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YOGA

Start where you are.

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How many times have you committed to working out regularly…only to find a few weeks later that you’ve
stopped? You’ve lost interest. Or the will. Or the time.
Or [insert unpredictable life event here.]

My magic power

lies in helping you develop a movement practice that inspires
you to keep moving. 

I pride myself on meeting people where they are. So whether you are an advanced practitioner, or brand new to yoga, we’ll design a program together that not only feels good and gets you results, but also lights you up!

Book a session

Because if movement
doesn’t bring us joy,
we won’t do it.
Period. 

That’s the power of private yoga.

It’s tailored to evolve with your body,

lifestyle, schedule and spirit. 

  • I have had the pleasure of working with Vanessa for a couple of months for ongoing back and leg issues. In addition to her expertise as a yoga instructor, she is patient, funny, accessible, and underscores the work she does with very clear explanations of the 'whys' and 'hows' of the exercises. I look forward to continued collaboration!

    -Cheryl Faraone
    (professor of theater)

  • Vanessa Dunleavy provided customized care for my body...personal, specific to me and my situation...in my space, at my pace. Contact Vanessa to discover movements that are available to you and coaching that accommodates your way to become more comfortable in your body.

    Susan Davis
    (retired ski instructor & landscaper)

  • Vanessa’s one on one sessions provided me with the insights I needed to move forward. Her knowledge of breath work and holistic interconnectedness of how the body works, adjusts and reacts to trauma and emotion is a welcome integration in the health field.

    Anne Nolting
    (writer)

  • You want to develop a yoga practice, but don’t know where to start

  • You’re working with limited range of motion or an injury

  • Group classes make you uncomfortable

  • You want to refine your practice with one-on-one attention

  • You’re pregnant, or postnatal 

  • Your schedule doesn’t align with group class times

People choose private yoga for a number of reasons:

"I bring a strong anatomical foundation to every session, so you understand not just what to do, but why you’re doing it.

Sessions are available in-person at my home studio in Middlebury, VT, or online via Zoom.

certifications and Training

500-hour RYT (registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance)

  • 200-hour from Yogaworks NYC

  • 300-hour under Chrissy Carter 

Graduate of Anatomy for Yoga Teachers from Zenyasa Yoga & Wellness Studio 

Graduate of Pelvic Floor & Postpartum Yoga from Iyengar Yoga Center of Vermont

Teaching since 2013

I look forward to
connecting with you!

Schedule a free consultation