Veena is a certified instructor who is dedicated to guiding people to the practice of yoga in a joyful and nurturing environment. She is devoted to helping her students achieve whatever they dream of in their yoga practice, whether it is a deeper level of fitness, a healthier lifestyle, or inner peace. Veena holds a 200hr Yoga Teacher Certificate from Faith Hunter's Spiritually Fly Yoga and a 500hr Yoga Teacher Certification based in Yoga Therapy from Beloved Yoga in Reston, VA. A humble seeker of knowledge, she is immersed in diverse aspects of yoga-- from Ayurveda to managing PTSD (Warriors at Ease, iRest), as well as Reiki (level 1). Veena is grateful to be under the tutelage of Elena Brower, Gary Kraftsow, and multiple mentors at Beloved Yoga. She is experienced in many styles, but her favorite is Slow Flow Vinyasa (influenced by Viniyoga). Veena is a veteran, of both the Air Force (12 years of active duty, 4 in the reserves) and teaching various styles of yoga including Vinyasa Flow (Level 1-1.5), Restorative, and Yin Yoga, at several studios throughout the greater Washington, D.C. area. Her one wish for her adopted city is that its denizens consider ending their weekends with restorative practice, to remedy the countless harmful effects that come with fast-paced, stressful urban living. Restorative yoga is a powerful tool for learning mindfulness and it can ease common issues like headaches, anxiety, backaches, and insomnia. Just imagine what one of the most powerful cities in the world could do, if it was at peace and well-rested!