Namaste!

I started practicing yoga almost twenty years ago at a local community center. I can't say that I stayed consistent in the first few years, but over time, my practice solidified and grew deeper. I became more devoted to moving through the asanas and while my body was slowly evolving on the outside, an even greater transformation was taking place within.

I did a lot of crying on the mat in those early years. Yoga has a way of bringing the stuff up that needs to come out. As tension is released from the body, it often carries over to the emotions. When we allow space for whatever comes up, we often are able to release not only the physical stress, but the emotional tension as well.

I discovered Yin yoga about ten years ago and fell in love once again. Yin is the perfect balance to the many styles of dynamic yoga that people practice. Ah, yes, balance. So much of the practice of yoga is about bringing ourselves into balance, within & without. Yin is not a substitute for Vinyasa or Hatha or other forms of dynamic movement. Instead, it's a beautiful complement to the vigor and intensity of a Yang yoga practice. In yoga, as in life, we seek to find our equilibrium.

In 2019, I traveled to India for a month long intensive, earning my 200 hour teacher certification and my 50 hour Yin yoga therapy certificate.

A few more random facts about me:

I am a mother of five and a grandmother of 13. My youngest girls are twins. I love lavender lattes and kombucha. I am a sometimes pescatarian vegan wanna be. I have some experience in home rehab and interior design. I hiked the Camino de Santiago, solo, from Portugal to Spain in 2021. I like to sing and play the percussions. I love cows and sea lions. I enjoy living in the mountains and being in nature. In summer I can often be found out on a lake with my paddle board or at the river with my yoga mat. In winter I like to strap on my snowshoes and head out into the snow. I don't currently own an SLR camera, but I'll pull off to the side of the road in a moment's notice to take a photo of the clouds or sunset or a flower with my iPhone. I like to live simply these days, which is evidenced by the 40 foot motor coach that I call home. Everything I need is contained within my 300 square foot living space.

I love working one on one with my clients as it affords me the opportunity to not only get to know them better, but to tailor the practice specifically to my client's needs.

I also enjoy teaching in a group. I routinely learn as much from my students as they learn from me. I often say, "sometimes the teacher, always the student."

I look forward to serving you in helping you to reduce stress, inflammation & stiffness. As the body returns to a place of homeostasis, the mind & emotions tend to settle, as well. A wise yogi once said that yoga will help you to cure what need not be endured and help you to endure what cannot be cured.

Thank you for joining me on this Yin journey. I hope to see you on the mat!

Much Peace & Wellness

Becca Diann