Health is Wealth, Peace of Mind is Happiness, Yoga Shows the Way... Swami Vishnu-Devananda

Sandy Dennis has been actively exploring yoga since 2002 and recently completed an intensive Hatha Yoga teacher training in the Sivananda lineage in Madurai, India. Sandy continues to expand her teaching style and most recently completed a 55 hour teacher training with Max Strom, an inspiring and internationally well known yoga teacher who has transformed the lives of many yoga students and teachers.
Since moving to Southern Oregon in 2006 and having the opportunity to work with children, Sandy decided to receive her certification to teach Kid’s Yoga. She finds great satisfaction in creatively working with children of all ages to develop positive self esteem and respect for their environment and themselves through the transformational practice of yoga.
Through many life lessons, Sandy has come to appreciate the importance of learning how to breathe properly. “Breathe deeply, breathe mindfully, breathe fully” is her mantra as she encourages students through postures, meditation, and relaxation. The mindful breath practice engages the body, mind, spirit connection which helps us transcend life’s challenges. “Breath is life and only through breath can we begin to discover our deeper connection to self”.

During her stay at the ashram Sandy was given her spiritual name, “Chandrika” which means moonlight. As with the moon, the qualities of calmness, peace and serenity are cultivated during practice as students surrender to the poses, building strength, flexibility and mindfulness to posture and body alignment while respecting their individual capacities.

Most recently Sandy created a Chair Yoga practice, using techniques developed by Dr. John Schlorholtz, to help seniors and people with physical limitations experience the healing power of yoga in their lives. Sandy is personally committed to helping our aging population find freedom and mobility through developing strength and flexibility in their bodies, improve their breathing capabilities and experience relaxation through guided meditation.