Dianne Mancus

She is registered with Yoga Alliance, 500 hours teacher training, RYT500, and additional hours as a prenatal yoga teacher, RPNYT. She has studied and provided support in yoga teacher training in the Sivananda tradition. Dianne completed 50 hours on-line training with Arhanta Ashram, Amsterdam, as a Yoga Nidra Guide, and another 50 hours in Yin Yoga. She currently teaches through Lifeline Solutions, LLC. and Yoga Studio Seven6 In Tuscaloosa, Alabama. She also offers complimentary on line classes. She offers online classes through YouTube as well. See Gentle Yoga with Dianne Mancus. Dr. Mancus has served as an elementary level teacher, reading specialist, teacher coach, lab school director, charter school founder and principal. She worked as an administrator and professor at the university level, earning full professorship and tenure. Dianne has worked in universities in Massachusetts, Maryland, New Mexico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, South Dakota, Georgia, and Illinois. She earned an education doctorate at the University of Massachusetts in psychological education. Dianne has three adult children, who are married to wonderful spouses, also her “kids.” She has three young granddaughters who live in Tuscaloosa and Strafford, NH. She happily spends time caring for them. She is married to Curt Carlson who fully supports the yoga journey and all her other life adventures! They are avid gardeners. Dianne grew up in West Virginia and enjoys a strong Italian heritage. Personal Statement: Through yoga, I have learned to be grounded and happy. Yoga helps me know and remember who I really am. Like everyone else, I’ve had ups and downs, perceived failures and successes, life challenges and crises. No matter the external circumstances, I find stillness and peace with yoga. I want to share that gift with others, beginners and more advanced yogis. No matter where you are on the yoga journey, there is a welcoming place for you in my classes and in my heart.