Yoga Rhythms, Marcia Conroy, Yoga Instructor (E-RYT500), and Healing Touch Certified Practitioner
Biography

 
 
 

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Marcia Conroy

Yoga Instructor (E-RYT500), Certified Yoga Therapist, Healing Touch Certified Practitioner, Certified Brain Longevity Specialist

 

My philosophy  and method of teaching is to introduce and instill the basic foundations of yoga within my clients and students.  I assist them to integrate their breath, mind and body as one while developing awareness; and in this awareness, to feel their strength and release tension; as well as, recognize and accept their limitations, taking advantage of modifications in their practice to avoid injury. Each individual learns to adjust their practice to complement their unique body, mind and spirit, whatever that may be for them.  I am now integrating my knowledge of yoga, yoga therapy, energy healing and brain longevity therapy into my current yoga classes, private clients and classes for specific modalities.

 I have practiced yoga for over 25 years primarily in the Iyengar style.  Perimenopause is what lead me to Yoga for relief of anxiety and panic attacks brought on by a severe hormonal imbalance.  Yoga gave me peace and balance in my life recognizing the power of integrating the breath, the mind and the body as one.  I have an Experienced-500 Hour Advanced Studies Certificaation studying though the Yoga Movement Center in Walnut Creek acquiring a 200-hour Yoga Instructor Certificate in 2005 recognized by The Yoga Alliance.  I have taught well over 2,000 hours teaching students of all ages and levels acquiring additional recognition as an experienced yoga instructor through The Yoga Alliance.  Then in 2008 I studied with Ananda Yoga, in Yountville and received a 300-hour Yoga Therapist Certification recognized by the International Yoga Alliance and International Yoga Therapy Association.  In 2015 I became a Certified Heal Touch Practitioner.  Energy healing is an energy based technique tht balances the body, mind, emotions and spirit.  I acess the magnetic energy in the body's energy centers or outer fields that can cause physical ppain, even if the root of the problem is emotional or mental.  Healing Tjouch is safe for babies, animals and adults and works in harmony with standard medical care and other alternataiave modalities. In 2019 I stuided and became a Certified Brain Longevity Therapy Specialist recognized by the Alzhiemers Reseach and Prevention Foundation.

 I have taught yoga full time time for the past 16; years teaching an avaerage of 10-12 classes a week.  I teach at the Walnut Creek Senior Center, San Ramon Senior Centeer, Danville Parks and Recreation, and semi-private and private yoga lessons.  I volunteeered aat Kaiser Hospital in Walnut Creek with the Integrative Pain Management Department for  years doing energy healing treatments with patients.  I contracted with the Sanddra J. Wing Foundation in Pleasanton for 5 years teaching breath work and mind body techniques; and Dublin Hospice for 2 years doing energy healing treatments with cancer patients and their their family members.  I am currently teaching yoga virtually to seniors since the COVID-19 virus in not being able to teach in person.