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Stephen and Heather Wisely are the husband and wife team behind Neighborhood Acupunctures Yoga Program. Hosted online at Wisely Living.
What we love about yoga.
We believe yoga doesn’t have to be something intimidating, exotic or complicated. The essence of yoga boils down to the practice of being present in the moment. By practicing yoga poses and observing your breath, you can learn to pay attention to what’s going on right now rather than dwelling on the past or the future. Life’s richness lies here in the present and that’s something worth pursuing, even if it is sometimes challenging!
Teaching Certification – Prana Yoga
ERYT 200 – Yoga Alliance
Stephen is a dedicated and passionate yoga teacher and wellness coach, with over 5000 yoga teaching hours under their belt. He discovered the healing power of yoga after suffering a debilitating back injury in 2007, which led him on a journey of self-discovery and transformation.
Through his own experience with injury and healing, Stephen specializes in the therapeutic styles of yoga, helping students overcome physical limitations and develop inner balance. Deepening his knowledge and expertise in the realm of holistic healing, he has also completed advanced studies in meditation, breath work, and has a strong working knowledge of traditional herbs.
With a focus on alignment and breath, Stephen creates a safe space for students to explore their bodies and minds, while cultivating strength, flexibility, and balance. He draws upon his years of teaching experience and deep understanding of the human body to offer personalized guidance and support, helping students unlock their full potential.
Wherever you are at in your health journey, Stephen is committed to guiding you towards physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Join him on the mat to experience the transformative power of yoga.
500 hour certification – Shri Kali Ashram
Registered Yoga Teacher – Yoga Alliance
In 2002 I started practicing yoga postures with a video to alleviate muscle stiffness from snowboarding and to balance the unilateral movements of the sport. After months of combining snowboarding and yoga everyday I was amazed at how good I felt physically and mentally. In 2006 I finally gained the courage to go to my first yoga class at Green House Holistic in Brooklyn New York. Over the next couple of years I took a variety of different yoga classes including Vinyasa yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Iyengar Yoga , Jivamukti Yoga and Restorative Yoga.
Upon graduating from The Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in the spring of 2010 I traveled to Goa, India to earn my 500 hour yoga teacher training. In Shri Kali Ashram under the guidance of Acharya Bhagavan Shanmukha Anantha Natha I studied many aspects of yoga. Yogic postures, binds, breathing techniques, meditation, and prayer were practiced everyday. Vedic, Buddhist and Tantric philosophy were discussed in detail and compared to modern psychology. Through practice, reading and conversation I continue to deepen my understanding of yoga.
My teaching philosophy is to share my yoga practice rather than to teach yoga postures. My class encourages balance and equality, never hierarchy. Personal strength and self reliance are gently encouraged. Therefore, most of the postures we teach don’t require props.I believe that each person knows their own body better than anyone else. Every person performs each posture in the most perfect way for their body on any given day.