Ann Panopoulos

I began my yogic path in the late 90's with Iyengar, yet it was in the year 2000 that I truly fell in love when I discovered the athletic style of Astanga. I completed my teacher training program at O2 Yoga in Somerville in 2007 and have been teaching in the Boston area since then. I began my career as an Astanga teacher, but found that my strength lies in the creative sequencing offered through Vinyasa. As a clinical social worker, my days are spent attending to the needs to others; a work that it satisfying, yet often profoundly effective on my emotional state. Yoga not only bestows a sense of physical well being, but restores me to a sense of grounding, empowerment, and connectedness. Throughout life's challenges, the mat has been my sanctuary, teaching me strength, serenity, and surrender. My practice is deeply rooted in the astanga system, and my classes delve into the heart of the yogic process with creative exploration, focus on alignment and promoting the mind/body connection. It is my hope to allow students to experience a sense of empowerment, balance, and above all, ignite the spirit.