Debra Kelly E-RYT 500

Debra has been studying and practicing traditional yoga for 20 years. She considers herself fortunate to have had many influential teachers in the path of her yoga practice. Debra is certified at the 500- hour level by The Hard and the Soft Yoga Institute (Beryl Bender Birch), with a specialization in Ashtanga, as well as The Kripalu Center, with a specialization in Ayurvedic Yoga. She is also certified by Kripalu as an Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant, at the 800-hour level. Debra has studied with many other renowned instructors and had the recent gift of a month of study and practice in Rishikesh, India at Tattva Yoga Shala.

Debra enjoys meeting her students where they are in their practice and specializes in individualizing the postures and practice to accommodate each unique body. An advocate breath guided practice, the use of simple but challenging yoga postures, and constant energy awareness, Debra teaches from a heart-centered place that is both accessible and approachable. She views her role as that of an educator in the simple, healthful and natural tools that the practices of Yoga and Ayurveda provide to create life balance and a sense of well-being.

Qualifications:

  • E-RYT 500 (Ashtanga), The Hard and The Soft Yoga Institute (Beryl Bender Birch)

  • E-RYT 500 (Ayurvedic Yoga), The Kripalu Center

  • RYT 200 Yoga Peeth - Rishikesh, India

  • Tattva Ashtanga - Rishikesh, India

  • Ayurvedic Lifestyle Consultant (800-hour level ), The Kripalu Center

  • YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider)

  • B.A. in English

  • M.S.B. (Master of Science in Business)