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 The
Yoga Studio, Grand Rapids' oldest yoga establishment, was created
in 1979 by Carolyn Heines as a vehicle for her teaching. Since then,
the studio has outgrown several Grand Rapids locations, and is now
located in the vibrant East Hill neighborhood at 955
Cherry SE,. The studio is housed in a historic building,
a storefront which features hardwood floors, the original brick
walls and tin ceiling and lots of natural light.. There is free
convenient parking.
The present studio boasts
a team of five seasoned instructors (including Carolyn). The teachers
study in the Iyengar system of hatha yoga and provide expertise
and a supportive environment in which students can enhance their
well-being.
The yoga philosophy permeates
the teaching, encouraging students in self-knowledge.
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Carolyn
Heines owns The Yoga Studio, which she has
operated in a variety of West Michigan locations for 32 years.
In 1976, she began studying Eastern philosophy and meditation
and immersed herself in its practice for many years. In 1978
and 1979 she received extensive training at the Iyengar Institute
for Yoga Teacher Training in San Francisco, studying asana,
pranayama, anatomy and philosophy. Since 1979 she has continued
to enhance her teaching and practice by studying with senior
teachers throughout the country. Her classes encourage self
exploration through attentiveness in postures, breathing and
relaxation. She was the recipient of the 2006 YWCA Tribute
Award in Sports, Fitness and Wellness for her leadership in
the community. She was also the subject of the" My Life"
feature October 21, 2008 in the Grand Rapids Press. To read
an article in the Examiner about Carolyn, click here.To
view a WZZM-TV video in celebration of her 30th anniversary
of teaching, click here
To contact Carolyn, send email to carolyn@gryoga.com
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Chris Smith began
her study of hatha yoga in 1972, and has studied with a variety
of teachers since then. She is currently pursuing her studies
in the Iyengar tradition, with Mary Reilly, Certified Senior
Iyengar teacher. Her teaching emphasizes structural alignment
to increase the natural energy flow throughout the body, and
includes movement, classical postures, breathing and relaxation
to provide a balanced yoga experience. To contact Chris, send
email to chris@gryoga.com
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Kat McKinney began her yoga
practice in Ann Arbor in 1998 as a way to physically recover
from a serious illness. She made yoga a permanent part
of her life because of the positive results she experienced
early on and continues to experience to this day. She
recently graduated from Baker College of Muskegon to become
a Physical Therapist Assistant and finds yoga a good complement
to her yoga teaching. She is currently pursuing teacher certification
in the Iyengar tradition. To contact Kat, send email to kat@gryoga.com |
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Deb
Weiss-Gelmi fell in love with yoga in 2001
and has contintued
to study with dedicated teachers since. She finds it deeply
rewarding to guide her students from their first experiences
with yoga through a deeper understanding of yoga and themselves.
A former kindergarten
teacher, Deb developed and teaches Sing Song Yoga for kids,
using music to help teach the poses and sharing the delight
of yoga with the children. For more information visit
www.singsongyoga.com.
Sing Song Yoga ™ was featured last year on WZZM TV 13's Take Five. To view the video
click here. Deb is currently studying within the Iyengar teacher certification
program. To contact, send email to deb@singsongyoga.com..
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Sarah Weber "accidentally" discovered
yoga while working as a certified group fitness instructor in the '90s. From
the very first class she attended, something intangible, but authentic about
yoga resonated with her. Curiosity and the desire to understand her attraction
to this ancient path led her to continue studying and practicing. Her primary
teacher training has been in the Iyengar method. Through her teaching, Sarah
seeks to create a safe and inviting space for students to explore the path of
yoga. In class she is committed to assisting students gain confidence and
knowledge of the asanas through proper alignment and breathing. Sarah is also a
licensed physical therapist.
To contact Sarah email sarah@gryoga.com |
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| The studio is located in the
East Hills neighborhood at 955
Cherry SE, Grand Rapids, near the intersection of Lake
Drive, Cherry and Diamond. The studio may be entered
either from Cherry or Lake Drive, and free on street parking
is available on both streets. In addition the parking
lot of Boerkoel and Boerkoel, located across the street from
the studio on Cherry, is available during non business hours. |
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