Studio Teachers
Pamela Grubb 500 hour E-RYT -over 8000 teaching hours
Director/Teacher See about Pamela
Terri Kading Wheeler LCSW RYT/CYI
Certified and Registered 200 hour yoga teacher, Terri is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Psychotherapist in private practice in Racine, WI. She has been studying the healing powers of yoga since 1994 and has an interest in combining psychotherapy with yoga for anxiety and depression with a specialty in working with the hips. As a student at the Mindful Yoga Studio since 2000, she did a student internship for 3 years before becoming certified from the Himalayan Institute in 2008.
Sandy Thurwanger CYI
Certified 200 hour yoga teacher, Sandy has been a student of yoga since 2005. She became certified for Yoga and Pilates from FYB (Feel Your Best) in 2008. Sandy began teaching in Racine, WI in 2007. In 2009 she become a student and a teacher intern at the Mindful Yoga Studio . Sandy focuses her teaching on
nourishing the pelvic floor and assisting students to build a strong foundation in their practice. She has learned to transform her yoga in working the body from the inside out healing from a pelvic floor dysfunction.
Student Teaching
If you are interested in teaching yoga or have your 200 hour teacher certification but want to learn and develop more specific knowledge on how to adapt poses for a variety of conditions, how to improve your teaching skills, improve your own postures, and/or develop a deeper and richer awareness on your teaching skills consider becoming a student teacher at the Mindful Yoga Studio.
To learn more contact Pamela.
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CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Gentle Yoga
This class is for people with neck, back, shoulder discomfort and seniors who
want simple stretches and postures to improve flexibility and health. Learn
to breath naturally, calming your nervous system. Appropriate variations are given to students depending on their needs and ability. Each class ends with a
quiet relaxation.
Beginner Yoga/Yoga 1
This class is for those individuals who have never taken a yoga class or enjoy
the mellow pace of a beginner class. Focus is given to the back, neck, and
shoulders, standing and sitting postures. Using diaphragmatic breathing and
warm ups with simple yogic stretches you will learn to relax the muscles of
the body and improve overall health and well being.
Beginner classes work on areas that need attention of the students in the class.
Students learn how to move into each pose. Attention is paid to how to move in the body, to release areas of tension, and relax into the body. Students learn what to do for the body physically as well as emotionally to assist them through difficult times.
Class works on the components of the sun salutation along with a variety of poses depending on students weekly needs. Appropriate variations are given to students depending on their needs and ability. Each class ends with a
quiet relaxation.
Yoga 2
This class is for those individuals who have some yoga experience. Students
are asked to have a basic understanding of the sun salutation and diaphragmatic
breathing.
The focus
of this class is to deepen awareness of alignment of the body in asanas
(poses) with the use of breath. Poses are often done in a flow or vinyasa style.
(2 or more poses linked together by the breath)
Students hold poses longer to deepen their experience. Particular focus in poses are given to feet, knees, hamstrings, quadriceps, hips, and neck to help students develop body/mind awareness. Many students begin to have a home practice. Pranayama (breathing
exercises)
and meditation are taught. Each class ends with a quiet relaxation, meditation, and/or pranayama.
All Levels
This class is open to all levels of students regardless of experience. Focus
on releasing into the poses and working on understanding of alignment and breath
to gain stability, balance, and strengthen. Some vinyasa or flow of poses will
be done in class. Each class ends with a
quiet relaxation. Refer to beginner yoga description for more information.
Private and Yoga Therapy Sessions
One on One sessions are wonderful for those who may be intimidated by a class,
who want personalized instruction, or have a specific condition. During this
time you learn about your body and how the body compensates for injury, tightness,
or
day to
day
living. Special interest to those with health concerns such as asthma, allergies, back issues, cancer, or other health related aliments. Session are 1 hour. Fee: $65
Yoga for Children (currently no class)
Teacher: Terri Kading Wheeler
This class will focus on body awareness, balance, and strength, using a variety of tools including breathing techniques, asanas (yoga postures), relaxation, as well as playful, creative activities. Seeds of wellness cannot be planted too early!
If you have a group of 5 or more please contact the studio to inquire about specialized classes or private parties/celebrations |
