Amber Broyles-FOunder & RYT-500 & SOund Therapist
I first discovered yoga over 20 years ago while in college, when I enrolled in a semester-long Hatha Yoga course at Ball State University. It was my first exposure to the mind–body connection, meditation, and conscious breathing, and I was immediately fascinated by the depth of this ancient practice. At the time, yoga was not yet widely accessible in Midwest Indiana, and as I graduated and moved into the demands of adult life, my practice slowly fell away.
In 2017, after years of work, life responsibilities, and burnout from mainstream fitness culture, I found my way back to yoga. A newly opened studio, The Corner Mat, became my home base, and through consistent practice I realized it wasn’t just my body that was tired—my nervous system and spirit needed care. Yoga offered me a way back to myself. Through movement, breath, and stillness, I learned to pause, soften my reactions, and reconnect with a sense of inner steadiness. This is where I came to understand Sukha—a state of ease, contentment, and grounded presence that exists within all of us.
In 2020, my personal life shifted again as I moved to Dayton and married my husband. The pandemic made it difficult to find community, and while I practiced online, I longed for deeper connection. In September 2021, I began my Yoga Teacher Training at Day Yoga in Dayton. I started teaching there in March 2022, completed my 200-hour training in July 2022, and later earned my 300-hour certification through My Vinyasa Practice. I am also a Certified Chair Yoga Teacher through Yoga Heals Us. These trainings, mentors, and communities deeply shaped my teaching and ultimately led to the creation of Sukha Inspired Yoga.
Alongside yoga, I have extensive training in sound therapy. I have completed over 200 hours of formal study through the Sound Healing Academy’s Integral Sound Therapy diploma track, including applied case work. I offer both group sound experiences and individualized sound therapy sessions, guided by structured assessment, intentional protocols, and trauma-aware principles. This work allows me to support nervous system regulation, rest, and integration through sound and vibration in a thoughtful, grounded way.
Professionally, I bring over 20 years of experience working in social service roles supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. This background has deeply informed my person-centered, trauma-informed approach and continues to guide how I hold space—prioritizing safety, consent, and respect for each individual’s lived experience.
Beyond the studio, I am committed to community well-being and accessibility. I serve as Vice President of Karma Inspired Yoga, a nonprofit dedicated to making yoga and wellness offerings available through donation-based and sliding-scale programming. I also previously co-founded Englewood RISE and now continue to support the organization through small business education initiatives.
Opening Sukha Inspired Yoga has been one of the most meaningful privileges of my life. It is my hope to offer a space where people feel welcomed, supported, and encouraged to reconnect with themselves—whether through movement, sound, stillness, or conversation.
You’re always welcome to reach out with questions, or to stop by for a cup of tea and a quiet chat. 💛
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Amber broyles
Q-What inspired you to be a yoga teacher?
A-I spent 20 years in systems designed to help support others. As many of us do, I felt called to employment roles that supported people in some way. After years of spending my efforts looking for external ways to relieve people's suffering, I found myself severely drained and depleted. It had grown evident to me that systems could help and they have a role to fill, but systems can't heal you. I realized I no longer wanted to be a "helper". I wanted to lead people to healing. Having a dedicated yoga practice and knowing that there were simple, accessible, powerful practices that could ease suffering, I felt a desire to deepen my yoga practice through a teacher training. I went to yoga teacher training without any real expectation; let alone with a plan to leave my 20 year career and open a yoga studio! But wow, I am so glad I did. Englewood has opened it’s arms wide to Sukha Inspired Yoga. It is truly the privilege of my life to spread the beauty and richness of Yoga with my community.
Q-Where and with whom did you train?
A-I trained at Day Yoga under Devon Schmidt for my 200 hour study, I completed my 25 hour Chair Yoga certification with Karen Clark O’Donnell of Yoga Heals Us. I completed an additional 300 hours of study under Michelle Young of My Vinyasa Practice. I have also completed my Level One and Level Two Diploma programs for Sound Healing through The Sound Healing Academy and my teacher Natalie Brown.
Q-How long have you been teaching and what styles of class do you teach?
A- I have been teaching since March 2022. I currently teach Chair, Gentle, and Vinyasa. I also lead the Metta Meditation (Loving Kindness Lunch Hour) each week.
Q-How do you continue to deepen your own practice and knowledge?
A-I do my best to work on a daily meditation practice, and I strive to read something daily about teaching yoga or studying yoga philosophy. The most important part of my practice is deepening my ability to meet myself where I am at. If a day goes by and I didn’t get on my mat, didn't get to read, didn't find time to meditate, then I can remember to practice Ahimsa (non-harm) and Loving Kindness which includes loving and accepting all parts of myself and remembering I am whole and complete no matter what I accomplish or produce each day.
Q-Are there any future projects, events, etc you are working on?
A-So many! I have so many ideas for workshops and projects both yoga and non-yoga related. One project that I am active with is working with an organization called Englewood RISE. This is a group of local citizens who are working to bring community events and business education to the Englewood community. We are working hard to bring at least 3 events a year to Englewood this year and have lots of plans to continue building! Check out RISE and follow us on FB .
Selected Quote from Amber:
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
― Marianne Williamson