Yoga

 
 

About

Philosophy

Learning to love herself and stay steady inside has been one of the greatest gifts Nancy has received from her yoga studies and practice. Yoga invites us to turn inward and with compassion accept what’s present. Sometimes turning to face inward and take off the blinders doesn’t always yield results we’re happy with, yet without this how can we honestly come to love ourselves, others or even life itself?

Yoga is a practice that keeps on giving when you provide your sustained effort and commitment and each aspect of the practice yields something worthwhile: Through the physical practices of yoga for example, Nancy has seen changes in her strength and stamina, enhanced body integration, better immunity, and resilience, to name a few. And the byproduct of her daily meditation practice has been an interior steadiness and clarity. This steadiness - like an anchor - is something that keeps her grounded amidst the ever-changing and sometimes wild landscape of life on the outside. Yep, that’s right: Life still happens! Yoga is not an easy escape from difficulties, challenges, or heartbreak, you just learn how to navigate rough waters with more skill and the bounce-back is a little quicker.

Teaching is a natural extension of who Nancy is and she is passionate about sharing a practice that she considers profoundly healing and a gateway to greater enjoyment and connectivity to life.

Teaching Style

Nancy’s class pacing is slow, steady, and mindful creating a practice that enhances sustainability and longevity. She skillfully weaves alignment-based, stair-stepped instruction with breath and an emphasis toward graceful and seamless transitions. In her classes your growth edge will expand but in a way that you get to calibrate. Nancy creates a learning environment that inspires, challenges and at the same time is welcoming and supportive. You’ll leave her class uplifted and grounded and ready for more.

Testimonials

“Can’t recommend 1:1 sessions with Nancy enough! She really takes the time to understand what’s going on with your body and tailors each session to help heal vs overextend. The 1:1 attention is especially helpful for keeping an eye on form. Nancy is so kind and encouraging - I leave every session in a state of bliss!”

“Inspiring, nurturing, renewing, comforting, connected”

“Working with Nancy is a true privilege. She can see the adjustments I need to make for my body, describe them to me, and help me feel the differences. One small shift helps me go so much more deeply into a pose. She's also great at suggesting new poses to incorporate into my practice that help me open up in different ways.”

“Challenging, supportive, unconditional acceptance, integrated mind and body evolution”

“I wholeheartedly recommend Nancy to anyone looking for a yoga teacher who is not only an expert but also a supportive mentor. Her dedication and genuine care for her students make her an exceptional guide on the journey of self-discovery and well-being.”

Work With Me

 

  • My private sessions are custom tailored toward your needs and evolve with your growth. Learn modifications and variations of poses that allow your practice to become safer, more do-able and enjoyable and experience physical changes faster than working in a group setting.

    $125 per 75-minute in person
    $85 per 60-minute livestream

  • It is in the group experience that we better get to know and appreciate ourselves. We are surrounded with people that are more mobile, strong etc. as well as those that are not. This becomes the perfect opportunity to learn to stay present in our own body while moving and breathing together with others. If you are new and/or wanting a refresher, please consider an Intro to Yoga course.

    Thursdays, 6-7 pm PST
    Drop-in class
    All levels
    Live in studio
    https://8limbsyoga.com/schedule

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    Saturdays, 9-10:15 am PST
    Hatha-focused, theme-based practice to uplift
    Drop-in class
    All levels
    Live in studio
    https://8limbsyoga.com/schedule

  • Intro Series I - LIVE
    Thursdays, 7:15 - 8:45 pm PST
    September 4-25, November 13 - December 4 (No class on Thanksgiving)

    Build a Solid Foundation. This course is designed for new students and/or can be taken as a refresher. This series builds sequentially and will help you increase your stability, strength, resilience, and confidence giving you a solid path to build on.

    Registration required

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    Intro to Yoga II: Beyond Basics
    Thursdays, 7:15 - 8:45 pm PST
    Dates TBD

    Deepen Your Practice, Build Confidence, and Expand Your Foundation

    Your yoga journey is an ongoing path—one that unfolds with commitment, curiosity, and patience. Intro to Yoga 2: Beyond Basics is designed for students who have completed our Intro to Yoga series (or have equivalent experience) and are ready to build upon their foundation in a supportive and welcoming environment.

