Nancy Nusbaum
Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher 200hr, Certified Yoga Synthesis Instructor
Nancy is a certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor and is currently enrolled in Kripalu’s Advanced Teacher Training program. She is also a certified Yoga Synthesis Instructor (Raji Thron) and has studied Integrated Positional Therapy and Structural Yoga Remedies with Lee Albert. Nancy has studied and trained with Shiva Rea (Pathways of Flow) and has pursued continuing education in Cerebral Dominance and Left Brain/Right Brain. She is also trained in Reiki.
Kripalu yoga is an inquiry into who we are through movement, breath, and awareness. It offers tools for transformation, healing, and living in our sometimes overwhelming culture through breath-centered, meditation-infused, self-care classes. Along the way, you may begin to notice that yoga helps us cope more skillfully—and even beyond that—develop a sense of awe, grace, and reverence for our daily lives.
Nancy loves gardening, star-gazing, music, playing the piano, and most recently is attempting to learn to play the guitar…albeit at baby-step pace!...and being with her beloved dogs. She worked in the Department of Instruction & Training at The Seeing Eye and raised 21 puppies in their program to grow up and become loving guides for individuals who have lost the precious gift of sight. Dogs continue to be a major joy in her life—including the upward-dog and downward-dog type!
She is honored and blessed to be part of the Prana Yoga community.
Testimonials
“Nancy’s classes are like dropping into a warm cup of chai. She explains why we’re doing things and what the benefits are and makes it fun. I appreciate the balance between body, soul and science. Nancy is warm and welcoming and finds the inspiration for class topics all over her regular day…today it was the disrespect her doggie felt after being treated at the vet and how it was able to shake it off afterward. Now I am a girl who loves a metaphor so this was right down my alley. Thanks Nancy!” - SV
“Nancy’s True Beginner class was nothing shy of pure magic. I felt as though I was being guided by an angel. The energy of the entire class was energizing and we moved harmoniously. What a wonderful way to start the week.” - BC
“This was my first time taking Nancy’s class, and it was amazing! She introduced herself to new practitioners and made everyone feel comfortable. I felt safe and cared for, and her breathing exercises were excellent, especially the way she explained their benefits. I will definitely be taking this class more regularly. Thank you, Nancy!” - MD
Get to know Nancy…
What is a challenge in your own yoga practice?
A continuing challenge in my practice is finding that sweet balance between keeping classes fresh and offering the familiar sequences students love. My intention is to explore new ways to inspire and energize the room, while still grounding the practice in shapes and flows that feel comforting and known. Blending creativity with consistency is part of the art of teaching…and even though we all understand the importance of balance… actually crafting it each week….well, that can be its own mindful practice!
What is something you’ve learned about yourself from teaching yoga?
Throughout the journey, being a yoga instructor has taught me that the practice is about so much more than movement. It is about presence, patience, and learning to meet each moment with grace. I have learned that every class is an invitation to listen more deeply….to my students, to my own intuition of reading the room, and to the quiet wisdom of our body. Teaching yoga reminds me that it is never about perfection…. connection, compassion, and authenticity are what truly create transformation. Each breath, each challenge, and each shared practice has helped me grow not only as a teacher, but as a person. For this journey, I am humbled and deeply grateful.
What about teaching lights you up the most?
What brings me the deepest joy in teaching are those quiet….almost hidden moments….when someone finds their way back to themselves… when the breath softens, the mind settles, and a bit more space opens inside. Feeling that in the room is its own kind of beauty. I love when the students in class feel safe, supported, and free to explore what their bodies ~ and their hearts ~ need that day. Supporting others as they move toward ease, strength, and self‑understanding is a sacred gift, and every class reminds me how meaningful it is to share this practice.
General Weekly Schedule
Sundays 11:00am: True Beginners (In-Studio)