Evelyn Spangler

Foundations Program Graduate
Yoga Teacher & Therapist
Location: Topeka, KD
Website: www.topekayoganetwork.com

Since starting the Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapy Program, I have gained a much deeper understanding of how to help individuals achieve their specific goals. I feel more confident working with my clients on a holistic level to alleviate their perceived physical or psychological suffering.

I wanted to train as a Breathing Deeply Yoga Therapist because I have been a yoga teacher for a long time, but have been wanting a better anatomical understanding. I took this course to better understand how to guide individuals through a safe and helpful class.

Because I have a clearer understanding of why I am implementing each posture and movement in all my classes, whether group or private, my students’ experience is significantly improved, I now understand that even if I have a client who has similar complaints as a previous client I need to work with them individually. Meaning I now understand that the same condition can not be treated the same way for each person. This has helped me grow as a group yoga instructor but especially in my one-on-one yoga therapy and private yoga sessions.

The entire course was extremely impactful in my overall growth. However, I really valued the guidance on how to teach meditation and breath. This is something I use in both my day-to-day life and my yoga classes.

When I enrolled, I expected to leave the program with a better understanding of how to help my clients with chronic pain and issues. I left feeling very confident in my ability to work with my clients, thanks to the knowledge I gained, as well as the benefits of breathing deeply, which helped me feel connected to the resources that would support me along the way. I was worried the anatomy would be too much, but I found it very easy to grasp.

As I continue on this path, I own a yoga studio in Topeka, KS, and offer 200 hr teacher training through a Yoga Alliance-certified school of yoga. I also now work with private yoga therapy clients, often with chronic back pain and prenatal women, with a focus on meditation and breath work.

During one of my case studies, I worked with a woman who was born with a number of issues with her spine. She is now in her 60s and recently had to have major surgery on her cervical spine. She came to me wanting to gain strength and stamina before her surgery in hopes that she would recover faster. She recovered remarkably well and is now ready to resume her regular yoga practice following surgery. Her medical team attributed it in large part to her yoga practice.

To anyone considering this school, please know that the program continues to improve and evolve. I am excited now that I am done, knowing I am still part of the Breathing Deeply community. I felt so relieved to discover how helpful the Breathing Deeply team is in answering questions and providing guidance, even after certification.