(Canandaigua) Grounded By Yoga

NYI 1000, RCYT, RPYT,E-RYT, RYS
International Association of Yoga Therapists
Interdisciplinary Yoga
Restorative Yoga Certified
Principal Based Partner Yoga Certified
Director of: RYT200, RYT500, PreNatal, Kids and Restorative Yoga Teacher Training, Yin Yoga 

Yoga is far beyond the physical postures on the magazine cover.Sandy's classes are designed to take you to a higher consciousness, intertwining the other limbs of Yoga.

The discovery of Transcendental Meditation at 11 allowed Sandy to reinforce the ability to 'just be' and lead a peaceful, compassionate life.Hitch hiking to Omega Holistic Institute became her summer weekends and retreating at the Feathered Piped Ranch pulled Sandy into close and intimate teachings of Sri T. Krishnamacharya, RamDass, BKS Iyengar, Jack Kornfield, Jon Kabat-Zinn, Tara Brach, and Garmukh Kaur Khalsa. In the late 80's and 90's Sandy continued with extensive studying with Sri Dharma Mittra and Brahman Stapleton.So much soul and health in it all. After all, they all lead to the same place.

My young and old life is mainly the practice and path of Raja and Jnana Yoga.

I hold respect for all lineages - they all have something wonderful to offer.There is a large amount of beauty and wisdom in expanding into so many lineages. It's a 5000 year old toolbox! I enjoy providing yoga to all students of abilities. 

I am grateful to teach what I live, and possess a deep care for my students and offering light on their path. Arrive and land on your mat as an open vessel - give yourself permission to receive.

I enjoy offering a class that comes from my heart. At times there will some challenge,some stillness, some gentleness,some inner soul, some wisdomt. I enjoy sharing yogic philosophy and how it relates to to our journey in life.

Teaching Yoga is not about me; it is about my students! My students all have different needs. Each of them is unique and that is just the way it should be! And....each of my students is MY teacher.

My Gentle Classes are very gentle physically, I instruct according to who attends. Its important to let me know any concerns (ie: Can't be on knees, recent surgeries, chronic aches etc). Slowing down is key to deepening and exploring our inner self, shedding unwanted layers of life and centering through stillness.

 My Level 1-2 Classes offer many variations and lots of exploring. The choice to be challenged or remain where you are comfortable. Extended holds for strength and flexibility advancement.

 My Level 2-3 Classes are rather physically challenging but in a fun way!

 Advanced Yoga is offered by inquiry or invitation. This session meets twice per week with a focus on Dharana and Dhyana with use of the spinal breath, Bandhas, Pranayama. Each session is 75 minutes anchored with Satsang. (once per week in summer months)

As with any class I teach, modifications are always offered.

May you live a peaceful and compassionate life,

~ Sandy

INTERDISCIPLINARY YOGA - 200RYT (Lineage based)

Trauma Informed

RYT-200 Hour Interdisciplinary Yoga
Certified by Grounded By Yoga
Registered with Yoga Alliance

Yoga is so much more than the asanas (postures), and the ability to touch your toes! As a matter of fact, it has nothing to do with that at all. It is the calming, powerful, beautiful, unique journey of self inquiry; a nurturing journey without any judgements. Can you become stronger, more flexible, have better balance through yoga ? Absolutely!! But more important than that, it can magically aid you on the path of emotional, physical, mental and spiritual growth and healing. It did for me, and it can for you!

My joyful classes are taught with a generous, compassionate heart, as my desire is to share my wisdom of yoga, and my light and positivity with you. I would be honored to be a part of your transformational journey of discovering your True Self.

“See the light in your life. Be the light in someone else’s life”.~
With much gratitude,
Dianne

Wendy
200 RYT KRIPALU
YIN YOGA Certified

After living in New York City for two and a half decades, I moved to the Finger Lakes region in 2005 where I could be near my mother. In New York, I earned an M. Div from Union Theological Seminary and worked with the chronically

homeless, who were often mentally ill and addicted. I was first introduced to Yoga in 1998 during a period of intense personal transition and the practice has become a central aspect of my life ever since. After a couple of years of regular classes I began to take notice the power of the breath in my life off the mat - especially when confronted with the crisis situations so common in my work. The ability to breathe, observe without judgment, and resist reacting impulsively served me well in volatile environments.

When I relocated upstate I had the opportunity to surrender to my love of Yoga and earned my 200 hour Kripalu certification. With my Kripalu certification and trainings with Sarah Powers in Yin Yoga, my offerings reach deeply into the body, mind and heart.

Om Shanti ~ Wendy

wendy.stoddard@att.net