Tish Roy - Owner + Instructor

Tish Roy, owner + founder of Ananda Mind-Body Therapies finds joy being in relationship with others through alternative practices + holistic teachings. Those who know her are immediately drawn to her spirited balanced self. It has been said her adept approach to imparting the wisdom of these therapies is warm, clear, smart and above all supportive, empathic + inspirational.

Formally a clinical social worker for 20 years Tish knows the importance of maintaining perspective, cultivating self – awareness + meeting life’s challenges with compassion, clarity + a bit of humor. It is here she skillfully learned to hold a safe space for others to find their personal empowerment through creating healthy change in alignment with their unique highest good.

Although the mind-body therapies Tish shares with you are practices that are a central part of her own life, tt’s not a one size fits all. Rather the combination of these experiences + dual career path allow her to artfully speak with relatable + realistic reverence when it comes to personalizing these therapeutic practices for what will serve you best.

 

Personal Tributes

"Thank you for allowing me to drop in on your class. It was a deeply moving + sacred experience. Beautiful + of course not what I wanted but exactly what I needed. After 26 years of practice, I still forget + need to be reminded of what the practice is all about. You are a true teacher + I thank you + your students for being here."

"Tish brings the practice of Svaroopa® Yoga a to a new level as she masterfully guides students on their journeys through the dynamic insight she has gained in her studies and her own yogic journey."

"I consider myself blessed just knowing Tish. Not only is she an amazing and genuine person, she lives what she teaches. She's someone I admire and respect very much."

"I feel particularly fortunate to have found Tish for my teacher. Her humor, enthusiasm, compassion, encouragement, knowledge, and dedication to Svaroopa® Yoga is a tremendous support to those of us lucky to be her students."

 

Experience, Trainings + Memberships

  • Owner and Founder of Ananda Yoga Studio in Woodstock CT from 2001-2015

  • Clinical Social Worker for 20 years

  • Trained in MBSR Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction-John Kabot Zinn- Umass Medical Worcester MA 2000

  • Recent collaborative workshops with Boston barre3, Boston Loomis Sayles & Co, Boston AUM Healing Center

  • Currently leads trauma sensitive yoga therapy programs for Her Future Coalition, NPO in Kolkata, India

  • Provides weekly virtual therapeutic support to Her Future Coalition staff

  • Runs yearly Ayurvedic Health Retreats in Kerala, India

  • Facilitated 6 week Stress Management Seminar for Teachers in Putnam, CT

  • Meditation Teacher Certification Training 2004

  • Co- taught + Assisted Master Teacher Swami Nimralananda Saraswati (formally Rama Berch) 10 day Ayurveda, Yoga + Meditation Retreats in Kerala, India 2009, 2012

  • Assisted Master Teacher Swami Nirmalananda at Kripalu Center Stockbridge, MA

  • Attended intensive trainings beginning in 2001 with Founder of Svaroopa Yoga Swami Nirmalananda Saraswati + MYF Master Yoga Foundation (now Svaroopa Vidhya Ashram)

  • Privileged to be Board Chair for Master Yoga Foundation 2010-2014

  • Certified by Master Yoga Foundation: Svaroopa Yoga Teacher 2004, Vichara Teacher Facilitator 2006, Deeper Yoga, Yoga For Your Back, + Gentle Yoga 2010, Pregnancy Yoga 2011, Yoga Therapist 2013,

  • Trained as Yoga Philosophy Discussion Group Leader 2007

  • Travelled nationwide as Teacher Trainer for Foundations of Svaroopa Yoga 2010-2014

  • Member of Yoga Alliance RYT 500 hours since 2003

  • Member of IAYT International Association of Yoga Therapists since 2014

  • Travelled extensively throughout India, Bhutan, and Morocco for spiritual enrichment and cultural enhancement