Journey and Experience

I'm a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and an Advanced-Level Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) with additional certifications in Sound Healing, Breath Therapy, Yoga Nidrā, and Reiki. I specialize in integrative approaches that weave together sound, breath, and gentle movement to support nervous system regulation, emotional well-being, and a deeper connection to yourself. My intention is to create experiences that are accessible, supportive, and thoughtfully tailored to each individual, helping people reconnect with themselves through rest, awareness, and compassionate care.

I was born in Lithuania and immigrated to the United States with my family at a young age. Since childhood, I have been surrounded by art, yoga, meditation, and spirituality. These early influences inspired me to earn a B.A. in Interior Design before following another path that led me to South Korea, where I taught English and met my husband, Nate. My time abroad strengthened my love of teaching, expanded my perspective of the world, and deepened my appreciation for meaningful human connection.

After returning to the United States, Nate and I moved to Arizona, where I discovered the opportunity to blend my passion for teaching with my love of yoga. Ten years later, we took another leap of faith and made Greensboro, North Carolina our home. Along the way, I have been deeply supported by family, friends, mentors, and students who have encouraged me to continue growing both personally and professionally.

Learning is one of my core values. I continue to deepen my understanding through advanced education, workshops, mentorship, and self-study because I believe there is always more to learn about the body, the breath, and the many ways we can support our well-being.

As a Yoga Therapist, I am passionate about helping people find greater harmony between their inner and outer worlds. Whether through Yoga Therapy, breathwork, sound healing, Yoga Nidrā, or gentle movement, my intention is to create spaces where you can slow down, calm your nervous system, remember what true rest feels like, and reconnect with yourself through greater self-compassion and balance.

“The more I learn, the more I realize how much there is still to learn.”

1800+

Hours of Training

12+

Years of Experience

4500+

Hours of Teaching Experience

Commitment to Learning

Veda has taught for over 12 years and has taken 1,800+ hours of training. This reflects her love of learning and ongoing dedication to growth, both personally and professionally. Her approach continues to evolve through study, experience, and self-inquiry.

Additional Trainings

AumaKhua-Ki® Energy
Balancing and Meditation

Level 1-3

With Ola Sobanski

Y12SR:
Leadership Training

17 hours

With Nikki Myers

Online Y12SR Intensive:
The Yoga of 12-Step Recovery

6 hours

With Kyczy Hawk

Reiki
Attunements

Level 1, 2, and Masters

With Emily Stooks

Gong Certification
And Assisted a Training

Level 1 and 2

With Lisa Lippincott

Crystal Singing Bowls: 101

With Ronee Kipnes
and Alexandra Sirocky

Wisdom Warriors™

12 hours

With Desirée Rumbaugh
and Karen Church

Mindfulness for Teachers

12 hours

With Steve Price

Teacher Training II

Advanced Studies

With Barbara Adams
and Paulette Bodeman

BoomerPlus® Yoga:
The Art and Science of Teaching Chair Yoga

Teacher Training - 25 hours

With Amy Kraft and Janet Rae Humphrey

BoomerPlus® Yoga:
Therapeutic Training

8 hours

With Amy Kraft and Melissa Hardin

Yoga of Pregnancy:
Teacher Training 1

With Jessica Jennings

Senior & Prenatal

Recovery & More

Energy & Sound Healing

Certifications and Credentials

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