Biography

Amaris Ziayanah…

A Registered Certified Yoga Instructor,
Amaris has Practiced Yoga for Over 17 years,
including the time during all four of her Pregnancies.
Currently working on her Degree in Holistic Nutrition,
she has been a Vegetarian for 18 years
and has maintained a Vegan diet for the past 9 years.
It is through her Dance that Amaris has found
the Liberating Freedom of fully experiencing, embracing, and expressing
the Various Moments of Now.

Inspired to help women reconnect with themselves,
Amaris believes that through Our own Conscious Living,
Conscious Loving, and Conscious Movements,
we are able to Respect, Honor, and Cherish
the Beauty that we All are and the Wonders of what we
each have to Offer in this Life.

As a Performer…

Amaris is recognized by many as “the One who Dances with her Eyes.”
Her style is surprisingly unique,
Consisting of a Delightful Eclectic Blend of
Turkish, Tribal Fusion, Indian, and Cabaret with a Spanish Twist.
The Love and Fluidity that she expresses through
the Dance is an Intriguing and Captivating Experience.

As an Instructor…

Amaris brings a wealth of Artistry, Expertise,
and Enthusiasm to each of the Classes that she Offers.
She is able to provide Developmentally Appropriate,
Stimulating, and Nurturing activities that Encourage
the Wonder and Excitement in learning
for the Young and Young at Heart.

Additional Tid-Bits of Various Sorts…

Certifications:
* Red Cross CPR Certified
* Registered Certified Yoga Instructor with the Yoga Alliance
* Certified Kindermusik Educator

Experience:
* Practicing Yoga for over 18 years including times during four (4) pregnancies
* Formal instruction and self-study in Yoga and Dance
* Studied with Graham Schweig, Phd. in the philosophy, history, and lifestyle of Yoga
* Currently teaching various classes of Yoga:  strengthening & conditioning, restoration & meditation, children’s and pre-natal
* Studied basic anotomy in how Yoga and Dance effects the body
* Teacher of Yoga and Belly Dancing to both adults and children.
* Guest Instructor at Old Dominion University

Education:
* Completed Yoga Teacher Training Program
* Attended various workshops and intensives of Belly Dance
* Completing a Bachelor’s Degree in Holistic Nutrition