Haleya has been trained In Embodyoga® at the Yoga Center Amherst, Amherst MA. Embodyoga®, created by Patty Townsend, is based in Hatha, Tantric and Body Mind Centering. Haleya has a special interest, both as a counselor and yoga teacher, in mental wellness. She has completed a 40 hour training in Trauma Sensitive Yoga with the Trauma Center @ JRI. She specializes in yoga for the nervous system.

Haleya can offer you alternatives so you don’t stress out an injury. You may also opt for a private 1:1 session to help you learn a customized adapted yoga sequence so you can continue to practice yoga without injuring yourself further. If you have an injury, if possible please let Haleya know before coming to class.

Gentle is a relative word! I’ve been to “gentle” classes that were soooo gentle I didn’t feel all that much of a benefit. I’ve been to “gentle” classes that are actually “moderate” classes. The yoga you’ll enjoy here is probably half way between these two examples. Haleya will often give alternatives to each pose. Always know that you can slow down and come into Child’s pose anytime you want, and likewise, if you need more sensation you can turn up the flame. The most important thing is that YOU are in charge of your yoga practice. Modify the poses to meet your own needs.

When you arrive you’ll note the silence at the Sanctuary. This is because we are all craving silence. In creating the sacred space of silence before class, you’ll find the yoga begins the minute you walk in. With this structure you’ll most likely feel more present by the time class begins. If you are new to the center Haleya will be there to show you to the yoga equipment and orient you.

Haleya will quietly help orient you when you arrive. This is a gentle enough class so that you can come in and follow along. Haleya gives good solid guidance and you have your yoga mates to watch. We are not here for a competition, so whoever and however you are, you are welcome here.

Haleya does offer 1:1 sessions. You can decide if this is for you. Otherwise you might be better off following online yoga courses. Feel free to contact Haleya if you need help in deciding what is best for you.

You have one of two options:

1. You can make a commitment to yourself for 6 weeks and pay up front at a discount for the entire segment.
2. You can pay for one class at a time provided there is room in the class.

If we have a snow day we’ll extend the class by an extra week.

Not at all. We rent our yoga mats for $1.00. We have bolsters, blankets, straps, and eye pillows for your use. If you have your own equipment and prefer to use it please bring along.

If you don’t see a notice on the webpage, email Haleya just to be sure.
If you’ve paid for the whole segment you’ll be credited.