CERTIFIED YOGA INSTRUCTORS
Amy Hough
Amy is the owner and founder of Shine Yoga Kids, the first yoga studio in Rockland County designed specifically for children and teens, which opened in January 2013. Over the years, Amy has led numerous classes, workshops, trainings, and events all focused on enhancing the lives of children and teens through yoga, meditation and mindfulness.
While the physical studio closed in 2022, Shine Yoga Kids remained intact and Amy continues to share her yoga teachings with the community in a variety of ways.
Amy is certified to teach children, teens, and adults of all levels and abilities. She earned her 95 hour certification (RCYT) to teach yoga to Children and Teens in 2012 from Young Mountain Yoga. She earned her 200 hour certification (RYT) to teach adults through Azaya Yoga Teacher Training in 2017, and also completed a certification course in Mindful Meditation from Divine Light Yoga in 2018. Amy has attended workshops on Therapeutic Yoga practices, Yoga for Children with Special Needs, Anatomy of Yoga, The Chakra System, etc. and continues to study and learn new techniques to incorporate into her teachings. She has her own daily yoga / meditation practice which has enriched her life significantly and motivates her to share these techniques with others.
In addition to being a Certified Yoga Instructor, Amy also has a Master's degree in Business Administration, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Favorite poses: Pigeon, Tree, Dancer and Savasana
Amy is the owner and founder of Shine Yoga Kids, the first yoga studio in Rockland County designed specifically for children and teens, which opened in January 2013. Over the years, Amy has led numerous classes, workshops, trainings, and events all focused on enhancing the lives of children and teens through yoga, meditation and mindfulness.
While the physical studio closed in 2022, Shine Yoga Kids remained intact and Amy continues to share her yoga teachings with the community in a variety of ways.
Amy is certified to teach children, teens, and adults of all levels and abilities. She earned her 95 hour certification (RCYT) to teach yoga to Children and Teens in 2012 from Young Mountain Yoga. She earned her 200 hour certification (RYT) to teach adults through Azaya Yoga Teacher Training in 2017, and also completed a certification course in Mindful Meditation from Divine Light Yoga in 2018. Amy has attended workshops on Therapeutic Yoga practices, Yoga for Children with Special Needs, Anatomy of Yoga, The Chakra System, etc. and continues to study and learn new techniques to incorporate into her teachings. She has her own daily yoga / meditation practice which has enriched her life significantly and motivates her to share these techniques with others.
In addition to being a Certified Yoga Instructor, Amy also has a Master's degree in Business Administration, as well as a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland, College Park.
Favorite poses: Pigeon, Tree, Dancer and Savasana
Samantha Hough
Samantha has been practicing yoga and meditation for many years. In August 2022, at 17 years old, she earned her 95hr certification to teach yoga to Children and Teens through Young Mountain Yoga.
Sam’s interest in yoga began when she was 5 years old. For many years, yoga was just a fun activity she would enjoy with friends. However, as she got older, she began to realize how much yoga and meditation helped her get through stressful times. Samantha’s goal is to teach children and teens how to connect with their mind, body, and breath and how to love themselves just as they are.
Sam is currently a student at the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to yoga and meditation, she enjoys reading, writing, working out, and spending time with friends.
Favorite poses: Camel, Tree, Dancer and Turtle
Samantha has been practicing yoga and meditation for many years. In August 2022, at 17 years old, she earned her 95hr certification to teach yoga to Children and Teens through Young Mountain Yoga.
Sam’s interest in yoga began when she was 5 years old. For many years, yoga was just a fun activity she would enjoy with friends. However, as she got older, she began to realize how much yoga and meditation helped her get through stressful times. Samantha’s goal is to teach children and teens how to connect with their mind, body, and breath and how to love themselves just as they are.
Sam is currently a student at the University of Pittsburgh. In addition to yoga and meditation, she enjoys reading, writing, working out, and spending time with friends.
Favorite poses: Camel, Tree, Dancer and Turtle
