Mary Hammerstein

Mary Hammerstein, MAT, E–RYT 500, YACEP, has studied and taught yoga worldwide. She teaches froma place of joy, encouraging each student to connect with their own bliss. Mary holds a Masters Degree in Secondary Education and is a 300–hour Akhanda Yoga teacher and is a lead philopsphy and methodology teacher for yoga teacher trainings with Himalayan yoga master Yogrishi Vishvketu in Rishikesh, India. A former Kripalu residential volunteer, Mary has certificates in Kripalu Yoga (200 hours) and Kundalini Yoga (200 hours), restorative yoga and serves as a teacher for Butler Hospital’s Wellness For 2 Study researching the ways prenatal yoga can help women with depression.

Current Classes:

Stretch, Breathe, & Connect (Holistic Yoga)

Connect with yourself and others during thisholistic yoga experience. Akhanda Yoga emphasizes the importance of a practice beyond just the poses. In addition to a deeply nurturing gentle sequence, we will be contemplating yogic philosophy, chanting mantra, breathing deeply, and participating in group meditation and optional sharing. Come relax and support one another with this unique experience. 

Open to all abilities and levels. No experience necessary.