SOFLY. SO FREE. SO ME!

A Brief History of Me

Hi, my name is Anna Sheinman, and I am a yoga and pilates instructor, and a SOFLY™ wellness coach. I am so glad you are here, and I am looking forward to getting to know you. Until then, here is a little bit about me.

I was born and raised in the former USSR in sunny Tashkent, Uzbekistan, but I have traveled and lived all over. I came to New York for my 19th birthday, fell in love with the city of lights, and never looked back. However, my typical “New York” routine included a host of unhealthy and body-stressing practices: hard work with little to no physical activity, poor eating habits, and cigarette smoking.

One day, inspired by a sudden urge to improve my lifestyle, I embarked upon a new regime. With determination I quit smoking, replacing that nicotine fix with exercise: running and working out in the gym. Unfortunately, my long stint of physical idleness took its toll and thwarted my efforts. In my attempts to improve my health, I ruined my knees, and the discs in my back gave out. As a last resort, my physical therapist suggested trying yoga.

Yoga Changed My Life

In 2000, I signed up for an open class in a small studio in the city. The yoga studio and method was called Jivamukti, meaning liberation while living. From there, my journey began.

My fitness took root and flourished, resulting in a serene mind and a much healthier body. After several years of practicing in different studios, I embarked on a journey to become a yoga and wellness educator. Yoga led me to move to my dream home in the mountains of Colorado, where I love and live with my lovely husband and my pup Rocky. When I am not teaching or writing, I hike, snowshoe, and cook delicious plant-based meals.

My journey and transformation inspired me to create the SOFLY™ METHOD to help others reach the depths of their wellness exploring yoga, pilates, and the outdoors, creating healthier and happier lives.

My Mission

Your well-being is of the utmost importance to me. I love teaching the SOFLY™ method, mixing Eastern and Western wisdom to make it fun, cool, and accessible. Whether you are working with me online, venturing on an outdoor therapy retreat, or practicing in a group or private classes, it is my mission to help you be your best possible self and live your life to your fullest potential.

About Anna’s SOFLY™ Method

I teach my students with instructions that are focused on protecting and honoring the body, mind, and spirit. My classes incorporate movement, breathing, and meditation. When I work with you personally, I will teach you how to honor your body with your diet, and how to rejuvenate your soul with hydrotherapy, outdoor therapy, and journaling. This multi-faceted approach allows students to experience many different aspects of yoga and meditation, lose weight, and maintain a healthy body and mind. The end-goal of our time together is for you to leave with a new zest for life, feeling energized, centered, and rejuvenated.

Education & Qualifications

I am a registered yoga instructor (over 800 RYT) and a certified Pilates teacher. I continue to study with my teacher Chase Bossart in the tradition of T. Krishnamacharya. I have been very fortunate to study with Mr. Desickchar, Gary Kraftsow, and AG Mohan, and Ellie Herman.

Happy Clients

“Anna is a caring and skilled yoga instructor. Her broad training from a variety of teachers is translated into sessions that seem to be specially tailored for each individual in the class. Additionally, she has volunteered to give “benefit” yoga classes, donating the proceeds to several different health-related causes. Her calm, positive personality makes her a joy to work with.”

“Anna is a very thoughtful and compassionate teacher. Her knowledge about the human body is vast and her yoga training very extensive. She is very passionate about teaching to her students capability always respectful of limitations or level. If you are looking for a yoga class that empowers you, makes you feel refreshed rather than exhausted, her style will be perfect for you.”

“Anna has been teaching yoga and Pilates to our family for two years. She is very knowledgeable in her craft. My husband needed more flexibility, while I needed more strength and our eight years old needed more structure. Anna crafted classes for us making it challenging, fun and encouraging.”

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