Cheryl Thomas is certified at the 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance, with 300 of those hours in Yoga Therapy. Her advanced training with Judith Lasater in the art of Restorative Yoga allows Cheryl to offer her students an opportunity to completely relax and rejuvenate while being supported with bolsters and blankets. She is currently assisting UCSF Women Research Center on a NIH funded study of Restorative Yoga and Metabolic Syndrome. In addition to Restorative Yoga, Cheryl teaches a well-rounded vinyasa flow class which focuses on building strength, exploring flexibility and challenging balance. In addition to her yoga training, Cheryl holds a certificate from The Institute of Holistic Healing at San Francisco State University. Cheryl can be reached at yoga@cherylthomas.com or visit her webpage www.cherylthomas.com.