Meet Ciara

Hello! I am a registered 500-hour yoga instructor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. I have been practicing yoga for 17 years.

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My non-judgmental & trauma-informed approach to yoga is influenced by a background in Counseling Psychology and experience providing individual and group counseling to children and adults. I find that in both therapy and yoga, the potential for change requires showing up as yourself consistently.

 

At all levels I explain and encourage interoception. That is,  first building the awareness of body sensations, then their origins, and finally their purpose. With increased interoceptive awareness I believe we are better equipped to encounter our emotions and thoughts with intention.

 

In addition to my 500-hour yoga teacher training I am also a certified Yin, Restorative, and Chair Yoga teacher, as well as trauma-informed Yoga Therapy specialist.

 

Private yoga practices can include any combination of styles including hatha, vinyasa, yin, restorative and family yoga. Full descriptions and benefits of each style can be found on the Types of Yoga page. When appropriate I bring a trauma-informed approach to help you notice, identify, and move through whatever comes up during your practice.