I have been teaching Vinyasa Yoga full time in Los Angeles (and occasionally, Chicago) since 2002. I am currently a senior teacher at Center For Yoga in LA.
My classes are musical and vigorous, with a pace that emphasizes connection to breath. I am passionate about fluid practices designed to move the body, and my flows are creatively crafted in a way that facilitates healing while still physically challenging the students.
When I sequence I am drawn to the intuition of pose/counterpose, and am able to offer modifications for newbies while still maintaining the group pace.
At Wanderlust Hollywood, I was a founding teacher of the flagship studio and served as a Teacher Trainer. As music supervisor for the Wanderlust company, I curated music for the studio, Wanderlust TV, and various online content.
I have taught at Wanderlust festivals around the globe.
From LA YOGA magazine: "Whitney's classes bring an ease in which she communicates the flow of postures with a killer soundtrack that effortlessly matches the flow of her words and pacing of her class.”
From YELP: "Whitney Allen feels like a special guest star who floats in for her special classes and transports you to another world. I don't know what it is about her -- her energy, her sequencing, her music -- but I *always* feel transported during and after her classes. She is a gift. I'm not convinced she's human. I take her classes as often as I can. I encourage you to do the same if you want to try her magic. The classes are strenuous, but you never feel like you're 'exercising.' Try it. You'll get it."
My practice began in 1996 and I explored many styles over the years: Anusara, Kundalini, Vipassana (meditation) and Ashtanga.
These days I enjoy a consistent Ashtanga practice, time with my family and my dog, and traveling whenever possible-- especially to the beach.
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