Align Yoga Studio
Align Yoga Studio, offers Anusara Yoga, an alignment-based, heart-devoted yoga that is steeped in a philosophy that teaches the intrinsic goodness of all beings. Through strong physical practice, yoga philosophy and inspiring, thought-provoking themes, we strive to guide our students home to the innate goodness that resides within. Whether in person or online, our goal is to share the magic and beauty of yoga spanning from the subtle to the vast. With respectful, caring teachers and an open and inviting space, we aim to inspire minds, strengthen bodies and open hearts to the clear light that shines within each and every one of us.
At Align Yoga Studio, we also offer yoga classes based on the Vinyasa Flow methodology and fusion classes to offer variety for different students. All of our classes are led by experienced and educated teachers dedicated to guiding our students through a practice that is committed to strong alignment, intelligent breath-based flow, inspirational heart-based themes, and yogic philosophy. For us, teaching yoga is an absolute joy, honor, and a divine privilege. We are devoted to our students and are deeply grateful to share the gift of yoga with our community.
Our teachers remain actively engaged in ongoing education and training. We are open to possibility and remain curious about how we can honor the magic of yoga. We aim for our offerings to expand the light within and to live and embody the principles of yoga on and off the mat
Opening Invocation:
Oṃ namaḥ śivāya gurave
sacchidānanda-mūrtaye
Niṣhprapañcāya shāntāya
nirālambāya tejase.
I honor the essence of Being, the Auspicious One,
the luminous Teacher within and without,
Who Assumes the forms of Truth, Consciousness, and Bliss,
Is never absent, full of peace,
Ultimately free and sparkles with a Divine Luster.
Amy Gates Hobson - Studio Owner
I attended my first yoga class more than 30 years ago and fell in love from the start. I was immediately hooked by the way yoga calmed and quieted my mind, freed me physically, ignited a spark deep in my soul, and made me feel connected to something far bigger than me. I had never before experienced something that was equal part calming and enlivening. The connection of mind, body, and divinity was almost intoxicating, and I knew that yoga would forever be a major part of my life.
I started teaching yoga in 2002. Having completed several training intensives, I gravitated to Vinyasa Flow and was introduced to the teachings of Shiva Rea through a Seattle studio. Over the next several years, I dedicated as much time as possible to various teacher training courses and obtaining certification hours. Since that time, my yoga study has turned to Anusara Yoga. I completed my 200-hour Anusara teacher training at Garden Street Yoga in 2020 and my 500 hour in Spring of 2023. I am a registered Anusara Inspired Yoga Teacher. Anusara Yoga has made a forever home in my heart, and I feel incredibly fortunate to teach the practice I wholeheartedly love.
I feel deeply passionate about overall health and well-being and humbly aspire to share this passion through teaching and connecting with the community. My practice is a profoundly spiritual experience for me and a space I turn to again and again to connect with my heart and open to Grace.
I opened Align Yoga Studio in November 2019. After two years of operating a home-based business, I am ecstatic to grow into a larger, more public location.
A few of my favorite things: spending time with family & friends, yoga practice and study, meditation, Peloton escapes, walking my dogs, reading, hiking, paddle boarding, anything on or near water; sun; concert-going; travel; eating good food; laughing and taking 1 million photos of said favorite things. I also love collaborating with the CDA community and my sisters at The Seven Sisters Retreats. Check us out at www.thesevensistersretreats.com. Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.
“All the wisdom you need resides in you. It is just waiting for you to un-earth it. Re-discover & ALIGN with.”
What People Are Saying
“Amy is the love, light, peace, and joy of Align Yoga. She is a patient, thoughtful, and motivating teacher. She kicks your butt with her strength fusion workouts and leaves you mentally and physically fulfilled with her Anusara practice. Best yoga teacher in CDA!” - Stephanie M.