Sonya W.

Sonya: Instructor/Kids & Family Coordinator

About Sonya

Sonya is a dedicated yoga instructor and the Kids and Family Coordinator at Zen Yoga & Wellness, a role she began in 2024. In this capacity, she works closely with kids and families, developing engaging programs, creating thoughtful class plans, and managing communications with parents. Sonya is passionate about fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all ages, and she teaches a variety of classes, including Prenatal Yoga, Baby & Me Yoga, Kids Yoga, and Yoga in the Schools.

Sonya received her 200-hour YTT from Frog Pond Yoga in 2017. Shortly after, she completed a year of AmeriCorps service with Habitat for Humanity alongside her husband on the Big Island of Hawaii. While there, she spent time at an Ashram and attended many workshops and trainings, including an advanced vinyasa and a meditation immersion program.

Sonya holds an 85-hour prenatal yoga certification from Devi Ma Yoga and a 100-hour certification in Embody Yoga from Shraddha Yoga. In addition, she is certified in baby, toddler, and children’s yoga.

With nearly 20 years of experience in early childhood education, Sonya has worked as a lead preschool teacher, a development specialist for early intervention, and the program coordinator for MOC CFCE. She also co-taught 1st and 2nd grade at a nature-based independent school.

Sonya currently works in Development at Birches School in Lincoln and lives in Sterling with her husband and young daughter.