Janet is a proud graduate of Living Yoga Program. She is a certified yoga therapist, Ayurveda wellness consultant and Reiki Master Teacher. She is the Director of Yoga Spirit Academy teacher training program in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She and her partner Victor are co-founders of Tulsa Yoga Meditation Center. Her favorite classes to teach are slow flow, yoga therapy workshops, chakra balancing, yoga nidra and Reiki.
Saturday 11:15-12:15pm
Slow Flow Yoga
In slow flow yoga we practice fewer poses but hold them longer to increase both strength and flexibility. Other benefits include greater mental focus, concentration on the breath, and more balance and stability in the body. We make certain that the spine is moved in all its natural directions to enhance the flow of prana through the whole system. We’ll begin with pranayama and end with meditation and relaxation so that the practice leaves us feeling energized but calm.
Audience Level: Beginner, experienced
Class content: Asana, pranayama, meditation, chanting
Physical intensity: Moderate
Saturday 4:15-6:00pm
Increase Flexibility with Five Surprising Techniques
Tight hamstrings or lower back or shoulders will vex us all and, even after many years of practicing yoga these areas of tightness can continue. The simple truth is that holding a stretch—as we traditionally do in a yoga class—may not provide flexibility gains for many people. Let’s find out why that is the case and explore several proven techniques to safely increase range of motion of muscles and joints. Yoga students and teachers will enjoy incorporating these techniques into their own practice and teaching.
Audience Level: Beginner, teacher
Class content: Asana, pranayama, lecture, discussion
Physical intensity: Easy
Saturday 7:30-9:30pm
Yoga Nidra
Known as the “yoga of sleep,” yoga nidra is practiced in savasana or a relaxed seated posture. It is a guided meditation made up of a series of practices: relaxing the body and mind, gentle breathing, setting an intention, energetic awareness of the physical body, and connecting with the healing energy of the chakras. Its main purpose is to practice releasing tension and letting go of attachments. In this very moment, indeed, all is well.
Audience Level: Beginner, experienced, teacher
Class content: Pranayama, meditation
Physical intensity: Very easy