Instructors at the Fort Bragg Yoga Studio
Beginning and Intermediate Pilates
with Charlotte Yoneda
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This class is suitable for beginners as well as experienced Pilates students. Fundamentals and modifications are always included. An interactive environment is encouraged so people can ask questions and receive one on one assistance. Charlotte has been a fitness professional for 22 years. She is a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor, nutrition educator and Pilates instructor.
For more information call 707-962-0356
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Pilates Style Core Strength and Stretch
with Natalie Shoptaw
Focus and individualize your workout to accommodate your needs. Accentuate your skills, and achieve goals. Effective movement choices and variations will be offered with training tips to facilitate your journey to a stronger and more supple you.
- Train at your own pace
- No experience required
- mats, weights, bands, balls, and circles provided
- Drop ins welcome
- Start anytime
For more information call 707-962-0356
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Beginning and all Level Yoga Classes
with Kristan Larsen
Kristan's classes revitalize and strengthen the body while reducing stress and calming the mind. Come enjoy yoga postures and breathing practices with one on one guidance. Kristan is a certified yoga instructor, a registered member of the Yoga Teacher's Alliance, and has practiced yoga for 10 years. She has studied and taught yoga in New York and locally.
For more information call 707-964-3839
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Seniors Yoga
with Catherine McMillan
Yoga for you. Seniors, folks with physical limitations and special needs. We will work carefully and mindfully to enhance strength, balance, peace and well being. A coast resident since 1972 and a second generation yogini, Catherine McMillan shares the many joys and benefits of yoga through a flowing practice combining breath, movement and reflection. She received her certification through the Research and Education Center.
For more information call 707-962-0356
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Kundalini Yoga for Everybody
with Dr. Siri Gian Singh Khalsa
Dr. Siri Gian Singh Khalsa, a new resident of Fort Bragg, has practiced kundalini yoga daily for thirty five years. He currently gives Reichian and Transformational breathwork sessions in the area and is a graduate and a continuing student of the Living Light Culinary Arts Institute in Fort Bragg. He is the founder of the Reichian Institute which specializes in: Kundalini Yoga, Yoga Teacher Training, Reichian Breathwork, Transformational Breathwork, Jin Shin Acupressure, Raw Foods Classes, Workshops & Cleansing Retreats.
For more information call 707-962-0356
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Tai Chi Chuan
with Sally Wells
This class will focus on Tai Chi Chuan's principals at a beginning level, learning stances, balance, visualization, form, and flow. We will be using Yang style form to gently exercise the whole body, and Chi Kung and Zhan Zhang exercises to develop internal energy.
Students can use Tai Chi Chuan for physical fitness, an agile body, a tranquil mind, health, healing, and even self defense. It's up to you how you practice and apply this time tested tradition. Come bring consciousness into physical form.
Since 2001 Sally has practiced Tai Chi Chuan and completed her teacher training with Master Dr. Robert Franklin, Mendocino Coast Tai Chi Chuan, in Fort Bragg.
New Comers of all ability levels are always welcome to drop in, and private sessions with Sally are also available.
For more information call 707-962-0356
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Iyengar Yoga
with Magdalena Weinstein
Originally from Chile, Magdalena's background of yoga comes from extensive studies with her Indian Teacher HS Arun.
Magdalena has been teaching yoga since 2002. She is a registered teacher of the Yoga Alliance and a graduate of the Iyengar Yoga Institute of San Francisco. In 2005 she spent four months in India that led her to study at the Iyengar Institute Pune (RIMYI) where the Iyengar family teaches and lives.
Magdalena teaches with enthusiasm and a thirst to inspire, align, and deepen the students understanding of yoga and how it affects the mind and body.
All levels are welcome. Make sure to let the instructor know any challenges you are experiencing before joining the class.
For more information call 707-962-0356 or Magdalena directly at 707-961-1477.
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After School Yoga
with Teresa Waldman
Teresa has been practicing and teaching Iyengar style yoga in a casual way for more than 25 years, and welcomes the opportunity to share her experience.
After school yoga starts Sept. 4 on Tuesdays from 3:45
to 5:00p.m. Beginning to intermediate level. $10.00 for drop ins,
$8.00 for prepayment of 4 or more classes.
Classes ongoing.
For more information call 707-962-0356
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Therapy for the Body & Spirit
with Liz Haapanen
Liz Haapanen has been practicing massage therapies since 1977. She became a C.M.T. at the Institute for Holistic Studies in Santa Barbara, California, in 1986. She has studied numerous modalities, but actively uses Swedish massage and deep-tissue release techniques for musculature, and Cranio-Sacral Therapy for the nervous system. The work she does is deeply relaxing and often serves to unwind old pain/compensation patterns. Being unexpectedly strong, yet sensitive, Liz's work attracts grateful comments such as, "You have psychic fingers," or "You have amazingly smart hands", and, "I feel like a brand new person."
Liz works out of studios at the Caspar Gardens, and she is at the
Fort Bragg Yoga Studio every Wednesday.
She can be reached for an
appointment at 707 964-1674.
For more information call 707-962-0356
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Morning Flow Yoga
with Kai Ling Josephs
This early morning class is tailored to enliven the senses and freshen the mind for the new day. A combination of flow style and carefully crafted pose progressions are appropriate for beginners as well as more advanced practitioners. Modified poses and use of props will make the class accessible for the more challenged yoginis. Explore the foundation poses of yoga and learn to work toward the more fun and challenging asanas in a space free of expectations or competition. Let your body grow. Come join a light hearted morning meditation bringing together breath and movement to create a more centered start to the day.
Kai's experience with east Indian philosophy and health care started early in life. Her parents are authors and educators of the ancient art of Ayurveda, the sister discipline of yoga. Seven years ago with their encouragement and her partner's support she began her practice. She has learned from many renowned teachers in New Mexico and California. Her inspiration to delve deeper into her practice and learn to teach came from studying with local yoga expert, Kathleen Flannagan.
For more information call 707-367-3741
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