ABOUT ME
My Yoga, Ayurveda, and SoulCollage® Journey
I wandered into a gym yoga class in 1995 and came out feeling like I was floating on a cloud. I felt amazing.
I thought… WOW… there’s something powerful about yoga, I must learn more… and that’s how my journey began.
Over the years, I’ve explored the wide world of yoga both as a teacher and a student.
I’ve taken many trainings, met many amazing humans, and taught yoga in different forms over the past 25 years.
My yoga has continuously evolved, helping me flow through the ups and downs of life.
Yoga has touched me deeply; I am honored and compelled to share these teachings with others.
In 2021 I did my first Ayurvedic cleanse and the success of that experience shifted everything for me. I retired from my corporate job and dove head first into studying Ayurveda. I am now a Ayurveda Health Counselor and can help others to find ways towards a more healthful life - physically, mentally and spiritually.
In 2023, I became a SoulCollage® Facilitator, this accessible, creative, therapeutic, and spiritual practice that helps one gain insight and clarity perfectly aligns with my ideals and is now part of my offerings!
My teaching, facilitating, and Ayurvedic counseling are empowering, uplifting, playful, and nurturing.
I look forward to sharing these magical practices with you!
Marci Sheer
YOGA TRAINING
1999 - 200-hour Kripalu-inspired teacher training - Crescent Moon Yoga - Dianne Murphy, Scottsdale, Arizona
2010 - 200-hour Anusara teacher training - Kirk Yoga - Martin and Jordan Kirk, Scottsdale, Arizona
2014 - Yoga Nidra Facilitator Certification - Kamini Desai - Amrit Yoga Institute
2016 - Advanced Yoga Nidra Facilitator Certification - Kamini Desai - Amrit Yoga Institute, Salt Springs, Florida
2019 - Yin Yoga teacher training - Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA), Tempe Arizona
2022 - Ayurvedic Health Counselor Certification, Ayurvedic Institute, Albuquerque, New Mexico
2023 - Life Changing Energy Certified Sound Healer: Level 1 - Vickie Gould
2023 - Life Changing Energy Certified Sound Healer: Level 2 - Vickie Gould
2023 - SoulCollage® Facilitator Training - Jennifer Boire & Kellie McComb - Arnprior, Ontario, Canada
Yoga Alliance Certified
A snapshot of a few of many trainings, courses & workshops I have completed
AYURVEDA
Qualifications
The Health Counselor Certification from the Ayurvedic Institute
Coursework covered the following topics:
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Foundational theory and philosophy of Ayurveda
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Ahara (Ayurvedic nutrition)
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Vihara (Ayurvedic lifestyle practices)
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Ayurvedic Darshanam Pariskha (diagnosis of face, tongue and pulse)
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Anatomy and Physiology
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Becoming a clinician and student clinic with members of the public
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Sanskrit and Ayurvedic sutra chanting
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Ayuryoga
I'm delighted to share that I received A's in all my courses.
FOUNDER, YOUR YOGA, LLC
I've been a student and teacher of yoga for many years. Yoga has influenced the way I live my life in a positive way. These ancient teachings are quite relevant to help us stay healthy and at peace in our hectic modern life.
MASTERS DEGREE in EDUCATION (M.Ed.)
This degree set me on a passionate path to help others learn and understand complex ideas and requirements. Throughout my career in medical research I helped people come up with corrective action preventative action plans. This directly relates to how we will work together.
BACHELORS of SCIENCE, NUTRITIONAL
BIOCHEMISTRY (B.S.)
This degree set a foundation for me to learn about the workings of the human body. It is relevant to my understanding client's concerns and being able to communicate with clients.