Sandra Fonseca-Abbott
(AKA Sandijigoddessofgroove)
BA., Registered Nurse., RYT500., Certified Yoga for Golfers Teacher

Sandra is the founder and owner of YogaTent Studio, a passionate entity specializing in Vinyasa Flow Yoga and Yoga for Golfers™. Her involvement in the health and fitness industry has evolved over the past 20 years to emphasize the importance of reaching out to people and facilitating a place for people to nurture their mind, body, and spirit.

Sandra began her yoga studies with Michelle Cormack, 5 Elements Brampton, ON where she received a comprehensive yoga teacher training program. Having studied extensively (over 300 hours) with Shiva Rea, Prana Vinyasa Flow Teacher Trainer, CA Sandra continues to deepen and evolve her own practice through selected workshops taught by Ramanad Patel of San Fransisco, CA. Ramanand has been a leading Iyengar Yoga Instructor for students and teachers around the world since 1968. Introduced to yoga by his father at the age of 12, he continues to be inspired by Yogacharya Sri B.K.S. Iyengar. He is respected as an innovator in the use of props and working with students who have special needs.

The workshops and teachings of Hart Lazer have provided a strong foundation and understanding of the non-linear approach to yoga practice.

Sandra appreciates the uniqueness and enjoys classes with Erich Shiffman, Nicki Doane and Eddie Monastini, Martin Kirk. etc.

Sandra has a background in Thai Yoga Massage with Lotus Palm School of Thai Yoga Massage.

Metta,

Sandra

Hobbies

Spending time with family and close friends, rock climbing, motorcycle riding, mountain biking, adventure racing, hiking, and her annual half-marathon are other ways in which Sandra experiences bliss in her life. Discovering new flavours of Green & Blacks organic chocolate througout her travels.

Community & Education

Sandra is a Registered Nurse (Humber College) and a York University, Toronto, Ontario graduate with her Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology. Sandra is a part-time teacher at Sheridan Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning. She has had the opportunity to work with a wonderful team of nurses providing health care and health education services to students (deaf and hearing students). Sandra dedicates her time towards the development and implementation of a comprehensive yoga teacher training program for schools. This program is intended to extend and share the benefits of yoga with students, teachers, and EA's (Educational Assistants) within the deaf community. Sandra has an extensive background in program management within the pharmaceutical industry involving the implementation of patient support programs and community nursing support services across Canada.