Amy Cumbow

Amy Cumbow

For Amy Cumbow, movement has always been about more than exercise. A lifelong Lansing-area resident, Amy discovered the joy of group fitness through step aerobics in the late '90s. What began as a love of moving alongside others eventually grew into a deeper appreciation for yoga and the space it creates to slow down, build strength, and reconnect with yourself.

Finding Her Way to Yoga

Amy completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2024 through East Lansing Hot Yoga and YogaRenew and is registered with Yoga Alliance. Her curiosity continues to grow, with a particular interest in learning more about yin yoga, restorative practices, and meditation.

Yoga has become a reminder that there's room for both effort and ease, movement and stillness. It's not about mastering every pose, but continuing to learn and discover what feels right along the way.

What Amy Brings to the Mat

Amy enjoys creating classes that unfold naturally, blending thoughtful warm-ups, purposeful holds, accessible movement, opportunities to build strength, and moments of rest. She believes that everyone is a student first, including the teacher, and that yoga offers something different depending on what we need that day.

Outside the studio, Amy enjoys hiking, backpacking, creative projects, long drives, and meaningful conversations. Time with family, including her adult daughter who also practices yoga, is especially important. Morning reading, mantras, and being outdoors are some of the ways she finds her own moments of quiet.

A Little Wisdom to Share

There's no perfect pose to chase and no finish line to reach. Amy hopes students leave class feeling a little stronger, a little steadier, and more comfortable being exactly where they are in their practice.