About Us

SYDNIE’S OWN WORDS ABOUT HER EXPERIENCE OF YOGA

My love affair with yoga began in 1978. I found a book in the library — actually, it fell off the shelf by my feet (honest!). I read the book and began to try the yoga poses. From the first time I attempted yoga, I felt like I had “come home”.

I practiced on my own and took a class when I was a student at the University of Connecticut. Then in 1984 I found Kripalu Center in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Paul and I visited for a “Welcome Weekend” in 1984 and returned whenever possible after that. I will be forever grateful for the wonderful teachers and the supportive, loving atmosphere there as well as the transformational power of Kripalu Yoga.

In 1987 after I completed my Master’s Degree in Social Work I spent a month at Kripalu and became a Certified Teacher. Yoga had changed my life in almost miraculous ways, and I wanted to share it with other people. I traveled around with my boom box and mat for several years. Then in 1992 I opened a small yoga studio. We outgrew that place in less than 2 years. In 1994 we moved to our present location, and I decided to be a full time yoga teacher. That was one of the best and most important decisions I ever made!

PAUL’S OWN WORDS ABOUT HIS EXPERIENCE OF YOGA

I became interested in yoga because of Sydnie’s passion for it. I could see the positive changes it was making in her life. When I was introduced to Kripalu Yoga during a visit to Kripalu in 1984 I knew that it was something that could have a profound effect on my life. The next year I attended a beginners yoga weekend at Kripalu and found that my response to my stressful job began to change and my health improved. When Sydnie became certified as a teacher and began her travels with a mat and boom box I started attending her classes. After Sydnie opened the Studio I became interested in teaching. After initial teacher training from Sydnie I was certified by Kripalu in 1994.

About Us

We each hold 500 hour Professional Level Certifications from Kripalu Center in Stockbridge, MA. We are registered with the Yoga Alliance. We have also studied with many nationally known teachers over the past years and continue to do so. Sydnie has been teaching since 1987 and Paul has been teaching since 1994. Sydnie is a Licensed as a Clinical Social Worker by the State of Connecticut (LCSW).

We have been living in the same house in South Windsor, Connecticut since 1971. We have a wonderful daughter and son-in-law and 2 amazing granddaughters who live close by. We enjoy good relationships with both our families. Sydnie’s entire family lives in Utah and we travel there every Summer. It is a beautiful place (as you can see from the picture below.) We enjoy boating and hiking. Paul loves to play golf. We are avid sports fans, and particularly love the Yankees and UConn Men’s and Women’s Basketball. We are blessed with many good friends and a wonderful life.