From Barbara LaBrash
Melanie Whittaker, RYT, will offer a workshop on Hatha Yoga in the Iyengar and Ashtanga traditions on October 12 – 14th at the Orcas Center. Emphasis on alignment, strength, and flexibility. Breathwork to reduce stress while improving overall health of body and mind. Effective use of props and proper alignment to enhance your practice and keep it safe.
Cost is $70 for 15 – 17 participants; $10 discount for 18 or more participants.
Introduced to yoga 33 years ago, Melanie trained with Aadil Palkhivala, founder of Puma Yoga, and with Gary Kraftsow of Viniyoga Institute and Leslie Kaminoff of the Breathing Project in New York. Melanie is certified with Yoga Alliance (since 2003) and is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She has contributed to Yoga Journal magazine and is the Yoga Director at Winthrop Physical Therapy and Fitness in Winthrop, WA. Melanie has taught a summer yoga retreat on Orca for the past 10 years.
To register or for more information including class schedule please contact: Barbara LaBrash 360-317-8358.
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