Welcome
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1.1 ATHA YOGA ANUSHASANAM
now begins the study of yoga
about me
beginnings and training
Hi! I'm Susan. Thank you so much for visiting my site. It is my honor to share this practice, and I look forward to connecting with you! My intention is to always meet the student where they are, and as such always remain the student myself.
My yoga journey began 10 years ago with sun salutation A. I practiced it over and over again simply because it was short enough for a beginner to remember, taking the lesson home with me for practice when there wasn't class. I look back, and I see that being in the vinyasa count gave me structure. In order to practice on my own, I definitely needed that to find focus. Doing it on my own was important to me because I knew I had a chance to go inward and face myself. I felt that if I didn't rely too heavily on instruction, I might actually make this new thing stick, and let it help me feel grounded. I did very few poses to try to be in the moment, and it was a relief to not be faced with the constant decision of what to do next. An awareness beyond the physical body developed slowly that has helped me in my life immeasurably. Through movement, breath and meditation, I began to know my true self.
I met my first teacher while I was an English teacher in Thailand in 2013. P Noi introduced me to asana, pranayama, and yoga philosophy. She inspired me to seek a 200 hour teaching certificate which I did in 2017 in Rishikesh, India at Nada Yoga School. I began practicing Aṣṭāṅga five years ago with Jade Skinner in St. Petersburg, Fl, and when I moved to New York, with Amy Santos in Brooklyn. Most recently, I've worked with Jessica Lynne Trese in Tampa to receive my 500 hour specializing in Aṣṭāṅga Yoga. I've learned yoga can be experienced so many ways and is much more than a physical practice, but for some it could be the physical body that opens the door to the inner realm.
virtual practice
bring the studio to you
All self practice hours can be done virtually on Zoom. There are also several virtual guided classes which are especially great for students still learning the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series and/or establishing a home practice.
Monday 12-1pm ET Ashtanga Hour with Chelsea Polcha
Tuesday 7-8pm ET Ashtanga Basics with Jessica Lynne Trese
Wednesday 12-1pm ET Ashtanga Hour with Caio Amaral
Friday 12-1pm ET Ashtanga Hour with Jessica Lynne Trese
Saturday 10-12 AM ET Led Full Primary & Conference with Jessica Lynne Trese
And more! See all offerings including continuing education courses at yogachikitsa.net or by clicking the link below.
Bella prana collective in tampa, fl
Weekly Power Class
Tuesday 12-1 PM Power Hour
Build heat, open the body, practice balance, and breath during this focused time dedicated to bringing you the best of a yoga practice all in one joyous hour. As with every Power class, we ask that you go at your own pace and feel free to ask questions. A Power level class will be challenging and is ideal for an intermediate student. You are welcome to play with an arm balance or inversion, but you do not need to be able to do these more advanced poses. Come ready to try something new and leave your ego at the door- try not to take yourself too seriously!
SUKha Life Yoga in st. petersburg, fl
Weekly Vinyasa Class
Monday 12-1 PM All Levels Flow (virtual option)
Flow yoga classes are based on Vinyasa yoga (translates to “moving with breath”) which is a dynamic style of Hatha yoga joining physical postures, or asanas, with inhales and exhales, creating a steady internal rhythm for the practice. The Flow classes are designed to cultivate heat in the body with creative sequences with a strong focus on the power of breath awareness. Each instructor brings their own style and energy so give everyone a try! All levels welcome!
First of the Month led ashtanga Primary
The first day of every month, a led Full Primary from 1:30-3 PM. Donation based.
- Thursday, June 1
- Saturday, July 1
- Tuesday, August 1
The led Primary series is a focused, highly energetic class but is also suitable for all levels. Many options are given for the first series (hence, Primary) out of the six total series of Ashtanga Yoga. A led Primary is effective in flushing away unconstructive self-practice habits such as a wandering mind, losing the connection with the breath, or fidgeting between postures. Take this chance to refine your practice by following the vinyasa count as traditionally prescribed.