"Lovingkindness is our Middle Name"
Felicia Schmid, CYT 500-RYT is the Director of our inviting classes and an advanced 500-hour Registered Yoga Alliance teacher and Certified Yoga teacher through Lotus Yoga Centre. There, she was trained by Sarla (yogiraj.) Walter from the Swami Rama lineage (the founder of the Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy). She is currently pursuing her E-500 certification. She has been passionately teaching since 2002 and has been regularly practicing Yoga since 1999. She is a member of the Lotus Yoga Teachers' Association and the International Association of Yoga Therapists as well as the Fox Valley Womens Whole Health Network. Come Fall of 2008, she will participate as a Mentor to the Prairie Yoga Teacher Training Program.
Felicia resides in St. Charles with her husband and two wonderful boys (little and big yogis themselves)! It is because of the continued support and encouragement of her family that she is able to bring the joy of yoga to her community. As she personally began experiencing the true healing benefits of yoga (chronic fatigue syndrome, congenital heart defect, chronic depression, IBS, chronic sinusitis), Felicia soon realized that was her yoga path... to help others heal through yoga.
This passion has lead her to the study of Integrative Yoga Therapy. She is pursuing a Professional Yoga Therapist certification and teaches private one-on-one sessions. She is also a Reiki Practitioner. She teaches in the classical Himalayan tradition and is highly influenced by the Iyengar style. "Nothing beats the freedom gained from prop use!" She believes that yoga is a wellness modality and compassionately guides her students on the journey of Yoga in a nurturing and fun environment. You can expect a focused, challenging and ecclectic class that revolves around strength through softness and softness through strength. Longer holds fused with slow flow is stressed and hands-on adjustments give the student that "ah" feeling! Felicia regularly continues her education through self study and practice. She is always open to the opportunities that life brings! She gives thanxs to her first yoga teacher, Lori Lane, for "I would not be where I am today without her." Some other influential teachers are Seane Corn for her mystical spirit, Gary Kraftsow for his therapeutics, Amy Weintraub for her uniqueness and compassion, Noah Maze for his approachableness, Nicki Doane & Eddie Modestini for their nurturing kindness, Sharon Gannon & David Life for their inspirational wisdom and Gabriel Halpern for his therapeutics, humor, knowledge and continued guidance.
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TESTIMONIALS
Felicia's thorough knowledge of various yoga traditions, therapeutics, practices & systems are shared with her students through her caring words & compassionate adjustments. As a yoga teacher myself, I know after each class I will have acquired at least one unique technique, whether for meditation, pranayama or asana, that will bring me closer to my state of bliss.
Desiree Eastham
Felicia is one of the most knowledgeable teachers I have ever come across. She is well informed in all aspects of the yoga journey and also adds a personal touch to each and every class. A student can feel confident studying under Felicia because of the wealth of information she has. There are many yoga teachers but Felicia's intelligence and compassion shines through.
Judy Siek
Felicia created a personal routine for my own needs and paid close attention to my posture and breathing so I could fully capture the essence of the asanas. What a great experience!"
MK, St. Charles
As a fairly new yoga instructor, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with Felicia. I have learned so much from her.. Her style is unique....I have never experienced before the individual attention given to a student as Felicia gives her students. I have been in her class as a student and as an apprentice teacher. Everyone in her class receives individual attention, no matter how big the class.....she makes sure she knows each student well and what adjustment or assistance they may need... Felicia will research for her student’s specific ailments or physical injuries, so she can design a plan specifically for that student.. This has impressed me, since my background is nursing and I have seen how people can suffer with chronic pain, or stiffness....I've seen her students respond to the individual attention, I've seen her students feel better. She truly creates a healing environment, and I am always happy to be a part of it. Dawn Clark
Yoga makes more sense with Felicia Schmid. Her teaching shines because she is passionate with her own yoga practice. From her experience in assisting master yoga teacher Gabriel Halpern, she offers clear instruction to her students and has developed her own beautiful teaching style. Felicia works hard to provide a safe, fun, and challenging atmosphere and is an asset to my yoga community. Stacy Davis
Felicia is a compassionate teacher who teaches not only the correct form of yoga but also how each pose will help you. Her manner is warm and non-intimidating and I always walk out of her class happy and relaxed. She has been a big influence on my life and she is as wonderful of a person as she is a teacher. Amy Curione
After a much-too-long absence from yoga, I discovered Asanas & More in St. Charles. As early as my first class, I realized this was something special. There were classes for every style of yoga, and the instructors were eager to adapt poses and practices to each individual's tastes and abilities. Not only did I strengthen my muscles and become more flexible and balanced, I left each class with a sense of peace and serenity. Following a challenging work week, my Saturday mornings at Asanas & More were a welcome respite and a chance to renew my energies and mental well being.
Gail S. Frei
Asanas Yoga was a wonderful and genuine place to practice Yoga. I always felt welcome. Felicia is an excellent teacher and I miss her wisdom and true spirit of Yoga.
Namaste, Colleen Presbrey
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