I began teaching Gentle Yoga classes 12 years ago when one of my teachers asked if I would take over a class she had been teaching at Rossmoor, a retirement community in Walnut Creek. Almost 70 years of age, she was concerned about being pigeon-holed as the “old folks yoga teacher”, and wanted to … [Read more...] about 50+ Yoga: The Students Are My Teachers by Sarah Harvey
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Oh the places we will go!
Hi Friends, Starting May 21st, I will take a brief sabbatical from Adeline Yoga to take a trip to the Middle East and North Africa. I wanted to share with you my itinerary which will be May 21 - June 24th! First Stop: Jordan. The country of Jordan has had a small yet growing Iyengar Yoga … [Read more...] about Oh the places we will go!
Student Focus: Elizabeth Lanyon
Elizabeth Lanyon Age: 29 Occupation: Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager at the Leadership Learning Community in Oakland, a national nonprofit for leadership development practitioners Elizabeth took her first class at Adeline Yoga Studio in late 2011, after moving to the East Bay from San … [Read more...] about Student Focus: Elizabeth Lanyon
Practicing With A Beginner’s Mind-Lauren Blackham
One reason I love Iyengar yoga and the process of studying to become a certified Iyengar teacher is because I am constantly reminded to have the mindset of a beginner. When I was studying with Lois Steinberg at the California Yoga Center in Mountain View a few weeks ago, she relayed a story to the … [Read more...] about Practicing With A Beginner’s Mind-Lauren Blackham
The Story of Heather’s Month in Pune
Geeta reminded us that we are all beginners at yoga. Today, she said something like, “You think I am not a beginner? I am! I begin each day, do I not? I start each day fresh. I do not know how my body will respond this particular day, so I practice and find out what it needs, what it can do. … [Read more...] about The Story of Heather’s Month in Pune