Yoga & Mindfulness Coaching
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individual & small group instruction
*In-person and video options
*Up to three per group
*Four, Six & Eight Week Courses, One-hour sessions
*Follow-Up sessions in one hour increments
Contact me for more information on the "Contact Erin" page
DEVELOP A PERSONALIZED YOGA PRACTICE
*Hatha Yoga, Yin Yoga, Vinyasa (asana)
*Breathing Exercises (pranayama)
*Hand Gestures (mudra)
*Internal Locks (bandha)
*Drishti (focused gaze)
*Energy centers (chakras)
Discussion on how these forms of yoga aid the nervous system, balance, focus, calm, emotional regulation, proprioception, digestion, self-awareness, and much more.
MEDITATION
From various traditions, including but not limited to:
*Loving Kindness
*Vipassana (basic principles)
*Walking Meditation
*Guided Imagery
*Creative Visualization
*Tonglen
*Trataka (for purification)
*Grounding Techniques
*Present Moment Awareness
YOGA NIDRA
*Also called psychic sleep; for deep relaxation
*Start with four stages and move to eight stages
learn how yoga philosophy supports the practitioner in daily life
*RAJA Yoga, also called Ashtanga Yoga, meaning EIGHT LIMBS:
*yama
*niyama
*asana
*pranayama
*pratyahara
*dharana
*dhyana
*samadhi
Plus more from yoga philosophy to develop self-awareness and perception
MANTRA
*Work with intention as the yoga practice unfolds
in the words of pattabhi jois ... practice and all is coming!
Erin's YOGA & MEDITATION EDUCATION & INSTRUCTION
Nong Khai Alternative Center, Nong Khai, Thailand
2005 - 2006 & 2010
Basic & Advanced Instruction
Hatha yoga, Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, Pranayama, Meditation
https://www.pantrix.net/yoga.html
Bihar School of Yoga, Munger, Bihar, India
2006 & 2007
Yogic Lifestyle Course
Raja Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Karma Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Yoga Nidra
Atma Center, Cleveland Heights, Ohio
2007
Teacher Training
Hatha yoga, Pranayama, Ashtanga (Eight limbs / RAJA yoga), Meditation, Curriculum Development, Practicum
VIPASSANA MEDITATION
Northwest Vipassana Center, Dhamma Kuñja, Onalaska, WA
June - July 2008
Ten-Day Silent Meditation Retreat
Northern California Vipassana Association, Dhamma Mania
Kelseyville, California
December - January 2007-08
Ten-Day Silent Meditation Retreat
Dhamma Kamala, Prachinburi, Thailand
May 2006
Ten-Day Silent Meditation Retreat
Dhamma Abha, Phitsanulok, Thailand
January 2006
Ten-Day Silent Meditation Retreat
I have worked as a yoga and meditation instructor in Portland, Oregon and Tucson, Arizona in venues ranging from athletic clubs to yoga studios to community centers to faith-based centers. As an early childhood education instructor, I had many a yoga session with toddlers and preschoolers.
I have worked with underserved communities and the aging population (they called themselves the Gay & Gray Club) through the Friendly House in Portland, Oregon (https://fhpdx.org). I have worked with people in recovery from drugs and alcohol through Living Yoga (https://www.facebook.com/livingyogaor/).
My joy in teaching yoga is helping folks know themselves better, and in so doing, develop self-love and compassion.
IN THE WORDS OF Thích nhât hanh:
Imagine a pine tree standing in the yard. If that pine tree were to ask us what it should do, what the maximum is a pine tree can do to help the world, our answer would be very clear: "You should be a beautiful, healthy pine tree. You help the world by being your best." That is true for humans also. The basic thing we can do to help the world is to be healthy, solid, loving, and gentle to ourselves. Then when people look at us, they will gain confidence. They will say, "If she can do that, I can do that too!"