Diane Thompson
Portland, Oregon
My specialty is foundational yoga hatha style with an emphasis on alignment for those in their middle and senior years Its ‘Yoga Just As You Are My classes are taught with compassion and a little humor Have you ever made a seemingly small decision that ended up redirecting everything? That is what I did I took the simple step of going to a foundational yoga class back in the day when I was stressed out and depleted I just simply kept coming back and doing whatever my body would allow that day No goals no expectations just doing yoga as I was… I then took the decision to delve more into yoga and embarked on Yoga teaching School at The Bhaktishop Portland OR USA By then I had been practicing on and off now for a few years in my s I studied Asana Pranayama Anatomy Ayurveda Philosophy Psychology and Sanskrit to complement the sound Teaching Methodology of providing a safe and comprehensive yoga class experience The simple practice of turning up for Yoga classes in my earlier darkened days of midlife depression adrenal fatigue and then menopause made these ailments and experiences bearable for me allowing me to mend and transform I had to pass on and share my experiences with Yoga to others With increased balance and alignment the aches and pains dissipated and I felt alert and fluid My daily chores are done with ease I know I will continue with my work and hobbies of gardening tennis golf and hiking well into my senior years I will remain to live independently I am deeply grateful for the ways in which yoga has enriched my life Beyond building strength and flexibility yoga also wound its way into all aspects of my life I am joyful and balanced ‘Yoga Just as you are means turning up as you are with bellies boobs aches and pains stresses and anxiety and learn to become aware of your body and mind and make peace with both Its not about muscling through pain to achieve a goal but about smart movement of your body to become stronger and kinder to yourself I grew up in the Northern part of England and moved to the USA in my thirties A chemist by education I worked in the Personal Care industry in Europe and USA then within the Information Technology industry as a Software Engineer I love games and puzzles and compiling creative and careful yoga sequences to suit all body types and characters I volunteer with an organization called Living Yoga who provide trauma- informed yoga to individuals from vulnerable and marginalized communities I am trained in trauma informed yoga techniques My classes need no lycra outfits or hot rooms Just you and your mat and a guiding teacher.
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My specialty is foundational yoga hatha style with an emphasis on alignment for those in their middle and senior years Its ‘Yoga Just As You Are My classes are taught with compassion and a little humor Have you ever made a seemingly small decision that ended up redirecting everything? That is what I did I took the simple step of going to a foundational yoga class back in the day when I was stressed out and depleted I just simply kept coming back and doing whatever my body would allow that day No goals no expectations just doing yoga as I was… I then took the decision to delve more into yoga and embarked on Yoga teaching School at The Bhaktishop Portland OR USA By then I had been practicing on and off now for a few years in my s I studied Asana Pranayama Anatomy Ayurveda Philosophy Psychology and Sanskrit to complement the sound Teaching Methodology of providing a safe and comprehensive yoga class experience The simple practice of turning up for Yoga classes in my earlier darkened days of midlife depression adrenal fatigue and then menopause made these ailments and experiences bearable for me allowing me to mend and transform I had to pass on and share my experiences with Yoga to others With increased balance and alignment the aches and pains dissipated and I felt alert and fluid My daily chores are done with ease I know I will continue with my work and hobbies of gardening tennis golf and hiking well into my senior years I will remain to live independently I am deeply grateful for the ways in which yoga has enriched my life Beyond building strength and flexibility yoga also wound its way into all aspects of my life I am joyful and balanced ‘Yoga Just as you are means turning up as you are with bellies boobs aches and pains stresses and anxiety and learn to become aware of your body and mind and make peace with both Its not about muscling through pain to achieve a goal but about smart movement of your body to become stronger and kinder to yourself I grew up in the Northern part of England and moved to the USA in my thirties A chemist by education I worked in the Personal Care industry in Europe and USA then within the Information Technology industry as a Software Engineer I love games and puzzles and compiling creative and careful yoga sequences to suit all body types and characters I volunteer with an organization called Living Yoga who provide trauma- informed yoga to individuals from vulnerable and marginalized communities I am trained in trauma informed yoga techniques My classes need no lycra outfits or hot rooms Just you and your mat and a guiding teacher.
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