yoga in Ithaca, NY

Ahimsa Instructors 


photograph by Damaris
Carol (aka Hawk)

Hawk has been practising and teaching Yoga for 20+yrs.  She  is trained in Sivananda Yoga and Dharma Yoga (follow the link for more about Sri Dharma Mittra) http://www.dharmayogacenter.com/dharma/dharma.php 

Check the schedule for class times.  Dharma Gentle, Dharma I and Deep Relaxation is for beginners or anyone in the process of healing.  Dharma II is intermediate.  Dharma III requires experience, and Dharma IV is for advanced students only!

For more about Hawk and her class times visit her special page.

Amanda Gutman

 

Amanda has experienced some of her life's greatest joys as a result of her own personal yoga practice, and wanting to share that joy with others, decided to become certified as a teacher.  Amanda's classes are inspired by self experienced knowledge gained from studying with various yogis on the mat and through study of ancient texts. Her goal is to help you ignite your own personal practice, guiding you to what feels right for your personal body-type, leading you towards the ultimate goal of self-realization.  To Amanda, asana is meditation in movement; the truest form of embodiment.  In her words: "What a blessing connecting breath and body!  Allow your practice to unfold like a lustrous lotus with many petals!"

Amanda was first drawn to yoga in 2005.  In 2011 she received her 200 hr, Ahimsa Yoga Training Certification. And is currently working on a Core Strength Vinyasa Training. 

Bliss Yoga w Amanda

A meditative asana sequence connecting us to the subtler aspects of our being. This movement mediation focuses on tuning into the body's energetic pathways and channels.  Through hip opening, arm balances, and inversions, the surrender is only matched by the challenge!  Yogis will be kissed with bliss. 

Raja Hatha II w Amanda

This class is designed for those students who are familiar with basic yogic principles. Students should anticipate a blend of chanting, asana, pranayama, and meditation, leaving you feeling refreshed and relaxed. 

Jackie

Jackie is an Indian trained Yoga Alliance certified teacher in Akhanda Yoga, developed by Yogi Vishvketuji and Chetana Panwar. She has studied with her teachers in Canada, and in Rishikesh India where she received her teaching certification at Anand Prakash Ashram. Many great teachers have also influenced Jackie's personal yoga practice including Swami Vishnu-Devananda, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Swami Satchidananda, and Sri Ram Das. Jackie Strives to create a holistic, non-competitive, and accepting environment. An emphasis on listening to your body, respecting your limits without judgment, and letting go of expectations is a common thread throughout class. She encourages students to create a more internal experience by focusing on their breath, and being in the present moment.
Yoga is so much more then a series of postures, it makes us happy, it makes us relaxed, it makes us complete!
Hari Om!!

 

Tom Burchinal

Hatha Yoga is the practice of merging opposite energies (Ha = sun, Tha moon).  Classes with Tom will mainly consist of AsanaPranayamaKriyaMudra, and Bandha (more than just asana!).  He will teach various methods and techniques to cleanse and purify the body, giving one flexible strength in mind/body/soul, while always stressing the importance of adapting the practice to one's own self and body.  His approach is natural and free.  That is especially present in his choices with sequencing - there's always something new.  He feels that too much detail-oriented technical information will confuse the mind and prevent proper absorption in the practice, and his job as teacher is to introduce technical points only when called for with each individual student.


He has studied/is studying the styles and teachings of BKS Iyengar, Dharma Mittra, Jivamukti, Ashtanga, Chaya/Shadow Yoga, and Core Strength Vinyasa, and is well read in several of the sacred ancient texts.  He is certified to teach, but considers his "real" yogic knowledge to be the result of vetti, "knowledge through experience," and not information memorized from books.  He promises to teach only what he has found to be beneficial through much self-experienced practice! 

Tom bows humbly before all the great teachers past, present, and future with immeasurable gratitude.

