Mary St. Clair

Certified Yoga Instructor (E-RYT 200, RYT 500)

My mother introduced me to meditation in elementary school and I knew it was powerful but I didn't fully understand it at the time. I later began practicing yoga in college as a form of exercise. However, it wasn't until my 30's that I realized how valuable the spiritual connection in yoga was to the mind and body. This strengthened my desire to explore yoga at a deeper level.
 
I knew how great I felt but the reason why remained a mystery until I began studying breathing techniques, poses, the chakras and regularly practicing meditation. There were many books we read during my yoga teacher training but my personal favorite was, "The Power of Now: A Guided to Spiritual Enlightenment", by Eckhart Tolle. It inspired me to focus on the present moment and to flow with life instead of being stuck in the past or worried about the future.
 
Yoga has raised my confidence and helped me to find strength and boundaries in areas of my life where I was struggling. I live my life on the belief that love is always the answer and that acceptance is key to happiness. This reflects in my yoga practice and I seek to help others thrive by connecting with them through yoga and deepening our practice together.