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Yoga is like music. The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life. B.K.S Iyengar

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
 

Kathleen RandolphKATHY RANDOLPH: Co-creator of The Yoga Center Reno, Kathy has been teaching since 1997 and certified since 1999 with Yoga for the Special Child™, a therapeutic program of yoga techniques designed to increase cognitive and motor skill in children with developmental delays. Kathy continues her training with Sonia Sumar and has her Certified Hatha Yoga Teacher License with Yoga for the Special Child. Her training includes yoga for people with special needs such as arthritis, scleroderma and dystonia. She teaches the science of Hatha Yoga, which include asanas (postures), pranayama (energy control through breath techniques) and vinyasa (a flowing series of postures linked by breath) to bring the body, breath and mind into balance in preparation for meditation. Kathy is also a Certified Breathwalk Instructor, a tradition which practices yoga breathing techniques while walking in nature. Make up classes available. Call for information on private instruction.

CLASSES
Hatha Yoga
Vinyasa
Yoga for the Special Child™
Yoga for Arthritis / Scleroderma
Yoga for Every Body
Workshops to be announced
Private Instruction

CLASS FEES
$42 for a six week series
Early Bird Special: Unlimited six weeks $60
Yoga for Scleroderma: FREE - donations accepted



(775) 322-4600

BOB FULKERSON: is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance at the 200 hour training level. He has practiced yoga since 1982 and in 2002 attended a month-long Yoga teacher training at Ananda in Nevada City, CA. His classes focus on improving breathing, muscle flexibility and lung capacity. Introduction to Yoga, which covers yoga fundamentals for beginners, and is also a traditional Hatha Yoga class. Bob specializes in pre-natal yoga and on the benefits of yoga for people in recovery from addictions.

CLASSES
Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced
Prenatal's Welcome

CLASS FEES
All classes are drop in - $10 per class

E-MAIL

(775) 843-2218

BARBARA JONES: Barb is a Certified Practitioner of Yoga for the Special Child™. She received her training from Sonia Sumar, the founder and director of this comprehensive program of Yoga techniques designed to enhance motor and cognitive development of children with special needs. As a pediatric occupational therapist, Barb has worked with children who have special needs for over 20 years. Her experience has included treating infants in early intervention, working with elementary aged children in the school system, and working with children of all ages in pediatric rehabilitation. She looks forward to using Yoga to help children develop all aspects of their lives. Barb offers private classes in Incline Village and the surrounding communities.

CLASSES
Yoga for the Special Child™
Private Classes

(775) 813-0151

NORA BEHRENS: Nora is a Certified Practitioner of Yoga for the Special Child, and trained with Sonia Sumar, the creator of the program. Nora was joined in her training by her son Bryan. Nora is the founder of the Cerebral Palsy Family Support Group in Incline Village and enjoys sharing her experiences with other families.

CLASSES
Yoga for the Special Child™

E-MAIL

(775) 832-6890

JACKIE FITZER-GUTTKE: Jackie is a Certified Practitioner of Yoga for the Special Child™. She received her training from Sonia Sumar, creator of the founder and director of this comprehensive program of Yoga techniques designed to enhance motor and cognitive development of children with special needs. Jackie has over 20 years experience as a preschool teacher, and continues her early childhood education studies through Truckee Meadows Community College.

CLASSES
Yoga for the Special Child™

775-233-2199

KIM ALLCOCK began practicing yoga in 2002 when pregnant with her first child. Now as the mother of three, she knows from experience that the postures, breathing, and meditation of yoga are ideal preparation for birth and motherhood. Through the years Kim's personal practice has encompassed athletic vinyasa, pre-and post-natal yoga, and the spontaneity of sharing yoga with her children. She completed a 200-hour instructor training with Kimberlee Orenstein of Yoga Loka in 2005, and prenatal yoga teacher training with Deborah Jordan in Grass Valley CA in 2008. Her classes integrate breath and body mindfulness, postural alignment, and yoga philosophy in a flowing and exuberant practice. She delights in sharing her love of yoga with students of all levels and is unceasingly grateful for their wisdom and energy. She also teaches prenatal yoga and vinyasa at Reno's Yoga Loka.

NOTE: Price change effective April 1st. Pre-registration is required and is due on the first class of the month. If you join the class or deliver your baby mid-month your payment will be appropriately pro-rated.

CLASSES
Prenatal Yoga

CLASS FEES
$50 for four classes or $14 drop-in fee

E-MAIL

(775) 972-1362

VALERIE LAERTINI: received her International Certification in 2002 after her training in Vancouver, British Columbia and has been teaching yoga to people of all ages since. She is a member of the IKYTA (International Kundalini Yoga Teachers’ Association) and very committed to continuing her yogic studies and certifications. She recently achieved her Certification in Bound Lotus and her National Certification in Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork. In addition to teaching weekly classes, she enjoys giving specialty workshops; particularly in stress management. Valerie’s classes are fun, energetic and challenging. Her classes focus on conquering the mind, healing the body and awakening the spirit to create inner peace and stability. For more information please visit: .kundaliniyogareno.com

Certifications:
* Kundalini Yoga as Taught by Yogi Bhajan
* Nationally Certified in Massage Therapy & Bodywork
* Bound Lotus
* Children's Yoga
* Currently working towards certification in Sat Nam Rasayan
* Have experience in post-natal yoga

CLASSES
Kundalini Yoga

CLASS FEES
All classes are drop in - $10

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LISA DALBERG: An inspirational teacher for over 33 years, Lisa has a degree in health education and also advanced training in therapeutic movement and breathing. Lisa offers many multilevel yoga classes to all ages, from children to seniors, that encourage health, healing, flexibility, balance and well being through the knowledge and practice of yoga.

