Shobana S. Mani, PhD, E-RYT-500 Yoga Instructor and Certified Yoga Therapist

Shoba owns Synergy Yoga and Wellness Center, San Jose. She is a biochemist by training with years of research experience, a recent graduate of American Viniyoga Institute’s Yoga Therapy Program and a wellness educator with over 10 years of yoga teaching experience in individual, group and corporate settings. With a passion for preventive care and an interest in empowering people, Shoba’s approach to wellness encourages people to adopt a healthy and holistic lifestyle, explore work-life balance and living life in harmony with their world as they experience it.
Currently a resident of San Jose, she has traveled extensively in the US and Canada, Asia and her place of birth, India. Shoba’s interests include reading, doing puzzles, cooking, gardening, photography and experiencing the simple joy of a child’s laughter, a gorgeous sunrise and the fragrance of fresh flowers on nature walks.   
Paula Saddler, RYT-500 Yoga Instructor and Certified Yoga Therapist
Paula has been studying yoga for 10 years and teaching it for 4 years.  She is a graduate of the American Viniyoga Institute Yoga Therapy Program. Yoga has strengthened her body, enhanced flexibility and balance, and given her the foundation to expand her life.  
She loves teaching the techniques for yogic breathing. It brings her joy to introduce clients to the experience of having a quiet mind and being able to hear their inner voice clearly.  She is happy when clients finish their breath and meditation practices with a sense of profound peace.
Paula teaches yoga, breath and meditation for organizations that support senior citizens and directly to private clients.
She works with clients for structural, physiological, and psycho-emotional conditions. She can be reached at hy@healingyoga.live
 
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