“I'm a 3rd grade teacher at SFUSD and like most teachers, when the midday-funk rolls around I am constantly struggling to get my students in a space where learning is at its core. Cindy always knows how to recenter my kids. There is something about her calming presence, interactive mindfulness activities, and extensive knowledge on student needs that everyone in my class can resonate with. THANK YOU, Cindy!”
- Madison Lew, 3rd grade teacher, Bessie Carmichael Elementary School
My name is Cindy, and my mission is to teach children, pre-teens, teens, and adults how to calm and settle their minds using yoga, meditation, and mindfulness. These foundational tools have allowed me to completely rebuild my approach to navigating life.
After teaching high school English in the Bay Area for 17 years, I experienced a massive burn-out that made me mentally, emotionally, and physically ill.
Unfortunately, many of my students and colleagues were experiencing the same things I was - chronic anxiety, overwhelming stress, and the feeling that we never had enough time to accomplish what we needed to get done - let alone find the time for self-care.
I was forced to reflect on my past actions, put my needs first, and begin my journey toward healing – after consistently putting the needs of others ahead of my own for almost two decades.
One of the first things I did was go to a yoga class - something I hadn’t done in over eight years (before the birth of my child). It proved a transformational decision, and motivated me to complete my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training (at San Francisco’s Yoga Garden, now Folk) in December 2022.
“Cindy has been a light on our school campus with the students she supports. The students have learned skills to support their emotional regulation, behavior management and peer relationships. Cindy has also been really great at integrating in our campus - with students continuously asking for her and her support. Overall, we are extremely happy to have Cindy as part of our school's Multi-tiered levels of support.”
- Tatiana Elena Sandoval, Wellness Coordinator, Bessie Carmichael Elementary School
Transformation can take many forms.
I've developed a practice based on my own experiences to help kids,
teens and adults Reflect, Refocus, Relearn, and Reset – to truly Rebuild yourself.
Email cindy@rebuildyoga.com to learn more.
Reflect: What’s making you (or your family) unwell: physically, mentally, emotionally, and soulfully?
Refocus: Explore areas for personal change and growth. Start learning targeted skills and specific practices.
Relearn: Create new habits. Try out different methods. Experiment with what works and keep it. Shelve what doesn’t.
Reset: Incorporate new skills, actions, practices, and habits into your daily life.
