Real People. Real Yoga. Real Bodies.
Real Transformation.
At Serenity Yoga & Wellness we believe that all beings should have access to the life-changing practices of yoga and other wellness modalities. We strive to create a peaceful and compassionate environment where you are encouraged to explore and grow. We want you to do what feels good, fully embrace your personal journey, and to let go of expectations.
We believe all people should have access to these practices and their benefits regardless of gender, gender identity, race, sexuality, ability, age, religion, culture or socioeconomic status. We strive to create a nonjudgemental and supportive atmosphere where everyone is welcome, just as they are, from the moment they walk in the door.
The practice of yoga reminds us that we are more alike than we are different. Real transformation comes from looking within ourselves and from the skillful actions we take in the world. At Serenity, we are committed to the wellbeing of our communities and we welcome open dialogue and courageous conversations on issues that are heart-centered.
Our Outstanding Teachers Are The Core Of Serenity
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Michele Lyman
OWNER
Teaching since 2003 and has owned Serenity Yoga in South Hadley, MA since 2012.
Michele is best known for teaching beginner level students a gentle, safe and effective way to create balance and harmony both on and off the mat.
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Bethany Haller
TEACHING SINCE 2016
Bethany is best known for meeting her students where they are with mindfully strengthening slow-flow sequences. Classes are woven with yoga philosophy and a reminder to be curious and have fun. Non-judgmental awareness and a compassionate, light-hearted approach encourage the students she guides to ride the waves, teaching us that we can skillfully navigate whatever arises when we step off the mat.
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Erin Schifferli
TEACHING SINCE 2007
Erin is best known for encouraging students to practice breathing and being. She specializes in nutrition, yoga, birth support, and overall wellbeing.
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Ilana Beigel
TEACHING SINCE 2018
Ilana is best known for classes that offer space, time and support to explore how you can live with more vibrance, joy, ease, wisdom and grace. She also has extensively studied Ayurveda (the traditional medical system of India), known as the ’sister science’ to yoga, which is the oldest continuously practiced healing system in the world.
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Kim Deshaies
TEACHING SINCE 2020
Kim is best known for supporting her students as they move in ways that honor their bodies in classes that incorporate yogic philosophy and practical tools for everyday wellness. She teaches trauma-sensitive, alignment based yoga that holds space for dynamic exploration of movement as well as rest and integration.
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Kim Kolbjornsen
TEACHING SINCE 2011
Kim is best known for her strong, steady flow, mindful transitions, and clear and precise verbal directives. Kim strives to teach a fun and invigorating power vinyasa flow to systematically work all muscle groups. She offers students a chance to challenge themselves, while empowering them to grow through exploring their yoga practice at their own pace.
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Norm Christiansen
TEACHING SINCE 2012
Norm is best known for his warm and enthusiastic spirit that invites everyone to find their own rhythm. He uses playfulness to suggest how people can learn and grow with a lighthearted spirit. Meditation is incorporated into his classes as a safe place to explore the Self (mind-body-spirit relationships).
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Steve Sampson
TEACHING SINCE 2014
Steve is best known for exploring the physical, energetic, and philosophical practices of yoga with an emphasis on pursuing functional health and holistic wellness. Steve strives to blend humor and philosophy to help everyone experience the benefits of yoga practice in a fun, empowering, and safe environment.
Testimonials
Kathleen
“There's something for every one and every level here. I tried a few things before I settled on Chair Yoga. It's a great hour of stretches, movements, and introspections and perfect for people with balance or mobility challenges. I'm so glad I was introduced to yoga as a discipline, and to Serenity in particular.”
Alexis
“Serenity has always been a place where I can relax, smile, unwind and exercise. The new space is beautiful! The teachers are incredibly educated, friendly and helpful when practicing. They’re inclusive of everyone and can help you adapt to the class to remain comfortable no matter your shape, size, weight, heritage, race, ethnicity, and sexual orientation. It’s a loving and encouraging community that I can’t recommend enough. I hope that they can pull through this difficult time of closure due to COVID-19 so that we can hug, laugh and smile again soon.”
Christine
“Serenity Yoga is an amazing studio that is welcoming to all levels of experience. I have found it to be more of a community than a studio. Classes are very affordable and packages are available. The owner, who also teaches some of the classes, goes up and beyond to know who each individual is and to provide a variety of workshops and experiences. There are other places closer to home to practice yoga, but I travel a little further because I enjoy being at Serenity that much.”
Rachel