Jim Turner is an E-RYT500 with over 13,000 classroom teaching hours. He has been practicing yoga for over twenty-five years and teaching for nineteen. He started his teacher training journey with the Living Yoga program, graduating in 2005, he continued his advanced training at Kripalu center for Yoga and Healing Arts in Massachusetts graduating with a 500 hour certification in 2012. In the years that followed he specialized in teaching Yoga to Seniors. Training with Doug Keller, Peggy Cappy, Lakshmi Volker, Lee Albert and many other wonderful experts in the field. Jim is currently teaching yoga for the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), and at the Moody Gardens Hotel and convention Center.
Friday 4:00-5:45pm
Getting More from The Gita 
The Bhagavad Gita is a challenging read. Differences in translations, Sanskrit, and cast of confusing characters make it difficult to understand. You can read it as Mythology, History, Scripture or philosophy, either way it will have something to offer you. Applying what you learn in this session will give you a greater understanding and enjoyment from your reading. This will be a story telling format, fun for everyone, no prior reading required. Questions are encouraged.
All levels welcome 90% lecture, 5% pranayama, 5% chanting.
Saturday 2:00-3:45pm
Shared stories of Hinduism and Christianity
Whether you grew up hearing stories from the Bible or from the Bhagavad Gita, you might be surprised to find that many are shared. The stories of Creation, great flood, the coming of saviors and many more appear in both beliefs. Come and deepen your appreciation for the stories of both. Great for everyone with a curious mind and love in their heart.
All Levels welcome, 90% Lecture, 10% chanting and meditation.
Sunday 11:15am-12:30pm
Chair Yoga
Yoga has something to offer you during each and every stage of your life. Your Yoga practice shouldn’t stop just because you are older or recovering from injury or surgery. Come and experience a yoga session while seated in a chair. This class is a combination of two chair yoga styles. Lakshmi Volker’s ‘Seated Mountain series and “Yoga In Chairs” By Liz Franklin. There will be some options to stand using the chair for balance as you are able.
All levels are welcome, 80% asana, 10% lecture, 10% pranayama.