Meet Madeleine Pizey, RYT 800

Tell us about the evolution of your Yoga practice:

I began practicing Yoga in college to try a new physical activity other than running. I quickly learned and strongly believe that Yoga is more than a workout - it is a lifestyle; a path that transforms the physical into the spiritual. Yoga transformed my life. 

What’s one thing you wish you could tell yourself when you began your Yoga journey?

It isn't a performance, be gentle and kind to yourself, slower is better. 

Why do you teach Yoga?

I teach Yoga because I deeply believe in the practice of it. There is nothing more fulfilling than supporting others by creating a safe container for the student to tend to their inner world and to witness the deep shifts, transformation, and growth that are possible when a person learns how to listen to their body and then move with the wisdom it offers.  

How do you hope your students will feel after taking your class?

I hope that students leave with a relaxed nervous system and embodiment. I also hope they remember their own good nature, inner resilience and strength.

Maddy’s favorite inspirational quotes

“Having compassion starts and ends with having compassion for all those unwanted parts of ourselves, all those imperfections that we don't even want to look at.”
- Pema Chodron 

“The only two things you need to remember are your divine nature, and your Social Security number.”
- Ram Dass