I evolved from teaching perfection to teaching acceptance. That is the summary of my journey into yoga teaching. As a professional dancer and dance teacher, it was contrary to my own yoga practice to constantly be critical of others bodies and progress in the hopes of achieving a "perfect" picture on the stage. One day it just clicked. TEACH ACCEPTANCE. I had to understand how to apply it to myself first. Once that lesson took root, my development as a teacher of yoga really began.
Certifications:
Amerincan Power Yoga 250hrs, Vinyasa Flow Yoga 200hrs, CEH Restorative Yoga and Yoga Nidra, CEH Ashtanga Yoga, CEH Pre-Natal
Toni has a reputation of honesty and kindness in her practice of sharing the benefits of yoga with others.
She is honored to share her insight and experiences with students committed to expanding the practice of yoga.
Certifications:
Samatva Yoga 200RYT, 500RYT, Yoga for Women, Prenatal Yoga, Postnatal Yoga, Mommy and Me Yoga, Let's Play Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Founder of Yoga for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain, Founder of Yoga Tree RYS.
In 1996, i believe GOD had a plan for me that would change my life forever. I was in a serious car accident that forced me to re-evaluate my health. No longer could I continue running long distances and lifting weights, nor being a personal trainer and aerobic instructor. I had to find a healing lifestyle of staying well - YOGA!
Certifications:
YOGA ALLIANCE E-500
B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Texas at Austin
B.S. in Nutrition from Texas Womans University
AntiGravity YOGA - pending
I am also a devotee to the art of yoga. Yogees combines my love for working with children and my enthusiasm for unique physical and mental wellness of yoga.
In my early 20’s, studying consciousness, I came upon a book: Be Here Now by Ram Dass, which truly blew my mind wide open. This introduced me to yoga as a life path. Yoga has changed my life in so many ways. It has taught me to be healthier, happier, and take care of myself and others. After studying and practicing yoga for several years, I decided to follow my heart and become a teacher. I could not imagine my life without yoga. I am truly following my bliss.
Certifications:
200 Hour Yoga Alliance with Dallas Yoga Center
Other trainings:
Living Yoga Program, Austin
Prenatal Yoga with Bridget Foley
Restorative Flow with Donna Belk
Relax and Renew (Restorative training) with Judith Lasater
Advanced Teacher Training with Judith Lasater: Moving From the Organs: Application of Yoga as Therapy (20-hour certification)
Yoga for Scoliosis with Elise Browning Miller
Monica Blossom Hochberg embodies and shares Flowetry from this premise:
~ ‘and the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was greater than the risk it took to blossom’ ~ anis nin
Flowetry is a movement modality or practice that provides more than excellent cardio exercise, muscle toning, and core strengthening. Similar to other yogic, ecstatic movement and dance practices, it provides an opportunity to break free of our typical movement patterns to access and embody more creativity, fluidity, vitality, authenticity, and joy!
Certifications:
FlowMotion Teacher Training with Victor and Barbara Allinbloom