CLASSES
Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced Hatha Yoga

CLASS FEES
$42 for a six week series

(775) 856-2555

HOLLY LAUGHTON: A certified practitioner of Yoga for the Special Child™, she received her training from Sonia Sumar, a renowned yoga instructor and creator of Yoga for the Special Child™. This program is an integrated system of yoga poses designed to increase cognitive and motor skills in children. Holly is also working with local preschools to bring yoga into the children's classroom. Holly offers Introduction to Yoga, an overview of basic Hatha Yoga techniques.

CLASSES
Beginning/Intermediate Hatha Yoga
Children's Yoga
Yoga for the Special Child™

CLASS FEES
$48 for six classes or $8 drop-in fee

E-MAIL

(775) 359-4938

ANOCHA GHOSHACHANDRA: After 2 years of practicing Kundalini Yoga, Anocha's quest for deepening her experience and lifestyle of Kundalini Yoga unfolded at the Ashram in Espanola, New Mexico. On the sacred ground where Yogi Bhajan called home and taught for 30 years, she immersed herself in the most unique and experiential yoga certification program available for an unparalleled opportunity for maturing into Self Reliance by using the ancient technology of Kundalini Yoga, the Yoga of Awareness. As a KRI Certified Instructor of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan® her goals are to serve and uplift others and carry the legacy of Kundalini Yoga into the coming Aquarian Age and to encourage us all to be Healthy, Happy and Holy through the experience of the practice. Her passion extends into White Tantric Yoga as well as expansive, transformative workshops and continuing education being offered around the country and around the world.

CLASSES
Kundalini Yoga - All ages and experience levels welcome

CLASS FEES
All classes are drop in - $10

E-MAIL

(775) 322-5690

ANGELA SULLIVAN: Co-creator of The Yoga Center, Angela began practicing yoga in 1989 as a means of healing her body after 17 years of classical dance training and a series of automobile accidents. Her beginning, intermediate and advanced yoga classes focus on breathing, alignment and balance, encouraging students to trust their own instincts and inner knowing to develop a personal daily practice. She also teaches prenatal classes to restore and strengthen the pregnant body. Angela is now located at Kula, Carson City's yoga co-op. More info

CLASSES
Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced
Prenatal

CLASS FEES
All classes are drop in - $10 per class

E-MAIL

(775) 888-YOGA

LISA EVERETT-BRIDGEWATER: is a pediatric physical therapist at NEIS with 19 years of experience working with special needs children. As a certified practitioner of Yoga for the Special Child™ she has also received training directly from Sonia Sumar, a world-renowned yoga instructor and creator of Yoga for the Special Child. This program is an integrated system of yoga poses designed to increase motor skills, strength, balance, and coordination in typically-developing children and children with a diagnosis. Call for private instruction or group classes.

CLASSES
Yoga for the Special Child™
Private instruction

E-MAIL

(775) 224-9763

SHERRY NOYES: Certified practitioner of Yoga for the Special Child™, a therapeutic program of yoga techniques designed to increase cognitive and motor skill in children with developmental delays. Sherry is trained by Sonia Sumar, founder of Yoga for the Special Child™. Sherry is also a Registered Nurse currently working with the special needs population and mental health.

CLASSES
Yoga for the Special Child™
Private instruction

E-MAIL

(775) 747-4847

JOHANNA MCCLAIN: Johanna teaches Hatha Yoga Level One / Beginning Yoga for students that are looking for a safe compassionate introduction to yoga. This class is ideal for students who think that yoga is unavailable to them and students that are mature in age; but is open to all students. Because of the training I have had the inspiration for this class comes from a system of yoga founded by John Friend that is called Anusara Yoga. Anusara (A-NU-SAR-A) means “flowing with Grace”, “following your heart”. All hearts are welcome.

CLASSES
Level One / Beginning Yoga

CLASS FEES
$60 for six classes (expires in 90 days) or $15 drop-in fee

E-MAIL

(775) 771-3426

LILLY WATERS: Lilly is a Certified Practitioner of Yoga for the Special Child™. She received her training from Sonia Sumar, the founder this Yoga program designed to enhance the motor and cognitive development of children with special needs. Lilly and her daughter Abby began their practice of Yoga for the Special Child with Kathy Randolph when Abby was 6 months old. Her experience as the mother of a child with special needs, participating in private, group and family classes (her husband and five other children also support and participate) for more than three years, gives her a unique understanding of the needs of both children and families. Lilly also co-teaches with Kathy Randolph in classes for adults with special needs.

CLASSES
Yoga for the Special Child™

(775) 626-0826