Amoena’s first exposure to yoga occurred as a child, watching her mother moving in and out of poses. As an adult, Amoena began a regular yoga practice in 2018 and through her yoga practice, Amoena was able to reduce stress and decrease the effects of emotional trauma. In 2022, Amoena discovered a yoga teacher training opportunity at Anderson Yoga Center and earned her RYT200 Yoga Teacher certification in 2023.
Amoena enjoys teaching mindful and gentle vinyasa-based classes and incorporates yin yoga, restorative yoga, meditation, and pranayama into her own practice. Additionally, Amoena enjoys beachcombing, hiking, camping, and foraging for mushrooms. Prior to being a yoga instructor, Amoena spent 30+ years in higher education, both as a teacher and an administrator.