About Me
Amy is best known for giving out free hugs and “making you do weird things” in class. Her intention is to blend Yoga's sacred philosophy with modern day movements so you can function in everyday life. Yoga has been in and out of Amy’s life since the early 2000’s but did not make a true impact until 2013. The universe ushered Yoga philosophy to her when she would need it the most. She tragically lost her younger brother to suicide, developed a chronic illness, and was left with severe anxiety and depression. Yoga helped her transform through darkness, if you ask she will tell you her brother gave her a new lease on life.
Amy is down to earth & silly but she takes her Yoga craft seriously. Her teaching style is lighthearted but heart filled-you’ll find her laughing at herself often. She teaches multiple styles of Yoga but her specialties are Yin and Pranayama (yogic breath practice). Her classes are infused with the elements of TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) to help build a stronger connection between nature & humans. We are interconnected!
When not teaching, you’ll find her running, hiking, reading, baking cookies, tending her plants, and spending quality time with her husband.
Energy Seed Yoga was created with the intention to heal, grow, learn, and lift others along the way.
Yoga Education
Forever in gratitude to all of my teachers & MENTORS
200HR Hatha Yoga Teacher Training under Dr. Paul Jerard
100HR Yin, Ayurveda & TCM Theory under Sharon Lanzer
300HR Yoga Teacher Training under Nitin Chotwani
500HR Multi-Style Teacher Training under Tamlyn Cohen
10HR Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training under Tamlyn Cohen
20HR Anatomy, Class Design & Sequencing under Zac Armstrong
100HR Pranayama & Meditation Level 1 under Nikolai Manek
50HR Pranayama Teacher Training under Samarthya & Preetika Bhatnagar
60HR Yin Yoga Teacher Training under Samarthya & Preetika Bhatnagar
25HR Yin Yoga & Chinese Medicine under Claire Green
My college background is Sports and Exercise Science with emphasis on Physical Education.
I am affiliated with World Yoga Federation which is an Indian based global organization that provides International Certification, recognition, registration and an International Platform to Yoga Organizations, Yoga Federations, Yoga Institutes, Yoga Studios and Yoga Teachers worldwide.
With over 1500 hours of teaching experience, here are some places & people I have taught over the years:
Gyms
Yoga Studios
Apartment Complexes
Private homes
Middle School
AirBnB/VRBO
Online/Virtual
Athletes/Running group
Parks/Outdoor spaces
Corporate Yoga with Wells Fargo, Senita Athletics & small businesses
Bachelorette parties or special events
Libraries
Yoga Festivals
Hotels/Resorts
Poolside
Coffee shops
Voyage Phoenix interview
I share bits of my yoga journey and obstacles I've had to overcome with a local digital magazine.