Vicky Saye Van Horne

Vicky has been practicing yoga and mindfulness since 2007, coming to the mat initially to learn how to better manage anxiety stemming from a sudden and significant life change. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher certification in June 2018 and is now a candidate for her 300-hour certification with the Sakhi Yoga School (Columbia, SC). She is a Level One iRest® Yoga Nidra Meditation Teacher (The iRest Institute) and received her Mindful Resilience for Trauma Recovery training with Veteran Yoga Project. She served as the Yoga Programs Coordinator (2018-2020) and a yoga and meditation service provider (2018-2023) for The Big Red Barn Retreat--a retreat center offering trauma-informed healing practices for military and first responders (Blythewood, SC). She is on the teaching team with Palmetto Yoga and Wellness Oasis, and teaches mindful movement practices for church congregations, schools, and retreat centers. Since 2020, she has offered bi-weekly online yoga practices with active retirees and at-home workers and parents. She also facilitates yoga & meditation sessions in hospital settings (Behavioral Health) and in the workplace. As a career actor, vocalist and approved teaching artist, she also designs and facilitates "Yoga for the Arts" Residencies in schools K-12 and colleges/universities. She offers yoga in the workplace and facilitates professional development opportunities for employees. Vicky is faculty for the Sakhi Yoga School, providing instruction and guidance for Yoga Nidra and postural alignment.