Sandy Hicks

Began my Holistic journey at the age of 11......... The clearest memory I own is that of sitting in lotus on top of some tall building in downtown Rochester, NY with the great guru Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the mid 70's. I spoke not a word.....but there is where my meditation practice began....... I have had a lifelong connection with Yogic philosophy and experienced spontaneous, intuitive movement into yoga postures throughout my childhood. My Passion ultimately led me to many trainings. My formal training began with Lara Ward of Lotus Gardens. Lara allowed me to see something in me I never thought existed, the ability to instruct and guide. I will always be grateful for her confidence in me. Ultimately, I completed my RYT 500 in beautiful Costa Rica for extensive study under the wing of Amba and Don Stapleton, Nosara Yoga Institute and most recently achieved the RYT 1000, E-RYT200, RCYT, RPYT Yoga has allowed me to return to a place in my soul I had put aside. My free-spirited nature lets me devote my spare time to workshops and retreats to enhance my studies and practice. My asana practice is the product of practicing and studying Interdisciplinary Yoga - the study of many lineages. I feel all styles have something beautiful to offer and feel blessed to be able to offer a blend of the best!. My studio, "Grounded By Yoga and Wellness" in Bloomfield, NY has allowed me to expand from my private instruction to group instruction. Offering over 130 classes Monthly from mommy and Me to Yoga for Round bodies....we have a little of everything... Host and Director of the Finger Lakes Yoga and Wellness Fair! See www.FingerLakesYogaandWellnessFair.com To live freely from the heart is truth, and living my truth is the ultimate journey.......thank you all.