Yoga

 
 

About

Philosophy

Learning to love herself and stay steady inside has been one of the greatest gifts Nancy has received from her yoga studies and practice. Yoga invites us to turn inward and with compassion accept what’s present. Sometimes turning to face inward and take off the blinders doesn’t always yield results we’re happy with, yet without this how can we honestly come to love ourselves, others or even life itself?

Yoga is a practice that keeps on giving when you provide your sustained effort and commitment and each aspect of the practice yields something worthwhile: Through the physical practices of yoga for example, Nancy has seen changes in her strength and stamina, enhanced body integration, better immunity, and resilience, to name a few. And the byproduct of her daily meditation practice has been an interior steadiness and clarity. This steadiness - like an anchor - is something that keeps her grounded amidst the ever-changing and sometimes wild landscape of life on the outside. Yep, that’s right: Life still happens! Yoga is not an easy escape from difficulties, challenges, or heartbreak, you just learn how to navigate rough waters with more skill and the bounce-back is a little quicker.

Teaching is a natural extension of who Nancy is and she is passionate about sharing a practice that she considers profoundly healing and a gateway to greater enjoyment and connectivity to life.

Teaching Style

Nancy’s class pacing is slow, steady, and mindful creating a practice that enhances sustainability and longevity. She skillfully weaves alignment-based, stair-stepped instruction with breath and an emphasis toward graceful and seamless transitions. In her classes your growth edge will expand but in a way that you get to calibrate. Nancy creates a learning environment that inspires, challenges and at the same time is welcoming and supportive. You’ll leave her class uplifted and grounded and ready for more.

Testimonials

“Can’t recommend 1:1 sessions with Nancy enough! She really takes the time to understand what’s going on with your body and tailors each session to help heal vs overextend. The 1:1 attention is especially helpful for keeping an eye on form. Nancy is so kind and encouraging - I leave every session in a state of bliss!”

“Inspiring, nurturing, renewing, comforting, connected”

“Working with Nancy is a true privilege. She can see the adjustments I need to make for my body, describe them to me, and help me feel the differences. One small shift helps me go so much more deeply into a pose. She's also great at suggesting new poses to incorporate into my practice that help me open up in different ways.”

“Challenging, supportive, unconditional acceptance, integrated mind and body evolution”

“I wholeheartedly recommend Nancy to anyone looking for a yoga teacher who is not only an expert but also a supportive mentor. Her dedication and genuine care for her students make her an exceptional guide on the journey of self-discovery and well-being.”

Work With Me

 

  • My private sessions are custom tailored toward your needs and evolve with your growth. Learn modifications and variations of poses that allow your practice to become safer, more do-able and enjoyable and experience physical changes faster than working in a group setting.

    $125 per 75-minute in person
    $85 per 60-minute livestream

  • It is in the group experience that we better get to know and appreciate ourselves. We are surrounded with people that are more mobile, strong etc. as well as those that are not. This becomes the perfect opportunity to learn to stay present in our own body while moving and breathing together with others. If you are new and/or wanting a refresher, please consider an Intro to Yoga course.

    Sundays, 12-1:30 pm PST
    NEW Pop-Up Classes (Focus Pose)
    December 17: Camel
    https://8limbsyoga.com/schedule

    Thursdays, 6-7 pm PST
    Drop-in class
    All levels
    Live in studio
    https://8limbsyoga.com/schedule

    Saturdays, 9-10:15 am PST
    Hatha-focused, theme-based practice to uplift
    Drop-in class
    All levels
    Live in studio
    https://8limbsyoga.com/schedule

  • Intro Series I - LIVE
    Thursdays, 7:15 - 8:45 pm PST
    March 7-28, 2024
    May 9-30, 2024
    July 11-August 1, 2024

    Build a Solid Foundation. This course is designed for new students and/or can be taken as a refresher. This series builds sequentially and will help you increase your stability, strength, resilience, and confidence giving you a solid path to build on. Registration required.

  • Saturdays, 1-4 pm PST
    April 27, June 8
    Wild Rose Yoga Cle Elum, WA
    https://www.wildroseyogi.com/events

    Inspired by Christina Sell’s Asana Junkies this led-practice intensive provides the intermediate/advanced student with a learning-lab wherein students get to explore a variety of poses with safe alignment, and specific key actions. The aim for the student is to practice intensely, be challenged, inspired, and get to know themselves more fully.

    The intensive is a great opportunity to learn self-compassion no matter what is, or what is not, achieved in the practice session. Enjoy practicing deeply with your community developing stamina, strength and appreciation for your body.

    Not meant for new or beginning students or those with injuries or limited mobility. Please be prepared to be fully responsible for modulating your own practice! Come with a light heart.

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    Beginner’s Yoga Workshop
    Saturday, May 11th | 1-3:30pm
    Wild Rose Yoga Cle Elum, WA
    https://www.wildroseyogi.com/event
    Sliding scale rates

    This course offers a taste of Hatha yoga and illuminates the incredible benefits this practice has: Learning to be more connected and accepting of your body; more aware of how to modulate your breathing giving you better access to stress management and, learning how to work at the appropriate level and pace for yourself according to your body’s unique blueprint.

    We’ll look at:

    • The key standing poses in a hatha-based practice

    • Beginner belly down backbends

    • Hips, hamstrings, and low back opening

    • Effective engagement of your core (belly muscles)

    Take Away:

    • Increased body awareness and balance

    • Greater stability, strength, and resilience

    • Basic yogic breathing & mindfulness tips which bring balance and peace to your nervous system

    • A new appreciation and approach to working with your body versus against it

  • Spring Retreat 2024

    Dates TBA

    Put your name on our list!

 

Credentials

Nancy has been a dedicated and passionate yoga practitioner since 2000 and a teacher since 2007. She has been blessed to have trained with highly skilled, insightful, and inspiring teachers including Lisa Black, Tiffany Wood, Karen Sprute-Francovich, Christina Sell, Darren Rhodes, Jason Crandell, and Noah Maze.

  • Yoga Alliance Certified: E-RYT 500

  • Certified & Licensed Instructor Anusara® School of Hatha Yoga

  • YACEP (Yoga Alliance Certified Education Provider)

  • Level One Teacher in Training iRest® Yoga Nidra

  • Specialized training in Prenatal & Restorative Yoga

  • Initiated in Neelakantha Meditation with Paul Muller Ortega

  • Love Your Brain Certified (Yoga & Meditation for the TBI community)

  • Master’s in Teaching from Seattle University 

  • Passionate practitioner since 2000 and certified yoga teacher since 2007