Life In Balance Yoga

 

 

With Sound Therapist Certification and background studies in Patanjali's Eight Limbs of Yoga, Chakra Energy Work, Light Visualizations,  Frequency Entrainment,  and Law of Attraction principles,  Julia offers an empowering blend of modalities in her unique sound bath meditations. 

Weaving these tools with the deep resonances of Crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, vocal mantras, Light Language and more,  she creates a potent environment of intention and healing,  allowing Sound and Frequency to clear energetic blocks, balance chakras, and restore your calm. 

As a seasoned musician and yoga enthusiast, Julia first began collaborating in 2012 with local yoga studios to bring the rich energy of live music to Vinyasa and Restorative yoga classes.  The combined vibrations of new age, world music, and devotional mantras include flutes, hand drum,  acoustic guitar, tone drum,  dream gong, and original songs written for heart opening experiences. Vision Board Workshops, divination meditations, and other Creativity Sound combinations were soon to follow!

Whether co-creating a yoga flow experience,  reflective meditation,  or providing a deep healing sound experience,  a workshop with Julia is sure to leave you refreshed,  empowered, and inspired!

In 2020, Jeanine completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Om My Yoga Academy in Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.  She is over the moon passionate about deepening her Yin Yoga practice with the community at Life In Balance Yoga! 

Holly began a dedicated yoga practice in 2009 after seeking a holistic approach to healing after being diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease. Life changes including diet, self-care, and yoga practice brought her balance, vitality, and health. After a few years of dedicated yoga practice, Holly desired to deepen her knowledge and earned her 200 hour training through Om My Yoga in Camp Hill in 2014 and 500 hour training in 2016. She is a Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) through Yoga Alliance. Holly has also completed specific trainings in Yin Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and continuing education Yoga Trainings with Shannon Paige, Seane Corn, Sarah Powers, and Tara Lemerise.

 

In December 2022, Holly earned a Master's Degree in Acupuncture from the Maryland University of Integrative Health in Laurel, MD and is currently a Licensed Acupuncturist in the State of Maryland.

 

Holly teaches Vinyasa, Slow Deep Fusion (a blend of yin and yang style practice), Yin Yoga and Aerial Yoga.  Holly is also available for private yoga sessions.

 

A cervical whiplash injury and a physically demanding job prompted Joan to search for a way to regain her range of motion, find pain relief and to continue the strength she had built while doing CrossFit a few years before. She began by exploring yoga and never looked back.

 

Joan has achieved her RYT 200 and RYT 500 yoga teacher certification and has also completed a rigorous 72 hours of VaihAyasa aerial yoga teacher training at the Om My Yoga Academy, where she also apprenticed.

Joan is attuned to advanced level Integrated Energy Therapy and Usui Reiki I and II, which sends healing energy through space and time.

Joan's medical and energy therapy background brings focus to her yoga practice to provide safe alignment while providing grounding energy for spiritual growth. She also enjoys infusing her classes with high vibration essential oils by doTERRA.

In her spare time she enjoys playing the cello, traveling, and playing ball or frisbee with her dogs Bailey, Phantom and Retro.

Originally growing up a dancer, types of fitness that are based on proper alignment have been of interest to Hope. Pilates mat certified, and also a dance instructor, Hope incorporates both fitness and dance in her daily lifestyle. Her motivation is to spread health and wellness to her community.

Amber discovered yoga over 20 years ago while living in California and began a casual practice at home but never felt a connection to her practice. After taking her first aerial yoga class at LIBY she discovered a new love for yoga and joined the studio that same day. Amber’s desire for knowledge and to deepen her personal practice led her to begin training in aerial yoga and mat yoga teacher trainings.

Amber is a 200-hour RYT through Yoga Alliance after completing her 200-hour teacher training at Om My Yoga Academy in Camp Hill, PA in 2019. She is continuing her yoga training for her 500-hour certification. She also completed VaihAyasa Aerial Teacher Training in February 2019 at Om My Yoga Academy.

Amber is currently teaching 2 weekly Aerial Yoga Class: Aerial Yoga for All Levels on Monday evenings and Aerial Strength & Stretch on Saturday mornings. She looks forward to continuing her journey and sharing the many benefits of yoga with others.

Patty began her yoga practice here at Life in Balance Yoga in June 2011. Years later she completed children’s training certification from ChildLight Yoga and her 200RYT at Om My Yoga Academy in Camp Hill, PA. She completed a comprehensive course in the study of Vipassana or Insight meditation in 2018.

Always with a focus on meeting individuals exactly where they are, she offers practices and workshops designed to address a particular need or curiosity. Workshops include a yoga series for caregivers, journaling with your yoga, yoga for grief, and meditations in the gift of lovingkindness. 

Patty brings a curious and compassionate heart-mind to each of her classes. She welcomes every person to explore and discover self-acceptance and inner peace in their own living yoga practice.

 

 

 

Linda loves sharing yoga with anybody and everybody! She sought out yoga in 2012 to alleviate stress while going through her final year of nursing school and must admit at first was “not in love” with yoga but noticed changes in her mind, attitude and then body and the rest was history.

Linda is a Yoga Alliance registered 200-hour yoga teacher holding certificates in Reiki I & II, Restorative Yoga, Aerial Yoga, and Children’s Yoga ages 2-12. She enjoys working with all ages, especially those new to yoga. Yoga is not about the poses (Asana) it is about the connection to mind, body, spirit, and breath (pranayama) and linking all of those together. Come and join a class with Linda as she leads with laughter, joy, and love for the yogic experience!

 

Outside the yoga studio, Linda enjoys Stand-up paddle boarding, beach visiting, reading, and enjoying the outdoors with her dogs and family.

Linda also works as a Registered Nurse for Howard County School System in Maryland.

