Certified Instructors
Shelia Grant
Shelia Grant has been actively practicing yoga and medication for over 15 years. She completed her yoga teacher training in 2021 seeking to expand her knowledge and a deeper understanding of the practice of yoga. Shelia is a 200+ hour certified teacher, Yoga Alliance approved. Shelia has been a resident of Queensbury for over 20 years; in her free time, she enjoys reading, paddleboarding and spending time in nature.
Classes:
Monday Evening - Yin Yoga
Wednesday Evening - Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Clare Rainwater
Clare Elizabeth is a retired elementary teacher of 34 years, a mama of five and grandma of two sweet littles. Her yoga journey began while she was suffering from adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder). Countless physical therapy appointments, steroid shots and acupuncture left her with little relief. The debilitating pain led her into a depression. A yoga class on Instagram caught her attention. Clearly she couldn’t move her body into the poses, but she began with the breath. Through breath and stillness her path to true self care and true self love began. Yoga taught her acceptance of what is, in the here and now; she learned to accept the limitations of her body with compassion. With continued practice over time, she began to feel a shift in her mind and body. Healing was taking place and she was hooked.
Clare Elizabeth received her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training from Crystal Gray Academy and then went on to receive Certification from Kidding Around Yoga in order to teach children the beauty of yoga. She is currently taking classes through the Breathing Deeply Wellness Center, studying to become a Yoga Therapist.
Classes:
Thursday - Chair Yoga - No Program for June & July
Michelle Pinedo
Michelle has a background in Hatha Yoga with 300 hours certification and has been practicing yoga for many years at Queensbury School.
Classes:
Tuesday - Yoga and Breath Life Force
Class Descriptions
Chair Yoga
This gentle yoga class is practiced while seated or using a chair for support, making it ideal for those with limited mobility, balance concerns, or anyone looking for a more accessible approach to yoga. Through mindful movement, breathwork, and gentle stretches, you’ll improve flexibility, build strength, enhance circulation, and promote relaxation—all without getting down on the floor. Perfect for beginners, older adults, or anyone seeking a supportive, low-impact practice.
Midweek Reset - Vinyasa Flow Yoga
Refocus, recharge, and reset with this midweek Vinyasa Flow class designed to help you release stress and restore balance. Linking breath with movement, this dynamic yet accessible practice will build strength, improve flexibility, and clear your mind. Expect a thoughtful sequence that energizes the body and calms the nervous system—perfect for finding your rhythm again as you move through the rest of your week with clarity and ease.
Melt into Monday - Yin Yoga
Ease into your week with this calming Yin Yoga class designed to help you release tension, quiet the mind, and reconnect with your body. Through long-held, floor-based postures and deep, mindful breathing, you’ll gently open connective tissues and restore balance after a busy day—or in preparation for the days ahead. Perfect for all levels, this class offers the space to slow down, soften, and truly melt into your Monday evening.
Yoga and Breath Life Force
The class will start with a brief meditation and Pranayama, which will allow our bodies to be ready to start and algin to practice yoga. Working with ancient yogic practices to learn how to control and regulate the breath with inhalation, retention and exhalation to improve mental health, reduce stress and learn how to breathe under stress.