Donna joins Yoga I.S® with over 35 years of teaching experience.  Donna was inspired originally by her first teacher, Maja Trigg, in 1969.  Maja was the founder of Yoga East in Louisville, KY.  Donna began teaching yoga to teens in 1970 at Ten Brooke Hospital, having the gift of the beginner's mind.  She was lead to Maja's Siddha teachers, Swami Baba Muktananda and his successor Gurumayi Chidvilasananda.  Donna spent time in the ashram "Shree Sadhana of the Heart", joined Ram Dass's Seva Foundation, and grounded her dharma to be of service to others.   

Donna has a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Louisville and holds certifications in Integrative Yoga Therapy®, Yamana® Ball, and Hatha Yoga.  She is a licensed HeartMath® Provider, specializing in Biofeedback and stress management.  Donna has taught in fitness centers, yoga studios, hospitals, wellness retreats, and the women's prison system.  She is the creator of a meditative style of movement called "Feel, Follow, and Flow™" and is in the process of completing a visualization book called "Imagine You are Doing It Right™".  She has had extensive training in Ashtanga Yoga, Ayruvedic Yoga, Pranayama, and Meditation.

Donna will be teaching her innovative techniques for the general public in the Yoga IS Studio as well as in the Yoga I.S.® Registered Yoga School.  These programs are not offered anywhere else. Yoga IS is proud to have Donna's expertise, decades of education, and dedication to the study of yoga, as a Master Instructor.  Donna has also taken classes with Lauren and Yoga IS for many years.  

For Donna's complete CV click here:

Donna Obryan Resume   

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