Al Dewsnap

Yoga Teacher

Al first started practicing yoga during her time as a very stressed undergrad at UMass Amherst, and was instantly moved and inspired by how much it helped to ground her through a challenging and busy season of life. Soon after, Al took an 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training, which formally introduced her to the art of meditation and how the practice translates to situations off the mat. Yoga and mindfulness have since become a cornerstone of her wellbeing, and as her practice deepened, so did her desire to share it with others. Al completed her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training with Common Ground Yoga in 2020. As a yoga teacher, she is inspired by creative and powerful, yet nurturing flow sequences that challenge and inspire students to get to know the strong, resilient warrior within and cultivate empowered habits of self-care. She guides students with the intention to coordinate movement with breath, to bring awareness to our inner world, and to remain grounded and balanced in the face of challenges both on and off the mat. 

Off the yoga mat, Al enjoys many other forms of fitness, including running, cycling, hiking, kickboxing, and paddleboarding. She is a bookworm, a baker, and currently a graduate student at Regis College working towards her M.A. in Mental Health Counseling.