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Kalyani, E-RYT, Integral Yoga, Level 2 Reiki practitioner, CPR certified, Mindful Yoga Therapy for Veterans and Trauma, Scoliosis Certified
Kalyani's classes combine the six branches of yoga so students can experience a complete range of benefits. Certified through Integral Yoga of Richmond with Nora Vimala Pozzi in 1999. During 2012 she completed the Mindful Yoga Therapy for Veterans with Suzanne Manafort and Dr. Daniel Libby and with Elyse Browning Miller's Yoga for Scoliosis Program. Kalyani has worked with Vimala Pozzi for many years helping to mentor subsquent teachers in the Integral tradition She has conducted workshops "Yoga For The Low Back" , "Japa Yoga", "Yoga for Nutrition" for students as well as registered teachers so they could receive hours towards their certification. Her teaching has involved lots of karma yoga, including leading classes at the Bon Air Correctional Facility, teen center at the Northside YMCA, Steward School, and Virginia Rehabilitation Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Heartfulness Center, various festivals. She is also brings Mindful Yoga Therapy (Trauma Informed) to veterans coping with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. |
Donna, RYT-200, CMT, Master Reiki Practitioner
Donna food her first yoga class 29 years ago and has made yoga a part of
made yoga a part of her life ever since. She comes to the studio as an RYT-200, Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Massage Therapist, Certified Hypnotherapist and is a Life Coach. Donna's love of people is expressed through her calm, compassionate nature. Heart of Yoga is overjoyed to have Donna at the studio so she can share her amazing talents with you.
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Deb MacKay, 500-RYT, Certified Barre Instructor, Auyervedic Specialist, Nurse
Deb came to yoga in 2008 to find relief from stress. As her practice deepened she discovered a profound sense of inner peace and confidence. In 2012 Deb completed her 200 hour teacher training and in June of 2016 she completed her 500 hour teacher training. She teaches spirit balancing and nurturing creative yoga sequences available to all levels of students. An RN, Deb has had a strong interest in complementary medicine. She utilizes breath work, meditation, and visualization while working with patients. She found Ayurveda to be the perfect complement to traditional medicine. Ayurveda’s self-healing aspect through diet, yoga and exercise, meditation, breath work, and lifestyle was the next step for her own self-care. Deb completed her certification as an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist in 2013 at the Himalayan Institute. |
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Twylah completed her 200 Hour Teacher Training at Om On Yoga with J. Miles and Kelly Kostecki in the Richmond, Virginia, in 2013, as well as a 50 hour Yin Teacher Training with Biff Mithofer. She recently attained her 500 hour certification in Peru. While away from her mat Twylah finds herself deeply immersed in the Meditative art of Zentangle®, in which she also received her teaching certification in 2012. Twylah’s sequences are created in order to reveal an inseparable relationship between meditation and motion. Her classes are characterized by themes which explore a balanced blend of Yang and Yin movements with a constant focus on mindfulness. |
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Beth Polak RYT, 200
Beth began teaching yoga in June 2016 after completing a 200 hour training with YogaWorks in Richmond. Practicing and studying meditation techniques in Virginia and around the world, Beth has developed a highly meditative practice she loves to share with everyone. She loves helping people slow down, relax, and return to themselves. Her gentle restorative classes call us back to our inner wisdom and encourage restoration through mental and physical release and surrender to the breath. Join Beth on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 to gently open your body, relax your mind, and reconnect to your most natural self. |
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Roz Marwood, RYT 200 Certified thru Heart of Yoga
A longtime yoga practitioner, Roz wanted to take her yoga practice deeper. She completed her 200 hour RYT certification at Heart of Yoga, RVA and is ready to share her joyful. soulful spirit. Roz's classes are filled with a combination of spirit and love, gentle guidance, and joyfulness. |
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Jenny Sarani Piazza, RYT 200 Hour Certification Through Integral Yoga Center Jenny studied with Nora Vimala Pozzi of Integral Yoga Center in Richmond, Va. Her classes combine the full scope of yoga practice including the Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga and Japa Yoga. Integral yoga is suitable for anyone wishing to find flexibility in body and mind, easeful life and peaceful mind. |
