
I’m Tiffany Cole Candioti. As lead teacher and founder of Yoga in the Triangle,
I offer professional, private yoga in Raleigh and surrounding areas taught right in your home or office.
I bring yoga to you so you can experience the benefits of yoga without the schedule stress, commute time, or concerns about a group class setting.
My approach as a yoga teacher is for you to feel comfortable and empowered in your practice no matter your flexibility or experience level. My students tell me my teaching style is approachable, accessible and most importantly, that they feel better after each class. I hope this recent review from a student captures how I want you to feel about yoga: “I absolutely LOVE Tiffany’s energy! She is so down-to-earth, welcoming, and truly a joy to be around…She is truly an amazing yoga teacher who truly meets you where you are and offers posture options for every level.” I am so humbled and grateful for all the support and positive feedback I receive from students and the Triangle, North Carolina community.
I started Yoga in the Triangle as a way to provide excellent and professional yoga experiences outside of the yoga studio space. Established in 2018, Yoga in the Triangle has grown to become one of the region’s trusted wellness services for private and workplace yoga. As the founder and lead teacher, I have taught thousands of hours of yoga and mindfulness classes for my valued private yoga students in Raleigh, Apex, Cary, Holly Springs, Morrisville, as well as nationally through virtual classes. I’ve organized and lead nearly as many workplace wellness events for leaders and team members across numerous industries from accounting to warehousing. I firmly believe in the power of yoga and meditation to help all of us navigate a rapidly changing world.
On a personal level, I have been practicing yoga since 1996 when I walked into my first yoga class at a small community center in Fresno, California. As a student of theater, I had heard about the benefits of yoga and was curious to try it. I have been practicing yoga and meditation ever since.
After graduating from theater conservatory, I traveled from California to the East Coast to live and work at Ananda Ashram Yoga Society of New York in a search to deepen my understanding of the practices of yoga. There I learned the life skills of regular meditation, chanting, yoga asana (physical practice of yoga poses), intentional community and service.
Years later, after transitioning into a fundraising and grant-writing role at a non-profit arts organization in California, I discovered that the ability to focus I’d learned through yoga and meditation lent itself to marathon sitting sessions at the desk; writing and preparing grants and reports.
The yoga class at the end of the day was a welcome relief, but over time, sitting for long periods began to take its toll on my body and overall wellness. Incorporating yoga, movement and mindfulness into my daily life helped me improve my physical and mental health. Soon after, I found myself caretaking my profoundly ill husband, who was diagnosed with terminal cancer not long after we started a family. Over a decade later, I can credit a regular yoga practice with the resilience to manage the anxiety, fear, grief and uncertainty of being touched by cancer, losing my husband and becoming a solo mother to our young child.
A Career Dedicated to Helping Others
After moving to North Carolina, I made the decision to change careers and to dedicate myself to helping others navigate their own pain, discomfort, stress and life challenges through yoga and meditation.
I achieved my Registered Yoga Teacher status through The University of North Carolina Health Care Wellness Centers, followed by completion of Office Yoga Teacher Training. I have since taught thousands of hours of private yoga, corporate yoga and group yoga classes. I am a designated E-RYT 500, the highest level of certification recognized by Yoga Alliance. I am trained in and regularly offer Assisted Stretching through my Certificate in Applied Stretching Theory and Practice so you can be confident my hands on assist work is safe and informed. As a lifelong learner I regularly study the practice, philosophy and history of yoga with acclaimed schools of yoga both regionally and internationally.
It’s through ongoing dedication to learning, practice and teaching that I have developed an approach that meets students right where they are, so you can benefit from all that yoga has to offer.
A Modern Approach to the Tradition of Yoga
With my experience and training, I’ve developed a teaching approach that blends knowledge of traditional yoga practice with the concerns of the modern world. The tools of yoga can be applied to the physical and mental challenges that result from chronic stress, anxiety, long periods of sitting, and recovering from pain or injury.
Through my private teaching I’ve also learned that not everyone wants to go to a studio or has the time in their schedule for studio-based yoga classes. That’s why I bring the studio to you – at your home or office. I handle the travel, setup and cleanup, so all you have to do is open the door.
I draw on a variety of yogic traditions and fitness modalities incorporating breath, traditional yoga postures, targeted core work, and functional fitness to design a yoga practice that fits your needs.
I consider yoga to be an enduring companion that has supported me for 30 years. I look forward to walking alongside you during your journey on the path. With gratitude I offer these practices to nourish and encourage you wherever you are on your journey.
“We’re all just walking each other home.” – Ram Dass
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I look forward to bringing more yoga into your life.
Certifications and Trainings
I am an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) which is the highest level of certification recognized by Yoga Alliance. I am also CPR and First Aid certified through the Red Cross and carry current liability insurance.
My qualifications include:
- Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Certification RYT-200 with Hassina Mirica-Albukhary and Terhi Mengel at the UNC (University of North Carolina) Health Care Wellness Centers
- Hatha and Vinyasa Yoga Advanced Teacher Certification RYT-300 with YogaRenew School of Yoga.
- Continuing Advanced Teacher Training with Pranakriya School of Yoga and Blue Lotus School of Yoga in Raleigh, NC
- Hands-On Assisted Stretch Coaching Certificate (Applied Stretching Theory and Practice)
- Restorative Yoga Certificate
- Assisted Yoga Thai Yoga Style (Vedic Conservatory Continuing Education in Hands on Applications)
- Office Yoga Teacher Training with Kim Sin Corporate Yoga
- Mindfulness Meditation
- Yoga for Beginners
- Yoga for Seniors
