May we attune to Nature to understand the Soul-

“Living on my own at the age of 14, I’ve always been intrigued and deeply confused with the meaning of life. I began diving deeper into eastern & earth based philosophies, psychedelics along with spiritual and occult practices at very very young age. Without ever stepping foot into a ‘yoga’ studio, I knew something deeper was calling. I’ve never stopped listening to that call, Its only gotten stronger.  My life and work (which are not separate) reflect a love, devotion & passion to the ancient science and art of yoga and service to humanity and our environment. I am continually finding inspiration from my family and our mundane life , the mystery and truth of nature, my teachers, my studentship, the lineages and practices that are deep in my heart. I am honored to share this path with you all. My deepest guru gratitude to my son Bear and my grandchildren Nature and Nova. You have shown me unimaginable beauty. OM tat sat om”.

Amanda  began formal studies in the late 90’s and has been certified and teaching since 2001. She opened her first studio 2005 and has been committed to teaching full time ever since. Unifying the technical with the mystical, she has spent the past 25 years immersed in practice and study of the 8 limbed Patanjalic path, The Concepts of Karma, Signs & Symbology along with western and eastern psychology. Blending her beloved foundation of Kriya Yoga with the brilliance and beauty of various Hatha lineages and eastern practices ( including, Iyengar & Anusara yoga , Tibetan Heart & Shadow Yoga,  Kundalini /Laya practices & philosophies  along with energetic practices of QiGong and Tai Chi) she has developed a foundational yet meticulously, innovative and inspiring approach to practice and teaching, helping people to better understand themselves and the complex system of yoga, life and ancient healing arts. Amanda believes that yoga IS one of the first and truest forms of integral earth based and psychosomatic therapies.

Amanda is the space holder of Wild Mountain Yoga Center and founder of  The Heart of Hatha training programs and immersions. Having taught at, managed and owning studios across the North and Mid-west she is known as a leader in community. She recently finished a year program with the Jung institute  and currently finished a 3 year program for Vedic counseling. She has studied and continues to study under some of the worlds most mindful and masterful teachers. Rooted in the Sierra Foothills on a beautiful piece of land with 3 generations, she teaches publicly & mainly privately. She continues to travel every year (when feasible ) to be with her devoted teachers and mentors. In the summer of 2024 she moved in with her father to take care of him through his final transit of life. This  life changing time led her to respite care for Hospice and deeper death work.  She is currently a part of the local Death Vigil Team in her area where she sits, prays and chants with the dying.