Renata was born and raised in Brazil and has lived in several European countries before settling in the United States in 2001. She started practicing Hatha Yoga two decades ago, initially drawn to it for its physical benefits, but quickly realizing how other aspects of the practice were also beneficial for mental and spiritual wellbeing. In 2014 she decided to deepen her yoga journey, receiving a 200- hour certification through the Healing Arts and Yoga Center of Fredericksburg, Va. Renata has a deep respect and a gentle approach to yoga and has been guiding students since 2015. Her teaching style expresses the calmer aspects of the practice, emphasizing breath awareness and an overall sense of peace and balance. She believes that yoga is for everyone, and through her kind and tranquil nature she seeks to inspire her students to experience the true essence of yoga, on and off the mat. With a heart filled with gratitude, Renata is happy to share the path and feels honored to be a part of Heal Me Yoga.

Cynthia was first exposed to yoga about 30 years ago and fell in love with the soothing after effects of the practice. Cynthia had no idea of how comprehensive yoga really is and says she will always be a student. Her class aims to provide an atmosphere that is accepting and inviting which focuses on creating stillness of the mind while encouraging body alignment. Her teacher and mentor is Susan Barber, ERYT500. In addition, Cynthia is a swimming and yoga instructor at the Massad Family YMCA. She received her RYT-200 training in April 2024 and is also Certified as a Restorative Yoga Teacher.

Founder, Director and Lead Trainer of yoga teachers at Heal Me Yoga and Wellness Center classes. Learn to heal yourself through the science of yoga so that you can through your own experience help others to heal themselves.

Renata was born and raised in Brazil and has lived in several European countries before settling in the United States in 2001. She started practicing Hatha Yoga two decades ago, initially drawn to it for its physical benefits, but quickly realizing how other aspects of the practice were also beneficial for mental and spiritual wellbeing. In 2014 she decided to deepen her yoga journey, receiving a 200- hour certification through the Healing Arts and Yoga Center of Fredericksburg, Va. Renata has a deep respect and a gentle approach to yoga and has been guiding students since 2015. Her teaching style expresses the calmer aspects of the practice, emphasizing breath awareness and an overall sense of peace and balance. She believes that yoga is for everyone, and through her kind and tranquil nature she seeks to inspire her students to experience the true essence of yoga, on and off the mat. With a heart filled with gratitude, Renata is happy to share the path and feels honored to be a part of Heal Me Yoga.

I started yoga at home in 2011 using TV programs and DVD’s because I had lost a sense of physical balance. I started attending classes at Art of Balance Yoga shortly after it opened in January 2015 and found more than the regaining of my physical balance. I also found mental awareness, flexibility, and more strength than I’ve ever had before in a non-competitive and supportive community. I completed my RYT-200 Yoga Teacher Training at Art of Balance Yoga in June 2018. My goal as a teacher is to share a class with you that is creative and playful but purposeful and that allows you to take away a sense of balance and renewal. We practice as individuals, adapting the practice to be our own, with a group of kindred spirits. Practicing yoga we are centered within ourselves, yet interacting with others just as we need to be when we leave the studio.

I started yoga at home in 2011 using TV programs and DVD’s because I had lost a sense of physical balance. I started attending classes at Art of Balance Yoga shortly after it opened in January 2015 and found more than the regaining of my physical balance. I also found mental awareness, flexibility, and more strength than I’ve ever had before in a non-competitive and supportive community. I completed my RYT-200 Yoga Teacher Training at Art of Balance Yoga in June 2018. My goal as a teacher is to share a class with you that is creative and playful but purposeful and that allows you to take away a sense of balance and renewal. We practice as individuals, adapting the practice to be our own, with a group of kindred spirits. Practicing yoga we are centered within ourselves, yet interacting with others just as we need to be when we leave the studio.

Founder, Director and Lead Trainer of yoga teachers at Heal Me Yoga and Wellness Center classes. Learn to heal yourself through the science of yoga so that you can through your own experience help others to heal themselves.

Founder, Director and Lead Trainer of yoga teachers at Heal Me Yoga and Wellness Center classes. Learn to heal yourself through the science of yoga so that you can through your own experience help others to heal themselves.

Founder, Director and Lead Trainer of yoga teachers at Heal Me Yoga and Wellness Center classes. Learn to heal yourself through the science of yoga so that you can through your own experience help others to heal themselves.

Founder, Director and Lead Trainer of yoga teachers at Heal Me Yoga and Wellness Center classes. Learn to heal yourself through the science of yoga so that you can through your own experience help others to heal themselves.