Debra Ballweg

Instructor

Wishing Tree Studio

My passion is to share my love of yoga and its benefits with others as I have seen my life philosophy grow and change through the practice. Yoga, a practice based in large part on self-awareness, self-love, and freedom from material trappings. It is not just physical movement, or even the mental acuity needed to accomplish fitness goals. Yoga is as much about spirituality as it is about shaping your mind and body.The classes that I teach emphasize safe alignment while maintaining breath and balance; and are designed for all ages and body shapes. The pace is determined by the class focus, the theme and the class makeup.Those that I teach enjoy the pace and that I share the facets of yoga: yogic philosophy, meditation and how to practice safely yet build strength and balance in their practice. I too am a student; a life-long student of yoga. I work to design a class in which there is not just one way to do a posture, but several so that all feel welcome. When not teaching I am spending time with my loving husband Sid, our two daughters and five grandchildren. I love to garden, read, and ride on the back of my husband’s motorcycle across the U. S., taking my travel yoga mat with me. I am a lifelong learner and so my personal journey continues through workshops, retreats and other professional development.I reached a personal milestone of 1675 hours of teaching. On my way to 2000 hours!Certification: 200 RYT - E-RYT® 200, YACEP® 30 hour Yin Yoga38 hour Accessible Yoga Certification