Tanya is a yoga teacher, herbalist, aromatherapist and mindful nature guide.

Tanya’s yoga practice started as a simple exploration of physical postures, and eventually opened the door to a world of people and experiences that reshaped her perspective on the mind and body. Through yoga and other healing practices, Tanya found remission from an auto-immune disease, mended her relationship with alcohol and food, and found a deeper connection to herself, others and nature. She believes everyone can access their own form of healing if they have the right support and are committed to learning and practicing. When Tanya’s not teaching yoga, she’s harvesting herbs and formulating medicinal remedies, such as teas, tinctures, salves and oils.

Tanya holds a RYT 500 level certification with the Yoga Alliance, Level 2 Aromatherapy certification through the Eclectic Institute for Aromatherapy, is a certified Kripalu Mindful Outdoor Guide, and completed a second level herbal apprenticeship through the Boston School of Herbal Studies. She owns Rustic Heart Wellness where she focuses on connecting people with the healing wisdom of nature. 

Laura is a longtime yogi, college professor, and mother of four. Laura first discovered yoga over 20 years ago when she was fresh out of college and working in a high-stress job. She was searching for practices that would build resilience, improve stress, and provide an opportunity to exercise, and she found that and more when she discovered yoga. 

Laura is trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction and is a registered yoga teacher (RYT 200) and meditation instructor who has experience working with Division 1 college athletes as well as individuals who are new to yoga and other forms of exercise. From Laura's perspective, anyone can benefit from a regular yoga practice. Laura brings humor, a sense of calm, and compassion to her yoga teaching. She emphasizes the mind-body union in her teaching, and has seen firsthand how developing a regular yoga practice can improve both physical and mental health. 

When Laura is not on her mat, she enjoys biking or hiking outdoors, spending time with her family, and traveling.