Pam

Pam

RYT 200

My love of yoga started 15 years ago when I started taking classes about 3 times a week. I loved how yoga made me feel, the strength it gave me and how I always left class feeling more open and alive. Over time it helped me de-stress and become more present. I loved practicing with others and feeling a part of a community where our practice was not a competition, but we all were there just to feel better. At the time I was teaching elementary school and loved it but found that it was a stressful job. I needed to do something for my body and to let go of worry. I found that at yoga.

After retiring from teaching elementary school in 2012 after 34 years, I started taking more and more classes, and loved it! Quite frankly, I simply fell in love with the way yoga made me feel. I decided to go to teaching training to share my passion for yoga with others. I received my 200 RYT certification in 2014 from Emme Yoga. In 2015 I attended Childlight Yoga’s Children’s yoga and became a certified Level 1 ChildLight Yoga teacher. I have continued my education at the Asheville Yoga Center where I am presently working on my 500 RYT Certification. I have taken Restorative Teacher trining and Senior Yoga. Through Yoga International’s I have received Anatomy and Restorative training as well. I love to learn and look forward too many more training sessions in the future.

I have been married to a wonderful man for 43 years. I have one son and a 5-year-old grandson. My grandson reminds me by his presence to find joy in all things that you do.

For myself I know that my yoga practice will allow me to always be able to enjoy life and do whatever I choose to do, no matter what my age is.

My philosophy is that yoga is for everyone, every shape, and every age. Yoga encourages me to slow down and not just rush through life. When we do take the time to be present in the moment, we realize how truly blessed we are and experience gratitude. In my classes I strive to create a community feeling where we can all experience the joy of practicing yoga.