I completed the 200 hour training with Amanda and Cara. I have been studying yoga for 40+ years and these are two of the best teachers I've ever had. They are extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and careful teachers as well as delightful women. Best of all, they are constantly learning and growing, and sharing their insights.
Carrie Davidson
Mar 2022
Amanda and Cara are a dynamic duo! I completed my 300 hour at the Essence of Yoga and it was exactly the right time and exactly the right place for me. I grew as a yoga instructor, but more importantly, as a person. They will give you a firm foundation for your practice and your teaching.
AppalachianAnnie
Mar 2022
I completed the one year teacher training course as a certificate student rather than as a future yoga teacher. I am a senior citizen. I do yoga and an exercise class regularly. In the year long course, I learned so much about moving safely. I cannot overstate how important this has been for me to learn strategies to protect myself from injury. I highly recommend it even if you do not wish to become a certified yoga instructor.
Joan Moore
Mar 2022
Amanda is amazing. The beauty and tranquility of her center just add to the experience. I have been going to Amanda for years (over 20) and have never experienced any Yoga in quite the same way as when I am with her. Even now that I have gotten deep in to Zhineng Qigong I attend a class of hers every so often to experience all that her yoga offers!
Penelope Wong
Oct 2021
Obtaining my 200 RYT certification from the Essence of Yoga Center was one of the best decisions I could make in my own self-care as well as my new adventure into teaching yoga. Amanda and Cara's experienced, very skillful and compassionate approach to yoga was exactly the foundation I needed to make me a confident and competent yoga instructor.
Katherine T Williams
Oct 2021
The 200 hour training was amazing in both quality of instruction and community building.I was delighted to be able to do this for a distance also as I live too far away to attend in person. The program is beautifully blended for both in studio and online students.
Sara Hesley
Oct 2021
This place truly is the essence of yoga. It provides thoughtful teachings for self-development, self-inquiry, and moving the body to gain strength and somatic awareness. The teachers do an excellent job of asking questions throughout the class that bring about a personal experience of meaningful learning. This is what yoga is really all about. Highly recommend regardless of age or experience level.
Pam Thomas
Oct 2021
I participated in the 200 hour program at The Essence of Yoga Center a few years ago, and it was truly a life-changing experience for me. Amanda and Cara are wonderful teachers, and the wide variety of other practitioners they brought in to provide information were incredible - I learned so very much! Since I completed my training I've been leading classes at a local YMCA and love sharing the gift that I received with others. Highly recommend!
Audrey Long
Oct 2021
This place is AMAZING!! The teachers are thoughtful and empowering. You really understand what is going on in your own body and mind and will leave confident in your practice. I cannot recommend The Essence of Yoga Center highly enough!!
Jenny Kays
Oct 2021
A dream came true!!! I had waited 10+ years to obtain my RYT-200 yoga certification and TEOYC was worth the wait. Amanda and Cara's leadership, guidance, time and intention for this program was deeply felt. I feel well-trained and prepared to take yoga into the world. I was very impressed with their knowledge, experience, and commitment to yoga and its many teachings. Both teachers were great communicators and the instructional staff was also amazing. I am very blessed and grateful to have trained with two extraordinary yogis. I look forward to taking on the 300-hour program with Amanda and Cara at The Essence of Yoga Center. I know I am in excellent hands.
Ruth Friedheim
I completed the 200 hour training with Amanda and Cara. I have been studying yoga for 40+ years and these are two of the best teachers I've ever had. They are extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and careful teachers as well as delightful women. Best of all, they are constantly learning and growing, and sharing their insights.
Carrie Davidson
Amanda and Cara are a dynamic duo! I completed my 300 hour at the Essence of Yoga and it was exactly the right time and exactly the right place for me. I grew as a yoga instructor, but more importantly, as a person. They will give you a firm foundation for your practice and your teaching.
AppalachianAnnie
I completed the one year teacher training course as a certificate student rather than as a future yoga teacher. I am a senior citizen. I do yoga and an exercise class regularly. In the year long course, I learned so much about moving safely. I cannot overstate how important this has been for me to learn strategies to protect myself from injury. I highly recommend it even if you do not wish to become a certified yoga instructor.
Joan Moore
Amanda is amazing. The beauty and tranquility of her center just add to the experience. I have been going to Amanda for years (over 20) and have never experienced any Yoga in quite the same way as when I am with her. Even now that I have gotten deep in to Zhineng Qigong I attend a class of hers every so often to experience all that her yoga offers!
Penelope Wong
Obtaining my 200 RYT certification from the Essence of Yoga Center was one of the best decisions I could make in my own self-care as well as my new adventure into teaching yoga. Amanda and Cara's experienced, very skillful and compassionate approach to yoga was exactly the foundation I needed to make me a confident and competent yoga instructor.
Katherine T Williams
The 200 hour training was amazing in both quality of instruction and community building.I was delighted to be able to do this for a distance also as I live too far away to attend in person. The program is beautifully blended for both in studio and online students.
Sara Hesley
This place truly is the essence of yoga. It provides thoughtful teachings for self-development, self-inquiry, and moving the body to gain strength and somatic awareness. The teachers do an excellent job of asking questions throughout the class that bring about a personal experience of meaningful learning. This is what yoga is really all about. Highly recommend regardless of age or experience level.
Pam Thomas
I participated in the 200 hour program at The Essence of Yoga Center a few years ago, and it was truly a life-changing experience for me. Amanda and Cara are wonderful teachers, and the wide variety of other practitioners they brought in to provide information were incredible - I learned so very much! Since I completed my training I've been leading classes at a local YMCA and love sharing the gift that I received with others. Highly recommend!
Audrey Long
This place is AMAZING!! The teachers are thoughtful and empowering. You really understand what is going on in your own body and mind and will leave confident in your practice. I cannot recommend The Essence of Yoga Center highly enough!!
Jenny Kays
A dream came true!!! I had waited 10+ years to obtain my RYT-200 yoga certification and TEOYC was worth the wait. Amanda and Cara's leadership, guidance, time and intention for this program was deeply felt. I feel well-trained and prepared to take yoga into the world. I was very impressed with their knowledge, experience, and commitment to yoga and its many teachings. Both teachers were great communicators and the instructional staff was also amazing. I am very blessed and grateful to have trained with two extraordinary yogis. I look forward to taking on the 300-hour program with Amanda and Cara at The Essence of Yoga Center. I know I am in excellent hands.