Tina Ventrella began practicing approximately 5 years ago and has not stopped! Initially thinking it was just about ‘stretching,’ Tina realized she was very much mistaken. She found her first love in Power Yoga, providing the balance, peace and breath needed for her busy lifestyle. Once the decision had been made to pursue her journey, Tina trained with Doug Swenson in Asheville, and found her niche in power endurance yoga, experiencing complete serenity after each practice.

Knowing the journey had just begun, she has continued to embrace studentship. She is currently studying Anusara Yoga (the new love of her life, along with her husband of course!) under Lila Brown, and Paul and Sommer Sobin, and also has completed an immersion with Todd Norian. She has also been blessed to study with Paul Grilley, and has recently received her Anusara-Inspired Teaching Certification! Tina has found that by accepting the Universal Principles of Alignment, she is not only able to experience peace but to also have a glimpse of freedom that perhaps we are all searching for. She hopes that students at Namaste will find incorporating these principles into their practice will help their hearts smile! Tina enjoys cultivating the same happiness and breath that she experiences in others. Her only informal request in her classes is that you try to smile at least once!

Prior to her yoga endeavours, Tina graduated from the University of Rochester's School of Nursing with her BSN in 1996. Remaining proactive in maintaining good health and nutrition, Tina has found yoga to be a wonderful addition and compliment to her everyday life, including motherhood! Tina is excited to be a part of Namaste Yoga Center, bringing smiles, both inside and outside, to our wonderful community!