I have a passion for whole-body wellness and the ability to connect the mind, body, and soul through breath and movement. Our class offerings aim to provide a peaceful, meditative environment in which each student will be invited to explore, be present, and experience yoga's healing. I look forward to welcoming you to a Better Life with Yoga.
- Jean Tremblay
Owner
Wendi O'Neill
Wendi is an RYT-200 hour registered Yoga teacher and recently completed a 20 hour Mindful, Trauma-Informed Yoga teacher training program. She is a Reiki Master/Teacher and owns Soul Spark Healing and Yoga in Uxbridge, MA. Wendi also works as an ABA technician in the Uxbridge Public School system and has three children of her own. She loves spending time in nature, practicing Reiki and Yoga, reading, and spending time with her family.
Bridget Vaglio
Bridget initially discovered Yoga after taking a break from her hobbies due to an injury and was hooked. Not only did the practice feel amazing for her body, but the meditative, mindful aspect of the practice was life-changing and trickled into all aspects of her daily life.
Bridget went to school to be a Physical Therapy Assistant and has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings since 2010. She did her 200-hour teacher training at Metrowest yoga and studied under Shawn Shaw, Theresa Murphy, Ray Mucci, and Cindy Boulter. Since then, Bridget has done training in Yoga assisting, restorative practices, Prenatal Yoga, and Anatomy and has taught in various settings, including gyms, rock climbing training centers, colleges, and Yoga studios.
Kathy Kunkel
Kathleen Kunkel has been in the wellness and holistic field for over 20 years. She is trained in SV Ayurvedic Culinary, SV Ayurveda, 200YTT, Creatrix, and Meditation and mastered in Usui Reiki. In addition to her wellness practice, Kathleen has a degree in elementary education, is trained in leadership, and has worked with children and the elderly for decades. In Kathleen's gentle yoga classes, students are encouraged to prioritize self-care and mindfulness, using the practice to slow down, unwind, and cultivate self-kindness. Beyond yoga, Kathleen enjoys spending time in nature, shelling on the beach, dabbling with art at times, and finding cozy cafes to enjoy a latte.
Heidi Gambaccini
Heidi's Yoga journey started in 2004 when she began teaching Body Training Systems and Les Mills. In 2006, Heidi was also certified through Silver Sneakers and Senior Centers, where she teaches Chair Yoga. In 2015, she began volunteering to teach children's after-school programs at the Auburn Family Youth Services. She also worked with dance students in Oxford, Massachusetts. For the past 12 years, Heidi has taught Yoga classes two times a week, combining Hatha, Iyengar, Vinyasia, and Pilates in Auburn and Webster, Massachusetts. Heidi believes that Yoga is a physical activity yet never perfected but enjoyed through practice. She continuously participates in classes taught by others to continue her physical, educational, and spiritual growth through mindful meditation.
Catherine Flayhan
Catherine’s first career was as a public school teacher for over 20 years. Catherine has been a Yoga student for several years and decided to follow that passion for becoming a certified Yoga instructor. Catherine has her RYT 200 & 300-hour, Chair & Restorative Yoga and Meditation Certifications. She also has her Usui Shiki Ryoho Reiki I & II certifications. She loves kayaking, hiking, cooking, reading, anything artsy, and making memories with her family. Catherine truly enjoys helping others make time for themselves to find solace on their mats. She feels that we can make ourselves whole if we take time to heal ourselves through Reiki, meditation, and movement. Once we feel whole, we can then help others.
Emily Aylsworth
Emily lives and teaches yoga, meditation, breathwork, and holistic health practices. Her teachings honor the divine trinity of body, mind, and spirit. Emily is a 200-hour Yoga Alliance certified instructor with over 500 hours of teaching experience. She leads Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Prenatal, and Hatha Yoga classes. Emily’s practice echoes the spiritual yoga of the masters she has trained under Mark Whitwell, Yogirishi Vishvketu, Kia Miller, Sianna Sherman, and Michael Brian Baker. She is also a certified Yoga Nidra facilitator through the Shiva Shakti School of Yoga and Healing Arts. Emily looks forward to seeing you on the mat!
Kristen Green
Kristen is an RYT-200-hour registered Yoga teacher. She has a love for all aspects of fitness and being active. Her passion for yoga began three years ago after completing her third full marathon. Kristen has found yoga to bring her so many physical and emotional gifts. While on the mat, Kristen is grateful for the time to slow down and be present. When she’s not practicing yoga or lacing up her sneakers for a run, she also enjoys hiking, skiing, biking, or anything outdoors with her family and two golden retrievers. Kristen has also worked as a speech therapy assistant since 2005 in various settings. She is currently working part-time at a private practice in Sturbridge.
Crystal Daige
Crystal is a 200-RYT that teaches Vinyasa & Yoga Body Sculpt, Tai chi/Chi Gong, Energy Healing, and has trained at the Tom Tam Healing Center (OCI) in Quincy, Massachusetts. Crystal loves how Yoga creates inner serenity and harmony, and the balance between strength and flexibility is sweet. She genuinely believes it transforms you on a deeper level and inspires you to accelerate your life’s journey.
Christine Nelson
Christine became a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher after over 20 years as a professional hairstylist. Having finally decided to leave her successful career because it no longer aligned with her values, she turned to Yoga as a way of life that allied with her passion for health, love of Nature, and respect for the environment. After taking an additional 50 hours of continuing education in AstroYoga, she learned how closely connected Yoga is with Astrology. Combined with Herbalism, another passion of Christine’s, the depth of her practice became even more profound. Christine applies Hatha Yoga, Astrology, and Herbalism to her teaching, her personal practice, and daily life for a complete union of Body, Mind, Spirit, and Nature.
Amanda Niksa
Amanda became attracted to a regular yoga practice through the philosophy of yoga being applied to everyday life. Amanda’s approach to teaching is influenced by 20+ years of exploring movement as a physical and spiritual practice (modern dance, strength & mobility, lymphatics, qi gong, etc.). She is passionate about offering a yoga practice that is accessible, especially for people who may not have previous yoga experience. Amanda is also a therapeutic sound practitioner, utilizing gongs and other instruments for meditation and unique sound experiences. Amanda completed certification for 200-hour yoga and restorative yoga and was a former personal fitness trainer and corporate trainer.
Jennifer McGrail
Jennifer is an RYT-200-hour registered Yoga teacher and completed the Breathe for Change 200-hour Mindfulness, SEL, and Yoga Teacher Training. As a former collegiate soccer player, Jennifer found Yoga in the off seasons when she would attend local classes in the Webster/Dudley area with her Mom in the early 2000s. Her passion for Yoga grew to become certified to understand better how Yoga impacts not only the mind/body connection but also the impact yoga has on our social/emotional well-being. Jennifer is a full-time School Adjustment Counselor with a Master’s in Social Work. She also is a LICSW with a local private practice. She has three children of her own. She loves being active outdoors, practicing Yoga, exercise, and mindfulness, and spending time with her family!
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