Amanda Amadei, RYT-200, has been teaching vinyasa yoga in the Hudson Valley since 2013. As an instructor at Living Yoga in Cold Spring, NY, she teaches intermediate level classes, as well as the annual Mat Men series (a series of classes she created for men beginning or returning to yoga). Amanda also works as the Director of Retreats for SHiFT to ALIGN, which guides participants to discover their obstacles and their true selves through a combination of mindfulness, neuroscience, and yoga.Prior to teaching yoga, Amanda worked for 10 years as a personal fitness trainer in Chicago and Los Angeles, and served as Director of Personal Training and Perinatal Fitness for Chicago’s Cheetah Gyms. She holds a BFA from the University of Illinois, and has studied extensively in dance, stage combat choreography, and swordplay.It is her belief that a dedicated yoga practice creates freedom in your body and space in your life. Awareness and compassion for your own unique body and mind is what allows you to change and grow. Amanda’s classes encourage patience, courage, and a light heart.www.AmadeiYoga.com www.ShiftToAlign.com