About Me

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It was my own desperate need for healing that brought me to yoga at a time when I was stressed out, had no energy, no tolerance, and zero compassion toward myself.

When I found yoga, I couldn’t wait to get to the tiny studio where I would practice after work. The stress and tension of the day melted as I learned to connect with my body & breath and endeavor new ways of movement.

The hard edges of my armor softened. I began to notice compassion towards, and resiliency within myself. I developed admiration for, and friendship with my body.

And then, my best friend died, and my world crumbled. After several weeks of numbing out, I found my way to my yoga mat. My mat was the only place I wanted to be.

At a time when I couldn't talk about my grief, my mat witnessed my pain, soaked up my tears and silently supported my anger, and shattered heart. Nothing could fix me. My yoga practice was my way through my grief.

In those dark times, I was hurting, I felt alone, and my body throbbed! I desperately needed relief. I began compassionately connecting with my aching body and practiced mindful breathing. I began healing. Yoga brings us in touch with the incredible wisdom of our bodies, which is an opportunity to better know ourselves, and the One who created us.

There have been many moments in my life when I felt alone. But I now know that God has always been with me. He provided this path which has healed me so many times, and has redirected my life in the most beautiful way. "The kingdom of God lies within you" (Luke 17:21). God has given me the gift of being a courageous teacher.

I have been a yoga practitioner for 26 years. After more than a decade of teaching group yoga classes, I learned about the field of yoga therapy, which utilizes the teachings, and emerging research of yoga, neuroscience, psychology, and Ayurveda to address an individual's physical, mental and emotional needs.

During the pandemic, I went back to school to become a certified yoga therapist. This work helped me experience breakthroughs in my relationship to my past, connection with my body, and my faith journey.

What I uncovered, was a mass of tension and anguish in my body, that I had masked since childhood, manifesting in gut issues, neck pain, and headaches. I had developed an unhealthy relationship with my body, and ever-present anxiety over not being enough.

Therapeutic embodiment work allowed me to create an environment where I could listen to my body with compassion, to investigate the painful parts of my life, somatically, and be present to myself, with empathy.

This work has given my body a voice, as I recognized the trauma and chronic pain that my body was holding onto. After my own profound personal experience, I knew that I had to share this healing work with others, so they can live with less suffering and embody peace.

I have a background in marketing and development for non-profit agencies, hold a B.A. from Washburn University, am registered with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT 500, YACEP, and am a Certified Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT. Additionally I am trained in somatic therapy and have a Pilates Reformer certificate.

I have been a yoga instructor and embodiment facilitator for 19 years & completed thousands of hours of specialized training in yoga therapy and somatics. I enjoy teaching group classes and working with clients individually on their healing journey.

I follow Jesus, am a wife, mother & of two grown kids, and reside in Kansas. I enjoy spending time with friends & family, traveling, being in nature, and always learning.

I would love to connect with you!

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What People Say...

Within a container of simplicity, I accessed deep patterns in my subconscious that have created obstacles in my life for a long time. I was supported in not only locating the root of these challenges but inspired by Brenda's guidance to acknowledge how I could choose differently. I experienced more courage and commitment to the person I want to be.

-Lexi A. Arvada, CO

You may not know where you are going, but a compass will point you in the right direction & keep you on your path. This course has given me direction; to find my truth, to find acceptance, & pointed the way.

-Kathy W. After completing yoga therapy course, spring 2022

I am a clinical trauma therapist with my own personal trauma story for which i have been in treatment for some time. I know that yoga is a highly recommended effective treatment modality for trauma. I understand the science behind it.
I had never met Brenda before our zoom session. She helped me relax and connect to my breath and to my body. She gave me permission to move in and out of poses as i needed to, to honor myself. She choose words and poses that brought healing and peace. The first session was emotional and healing. I felt such a release.
On my second session, I came in highly distracted and wound up. Through the session, i received much wisdom, strength and calm. I filled a page with thoughts and affirmations.
Additionally, Brenda allowed me to refer one of the clients i see in therapy to her for yoga therapy. This client experiences a medical condition that is clearly trauma based. I met with the client for therapy following Brenda’s session. She was able to relay the powerful positive messages she felt through the first part of her session and then the strong emotions released during the second part of the session.
I was very impressed with both the process and skills that Brenda used. She was constantly reading body language and somatic expression and adjusting her words, tone, and next instructions. She didn’t push or pry. She accepted whatever came and helped me, and my client, to do so also. The power of that alone is incredibly healing.
I am excited about yoga therapy and the benefits it holds for clients. I believe that Brenda will do incredible work in bringing wholeness, peace and healing to clients.
Sincerely,

