Brandy Vanderheiden, MA
Brandy Vanderheiden
Sunnyvale, CA
ph: 650-281-9315
Brandy
About Brandy
Brandy is a certified yoga teacher with a Master's degree in Counseling Psychology and an emphasis in Holistic Studies. She is a registered Marriage Family Therapy Intern (IMF #53937),* a second degree Reiki practicioner and trained for 6 years in guided meditation. Brandy is also a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and currently training in Somatic Experiencing.
Yoga
Brandy has been practicing yoga since 1998. She was certified to teach by the White Lotus Foundation in 2001.
Currently, Brandy teaches public yoga classes at Foothill College and for employees of tech companies at AMD and Filemaker, Inc. in the South Bay area.
The style Brandy practices is Anusara Yoga. She has completed over 200 hours of training in this style and taught over 2,200 classes. Anusara is a blend of biomechanics and connecting with our own divine nature through the heart. You can learn more about Anusara at www.anusara.com.
Counseling
Brandy completed her MA in Counseling Psychology from JFK University (www.jfku.edu) in March 2007. She is currently working as a Marriage and Family Therapist Intern for a local counseling agency and has completed over 1,800 hours of experience working with children and adults.
Starting July 2008, Brandy began a 3 year specialization in trauma resolution using the mind-body connection. Learn more about this technique, Somatic Experiencing, at www.traumahealing.com
Gratitude
Brandy wishes to express her deep gratitude to all of the teachers in her life, including Kenny Graham (www.kgyoga.com), Sianna Sherman (www.opentograce.com), William Dalton, my teachers at JFK, and my supervisors at CHAC. Thank you to all of the friends, family and students who continue to support and inspire me on my journey.
Brandy Vanderheiden
Sunnyvale, CA
ph: 650-281-9315
Brandy
