to bloom is to allow your heart to be open to
all the possibities which exist within your soul
wendy mallett gilliland, e-RYT
Sharing yoga on and off the mat
classes, workshops, Teacher Trainings (200 & 500 hour YA certifications), private sessions, therapeutic evaluations, hike & flow trips
"I've been going to Wendy's yoga classes for several years. Even though my yoga practice goes back three decades, I've never felt it to be as rejuvenating and rewarding an experience as it has with her. I love her classes and recommend them to many other people because I know they'll get the same health benefits I have - physically, emotionally and spiritually.
She integrates a sense of balance and calm in her routine that imparts strength and confidence that has helped me continually reach for my ever-changing potential. Wendy has spoiled me completely. I've not found any other yoga instructor with whom I feel such rapport. Thanks, Wendy, for being there for those of us who benefit so much from your gifts. "
~ Patsy, Johnson City, TN
Having a professional career working with children of all ages adds a playfulness to wendy's teaching style. Heart-centered and energizing, wendy's classes focus on self-acceptance and making yoga accesible to everyone, regardless of age or physical challenges.
wendy has studied with Erich Schiffmann, Doug Swenson, Paul Grilley, Doug Keller, and Stephanie Keach and completed her 200 hour certification at Asheville Yoga Center with Stephanie Keach in 2006. She was co-founder of Simple Abundance Yoga in Johnson City, Tennessee and has taught over 2,000 hours. She is registered through the Yoga Alliance with an e-RYT designation and is currently serving as part ot the 500 hour Yoga Teacher Certification through Asheville Yoga Center, leading the Yoga for Seniors Teacher Training and on the Therapeutic Yoga Certification faculty. She recently served as the Director of Operations at Asheville Community Yoga, a non-profit yoga studio in Asheville, NC..
Students often comment on wendy's gentle spirit and compassionate style of teaching. In addition to her 230 hour training, wendy is also certified to teach prenatal/postnatal, yin, restorative, vinyasa, and therapeutic yoga. While at Asheville Community Yoga Center, she served as part of the Student Immersion faculty, as well as teaching six classes a week, ranging from Restorative/Yin style, Core Strengthening, Vinyasa Flow, and her unique Black Light Yoga and Hike & Flow classes.
Currently living in Scotts Valley, California, wendy is teaching classes at One to One Health, a new fitness studio offering personal training, yoga, Mind Body Bootcamps, and other trainings and events.
linger in the possibilities of each breath
what is Blooming Into Self?
A dormant seed can lie nestled in the soil for decades only to bloom when the conditions present themselves in just the right way. Often we do the same thing. Years of obligation, denial, stress, and frustration can bury us until we realize we have ceased to nurture our souls.
When we recognize our worth and begin to practice self-care and self-acceptance, a shift begins to take place, allowing growth and renewal of spirit. This transformation is as beautiful as any blooming flower and reveals the essence of your heart in much the same way that a flower releases its fragrance.
Practicing yoga, both on (asana & pranayama) and off (acts of kindness & compassion) the mat will help you bloom into your truest self, revealing the beauty within your heart.
"It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." ~ e.e. cummings
"Wendy is the MOST amazing yoga teacher ever. She creates a warm, safe, and loving place to practice "coming together with oneself". With compassion and kindness, Wendy focuses on each student's needs. I would highly recommend her to everyone.
- Jane Floyd
please contact wendy for additional information and to schedule a private session
Schedule a private consultation and evaluation with wendy today and begin your personal yoga journey with individualized instruction specifically designed for your lifestyle, physical challenges or goals. Begin to see improved stamina, flexibility, better digestion, and overall health by incorporating yoga into your daily life.
Asheville Yoga Center, Asheville, NC
September 23 - 25
Senior Yoga Teacher Training and Immersion
Part of the 500-hour Yoga Alliance (YA) Advanced Studies Teacher Training Certification.
Blooming Into Self Women's Workshops
ONE to ONE HEALTH in Scotts Valley, CA
Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 PM starting August 16th
CORE FLOW Yoga (ALL LEVELS)
Building core strength is one of the best things you can do for your body! Not only will it help provide more stability in your yoga practice, but it is great for your overall health - improving posture, digestion, and balance!
Give yourself permission to take care of yourself and learn how to release judgment and expectation to reveal the beauty within. Each workshop includes insightful discussion, a Fun Flow Yoga practice, tips on self-care, guided meditation and affirmations, and ends with a Restorative Yoga practice which will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed.
"There is no comment I could leave you that could ever represent all that the small little yoga class in JC did for myself and my family. Helping me learn to calm my thoughts and breathe has help me think more clearly, set goals, manage pain, and gave me the confidence to be living my dreams out." - Mary Moses, Certified Health Coach
"Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it." ~ Rumi
