Norah Cleary

I have that same need to stay physically connected to my community. I have been physically active my entire life, spending time outside in nature, hiking, running, and gardening outside. I am driven by connection, embodiment, savoring the natural world, and curiosity. Yoga and meditation has been incredibly helpful for managing stress and mood and maintaining overall well-being. I am grateful for all the ways in which yoga has benefitted me. In caring for myself through yoga, I, in turn, am a better partner, sister, family member, friend, community member and social worker. I am interested in how yoga facilitates breath and body and helps me work towards my goals of embodiment and alignment of my mind, body, and spirit. I am also interested in how communities can be created through yoga. I am hoping to teach yoga to my community, including, specifically people living with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders.