Teachers

Lindsay Gardner

Lindsay is the Owner of Sweet Yoga which has been open for over 10 years. Read more about her trainings and educational background in the Massage section.

Peggy Dippen

Peggy Dippen has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga since 2003. She completed her 200 and 300 hour yoga teacher training through Yoga Vermont, which is nationally recognized by Yoga Alliance. Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga is a style of yoga popularized by K. Pattabhi Jois during the 20th century which is often promoted as a modern-day form of classical Indian yoga. Ashtanga means eight limbs or branches, of which asana or physical yoga posture is just one branch, breath or pranayama is another. Ashtanga Yoga follows a series of postures in a set order. Peggy has studied primarily with Christine Hoar, Kathy McNames, & Scott York, all who were trained by K. Pattabhi Jois. She has also taken additional workshops with Nancy Gilgoff and David Williams.

Peggy literally stumbled into her first yoga class, unaware of any postures or breath work. She noticed physical transformation within weeks. Increasing awareness of thoughts and emotions, and how to focus them for well being are a continuous practice, as is the physical work for her. "Yogas chitta vritti nirodha" is a line from Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. It refers to stilling the mind. When our thoughts are calm and our mind in its natural state of tranquility, we can move toward Self-realization.

Peggy warmly invites you to one of her classes so she can share her love of Ashtanga Yoga with you!

Peggy grew up in Connecticut, completed her BS & M.Ed at Springfield College in Massachusetts, and resided in Vermont for 20 years.