ABOUT
Philosophy
Nancy’s primary motivation in teaching yoga is to give back and to share her wisdom. She believes that self-love and learning how to trust yourself is everything in yoga and in life. Without this as a foundation, the risk of relying on external sources becomes addictive. When that outside source is no longer available, it’s too easy to get pulled downward in an Alice in Wonderland kind of way. Yoga is about learning to open to our innate, internal upward spiral - one that is inextricably connected to the Divine, and is bountiful, and constant. Providing this kind of internal attention and self-care has everything to do with how we extend that to others and the world.
Teaching Style
Nancy’s class pacing is slow, steady and mindful. She skillfully weaves alignment-based, stair-stepped instruction with breath and an emphasis toward graceful and seamless transitions. With Nancy, you’ll get a full-spectrum practice and be nudged toward your growth edge creating a healthy challenge that you get to calibrate. Nancy creates a learning environment that inspires and is welcoming and supportive. You’ll leave her classes uplifted, and grounded.
"Nancy's yoga classes are a tonic: strengthening, invigorating and grounding. Her delivery is warm, compassionate, direct and descriptive, and clearly comes from a deep understanding of the postures.
Said another way, every class is an experience in awareness, connection, and joy."
WORK WITH ME
Private Lessons
My private sessions are designed to be completely tailored toward your needs, and evolve with your growth.
Please contact me for scheduling
Livestreaming Spccial
to support you during this pandemic
$50/1 hr
Intensives, Workshops & Trainngs
Workshops help deepen your understanding and your practice. Poses become more accessible (and fun) when they are deconstructed and the alignment, key actions and modificatons are made transparent.
Practice Intensives are a unique format in that teacher and student practice together in community. There is a beautiful interchange of inspiration and support that results.Designed for the intermediate/advanced student. These intensives are inspired by Christina Sell.
Workshops
Saturday, 5/16 2-4pm
Fundamentals of Arm Balancing Playshop
Livestreaming
http://8limbsyoga.com/offering/arm_balance_playshop/
Practice Intensives
canceled due to pandemic watch for livestreaming opportunities
Training
Spring 2021
500 Hour Teacher Training Eight Limbs
date TBA
Group Classes
It is in the group experience that we better get to know and appreciate ourselves. We are surrounded with people that are more mobile, strong etc. as well as those that are not. This becomes the perfect opportunity to learn to stay present in our own body while moving and breathing together with others. If you are new and/or wanting a refresher, please consider an Intro to Yoga course.
Current Classes
Livestreaming Only
8 Limbs Yoga
Thursday, 6-7pm
All Levels
http://8limbsyoga.com/livestream/
Studio Classes:
Be Luminous Yoga
Drop in
Saturdays Slow Flow 8:00 & 9:30am
All Levels
8 Limbs Yoga
Drop In
Tuesdays 4:00pm (Wedgwood)
All Levels
Wednesdays 7:15pm (Phinney)
Level 1 Hatha
Thursdays, 7:15pm (Phinney)
Level 2 Hatha
Intro to Yoga I & II
Registration required.
Thursdays 7:15pm (8 Limbs)
Intro I
June 4 - July 16
Intro 2
TBA
MindBodyHum
Mondays 4:30pm Meditation/Breath
Savor the Fall
Friday, October 16-Sunday,October 18
Sleeping Lady Mountain Resort
Leavenworth WA
There's 2 rooms left!
2020 Retreats
CREDENTIALS
Nancy has been a dedicated and passionate yoga practitioner since 2000 and a teacher since 2007. In 2011 Nancy opened Nourish Yoga in Moscow, Idaho where she was studio co-owner, director and lead teacher for over five years helping create a vibrant community that continues today (now called Kula Yoga). Nancy has been blessed to have trained with highly skilled and insightful teachers including Baron Baptiste, Tiffany Wood, Karen Sprute-Francovich, Christina Sell, Darren Rhodes, Jason Crandell and Noah Maze.
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Yoga Alliance Certified: E-RYT 500
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Certified & Licenesed Instructor Anusara® School of Hatha Yoga
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YACEP (Yoga Alliance Certified Education Provider)
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Level One Teacher in Training iRest® Yoga Nidra
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Specialized training in Prenatal & Restorative Yoga
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First level iniitiation in Neelakantha Meditation - Dr. Paul Muller Ortega
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Love Your Brain Certified 2020 (Yoga & Meditation for theTBI community)
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Master’s in Teaching from Seattle University
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Passionate practitioner since 2000 and yoga teacher since 2007
GET IN TOUCH
"Attentive
Joyful
Focused... like a journey
Honest
Playful"
~Amy McMurty
"Challenging
Supportive
Unconditional Acceptance
Integrated mind and body
Evolution"
~Anne Cox
"Inspiring
Nurturing
Renewing
Comforting
Connected"
~Jean Johnson
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