Often we get inquiries from potential students about whether they can do yoga due to their age and physical limitations. The answer is YES. The popular image of an American yoga practitioner is extremely narrow. You do not need to young, fit, rich or white to practice yoga. You can practice at … [Read more...] about Can You Get the Benefits of Yoga – even if you don’t have a “yoga body”?
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3 Ways to Get the Benefits of Yoga – when you are short on cash
Everyone should be able to receive the benefits of the yoga practice. At Adeline Yoga, we put a premium on accessibility to yoga. It is built into who we are as a community. If you can make the time for your yoga practice, Adeline is here to support you. There are several ways we do … [Read more...] about 3 Ways to Get the Benefits of Yoga – when you are short on cash
50+ Yoga: The Students Are My Teachers by Sarah Harvey
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
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