Our Story
Alan Franzi, MS, C-IAYT, CYT, PAS, is the owner and Yoga teacher/therapist at Creative Edge Yoga. He brings over 25 years’ experience providing individual and group Yoga classes, Yoga, Posture and advanced movement Therapy in the Guilford, and Madison, and New Haven shoreline area of Connecticut.
At the foundation of his work is his deep belief that no matter one’s goals, needs, and circumstances it may be possible to embark on a journey toward a better life and Yoga can be an important part of that journey. He understands that working with the whole self, rather than a body or a symptom, is paramount in helping those with whom he works get the most benefit out of any class, technique or practice that is done.
Alan is dedicated to helping those who come to him for help get started finding the most enjoyable and effective Yoga class or therapy program to attain their individual goals. Whether you are seeking better flexibility, physical tone and fitness, a more stress free life or seeking solutions to resolve more difficult pain or movement problems or other health concerns Alan can help you choose the classes and service that can target your goals most effectively.
Alan is certificate trained in Sivananda Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Integrative Yoga Therapy and Gestalt Psychotherapy. He is a Certified Posture Alignment Specialist (PAS), trained by the Egoscue Institute. He draws draws on his continuing advanced study and practice of the Egoscue Method, Somatic Movement Education practices, Kripalu Yoga, Mindfulness Meditation and Stress Management Techniques to support students’ movement toward wholeness and well-being.