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Her exploration of yoga began over twenty years ago. Diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 1996, she tried a number of conventional and alternative therapies but found that a regular yoga practice restored her health and brought balance and self-healing to her life. Certified through Integral Yoga with additional studies in a variety of traditions, Mary Jo holds certifications in Yoga for Children, Prenatal and Postpartum Yoga and was a pilot teacher for the American Arthritis Association's Arthritis Friendly Yoga program. Her classes integrate principles from her Stott Pilates teacher training, including emphasis on core strength and stability.
She brings to her teaching a background in gerontology with over twenty-five years experience working with seniors in nursing homes, senior centers and community-based social services. Mary Jo is also an experienced doula trained by Penny Simpkin of the Doulas of North America, and teaches childbirth education through the Bon Secour Richmond Health System. |
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