The Ashtanga Yoga system is a lineage that dates back nearly five thousand years. Ashtanga yoga is a systematic system of breath and movement. The Primary Series cleanses and tunes the physical body. The Ashtanga primary series is the foundation of a strong yoga practice. It is designed to purify your body, boost your strength, and calm your mind. This sequence flows dynamically, with each posture connected to your breath through vinyasas. The room will be 95 degrees. This series is open to all students, all levels. Bring an open mind and heart.
Teacher Bio: Caren has been devoted to her personal yoga practice, teaching yoga and meditation since 1986. As a Registered Nurse Caren was a part of the team that published in peer reviewed medical journals the scientific evidence showing that lifestyle (yoga, meditation, group support, exercise) and a plant-based diet reverse heart disease and cancer, elongate telomeres, downregulate unhealthy genes with the upregulation of healthy genes. Caren is committed to Loving and Living BIG, she does this by being in the service of others, she strongly believes in the Ra Yoga philosophy that we exist to create connection, love, and space for all. Caren is certified in Vinyasa, and Hot 26/2 Caren has been practicing Ashtanga yoga for the past 15 years, her main teacher is Diana Christinson of Pacific Ashtanga Yoga Shala. Caren has participated in yoga workshops and studied with Manju Jois, Richard Freeman, David Swenson, Nancy Gilgoff, Tim Miller, and Kiko MacGregor
Led by: Caren R.