About

Gail Metivier – Yoga Alliance Certified – E-RYT 500, YACEP

Yoga to me, is mental hygiene. As a teenager, I struggled with an autoimmune condition which probably stemmed from stress and early childhood trauma.   These experiences sparked my interests in holistic healing and yoga.  My initial experience with yoga was through meditation.  I instantly felt a deep sense of peace and contentment and I knew I wanted more of this in my life.  Many years later I began my physical asana practice on the mat in 2009.   I never expected to teach yoga, but I craved more knowledge which led me to my first teacher training in 2013.  During this training and through my time on the mat, my deep seated wounds surfaced and this was the beginning of finding acceptance and healing.  This transformative experience inspired me to encourage others to journey towards self-exploration and well-being.   I trained in Hatha Yoga under Ashley Rose-Mello and Susie Masters and in 2014 earned my 200-hour certification from State of Grace Yoga and Wellness (SOG).  I immediately began teaching classes at SOG and continued doing so for 7 years.   In 2016, I completed my 500-hour Advanced Hatha Yoga training under Cathy Mann at The Yoga Studio.  In 2020, during the pandemic, I had a wonderful opportunity to co-lead a teacher training for State of Grace.  I continue to teach outdoor group classes and offer private sessions as well.   

My classes tend to be a slow-flowing sequence focusing on proper alignment, the connection of breath with movement,  pranayama, and meditation practices.  Yoga practice can take many different forms both on and off the mat.  What works physically one day may not work the next.  I encourage my students to practice self-awareness, self-care, and to use their practice to return to the quiet peaceful place within them.