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COMPASSION
CONNECTION
COMMUNITY

ABOUT ME

My dedication to movement, music, and mindfulness shines through my extensive experience and certifications. As a certified RYT 500 HR Yoga Instructor registered with Yoga Alliance, I bring knowledge and expertise to my teachings. My additional certifications in Trauma-Informed Yoga and Somatics, and, Oncology Yoga demonstrate my commitment to providing safe and healing practices for all my students.

My approach to teaching yoga is deeply rooted in tradition while maintaining an adaptive and inclusive environment. I gently guide students, emphasizing the importance of breath and mindful movement. By integrating creative themes into each class, I encourage students to explore their practice with curiosity and self-awareness, fostering a sense of compassion towards themselves and others.

Through my teachings, I seek to cultivate peace from the inside out, empowering students to find support and nourishment within their everyday lives. My hope is to create a sanctuary for individuals to connect with their bodies, minds, and spirits, leaving you feeling centered after each session.

About Me
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OFFERINGS

In-Person / Virtual

Oncology Yoga

Yoga can be a great support to cancer survivors and students post-treatment. Oncology yoga helps students minimize the side effects of treatments, anxiety, and depression and helps build and maintain strength, balance, and overall health. If you would like more information, please contact me for a free 1:1 session on how I can further support you.

*Make sure to get approval from your doctor first. 

Public Offerings

Kaia Yoga 

Fairfield County, Connecticut 

 

Friday Kaia Align         12:30 pm

 New Canaan

 

Saturday Kaia Align      10:00 am

 Wilton

 

Sound Healing with Chanting                  *Returning in the spring!

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Gentle Flow

Shift from the busy world into a more relaxed state with a gentle and supportive yoga class. Intentionally practicing a slower-paced flow will warm up, strengthen, and stretch muscles and joints while calming the mind. Flow through comfortable and supportive postures mild enough for any body type and end with guided pranayama and meditation before Savasana.

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Private Offerings

Contact me directly to discuss what kind of private offering you are interested in. I am able to support students in person and virtually. I offer 1:1 private sessions, small groups, and workshops. 

Embodiment Practices

Looking for some extra support while experiencing something challenging? Together, we can customize a practice that allows you to express your feelings through somatic movement, mindfulness, breath, and meditation. Practicing yoga alongside other therapies helps connect the mind and body, creating a more holistic healing process. Let's get you back in your body to feel more grounded and clear.

Retreats

Coming Soon

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“Every time you smile at someone, it is an action of love, a gift to that person, a beautiful thing.”

Mother Theresa

Mary teaches in a way that makes yoga fun and accessible to everyone. When I joined her class I knew I needed yoga but was very unmotivated. Mary made me feel comfortable to get started and commit to my yoga practice and I now have a solid understanding of physical alignment and the way my own body moves! I have attended yoga camps and many classes, but Mary’s teaching feels different. The gratitude with which she starts each session and the connection with body soul and spirit are very grounding for me. When trying new poses, Mary gently pushed me to develop, always knowing when I was capable of doing a new pose before I realized it myself. Mary is so welcoming and accommodating to each individual in her classes. She asks each one what their needs are for the day and tailors the class to meet individual needs. Mary, you are such a wonderful teacher! You have taught me so much about what really matters, how to take care of myself, and how to appreciate my body.

Thank you for being you.

Wally Charles, CA

My Background

Personal Profile

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Oncology Cancer Certification (In Training 75 Hours)

Yoga 4 Cancer | January - June 2024

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Trauma-Informed Yoga & Somatics - Intermediate Certification (130 Hours)

Collective Resilience Yoga | June 2020 - October 2021

 

RYT 300 Certification  | Mentor: Melanie Salvatore-August

YogaWorks, Walnut Creek | September 2018 - March 2020

 

RYT 200 Certification

YogaWorks, Walnut Creek | January - June 2018

 

Kids Yoga Teacher Training

YogaKids | August 2017

 

Mindful Educator Fundamentals & Ed Essentials Training

Mindful Schools, Oakland | September 2016 - June 2017

HOW MAY I SUPPORT YOU?

 Get in touch to learn more about public, private, adult, kids classes, and making yoga a part of your life.

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"Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction." ~Rumi

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