October 9-11, November 13-15 & December 4-6, 2020

As adults we often lose the excitement of a learning environment after leaving formalized schooling. The study of yoga can awaken a desire to stimulate our minds with the vast and ancient tradition of Yoga and more fully honor its magnificent breadth and potential.

Since 2002, 8 Limbs has provided life-changing Yoga Teacher Training programs. This fall we will offer the core curriculum of our time-tested Modular Teacher Training Program*to the general public in three immersive weekends.

The eight-limbed path of yoga will be our guide as we dive into the following topics:
✓ Yogic Philosophy & Principles
✓ Asana – Types, Principles & Sequencing
✓ History of Yoga
✓ The Subtle Body – Pranayama, Koshas, Chakras & Nadis
✓ Meditation
✓ Sanskrit

Take your yoga practice to a deeper level through intensive study with others on the path.

*Interested in taking the full training? Learn more here.

Weekend Schedule (times may change slightly)
Friday, 6-8:30pm
Saturday, 12:30-5:30pm
Sunday, 12:30-5:30pm

Required Reading:

Bringing Yoga to Life by Donna Farhi

Interested? Email annephyfe@8limbsyoga.com with “Yoga Immersion” in the subject and we’ll notify you when tuition and further details are posted!

 

About the instructors: Jenny Hayo, Melina Meza, Chiara Guerrieri, Claudette Evans, Douglas Ridings, and Anne Phyfe Palmer

Jenny Hayo
Jenny has taught in the healing arts for over 20 years as a teacher of awareness-centered practices and the awakened consciousness. She began studying the Yoga Sutras with her teacher, Jo Leffingwell, in 2001. As an interdisciplinary teacher, Jenny’s work synthesizes over two decades of classical yoga study, Hatha Yoga, Buddhism and modern mind/body therapies, including The Hakomi Method and IFS (Internal Family Systems). She teaches workshops and retreats throughout the year and maintains a spiritual counseling practice rooted in the wisdom presented in the Yoga Sutras.  Jenny is known for her clear and direct teaching style that meets students wherever they are on the path of their own Self-discovery.

 

 

 

Melina Meza
Melina has been exploring the art and science of yoga and nutrition for over 20 years. She combines her knowledge of Hatha Yoga, Ayurveda, whole foods nutrition, and healthy lifestyle promotion into a unique style called Seasonal Vinyasa. Melina’s Seasonal Vinyasa Yoga classes emphasize the teachings of the yogis—that there is no separation between humans and nature, and we are all one. In addition to asana practice, her classes include insights on physical health and nutrition as well as how to inspire self-knowledge that allows for the conscious adjustment of day-to-day choices.

Main Influences/Styles/Traditions: Seasonal Vinyasa Yoga & Ayurveda, Dr. Robert Svoboda, Scott Blossom, Sarah Powers, Gary Kraftsow, Jin Sung, Kathleen Hunt.

 

 

Chiara Guerrieri
What to expect in ­­­Chiara’s Classes: Chiara teaches us how to connect with the body through the breath, how to track physical sensation moment to moment and how to find an internal sense that guides movement and choices for wellbeing. In both her SoulMat & Hatha yoga classes, expect to go slowly, to pay attention to your body and breath, and to explore alignment. An important aspect of Chiara’s teaching is to help students learn when – and from where – to stabilize or mobilize. Expect the wisdom of a 30-year teaching career, plus a good dose of humor, to infuse each class.
Main Influences/Styles/Traditions: SoulMat with Patrizia Gavoni, Hatha Yoga with Bob Smith, Forrest Yoga with Ana Forrest, Shari Fredrickson, ParaYoga with Rod Stryker, and dance from around the world.

 

 

Claudette Evans
What to expect in Claudette’s classes: Claudette has a genuine passion for meeting students where they are, helping guide them toward an experience of greater strength and freedom, while allowing them to discover the wisdom that lies within their own bodies. You’ll find Claudette’s classes infused with her warm, integrative, and creative spirit, along with explorations in mantra and vibration. Her enthusiasm and curiosity are catching, and it’s clear that her teaching draws on her own love of physicality and mental engagement. Through a deft weaving of precise alignment, thoughtful insight, and a great sense of humor, Claudette’s classes create space for self-expression, clarity of focus, and the sheer joy of movement.
Main Influences/Styles/Traditions: Anusara, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Sanskrit. She also has been strongly influenced by Douglas Brooks, Christopher Hareesh Wallis, Christina Sell, Sianna Sherman, Amy Ippoliti, Ross Rayburn, Jason Crandell, and Meghan Currie.

 

 

Douglas Ridings
What to expect in Douglas’ classes: Douglas’s classes offer clear instruction and unusual challenging sequencing that cultivate mental focus and integrated strength without strain. Douglas emphasizes customizing a practice to suit individual needs and bodies. Some of Douglas’s classes include live music with Stephen Fandrich. Listen to Douglas’ audio class Strengthen and Focus recorded by Yoga International.
Main Influences/Styles/Traditions: Hatha Yoga, Raja Yoga, Odissi, Butoh

 

 

 

Anne Phyfe Palmer
What to expect in Anne Phyfe’s classes: Anne Phyfe’s focus in teaching is to find both energy and calm through these ancient practices. Her classes are both strong and reflective, and usually involve a theme or intention in practice. Anne Phyfe has just returned to teaching drop-in classes after a sabbatical. View her teaching schedule at www.annephyfe.com/yoga. Listen to her audio class Awaken Fierce Compassion recorded by Yoga International.
Main Influences/Styles/Traditions: Anne Phyfe currently studies in the Tantric tradition of The Himalayan Institute. Her teachers are Rod Stryker and Shari Friedrichsen. She has also been heavily influenced by the following teachers: Gary Kraftsow, Sarah Powers, Tias Little, Ana Forrest, and her very first yoga teacher, Kathleen Hunt.