Hayley

Hi! My name is Hayley Wilhelmi. I received my RYT 200-HR in July of 2023 from Soleil Lune Yoga Center.

Hi, I'm Hayley! I began my yoga journey, like many, during the beginnings of the COVID-19 pandemic, practicing in my living room with "the easy videos" on YouTube, wanting something to do and a way to move my body at home. After a year of practicing at home, I meandered my way into Waves Yoga Studio, where I found so much more than movement. I fully immersed myself into yoga during one of the most difficult seasons of my life. Those quiet moments on my mat became something deeper than just "exercise". In many ways, yoga saved me. It carried me through some of the most challenging things I’ve ever been through. I deeply wanted to create and hold that space for others, so I began my 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training in September 2022 and completed it in July 2023. I also hold certifications in Trauma-Informed Yoga and Yoga Therapy for Anxiety, and I bring that lens of care into the classes I lead. By day, I’m a Dean of Students at a middle school, a role that keeps me grounded in compassion, patience, and the power of creating safe spaces. Teaching yoga is one of the most meaningful ways I get to offer that kind of space to others, and it 100% is applicable in my day-to-day work, both for my coworkers and students. I hope that my classes are a soft place to land for yogis — welcoming, nurturing, and rooted in self-love and acceptance. A space to feel held, seen, and supported just as you are. I love a long savasana (and fully support crying or falling asleep in it!), and my hope is that you leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more you.