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Foundations Series | next series TBA
September 7, 2013 | 2:00-3:30p | 224 S Broad St | $70

Never practiced yoga before? This 4 wk series is designed specifically for the absolute beginner or anyone wanting a step-by-step review of the basics! Build a strong foundation in the fundamentals of yoga postures, breathing & alignment. Limited to 15 students.

Beginners Workshop | Next workshop TBA
September 12, 2013 | 2-4 pm | DY Center City | $20 early/$25 day of

New to yoga? Craving a lesson that breaks down the basics in an easy and assessable manner? This is the place for you. Get the what, why and how of foundational yoga poses, alignment, breathing & relaxation techniques and philosophy in a supportive and welcoming environment.

Yoga Therapeutics: Upper & Lower body – Two part series TBA
October 6, 2013 | 6:30-8:30pm | DY Old City | $25 one/$40 both

Through accessible application of Anusara Yoga Principles: increase physical awareness, explore how to align the body safely and learn poses and exercises that relieve pain, prevent injury and heal the body. Accessible for all, this two-part series is a must for anyone seeking to transform their yoga practice or their posture.
1st : low back, hips, knees & feet  2nd : Shoulders, neck & wrists

Gina Stickney

Anusara Inspired Yoga Teacher (RYT 500 Yoga Alliance)

Originally from small-town Iowa, Gina has taught, studied and performed in the United States, Guatemala, Wales, Belgium and England. Her professional experience as a contemporary dancer shapes her application of yoga technique, anatomy, and flow through the lens of yoga as injury prevention & rehabilitation. A strong proponent of the physical and mental benefits of yoga education, Gina furthered her teaching technique as adjunct faculty professor of yoga at Temple University’s Dance Department and  also currently teaches on the Dhyana Yoga Teacher Training Program while leading workshops, trainings and weekly classes in Philadelphia PA.

Transformation

While training to be a professional dancer, Gina herniated two discs in her lower back. Encouraged to stop dancing and find a new career path, Gina incorporated her physical therapy with a deep commitment to Yoga and her body became stronger and more flexible than before her injury! She then went on to complete two dance degrees, work as a graduate assistant in a dance conservatory, secondary school dance teacher, guest movement lecturer and professional dancer/choreographer in the UK.

Gina is a grateful student of Sue Elkind and Naime Jezzeny, Justica Friese DeClue, Zhenja La Rosa and Ellen Saltonstall.  Since 2006 she has been blessed to enhance her studies with Martin Kirk, Desiree Raumbaugh, Elena Brower,  Dr. Douglas Brooks and Dhyana Vitteralli.  Gina is honored to be a part of this supportive community of teachers sharing yoga.

Creating Community

With a commitment to share the transformative power of Yoga, Gina annually travels to La Limonada, Guatemala City to volunteer and teach Yoga in the largest urban slum in Central America.  It is with much gratitude that she thanks the following amazing partnerships she has made with Lemonade International, Vidas Plenas and Om Yoga Guatemala.  Please read more about how  YOGA moves GINA here.

Teacher Trainings and Degrees

*Yoga Anatomy/Therapeutics (Ellen Saltonstall 2011/Naime Jezzeny-Martin Kirk 2012)
*Pre-Natal Anusara Yoga 20 Hours & 20 Hours assisting (Sue Elkind 2011)
*Anusara Yoga 200 Hours (Sue Elkind & Naime Jezzeny, 2009)
*Vinyasa Yoga 200 Hours & 200 Hours Audit (Dhyana Yoga 2007 & 2008)
*Youth Yoga Teacher Trainings (Street Yoga 2009 & Go Grounded 2011)
*Bachelor of Fine Arts/Dance (Temple University 2005)
*Post Graduate Diploma Dance Studies (Laban Dance Conservatory 2004)