Chantal Birch

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I have been teaching Yoga and meditation since having completed my teacher training with Silver Lotus Yoga Institute and with Joseph & Lillian LePage of IYT I have completed extensive studies in Ayurveda with Dr David Frawley and Sarasvati Yoga Institute which culminates in an additional plus hours in Ayurvedic Yoga practices allowing me to also offer Ayurvedic Consultations After teaching in the community for a few yearsI opened my own studio space in which is a lovely yurt with bamboo floor and open skylight tucked in the woods just outside Berlin Maryland truly a retreat like experience   I have been a student of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh since so I often include mindfulness practices in my classes My teaching style focuses on the breath being the primary anchor allowing us to cultivate deep inner peace and awakening to our True Self A variety of classes are offered-Yin Hatha Flow Insight Yogacombines Yin & Slow Flow Yoga Introductory classes are offered as well I work with a wide range of students privately helping to create a daily practice or work on specific aspects of Yoga I am also available to work privately with those who have physical issues which prevent them from attending traditional Yoga classes.