Jody's yoga journey began decades ago when her and her sister began studying & attempting poses lead by a book simply entitled, “Hatha Yoga”. Having been involved in gymnastics and tumbling from an early age, they found some physical success. They practiced for a short period and at times, practiced with a co-worker at the local YMCA.

High school life progressed, and the yoga practice diminished as involvement in sports and other activities bloomed. Graduations from Cedar Cliff High School and Lock Haven University (State College, then, with a Bachelors degree in Health and Physical Education plus later a Master’s equivalency degree) still saw no further re-appearance of the yoga practice.

Toward the end of her 32-year teaching career, mostly at South Western High School, through her committed marriage and 2 children, various coaching (volleyball, field hockey, diving, track) assignments, a stint or two of officiating field hockey, South West began to offer yoga for all employees after school. Joining in, she met Misty Stillman, owner of Life in Balance Yoga. The rest, so they say, is history. Her interest started as an enhancement to other fitness activities, once or twice a week, but quickly became more and more influential in her life. After about 5 years with Misty, and her other dedicated, impressive yogis, Holly Owens and Carrie Hoff, Jody's growing yoga addiction lead her to pursue her certification as a yoga instructor in 2017.

Jody is excited to continue her yoga journey, to grow and learn, and now share yoga with others. Her hope is for others to experience and benefit from the many facets of the yoga world, just as she has! Namaste!

Tanya Gore, NBCR, offers reflexology and Usui Reiki, as well as, hot stone reflexology and Tibetan reflex therapy. Her goal is to provide her clients with a sacred space to achieve relaxation and healing by integrating multiple modalities. Her caring demeanor, intuition, and knowledge of her craft enhance her customized sessions.

Tanya studied reflexology through the Baltimore School of Reflexology and holds National Certification through the American Reflexology Certification Board. She is a certified Usui Reiki Master and has completed level II of Shamanic Reiki. Tanya holds an Associate of Arts degree in Health Science from Carroll Community College.

She is a member of the Reflexology Association of America, the Maryland Reflexology Association, the Pennsylvania Reflexology Organization, and the Associated Bodywork and Massage.

Julie was first introduced to yoga in 2002. After many years of practice, she completed training in 2011 through Sol Yoga in Frederick, Maryland, where she received training to teach both gentle and vinyasa style yoga. She is a registered yoga teacher (E-RYT 200) and a YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider) with Yoga Alliance. In addition, she is certified to teach Aerial Yoga, and has received additional instruction in restorative yoga practices, prenatal yoga instruction, and Ayurveda.  

 

 

Julie believes that everyone can benefit from yoga, regardless of age or physical ability. She is excited to share the many benefits of yoga (physical, emotional, and spiritual) with her students. Julie lives in southern Adams County with her husband and two sons.  

Cindy found her way into yoga as a way to improve her health in 2008. She fell in love with yoga and has been a devoted practitioner ever since.  She believes that yoga is for everybody, regardless of race, age, gender, fitness level, or body type. Yoga is a way of living and it can start wherever we are and in whatever situation we are in life.  In this fast-changing technology-driven world, people move forward hastily which results in disconnecting with themselves. Through mindful practice, we are able to take care of ourselves in different layers- physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.

Cindy has completed her 3-year yoga therapy through YogaLife Institute in Wayne, PA. She is an IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists) Certified Yoga Therapist, a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance.  She holds a Master of Arts degree in Marketing Communication and Advertising and is an E-RYT500, YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continued Education Provider), and Usui Holy Fire III Reiki Master. 

She speaks English, Mandarin, and Taiwanese fluently.  She offers yoga education for yoga teachers and the public, such as “Yoga for Stress and Anxiety Management”,  “Grow and Glow” Yoga for Pregnancy, “Yoga Therapy for Better Sleep” and “Yoga Therapy for Diabetes Management”. 

Her credentials include the 200-hour Prana Vinyasa Flow yoga teacher training as well as Yin Yoga teacher training at Ananda Shala Wellness (now “Luna Yoga”) in Frederick, MD.  She’s received her 300-hour yoga training certificate through the YogaLife Institute in Wayne, PA.  She has completed her Aerial Yoga teacher training. She is certified as Usui Holy Fire III Reiki Master through Maryland Center for Reiki Training. She is also a certified “LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA” instructor (a 12-week program for cancer survivors), a certified “Barre Connect” instructor by NETA, a certified “Born to Move” instructor by Les Mills, and a certified group exercise instructor.  In total, Cindy has provided over 3,000 hours of YOGA class-setting, in-person teaching.

She continued her yoga learning through non-stop reading, training, workshops, and classes with international yoga teachers, such as Gary Kraftsow, Tao Porchon-Lynch, Dharma Mittra, and Shiva Rae. She took training with Tom Myers,  founder of  Anatomy Trains, to deepen her understanding of “Fascia, Yoga &  the New Anatomy of Movement” and “Enter into Your Heart Space through Devotional chanting” with Krishna Das. She has attended “Wellness after Covid- A yoga and Healthcare Symposium” and is also fond of the Feldenkrais method, Qi-Gong, and Tai Chi. She believes in continuous education to help her become a better teacher, refine her teaching skills, and equip her with a variety of tools. She is striving towards one-on-one private sessions and serving people with different health issues, physically, mentally, and emotionally. 

Mandy has been co-creating with Spirit through love, art, Nature, and healing work her whole life. As the owner of windingwillowstudio located withing the LIBY building, she focuses on Mindfulness & Intuitive art practices. As a local artist and creative, she specializes in painted expression and portrait photography where she serves as a conduit to bring authenticity and spirit to light. She leads Mindfulness workshops and programs for adults and children in our collaborative workshops as well as within her studio, and holds certifications in both Shamanic Reiki II and as a Transformation Meditation Teacher.