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Gayatri Mantra – A Universal Prayer

Om Bhur Bhuvaḥ Suvaha
Tat-savitur Vareñyaṃ
Bhargo Devasya Dheemahi
Dhiyo Yonaḥ Prachodayāt

The Gayatri Mantra is a sacred chant that demonstrates the unity that underlies manifoldness in creation. It is through the recognition of this unity that we can understand the multiplicity. Clay is one and the same thing, though pots of different shapes and sizes can be made from it. Gold is one, though gold ornaments can be multifarious. The Atma is one, though the embodied forms in which it resides may be many. Whatever the colour of the cow, the milk is always white.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba, March, 17, 1983

All that is gold does not glitter,

Not all those who wander are lost;

The old that is strong does not wither,

Deep roots are not reached by the frost.

From the ashes a fire shall be woken,

A light from the shadows shall spring;

Renewed shall be blade that was broken,

The crownless again shall be king.

J.R.R. Tolkien

Meet your Instructor

Hi! I am Candrea! I want to offer you some background information so that you feel confident about your decision to practice yoga with me. I am an E-RYT. I have earned a 230-hour Yoga Instructor Certification and a specialist 320-hour Restorative Yoga Certification. I was also certified by Sadie Nardini as a Core Strength Vinyasa Instructor. I completed an additional 500 RYT Certification in Advanced Yoga Studies in 2019, emphasizing the ancient doctrines of Yoga, including the roots of the art and science of the practice. The Classics Program is the Jnana Yoga path or Yoga of Knowledge.

I hold an MS in Biology Education and am a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor and Equine Specialist in Mental Health & Learning. I have a deep understanding of human anatomy & physiology supporting my ability to deliver targeted, safe, and effective yoga instruction and guide students through injury recovery.

My continuous goal is to deepen my practice and effectively guide you toward your own yogic potential. I work daily to implement a comprehensive yoga model in my life and on my mat to provide challenging and safe yoga instruction that fosters commitment and builds a strong yoga community.

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Yoga with Candy

Candy is Teaching in Person at Yoga Over Blue Ridge. For Group Classes with me at YOBR, you must join as a member or register for a drop-in session.

Tuesday

Yin Yoga 10:00AM

Fridays

Gentle Flow 10:00AM

Yoga Over Blue Ridge

Private

Interested in working 1:1 with Candy? I can create a personal at home study program for you that is designed with your needs in mind. Private classes allow me to support you fully in each pose and provide you with additional resources to ensure you are receiving the full benefit from you practice.

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Breathwork

Breathwork is refers to the varied breathing practices that employ intentional control of your breath to influence your mental, physical, or emotional state.

Benefits of Breathwork may include: