Dristi Massage & Yoga Therapy

Plaistow, NH
03865

Private Sessions Tonia Ricci, E- RYT, KYTA,NYI Tonia has been involved in health and fitness for over 16 years. She has competed in A.N.B.C. (All Natural Bodybuilding Competitions). Unfortunately Tonia had to retire from bodybuilding due to herniated discs in her neck. She discovered Yoga in 2001 and has been hooked ever since. Yoga became part of her everyday life. She loves the mental and physical challenge it presents. She decided to leave her full time job to study the art of Interdisciplinary and Self Awakening Yoga at Nosara Yoga Institute of Costa Rica, with Amba and Don Stapleton and received her 200 hr. certification. She has also StudiedHeartRiseChildrens Yoga TTwith Tamika Schilbe and Carolyn Burke at Nosara Yoga Institute and received her 100 hr. certification. She also studied with some of Americas leading yoga Teacher’s Baron Baptiste, Shiva Rea, Seane Corn, Sharon Gannon, David Life, Paul Grilley and Patricia Walden. She continues to attend training’s with local masters teachers and continues to study Philosophy of yoga. She is a Certified Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, Nosara Yoga Institute and Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association, she is also certified in Reiki Level 1. Tonia’s goal is to bring the essence of an ancient art, wisdom of yoga into modern times and expressing it in plain and practical terms. Tonia’s message is simple “ We already posses all of the knowledge we will ever need. Our task is to re-discover, to remember, those universal truths inside us all. Those truths are reflected in the colorful world around us.” Tonia views her role as merely assisting in the quest, helping others to ultimately recognize and honor their own inner world. ”Begin your Journey today” Tonia is a respected yoga teacher and student, Her unique way of teaching yoga and meditation are regularly sought out by individuals through out the NH and Mass. areas. She now brings her love, passion and knowledge of Yoga to Mesa, Arizona area.