Mindy has been practicing yoga for approximately 20 years and began teaching in 2003 after becoming certified in Interdisciplinary Hatha Yoga. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance as an Experienced Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) and a YA-CEP. Mindy has completed a 300- hour advanced teacher training with a focus on anatomy and physiology, modifying and adapting the practice of yoga for unique populations, and learning the skills of intake, assessment, and intervention to address the needs of all individuals. Mindy's approach to Hatha Yoga is informed by prop friendly yoga traditions, years of workshops with anatomy oriented Doug Keller and the belief that our greatest teacher is our own unique and innate wisdom from within! Mindy has a background in clinical social work (MSW) and a special appreciation for Hatha Yoga's potential to strengthen the mind, body, and heart connection. Mindy's teaching intention is to promote health and well being on and off the yoga mat and she emphasizes personal choice and creativity in her classes. She has over 40 hours of specialized training in Trauma Sensitive Yoga with Dave Emerson of the Boston Trauma Institute. Mindy is also a registered Maine Recreational Guide and loves bringing yoga asana (posture) and mindfulness practice outdoors! She leads Nature Based Yoga experiences including Yoga Hikes, Paddle board Yoga, and Beach Yoga classes in warmer weather. Mindy teaches full time in a variety of settings including Yoga Studios, Community Centers, Schools and in Nature. She shares yoga with practitioners of all ages and abilities including children and is also certified in Childlight Yoga, Prenatal Yoga and Yin Yoga. Mindy recently developed Yoga Muse School of Yoga, a registered School with the yoga alliance ( RYS200) and she leads a 200 hour yoga teacher training program as well as continuing education workshops for teachers and practitioners of all levels of experience.