    What to Expect in This 4-Week Series:

    • A warm, inclusive space to continue your learning

    • Refinement of foundational postures with added depth and alignment focus

    • Introduction to new standing poses, including balance postures and deeper backbends

    • Exploration of hip-opening poses, mindful transitions, and breath-guided movement

    • Encouragement to embrace and personalize your own practice

    By the end of this series, you’ll gain greater clarity and confidence in your practice, helping you transition smoothly into a variety of 8 Limbs classes. You’ll leave feeling stronger, more balanced, and ready to take the next step in your yoga journey.

    Prerequisite: Completion of Intro to Yoga or equivalent experience.

    Register required

  • Anusara Yoga Immersion
    September 2025 - February 2026
    With Julia Pearring, assisted by Nancy Burtenshaw

    This 100-hr hybrid format immersion is an opportunity to engage with the full range of the Yoga practices in a small group setting with the guidance of a sought after teacher. Immersing in this way transforms your practice of asana and meditation, deepens your self-reflection and sense of Self, and thus, brings immense Grace and support into your life.

    For more information on schedule, pricing, and registration, visit our Anusara Yoga Immersion page.

  • TBA

  • Cultivating Joy: A One-Day Retreat for Renewal
    Sunday, December 14, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
    Vashon Island, WA
    $125/person (Only 10 spots left! Reserve here.)

    As we move into the holiday season and the close of the year, it’s easy to feel swept up in the pace of doing — social gatherings, expectations, and obligations that can leave us feeling disconnected or drained.

    What if, instead, you gave yourself a day to slow down, to tend to your heart, and to remember the quiet joy that lives within you — steady, unconditional, and always available?

    This day-long retreat offers a gentle, nourishing space to reconnect with that inner wellspring of joy and renewal. Through mindful movement, breath, art, and rest, we’ll explore how to stay grounded, openhearted, and compassionate — even when the world feels heavy.

    When we meet difficulty with awareness and compassion, we make space for tenderness and healing. As Henri Nouwen reminds us, “Joy does not simply happen to us — we have to choose joy and keep choosing it every day.”

    Amid the challenges of our time, may we also remember the countless acts of kindness and the earth’s quiet renewal that continue all around us. This retreat is an invitation to touch that remembering — to feel your inner light, to breathe deeply, and to return home to yourself.

    Your day will include:

    • Gentle somatic movement + slow, heartfelt yoga

    • A trauma-informed conscious breath journey

    • Guided meditation and reflection

    • Drawing Within: mindful drawing practices to deepen awareness and connect with the present moment (no art experience needed)

    • Time for journaling, rest, and connection

    Leave feeling lighter, clearer, and more open to the joy that is always here — ready to enter the holidays and new year with presence, ease, and grace.

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    Spring Retreat 2026
    Location and dates TBA

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    Fall Retreat 2026
    The Methow Valley (Mazama, WA)
    Save the dates: October 22-25, 2026
    Reserve your spot: $300 deposit

 
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Credentials

Nancy has been a dedicated and passionate yoga practitioner since 2000 and a teacher since 2007. She has been blessed to have trained with highly skilled, insightful, and inspiring teachers including Lisa Black, Tiffany Wood, Karen Sprute-Francovich, Christina Sell, Darren Rhodes, Jason Crandell, and Noah Maze.

  • Yoga Alliance Certified: E-RYT 500

  • Certified & Licensed Instructor Anusara® School of Hatha Yoga

  • YACEP (Yoga Alliance Certified Education Provider)

  • Level One Teacher in Training iRest® Yoga Nidra

  • Specialized training in Prenatal & Restorative Yoga

  • Initiated in Neelakantha Meditation with Paul Muller Ortega

  • Love Your Brain Certified (Yoga & Meditation for the TBI community)

  • Master’s in Teaching from Seattle University 

  • Passionate practitioner since 2000 and certified yoga teacher since 2007