Posted By Michael on February 23, 2010

Wendy Colonna, RYT is a woman of many passions. In addition to her award winning musical career, Colonna has also been cultivating her deep love for yoga and wellness in the classroom and on the road. Wendy completed her 200hr teacher training at Yoga Yoga in Austin, TX and has since studied under David Swenson & Mark Darby. She was initially attracted to yoga as a “cool-down” from her boxing workouts, but the post-workout practice kindled in her an unexpected sense of balance, strength and peace of mind. She decided to pursue the yoga path alongside her musical career and has integrated her yoga and teaching practice on and off the road. Colonna has released a Yoga DVD and workbook entitled Yoga-To-Go: Yoga for Musicians & Other Traveling Professionals through publisher, Good Karma Mama in the fall of 2008.

The intention with the DVD instruction and workbook is to empower people who desperately need to unwind their bodies, but don’t have the luxury of attending formal yoga classes due to travel or work constraints . . . The practice is beginner friendly and gives tips on how to incorporate yoga into your hotel room, vehicle and any other tight spaces. It’s a wonderful travel companion!
www.myspace.com/yogaformusicians

www.austinkulayoga.com

Watch the trailer now:





Testimonials:

Collective Soul’s former drummer, Ryan Hoyle said that our DVD, “Yoga To Go” was “an answer to a prayer” for him in his rigorous tour schedule.
“Wendy’s intuition and knowledge of the body shine in her personalized and client centered approach to sharing and teaching yoga. A session with Wendy is a journey of mind body and spirit working together to get you to the next level in strength and awareness.”

Rochelle Poulson, Nationally Certified Massage Therapist

“I’m very new to yoga, and Wendy’s class made me feel completely comfortable and welcome. Her energy is warm and inviting; she’s serious about her work, but communicates in a very relaxed way.”

Valerie Kanak, Senior Accountant,Lance Armstrong Foundation

“Wendy’s amazing ability to teach is undeniable to anyone who has had the pleasure of working with her. Her creativity and passion is apparent in everything she does. I have not ever had an instructor who has impacted my learning so much and don’t expect to find one anytime soon.”

Claire Hodgins, Student

“As a busy, full-time, working musician, staying healthy and having energy is important. Wendy’s charisma and passionate instruction are truly insightful and you can achieve over-all wellness!”…………Ryan Waguespack….Full-time gigging musician and music instructor.

Wendy is a wonderfully enthusiastic and engaging instructor. She knows how to effectively explain the postures and makes it totally fun to do!”

Amy Fletcher, LMT

“A piece of manna from heaven for the mind, body and soul, Yoga-to-Go is a invaluable tool to establish a nourishing yoga practice for even my busiest clients! I also use it to introduce yoga to my family and friends. We are truly looking forward to the next chapter in the series. Bravo, Kula! Bravo, Wendy!”

Holley Howard, LMT Massage Therapist, New Mother

“Even to someone as woefully inexperienced at yoga as myself, Wendy’s instruction was crystal clear at telling what one should be focusing on while doing these positions. This DVD/CD really helped me (mentally, physically, and spiritually) through a grueling month-long east coast tour.”

Rob Hooper, Drummer Extraordinaire

Lake Charles American Press and the Times of Southwest Louisiana in July 08.
Wendy Colonna-Yoga to Go

While Willie Nelson can’t wait to get back on the road again, most artists find it grueling physically, emotionally and spiritually. A different venue in a different town every night for weeks or months on end takes its toll on the most hard-core roadies.

Wendy Colonna’s sheer love of performing live more than offsets the rigors of the road. The Lake Charles native singer-songwriter is one of those performers who gives the audience her utmost in every performance, regardless if she’s in a packed auditorium or a smoky club. Her drive to perform at her peak at every performance led her to the practice of yoga.

Categories: Staying Healthy
Tags: fit, health, musicians, the road, Wendy Colonna, yoga, Yoga to go