-Diane Clark, LSCSW,CCTP
Therapist, Ethos Therapy and Life Coaching

Manhattan, KS

I had been taking yoga classes with Brenda for a few years. My neck and shoulders have always bothered me so I decided to take Brenda up on a private session. She hit every spot that I needed. I now have a routine I can follow on a daily basis that I can do in my own home with very simple props. I highly recommend Brenda.

-Nancy M.Topeka, KS

As I reached my mid-sixties, the physical activities I had previously enjoyed were not a match for my bone loss and I needed a different physical health plan with individualized instruction compatible with my abilities and goals to deter the progression of osteoporosis. I began working one-on-one with Brenda just before the pandemic.

Since then, I have gained strength, improved balance, both statically and dynamically, and learned to use my breath as part of my foundation for movement, as well as overall breath awareness. I can feel and see the differences in my body. My sessions are individualized for my goals, physical capabilities, and the challenges and needs of an aging body. Brenda has so much knowledge about adapting yoga to meet the needs & restrictions of her clients. I appreciate how she brings different perspectives and experiences to each session, as well as her style of teaching.

I am so thankful that the gifts of my sessions with Brenda support the activities I want to do for fun and the activities I need to do as part of my ordinary day.

-B.R., Topeka, KS

Over ten years ago, I attended the first of what would become hundreds of classes with a beautiful, empowering instructor, Brenda Berg-Dyck. Brenda is without question the best yoga instructor & yoga therapist I’ve ever practiced with. She brings out the perfect balance of challenge and mindfulness to every practice. Brenda represents everything I love about yoga. She is more of a mentor than an instructor. Brenda is committed to meeting every student where they are in their personal journey, and coaxes out the urge to push ourselves, find our edge, and embrace self-acceptance. Brenda is a gift for which I am grateful.

Dannielle Thibault

Lawrence, KS

Brenda’s heart for her clients is simply priceless. I started my son, at age 13, with private yoga lessons with Ms. Brenda. He has autism and cerebral palsy, is non verbal, and has hearing and sight loss. Additionally, he has low muscle tone, weak coordination and very tight hamstrings. I decided to try yoga, and honestly, I was just hoping to find an activity that he might participate in.

In the autism world, us parents consider if our kids “tolerate” something, it’s a win. To actually enjoy a task, is somewhat rare (outside of their chosen obsessions or enthusiasm). Eight years later, and Jesse still loves his sessions with Ms. Brenda. Brenda automatically had this special connection with Jesse – from their first session – that surprised and truly awed me. I think she really “saw” Jesse and he truly loved her for it. Jesse's balance and coordination have greatly improved over the years and working with Brenda always makes him smile.

-Kim Stolle, Topeka, KS

I started taking private yoga therapy sessions with Brenda at a point in my life when I was desperate for any solution to manage my chronic pain. As a healthcare professional in the Sports Medicine/Rehab field, I had access and opportunity to try a multitude of therapeutic modalities during my pain flares. While those therapies were, and still are, tools in the belt to help me manage my condition, I still often struggled to function during daily activities. Where traditional medicine has fallen short, these yoga therapy sessions have helped fill a lot of the gaps. Brenda has helped me learn to better manage my pain physically, mentally, and emotionally. She has intimate knowledge of the human body and its anatomy, and has helped me find ways to physically reduce pain through movement and stretching. Emotionally and mentally, she challenges me to slow down, address my thoughts and emotions, and breathe through them as they are processed. Brenda has helped me acknowledge and focus on the things I can do to manage the stresses that inevitably appear in life, including my pain, and let go of those things I cannot.

I would highly recommend working with Brenda to anyone who has some stresses in life (aka everyone), whether they are physical, mental, or emotional in nature to learn how to manage them well.

M.B

Topeka, KS

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About Me

It was my own desperate need for healing that brought me to yoga at a time when I was stressed out, had no energy, no tolerance, and zero compassion toward myself.

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