 

Erin McKeon

 Erin McKeon, RYT 200hr, has been practicing yoga for over 7 years and has taught Ashtanga style yoga since 2007. Ashtanga yoga has influenced Erin's teaching approach, but she is also continually inspired by the individual student and is well-suited to modify the practice to what is safe and available to the student. Erin brings a compassionate heart, steady assists and calming verbal cues to every class that she instructs. Erin has had training in Ashtanga yoga with Tim Miller, David Swenson, and Ajay Kumar in Mysore, India. Erin looks forward to sharing her love of yoga with you, join her on Mondays at 5:30!

Thanks!
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Erin McKeon

610-368-0037
Tammy

Tammy has been practicing asana for almost a decade and teaching since 2001. She has received multiple certifications through Yoga Fit Levels 1 thru 3, My Yoga Spirit 200 Hour Hatha Yoga RYT certification program, and counts herself lucky to have participated in the 2007 Yoga Alliance registered month long intensive Jivamukti Yoga certification program where she spent 350 glorious hours with her loving gurus Sharon Gannon, David Life and Manorama. Tammy has also had the privilege to study with other esteemed teachers such as Yogeswari Eichenberger, Dharma Mittra, and Doug Swenson. She looks forward to every opportunity of spreading the teachings of Jivamukti Yoga, an enlightenment system that draws deeply from past wisdom; is planted firmly in the needs of today's yogis and yoginis, and predicts a bright future eventually unfolding for all beings everywhere. She believes deeply that there is no faster way to personal transformation than by service and kindness to others, and that the more you practice patience and compassion, the more capacity you will have for both. Tammy would like to thank Manorama ji for showing her the beauty in Sanskrit, Sharon ji and David ji for their inspiring ability to share these ancient teachings so fearlessly. Her gratitude further extends to those that strive to make the world beautiful for all beings including but not limited to: her life partner Matt, her guiding light Asha, everyday lorax Julia Butterfly Hill, and all animal crusaders. She bows humbly at the lotus feet of all her teachers and her students. Lokah Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu (May all being everywhere be happy and free. May my thoughts words and actions contribute in some way to that happiness and freedom for all.)

Qigong w/ Shawn Tubridy
 

Lose Weight For Lunch!

The Dragon's Way Program is a serious weight and stress management program created by Master Nan Lu, OMD, that is based on Traditional Chinese Medicine principles. This 6 week program is a combination of Qigong movements and discussion of ways to use your Qi optimally to allow the body more Qi for deeper healing. This program is a 6 week commitment to weekly class and daily ~30 minute practice of 10 easy Qigong movements. You are also recommended to follow the 'Eating for Healing' plan which helps you to listen to your body's needs. For even deeper healing, there are Dragon's Way herbal formulas available to support your organ systems as they 'Clean House'. For more information, go to www.tcmworld.org


The Year of the Dragon is a great time to start the Dragon's Way Program!

The Dragon's Way program is $199 with a money-back guarantee.

Scholarships available.

Free introductory class Wed. Februray 29th 12:30-1:30pm.      ~Classes start March 7th~

**pre-registration required, call Shawn: 607-279-6543 

What do you have to lose?

~Anxiety~Backaches~Digestive Problems~Emotional Challenges~ Excess Weight~ High Blood Pressure~Insomnia~Migraines~Skin Problems~Stress~


The Qigong for Breast Wellness class,created by Master Nan Lu, OMD, is focused on increasing energy flow through the breast area by gently stretching the meridians which are commonly the sites of tumors. These 7 movements are easy to learn and can be done by almost anyone. We also discuss ways to increase Qi and wellness. For more information on


Every Tuesday through March 13th from 4 pm - 5 pm.

At Ahimsa Yoga Studio behind the DeWitt Mall.

$10- 20 donation appreciated.

Trade and Barter accepted.

Everyone is Welcome!


Drop in when you can make it!

 

 

 

 

 

 
 
 

 

607-280-0191
www.ithacayoga.org