Mindy began practicing Yoga in 1997 and teaching in 2003, after becoming
certified in Interdisciplinary Hatha Yoga. She is registered with the Yoga
Alliance as an Experienced Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500hr) and as a
Continuing Education Provider (YA-CEP). Mindy's approach to Hatha Raja
Yoga is informed by prop intensive yoga traditions, years of workshops
with anatomy oriented Doug Keller and the belief that our greatest teacher
is our own unique and innate wisdom from within! She has a background
in clinical social work (MSW) and is also certified as a Yoga Therapist by
the International Association of Yoga therapists (C-IAYT) . Mindy has a
special appreciation for Hatha Yoga's potential to strengthen the mind,
body, and heart connection. She also has specialized training in Trauma
Sensitive Yoga. Mindy's teaching intention is to promote health and well
being on and off the yoga mat and she emphasizes personal choice and
creativity in her classes and trainings. Mindy is also a registered Maine
Recreational Guide and loves bringing yoga asana (posture) and
mindfulness practice outdoors! Mindy leads Nature Based Yoga
experiences including Yoga Hikes, Paddle board Yoga, and Beach Yoga
classes in warmer weather. Mindy teaches full time in a variety of
settings including Yoga Studios, Community Centers, Schools and in
Nature and is a program teacher for Yoga in Action. She shares yoga with
practitioners of all ages and abilities and is also certified in Childlight
Yoga, Prenatal Yoga and Yin Yoga. Mindy developed Yoga Muse School of
Yoga and is currently Registered with the Yoga Alliance as an RYS(200)
and offers 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certifications and continuing
education. She also hopes to offer a 300 hour teacher training program in
the near future.