JYOTI DHIBI
Jyoti embraced the teachings through Satchidananda Ashram, completing her 200 hour Integral Yoga Hatha Basic training. She continued training at the Ashram to complete her 500 hours in Raja Yoga, and Integral Yoga Hatha Intermediate. She completed Integral Yoga Prenatal at the Integral Yoga Institute in New York City. Other trainings include Yin Yoga with Biff Mithoefer, Kirtan College with David Newman (Durga Das), Toddler and Family Yoga, Baby Yoga, Pilates Mat for Yogis, Peak Pilates® Classical Level I Module 1, and Yogastrology®. Other studies include workshops with J. Brown “Gentle is the New Advanced”, Dr. Timothy McCall, MD “Yoga As Medicine®”, and Durga Leela “Yoga of Recovery®”. She completed her Undergraduate studies at The American University of Paris, and George Washington University. She continued studies through the Masters in the Art of Teaching Graduate program at the Corcoran College of Art+Design. Jyoti has been practicing yoga for 22 years, has over 1,200 hours of formal yoga training, and has over 10,000 hours of documented teaching experience. Jyoti is inspired to share the teachings with others so that they may experience the endless benefits of yoga.
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DEBORAH UMA SHEETZ
Uma discovered the healing power of yoga in the early 1990’s when she went to her first class after experiencing the death of a loved one, and walked out more at peace and free of the physical symptoms of grief. By 2000 she completed a 200-hour teacher training in Integral Yoga followed by Stress Management Teacher Training, and Intermediate Integral Yoga, leading to 500 hour RYT status in 2007. Inner Peace Yoga Therapy program certification came in 2013 after her early retirement from the federal government, and then Yoga Nidra certification. In 2017, having met the rigorous requirements of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, Uma joined the ranks of the first group of yoga teachers to receive individual yoga therapist certification. Since then, Uma has been teaching workshops and working extensively with private clients looking to access the therapeutic benefits of yoga. Uma believes that if you can breathe, you can enjoy yoga and all it has to offer. She especially loves to work with heart and cancer patients, seniors and those with movement restrictions, as well as people dealing with grief, stress, anxiety and depression.
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Sarah Hodgdon
Virgo Sun ☉ Pisces Moon ☽ Pisces Rising ☊ Sarah has been passionate about astrology and tarot for over 30 years. She is inspired by many professional astrologers including Chani Nicholas, Aliza Kelly, Jennifer Racioppi, Zamboni Funk, Chris Brennan, Caroline Casey, and Yogastrology® founder Diane Booth Gilliam. An active member of the Good Vibes Yoga community in Alexandria, VA, she has practiced yoga for 20+ years, and is Certified Yogastrology® Inspired. Sarah is an environmental, and racial justice advocate, a management coach for progressive non-profits, a proud auntie, and lives in Arlington, VA with her beloved pup ZZ.
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Tiana Whitely
Tiana is the Studio Assistant, and has been practicing Yoga & Pilates with our community for several years. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Biology, and a Masters of Science in Anatomical and Translational Sciences. Her hobbies include yoga, weight training, movies, and cooking (she’s a foodie). Tiana enjoys being part of Good Vibes Yoga because, “GVY allows you to honor where you are. I’ve learned to be patient and present with my body. There’s so much room to learn new skills and techniques”. Tiana’s favorite class is Yin Yoga.