About - Breath Movement Awareness with Mia

Hi! My name is Mia

I am a certified yoga and meditation instructor and Reiki Level II practitioner.

I began practicing yoga over 20 years ago and it was love at first downward dog. Yoga was my saving grace in managing stress and finding balance when I was a Project Management Executive in a fast paced NYC corporate environment. I’ve been teaching for 8 years and as a teacher I’m a perpetual student at heart. I continue to study with yoga teachers that are trained physical therapists. More recently I am a student in the basics of neurology and the nervous system and how these systems impact movement.

My approach to yoga is non traditional where I bring in brain based training to help my students gain strength, better balance, improve flexibility and self awareness so that they feel more grounded, fit, healthy and happy. I love to put my own spin and playfulness on traditional movement by working end range flexibility. My classes draw from a variety of yoga traditions including vinyasa, core strength, gentle flow, and kundalini yoga, as well as developing my own chair yoga practice for seniors and those with disabilities. With an emphasis on linking breath with movement my students experience a meditative practice on their mats and leave class feeling refreshed, renewed and relaxed.

I love helping others feel good in their bodies, no matter their age and level of expertise. I also enjoy cooking, travelling, learning, spending time with family, friends and my yogi pups Sadie and Gracie. See you on the mat.

Skills

Adaptability 89% 89%
Empathy 95% 95%
Mindfulness 85% 85%
Knowledgable 90% 90%

What People Say

"Mia is a warm grounded and compassionate instructor. She seems to be able to strike a good balance of knowing her audience and challenging them. As a beginner, I never felt overwhelmed yet always felt challenged and inspired to practice more."

"I’ve had many yoga instructors and Mia is by far my favorite. I always feel better after her class. She’s thoughtful and conscious of varying skill levels and manages to make it work for everyone! Love her class and hands down my favorite!!"

"Once you take a yoga class with Mia, you will never want to leave her. You will fall in love with her gentle approach and sweet personality. She incorporates flows, restorative poses, meditations, and stretches into all of her classes, and she makes sure to modify all poses for her yogis. You will leave her class feeling strong and very zen."

“Mia is a wonderful yoga teacher. Her class always puts me in the right frame of mind and provides me with a great sense of connection between mind, body, and soul. Her calming voice and well-thought out approach allows me to really connect through the different yoga poses and allows me to improve my flexibility and balance which has always been problematic for me. She breathes a sense of powerful, positive energy that really inspires my day. Thank you Mia for all that you do!”

“Mia’s most used saying is “no judgement.” She is extremely aware of the needs of her students and will often adjust the practice in class to meet those needs. Mia’s classes gently strengthen while increasing flexibility, and at the same time bring a level of peace and relaxation. I always leave with a positive attitude, feeling a great sense of accomplishment!”

“You are my favorite instructor. Thoughtful in all you do, in all you ask us to do and very aware of differing abilities and always guiding us to move properly! I adore you!! Honest!!”

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