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Donna has been teaching yoga for 31 years, offering classes focused  on strength, balance, healing, and overall well-being. She completed her  training and certification through Ananda Yoga at The Expanding Light  in Nevada City, California in 1995, though her own yoga journey began in  1986 as a way to help heal back pain caused by scoliosis and years of  cycling.

What started as physical healing quickly became a  lifelong spiritual and wellness practice that helped her feel stronger,  calmer, and more grounded through every stage of life. Donna’s teaching  style is gentle, supportive, and rooted in the belief that yoga should  evolve with us as we age.

Donna is an ER500-level instructor, as  well as a trained Yoga Therapist and certified Meditation Teacher in the  Ananda Yoga tradition inspired by Paramahansa Yogananda.

Yoga therapy works one on one to address the body and it's unique needs.  Donna is a trained yoga therapist who can help yoga work for your body. Contact her for an appointment for a private lesson.

Meditation is a time-tested way to make one feel younger, more healthy and relaxed.  It has been proven to keep your brain healthy and aging more slowly. Have you tried to meditate, but need more tools?  Donna was certified through Ananda Yoga to be a Meditation teacher in the tradition of teachers since Paramahansa Yogananda brought these techniques to the US in the l920's.   

Thank you for continuing to teach as we age together.  I cannot express how comforting and supportive your classes are for me.       - C.H.

You do a wonderful job of encouraging and accepting all modifications of poses, so I personally feel there is freedom to do what one can, without embarrassment, denigration, or self-criticism.  At the same time, you challenge us to make what efforts we can.   I also love the women in your classes; they are a community of fun, supportive, and sharing ladies. You have set the tone for this community to flower into friendships; it doesn't get any better than that!   Thank you for all you do, all you give, and mostly, all you are.  You are a blessing, in every way..    Please know how grateful I am to have your gentle and inspiring soul in the circle of my life.        - Jinny

Hi Donna! I'm so happy to be getting back into yoga with you; it makes a profound difference in my life, on so many levels. I so appreciate the compassion and genuine enthusiasm you bring to each class.  -Carol

You provide such excellent skills and knowledge with a very comfortable supportive environment. Thank you.  - Suzanne, age 64