Amy comes to Soma Movement Arts with a strong background in dance and gymnastics. After meeting Lani Weissbach through dance theater collaborations, Amy tried one of Lani’s yoga classes and she loved it. Amy followed Lani to SomaErie and became an integral part of the studio in spirit even before joining Pat as studio coordinator. She is a graduate of the SomaErie Yoga RYS 200-Hour Teacher Training. Amy is a Pediatric Home Care Nurse. She works with special needs children. Amy shows great compassion for her clients which she also carries into her role at SomaErie. Amy is a very enthusiastic yoga practitioner. She practices meditation and is skilled at some of the more challenging asanas. Some of her favorite yoga experiences have been in workshops with Desiree Rumbaugh, Todd Norian, and Alexandria Crow. When teaching Amy enjoys using inspirational quotes to incorporate into the class theme. Her mindful sequencing encourages the students as they progress during instruction, possibly toward a peak pose. She uses gentle hands-on adjustments during class and she enjoys teaching students of all levels.

Pat became acquainted with yoga while taking modern dance classes years ago, and she has studied a variety of styles with a number of renowned yoga teachers. Her hands-on, progressive approach to teaching often focuses on a philosophical or anatomical theme. Physical alignment of the body is a very important component of her typical class. Along with her gentle, encouraging presence, she is known for mindful sequencing and bringing fun variations to her classes. Pat completed her 200-hour and 500-hour yoga teacher certification with Donna Dyer and is a registered yoga teacher (RYT 500) through Yoga Alliance. She has also completed the Anusara Yoga 100-hour Immersion.

Pat became acquainted with yoga while taking modern dance classes years ago, and she has studied a variety of styles with a number of renowned yoga teachers. Her hands-on, progressive approach to teaching often focuses on a philosophical or anatomical theme. Physical alignment of the body is a very important component of her typical class. Along with her gentle, encouraging presence, she is known for mindful sequencing and bringing fun variations to her classes. Pat completed her 200-hour and 500-hour yoga teacher certification with Donna Dyer and is a registered yoga teacher (RYT 500) through Yoga Alliance. She has also completed the Anusara Yoga 100-hour Immersion.

Pat became acquainted with yoga while taking modern dance classes years ago, and she has studied a variety of styles with a number of renowned yoga teachers. Her hands-on, progressive approach to teaching often focuses on a philosophical or anatomical theme. Physical alignment of the body is a very important component of her typical class. Along with her gentle, encouraging presence, she is known for mindful sequencing and bringing fun variations to her classes. Pat completed her 200-hour and 500-hour yoga teacher certification with Donna Dyer and is a registered yoga teacher (RYT 500) through Yoga Alliance. She has also completed the Anusara Yoga 100-hour Immersion.