RYT200, Co-Owner

My start in yoga was rough. I was terrified to go to a class in which I did not know anything about. I did not know know any of the postures and did not look anything like a typical "yogi". 

I encourage people to try yoga for at least 5 classes. Being able to come to a class where you are asked not to think, just move and breathe is life-changing and empowering. My goal is to have the studio be a place where people can go and just be themselves: without expectations, judgments, or competition.

 

 

 

RYT200 Co-Owner

Yoga has transformed my life...

It was slow, but it has happened. I practiced casually because it was something I 'should' do to help prevent injury from marathon training.  Then about 7 years ago, I became a teacher of yoga.

It wasn't until more recently when I experienced a major life transition that I found yoga to be my home.  When I was lost I found peace and courage in the physical and spiritual practice of yoga.  I continued my yoga journey with a yoga retreat in Costa Rica and 200 hour yoga teacher training with Community Soul Yoga in Wausau.  This journey has brought a deeper awareness and appreciation of the physical, emotional and spiritual practice of yoga.  I want to share this with all who come to the studio.

 

I am so grateful for all the wonderful people in my life, especially those who love me and those who trust me to guide them in their yoga practice.

 

A few of my playlist favorites today: Days Like This, Fly, Carry You Home, Perfect Storm

 

Courageous, Resilient, Powerful, Loving

Cynthia Nelson is sweet free-spirit whose classes are powerful, playful and heartfelt! She enjoys backpacking and hiking, random yoga poses, and singing along to Fleetwood Mac. She loves yoga because it makes her feel good and allows her to nachos and cheese. Just kidding, but mostly serious. Yoga has healed her from the inside out. She credits her recovery process from a life long battle with an eating disorder to Yoga. Her favorite place is anywhere people are gathered to sweat, breathe and break boundaries together. She is a certified 200hr teacher. When not teaching yoga, she is a registered nurse and a mom to 3 beautiful boys.

mily Clark began her yoga journey when she read online how yoga can be beneficial for stress relief. After attending her first yoga class she was hooked on the benefits physically, emotionally and spiritually yoga had to offer. Emily was a dedicated yoga student for seven years when the opportunity arrived to become a Yoga Instructor. In June 2018 Emily became an YTT 200 Instructor in addition to her career in Speech-Language Pathology. Emily’s classes focus on breath work, mindfulness and creating power in your own body. She also incorporates fun music, humor and challenging poses to each class.

I am carefree, and have a fly by the seat of my pants mentality for life!  I enjoy running, biking, and anything that has to do with water and my children.  Yoga has transformed my life so profoundly, and has helped me through many of life's pitfalls and challenges.  

I received by RYT200 from Swastha Yoga in Costa Rica.  

While I am not teaching yoga, I am a licensed social worker with the Medford School District, and a mom to very spunky children.