Dhawi Pienta may be small in stature, but at only 5’4”, she fills the room. New students--including grown men towering over 6 feet tall--joke that Dhawi can be intimidating with her no-nonsense approach to Ashtanga yoga. But for @Dhawi, Ashtanga has been transformational; she simply desires to help others reach that same goal, and she takes her role as teacher seriously. Dhawi summarizes, “During my teacher trainings...and mentorship with Taylor Hunt, I did a lot of self-real

When Taylor was 6 months sober, a friend of his “convinced” him to take an ashtanga class. Taylor says, “I did it as part of my recovery; I

Diana Patton is the kind of person who fills the room the moment she enters. Her vivacious energy intoxicates those around her--she laughs frequently, gesticulates often, and speaks boldly and quickly. Her wit and charm are undeniable, and her contagious smile is impossible to not return. Diana reflects on her personality, laughing joyfully, “I live out loud! You have to know I’m the sixth child of 6 girls...I have always been trying to let my voice be heard. I don’t modify m

Yogaja Yoga is hosting Toledo's First Yoga Festival September 9, 2017 from 7am to 4pm in Ward Pavilion at Wildwood Metropark