PG BELMONT INSTRUCTORS
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Wednesday 7:30p - Vinyasa Flow Ben began his studies of yoga in 1996, at the age of 19. His studies of yoga began with his primary yogic mentor, Iyengar Yoga instructor Ben Thomas. Since that time, his practice of mindfulness has continued and has led him to pursue studies with a variety of masterful teachers in a variety of different traditions. The main traditions he has studied include Iyengar, Ashtanga, Sivananda, and Anusara. Some of the many yogic training courses he has attended over the years include a year of study in the Iyengar Yoga Institute Advanced Teacher Training program, teacher training with Doug Swenson, as well as living and practicing at the Sivananda Yoga Ashram in Grass Valley for several months as staff. Ben's teaching style is a balanced blend of asana, pranayama, meditation, relaxation, chanting, and yoga philosophy. Ben enjoys teaching all levels and varieties of students. To learn more about Ben and his offerings you may visit his website at www.wakefulway.com.
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Saturday 10:45a - yoga foundations Debbie became a student of yoga in 1989 and has been teaching locally since 1997. Her style of teaching is grounded in the Iyengar method, which promotes a deeper understanding of the asanas (poses). She has also been influenced by mindfulness meditation (vinpassana), physical therapy, ballet, and tai chi. With her gentle and encouraging manner students are able to deepen their awareness of breath & body and experience the pleasure of being present in their bodies.
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Monday Wednesday and Friday 9a - Circuit Training Harriete leads the Circuit Training and ABS and Core with experience, energy, enthusiasm and imaginative style. A metal artist and mother of two, she strives to make fitness entertaining, inspiring, and upbeat. She attentively supports those just getting started and challenges those seeking to step up a notch. Whatever your level of preparedness, be ready to have fun and work up a sweat in her class! Check out her web site at: http://www.harriete-estel-berman.info/home.html
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Jean Mazzei is a maverick in the yoga world, combining different styles and approaches to self-mastery. Her philosophy is to inspire students to better understand themselves and to appreciate who they are in each moment. Non-judgment, present time, duality vs. totality, and deep listening area some the concepts covered in each class. A master at working with multi-level classes, she welcomes everyone, and encourages each student to work fully at their appropriate level. Jean studied for 4 years with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen in BodyMind Centering, 14 years with master healer and metaphysician Dennis Adams, yoga with Dr. Albert Franklin (TKS Desikachar lineage). BKS Iyengar, Baron Baptiste, Rod Stryker, Ana Forrest, and Dharma Mittra. Her sense of humor and commitment to non-judgment provides a safe place for students to explore, break boundaries, and let of of layers of physical, emotional, and psychic weight. Many students have said that they have overcome years of chronic pain thanks to her classes. Jean makes no promises, but she honors and welcomes healing for all on any level.
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Maria is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor. She has been practicing yoga since 1985 and teaching since 2000. Her teacher training includes years of apprenticeship with top instructors in the Bay Area as well as intense yoga studies with the Iyengar family in Pune, India. |
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Annika Williams RYT was introduced to yoga while studying English Literature and Dance at the University of Oregon. She is a Yoga Alliance Certified graduate of the Avalon Yoga Teacher Training Program, where she apprenticed with Senior Iyengar Instructor Ben Thomas. Annika has mentored with Anusara Certified Instructor, Samantha Shakti Brown for the last 3 years, & has been dedicated to the practice and study of Anusara Yoga. She is beginning an additional mentorship with Anusara Certified Instructor, Kenny Graham, and has also studied closely with luminary instructors Anirudh Shastri, and John Berg. She is known for her eloquent explanation of alignment, ability to help students find freedom and healing in their bodies, for her fun, creative sequencing, and for her skill in teaching extremely advanced as well beginning Yoga students. Annika also works in the field of Yoga therapeutics, working with Pacific Therx, a leading physical therapy clinic in Portola Valley & Los Altos, as their Yoga Physical Therapist, helping clients to heal & rehabilitate from injuries, surgeries, & illnesses. Annika's classes combine a flowing Vinyasa practice with opening, strengthening, & healing alignment. Her sequencing reflects her dance influences & inspires the bliss of movement. Annika is a devoted student of the spiritual philosophy of Yoga, and she offers a compassionate & empowering space for us to open to our highest Selves, offering an opportunity for awakening to the beautiful, brilliant spirit at the heart of everyone's being.
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Tuesday & Thursday 645a - Vinyasa Flow background philosophy I tend to draw upon many styles of yoga as I believe there is only one yoga and each style of yoga brings new understanding to the yogic path. I try to tune into the needs of each student whether it is building strength and flexibility or becoming more self aware in their own practice. I focus on alignment, infusing balance and creating space with each asana as, I consider, most injuries are caused by either being misaligned, out of balance or from a lack of space. www.dorisyoga.com |
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Susan was introduced to yoga at an early age, but became serious about her practice in 2005 when she met Jean Mazzei. She then went on to study in India, with Swami Santhiprasad in the Siva Raja Yoga tradition. Susan is also influenced by Scott Blossom in the Shadow Yoga tradition and by the practice of Vipassana meditation.Yoga means union; it is a path to understanding oneself. Susan’s intention is to create a safe place where each individual can explore their unique path. She believes that the most important things are to love yourself, have fun, and be patient with your journey. |
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Tracey Green has been practicing yoga since 1989 and teaching vinyasa flow yoga since 1994. She became interested in yoga due to very tight hamstrings from cycling in college. After her first class she realized yoga had more to offer than loose hamstrings. "Yoga helped me slow down and flow more within myself. I felt a presence of grace in my body and mind." Tracey decided to take the next step and took a job working at Yoga Works. A year later with the encouragement of her bosses Maty Ezraty and Chuck Miller. She completed two teachers trainings and participated in a multitude of workshops from expert teachers in Los Angeles and all over the world. Tracey inspires a feeling of well-being and empowerment in her students by presenting sincere, natural and authentic yoga classes. She is passionate about yoga and her students can always expect to bechallenged. She is incredibly grateful to have the opportuinity to teach and continues to learn from her own teachers as well as her students. |
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Monday 7:30pm - Power Flow Annie received her training in Encinitas, California becoming Yoga Alliance Certified and a Certified Personal Trainer. She has been practicing yoga for over ten years and teaching for seven. Annie started her practice because of physical reasons, aches, pains from running, weight lifting and the daily stressors of life. She soon discovered the benefits were many, multi-layered and profound. Her teachers, Ana Costa, Peri and Charles DeFay, and Mimi Trotter influence the style she teaches today, thanks to their patients, wisdom, and understanding. Annie's teaching experience includes working with children, corporations, seniors, the US ARMY and professional athletes including the Tennessee Titans Football Team (NFL). Her intention is to provide a safe space to lead others through the asanas so that they can increase awareness, deepen their breathing through prayanamas, and awaken their hearts and souls. Her classes are physically challenging, yet nurturing and meditative and she believes that anyone can practice yoga. Just begin where you are. |
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Dina is a certified kickboxing instructor and has been teaching cardio kickboxing since 2000. She has taught in North Carolina, New York, and in the Bay Area since 2005. Kickboxing is an incredible whole body aerobic workout, that helps build strength, stability, and flexibility. Dina is full of energy and is eager to share her passion for kickboxing! She combines fun and dynamic music with a great conditioning and cardio intense workout that incorporates proper technique and exercises that build and sculpt core, upper and lower body muscles. As an avid climber, she knows firsthand that kickboxing is a perfect complement to yoga and climbing! |