Yoga Group and Private Classes
Yvette Minear
Lead Teacher
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RESTORATIVE YOGA (Stress Resilience)
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LEVEL 1 & 2
I began studying yoga in 2009, when my restaurant carear became unsatisfying. It was an unexpected miracle to fall in love with teaching yoga! The first thing I observed was that when I am teaching, I literally can not think about anything else. I am in the present moment, with full focus. The level of multitasking required for the restaurant industry was a joyful juggle for me. I have found this translates to my teaching by allowing me to skilfully filter different needs for multiple students practicing together. No one experiences the same practice as those on the mats around them, even when they hear the same instructions. This is part of the magic of yoga. It brings us what we need on any given day.
The ways yoga has sculpted my life are beyond any measure for vitality! Everything in my life is better because I practice. This is the joy I bring to every class I teach or attend.
STRESS RESILIENCE YOGA
YOGA LEVEL 1 & 2
Madison Mackin
Beginner Yoga
Yoga Flow
Madison has been a yoga instructor for over a year, receiving her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification through Yoga Alliance in Nosara, Costa Rica July 2022. After receiving her certification, Madison began teaching yoga at several resorts and gyms around Kona. Having a background in dance Madison has always enjoyed and prioritized movement, leading her to a passion for sharing the practice of yoga. Madison’s teaching values connection to breath and tuning into one’s own body to allow for self-discovery and ultimately a practice that benefits each individual. Madison is excited to begin her practice with you at The Studio!
Yoga Group and Private Classes
Ella Blanchard
Yoga Teacher
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HATHA-VINYASA FLOW YOGA
For the past six years, I've immersed myself in the world of yoga, mindfulness, and holistic wellness. Initially, I held misconceptions about yoga, believing it to be reserved for the fiercely spiritual or naturally flexible, overlooking its potential as an athlete. However, amidst exam stress, I stumbled upon 10-minute YouTube classes that surprisingly showcased the transformative power of yoga and breathwork, sparking my intrigue and leading to a blossoming love for yoga and mindfulness.
In 2020, I completed my Hatha Yoga training, eagerly beginning to teach in my home of Nairobi, Kenya, and hosting online classes. Later that year, I pursued Yin Yoga instructor certification, adding depth to my teaching and learning. Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, I embarked on the Jon Kabat-Zinn 8-week Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction course, further enriching my practice. Yoga not only keeps me mobile for sports and strength training but fosters a profound connection with my body, femininity, and breath. I often reflect on how noticeably yoga enriches my life when I momentarily step away from the practice. Today, my passion for sharing yoga's benefits extends beyond physical fitness, empowering others to discover their own transformative journeys on the mat, whatever that may be.