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The Intro to Yoga Series is a great place to start your practice. At 8 Limbs we select our most senior and experienced instructors to provide what can be the introduction to a lifelong practice. Rest assured that your instructor will be welcoming, accommodating, and foster a non-competitive and safe atmosphere in class. These six-week sessions are designed for anyone new to hatha yoga or continuing students interested in reconnecting to the fundamentals of a physical yoga practice, including basic yoga postures and breathing practices.
Click here for further information about the 8 Limbs Intro Series including benefits of yoga, what to expect, how to prepare, and additional resources. This document was prepared for in-studio courses, for livestream classes we are recommend you have the following yoga props: mat, block (or stack of books), blanket, strap, (or long tie or robe belt).
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Schedule:
✓ Tuesdays, 6:00-7:15pm (Pacific time) with Nancy Burtenshaw
January 12th – February 16th, 2021
✓ Thursdays, 7:00-8:15pm (Pacific time) with Karen Gamble
January 28th-March 4th, 2021
March 18th-April 22nd, 2021
Cost for 6-week series: $135
Note: Our series require a minimum of five registered participants, by five days before the start date; if you are considering joining please register early.
Cancellation Policy: Refunds of 90% up to five days prior to the start of the series. No refunds allowable after that time.
About the instructors: Nancy Burtenshaw & Karen Gamble
What to expect in Nancy’s class: Nancy creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere and delivers a steady, grounded practice that is encouraging, supportive and challenging. She has an eye for detail and alignment and provides instructions that are stair stepped and inspired so that before you know it you’ll be pushing your growth edge and doing something you never thought was possible.
Main Influences/ Styles/ Traditions: Nancy became a Certified Anusara® Instructor in 2019 and very grateful for the extensive training and mentors she has had in Anusara over the course of the last decade as well as many other influential teachers that have shaped her teaching including: Tiffany Wood, Karen Sprute-Francovich, Noah Maze, Darren Rhodes, Christina Sell, Jason Crandell, and Baron Baptiste. Nancy has also pursued specialized training in Prenatal, Restorative Yoga, and iRest Yoga Nidra level 1.
What to expect in Karen’s class: A mix of mindfulness, pranayama and love, love, love. Karen teaches the Intro Series at Phinney Ridge where she provides enough information and self-compassion to motivate students into yoga studios everywhere. She also teaches inspired vinyasa flow and mindful yin classes.
Main Influences/Styles/Traditions: Ruth Bader Ginsberg, Mohammad Ali, Nelson Mandela, Vipassana, Vinyasa, Yin.