well.
I've not only lost 10 lbs in the month that I've worked out with her, but I also gained muscle tone and an overall more healthy body. I will continue to follow Valerie to whatever center she may go, because not only is she an awesome instructor, but she is a kind, caring, and fun person to work out with!
~Shea Struder-Willis
YOGA: In Valerie's class you can close your eyes and follow all of her movements as she describes each step in each position. No straining to peer around to see what you are suppose to be doing. This adds to the peacefulness of the experience. She offers slight variances for those wishing for a greater challenge, but always stresses your comfort. I never leave her class that I don't feel energized, yet at peace. It is such a pleasure experiencing her class.
~Barbara Penrose
ZUMBA: I was plodding along taking Zumba Gold classes. I presumed that at 66 years old this was the only chance I had at low impact aerobics. I was bored with the treadmill and the stationary bike and frankly bored with the Zumba Gold. Then Valerie appeared one day as our instructor. WOW. She was very pleasant and professional. She presented her routines and they were much faster than I had been used to - I was sure I would not be able to keep up with her. I struggled with the first few classes, but kept coming back. Then one day I was having difficulty with a particular step and asked for help after class. She was very kind and walked me through the steps until I felt I understood. She was not rushing off or ignoring my questions. This new Zumba class instructor, Valerie, has sparked new enthusiasm for exercise in me. I try never to miss one of her classes as she challenges me each week to pick up my pace. I have increased the number of times I am at the gym each week trying other new classes as well. We all need to be challenged to do better and I'm grateful to have found Valerie. ~C. Carrington
ZUMBA: I truly enjoy my Zumba class because I'm exercising and not really noticing! Because of this I have more energy.
~Clara
YOGA: I really look forward to Valerie's yoga class. Her gentle touch and soothing voice allows me to go deeper within myself to attain total relaxation. It's awesome!
~Val Nicolaus
YOGA: Valerie incorporates breathing techniques with lengthening and strengthening yoga poses for a complete practice. ~Elizabeth Proctor
Locations of Classes:
Amarie Studio of Dance
2109 Central Avenue
St. Petersburg, FL
2321 49th Street South Suite D
Gulfport, FL
University of South Florida, St. Pete Campus
Campus Activities Center
140 7th Avenue South
St. Petersburg, FL
Gulfport Recreation Center
5730 Shore Blvd. S. (Upstairs)
Gulfport, FL
Neighborhood Center
1617 49th Street S.
Gulfport, FL
City Gym
33 6th Street S.
St. Petersburg, FL
Bayfront Towers
1 Beach Dr. SE (Game Room ~ 28th Floor)
St. Petersburg, FL
Universal Harmony Church (www.theuniversalharmony.com)
5903 Seminole Blvd.
Seminole, FL
Hers Fitness
12985 Park Blvd.
Seminole, FL
Shapes
1311 Missouri
Largo, FL
Shapes
7570 Starkey Road
Seminole, FL
St. Pete College (SPC)
Allstate Site
34th Street S. (Across from Walmart)
St. Pete., FL
St. Pete College (SPC)
Downtown Site
244 2nd Ave. N. Room 210
St. Pete., FL
St. Pete College (SPC)
Health Center
7200 66th Street N. Room 231
St. Pete., FL
Private Lessons Available
Yoga or Zumba
By Appointment
