E.B.
has been practicing yoga for over 10 years – and been teaching for more
than 6 of those years. Her teachers are Molly Kenny and Stephanie
Sisson, founders of the Samarya Center. Molly and Stephanie have
introduced her to “the BIG Yoga,” which has become her lifestyle and
spiritual path. She
has trained to be a teacher through independent study, and through the
teacher-training program at Samarya Center. She is a Yoga Alliance
certified teacher (500-hour). And she is a certified Integrated
Movement Therapy® practitioner. E.B.
is an early childhood educator with experience creating environments
where children feel safe, valued, perfect and whole. From this
baseline, children are able to explore their bodies, themselves and the
world around them. She works well with children in small groups –
building self-esteem, friendships and fun!
E.B. Ferdig, Certified Integrated Movement Therapist, RYT-500
E.B.
has been practicing yoga therapy since 2005, helping clients with a
variety of particular issues, including chronic pain, stroke recovery, post-partum
fitness, depression/anxiety, ADD/ADHD, sensory integration disorder, eating disorders and body image issues.
E.B. moved back to Portland after living in Eritrea, Ethiopia and
Indonesia for about 5 years. In addition to teaching asana class and
practicing yoga therapy with clients, she has taken two groups on
island getaway retreats. She looks forward to taking this experience
and applying it to her Food, Mind, Body retreat in Ubud, Bali. E.B.
loves Bali and is excited to share the places, language and food she
knows with new people.
A former
fund-raiser for the Columbia River tribes, she understands the pressures
and demands of working in an office environment. She is dedicated to
helping people understand that we can choose to live with a healthy
amount of stress.
With practice we can all learn to reduce negative emotions and states
of mind that do not contribute to our well-being.