About Helen
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I'm a Certified Yoga Teacher, Pilates Reformer Instructor, Thai Yoga Bodyworker and Sound Healer and have many years of additional specialized training. I've completed the 200 hour in-depth yoga teacher training through Sun & Moon Yoga Studio, Arlington, VA in 2012 and have been practicing yoga since 1996. Before moving to Waterville Valley in 2014, I was a Database Developer working at a Government facility in McLean, Va. from January 2003-2014. I currently teach Zoom Yoga classes, in-person group classes and accept appointments in private Yoga, Thai bodywork and Pilates reformer sessions.
Philosophy
A private setting, a peaceful and intimate experience to ensure focus and connection to mind, body and soul. To be present and a loving presence to each person. She guides with a heart of loving service to all levels and to those who need special assistance.
Her instructions are individualized, with adjustments made for age, experience, body type, physical condition, and medical problems. She looks at a person as a whole... who has some unique insights to help you access the blessings you bring to these times, leading to deep healing for your life, your health, and your journey's path.
Most Recent Yoga Training
Yin Yoga & Meditation Intensive, by Sagel Urlacher, M.Ed. March, 2023, 40 hours.
She completed a study of Mindfulness Meditations, Taoist energy practices, Yin Yoga poses, Breathing Exercises, and Relaxation Techniques.
She recently completed the following training:
• Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Fundamentals
- Dates: September 20 - November 8, 2023
Title: Bridge from Body to Soul: Applying the Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Method for Yoga and Mental Health Professionals
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Description: Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (PRYT) is an interdisciplinary approach to healing that blends the ancient practice of yoga with modern mind-body psychology. This body-mind therapy uses a combination of yoga practices, therapeutic dialogue, and awareness techniques to help clients gain insight into their physical and mental states, ultimately reducing physical and emotional stress, restoring balance and harmony, and fostering self-awareness and personal growth. Helen has the understanding, confidence, skills and approach needed to establish a career as a successful Phoenix Rising Therapeutic Yoga Teacher.
Additional Training
• She completed all three courses in SATYA (Sensory Awareness Training for Yoga Attunement) and Art of Sequencing with Tias and Surya Little, Prajna Yoga, Santa Fe, NM. She also completed Prajna Yoga's MBSR Meditation with Janet Curry. Most recent is Backcare Basics, by Tias Little.
• She is certified by Margie Sanders to administer a sound bath in a guided chakra meditation or yoga nidra session. Her Restorative Yoga Training is through Heidi Kvasnak, Shelburne, VT.
• Her Thai Yoga Massage Essentials Certification is through Lotus Palm School, Montreal, Quebec.
• She earned an Assessment-Based Certificate for Power Pilates Mat Teacher Training and the Reformer Instructor Training Levels 1 & II by Balanced Body Education.
• She studied Vedic & Tantric mantras with Russell Paul, ‘The Yoga of Sound’ at Kripalu Center for Yoga and with David Newman, Kirtan College at Yogaville in Buckingham, VA.