Cilla has always been passionate about yoga, and intrigued by the mind. She attended the University of Vermont to study Psychology and Literature and fell in love with the community. After college, she wanted to explore holistic health and completed an in depth study of Massage and Bodywork at Touchstone Healing Arts. Cilla was first introduced to yoga in her early 20’s, initially as a way to alleviate back pain from scoliosis and the demands of being a professional bodyworker. Intrigued by the challenging postures and breathing techniques, she began to practice daily. With a disciplined asana and pranayama practice, she experienced tremendous healing and transformation. 

Cilla has studied and practiced Hatha Yoga under the Tantric Tradition and is certified in over 500 hours in technique and philosophy, training in VT and Indonesia. She completed another 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bhakti Yoga in India. Her teaching style, whether Yin Yoga or Vinyasa Flow, emphasizes the importance of breath, as a way to balance and enhance the flow of Prana. You’'ll enjoy her class whether you want to feel better in your body, focus your mind, or find a deeper connection.

Always a student, Cilla has received continuing education and Certifications in Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, Aerial Yoga, Yoga Tune Up (self massage and therapy ball work) and Stand Up Paddle Board Yoga. She has over 60 hours of continuing education in yoga anatomy, alignment, skillful assists and handstand preparation and practice. She’s completed a 200 hour Ayurvedic Integration Certification course at The Ayurvedic Center of Vermont and is certified in Marma Therapy and Sound Healing.  She offers 200 and 300 hour teacher trainings and continuing education courses in Puerto Rico, Vermont, and India.

Noah Weisman, co-founder and RYT500, grew up in Burlington, VT. He began his study of the body and movement in 2003 when he started training in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. He trained under Carlson Gracie Sr, protege, Julio Fernandez, one of the original Carlson Gracie Sr black belts. Jiu Jitsu translates as the “gentle art” and focuses on using your opponent’s force against themselves rather than opposing their energy. Noah took his BJJ to the next level by receiving his brown belt and competing as a professional mixed martial arts fighter for several years. He fought both locally and on the national level. He loved that he was able to condition and push his body to new places, while also remaining calm and focused. He also enjoyed sharing his love of the sport and of physical fitness by teaching various mixed martial arts and conditioning classes. When Noah met Cilla a decade ago, he was training several hours a day around the same time she began teaching yoga. It took several years of her teaching, with some gentle coaxing, before Noah finally decided to give yoga a try. Initially, he would go to her core yoga class hoping to work a sweat and build more strength for his MMA/BJJ practice, but what he found with consistent practice was much more than just physical strength and endurance. He liked the physical challenge of the asanas themselves but found amazing mental benefits from the more subtle aspects of the practice. He continues to practice daily and is always looking to deepen his yoga practice through books on philosophy, workshops and self study. Noah was born to teach and connect with others and his passion for life is inspiring. He feels that we can all make small improvements every day and over time this will lead to an improved quality of life, not only for ourselves but for those around us.