(she/her/hers) Lydia was first introduced to yoga through a vinyasa flow class when she was 12 years old. Over the years she knew she had a passion for practicing a variety of yoga styles such as vinyasa, yin, aerial and restorative and that teaching seemed to be the next natural step. Lydia completed her Restorative Yoga and her Yin Yoga certifications with Robin Ivy Payton and Andrea Gleason, Maine Yogafest School of Yoga & completed her 200 Hour Vinyasa and Aerial yoga teacher trainings at the Maine Yoga Fest School of Yoga, followed by Trauma Sensitive Yoga training with Mindy Muse in the spring of 2023. In the fall of 2023, Lydia completed her Yoga Nidra certification with Robin Ivy Payton through the Southern Maine Yoga School. Lydia participated in Level 1 Sound Practitioner training & Level 2 mentorship with Kimber Lucier. She uses tongue drum, crystal and metal bowls and other sound instruments in classes and one on one sessions. In 2023, Lydia made a career change and now works in a wellness and health environment full time. Join Lydia for practices that are gentle, supported and grounded in your overall well-being.