About Silvia:  Silvia was certified by "Integrative Yoga Therapy" in 2002.  Following a back injury in 2004, she received rehab consulting from Mukunda Tom Stile of " Yoga Therapy Center " in Holyoke , MA . The Center specializes in helping people with pain. She was so impressed with Mukunda and his approach in one-on-one yoga therapy sessions that she participated in his "Structural Yoga Therapy" training program of 700 hours.  She knows first-hand what amazing tool yoga can be, both physically and emotionally. It has helped her build a strong and pliable back after suffering a back injury. Her practice promotes stability, strength, flexibility, and emotional well-being. She believes yoga is truly the “fountain of youth”, as it keeps the mind alive and the body aware. In 2006 she renewed her registration with the Yoga Alliance USA to the highest standard of RYT 500. She has been a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapist IAYT since 2002. She studied with: Joseph Le Padge – (iytyogatherapy.com), Robyn Ross – (lifeasyoga.com),  Jones Westring – (thaiyogahealing.com),  and  Mukunda Tom Stiles - “Structural  Yoga Therapy” – (yogatherapycenter.org).  Silvia is an Asian Body practitioner. She specializes in  AMMA Therapy® ( A form of Acupressure massage). "Yoga with Silvia" has merged with "Wholistic Bodywork" in 2006 offering Asian Bodywork Therapy, Swedish massage & Yoga.   Silvia follows her intuition to teach as many students as possible to help them achieve balance and harmony in their lives.    "I believe in giving my students an “Exceptional Experience”