ABOUT ME

Mary is a trauma-informed yoga and mediation instructor, creative guide, and the founder of Creative Sanctuary —an 8-week journey designed to help women release fear, reconnect with their inner creativity, and create a life that feels aligned and true.

With over a decade of experience and certifications in Hatha and Trauma-Informed Yoga, Mary blends gentle movement, breathwork, meditation, and therapeutic art to create calm, supportive spaces where women can slow down, reconnect, and begin moving forward with clarity and self-trust.

Her work is rooted not only in training, but in lived experience—after releasing her own internal blocks, she stepped into her creative path, leading retreats, traveling solo, and bringing her ideas to life from a grounded, authentic place.

Hi, I'm Mary

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About Me

Mary is a yoga instructor, creative guide, and the founder of Creative Sanctuary—an 8-week journey designed to help women release fear, reconnect with their inner creativity, and create a life that feels aligned and true.

With over a decade of experience and certifications in Hatha and Trauma-Informed Yoga, Mary blends gentle movement, breathwork, meditation, and therapeutic art to create calm, supportive spaces where women can slow down, reconnect, and begin moving forward with clarity and self-trust.

Her work is rooted not only in training, but in lived experience—after releasing her own internal blocks, she stepped into her creative path, leading retreats, traveling solo, and bringing her ideas to life from a grounded, authentic place.

How We'll Work Together

We’ll work together in a way that is gentle, honest, and deeply supportive of your nervous system and creative rhythm. Our time will blend movement, breathwork, meditation, and therapeutic art to help you slow down, reconnect with your body, and release what’s been holding you back emotionally or creatively.

Rather than pushing for answers, we’ll create space for insight to arise naturally, honoring your intuition and lived experience. This is a collaborative, grounded process — one that meets you where you are and supports you in reconnecting with your creativity, clarity, and sense of self as you move into your next chapter.

QUALIFICATIONS

How We'll Work Together

We’ll work together in a way that is gentle, honest, and deeply supportive of your nervous system and creative rhythm. Our time will blend movement, breathwork, meditation, and therapeutic art to help you slow down, reconnect with your body, and release what’s been holding you back emotionally or creatively

Rather than pushing for answers, we’ll create space for insight to arise naturally, honoring your intuition and lived experience. This is a collaborative, grounded process — one that meets you where you are and supports you in reconnecting with your creativity, clarity, and sense of self as you move into your next chapter.

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

200-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Certification | 2021

Therapeutic Art Certification | 2021

Trauma Informed Certification | 2019

200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification | 2011

SKILLS

Yoga Styles: Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga

Pranayama, Mediation

Specializations: Trauma-Informed Yoga

All-Levels Instruction, Class Sequencing, Client Communication

Therapuetic Art Facilitator

Qualifications

Experienced and compassionate Yoga Instructor with 15 years of experience in leading classes for diverse communities.

Certified in both 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training and Trauma-Informed Yoga, specializing in creating safe and inclusive environments.

Proficient in a variety of yoga styles, including Hatha, Restorative, and Yin Yoga, with a strong focus on breath work and meditation to support holistic well-being.

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

200-Hour Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher Certification | 2021

Therapeutic Art Certification | 2021

Trauma Informed Certification | 2019

200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Certification | 2011

SKILLS

Yoga Styles: Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Pranayama, Mediation

Specializations: Trauma-Informed Yoga, All-Levels Instruction, Class Sequencing, Client Communication

Therapuetic Art Facilitator

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