Nataie Holst

My twenties were spent mindlessly, after years of neglecting my body I was out of shape and overweight and very unhappy, directionless.

In 2001, I had taken some yoga classes at a community centre, and even though the classes ended, the desire to continue did not. By 2004, I was practicing regularly and had quickly noticed the positive effects on my physical, mental and emotional well being.

I am curious by the many ways the body can move, even when holding still. My training includes Hatha, Ashtanga, Yin, Kundalini and Restorative Yoga. Although I could name many who have inspired me, my main teachers include: Richard Freeman, Beryl Bender Birch, Doug Keller, Sarah Powers, Jo Tastula, Kia Miller  and Jason Crandell.

Some days we will flow, playing with dualities of strength, softness and of course the breath. Other days, we may focus on alignment and detail, time to explore the pose inside and out. Not all classes will be exactly the same, variety is the key, the repetition comes with stepping on the mat and seeing what comes out. Together, let’s smile at the tension hidden (or not so hidden) in the body, the mind or in the heart, and laugh at our own particular habits, so that maybe one day, we can let them go.

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