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James
Kigar - Founder of Yoga South
Group
Classes & Private Instruction
James began his yogic journey over twenty years ago
while
he was searching for an activity to deepen his martial
arts training.
Several years later, he took his first Ashtanga class taught by Dominic
Corigliano, in San
Diego. It wasn’t long unti lhe found his place
in this
new discipline. He brings
the movement skills of the martial arts, with his
healing experience and anatomical knowledge as a neuromuscular
therapist to present yoga to others.
Whether
adjusting a student in a pose or giving a healing massage,
one feel the intent and presence in his touch. He
is committed to developing himself
to serve as a bridge for others to
reconnect to their natural strength, stability and joy. James’ energy and presence are extraordinary and immensely strong, yet deeply compassionate.
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Kathy
Evans
Group
Classes & Private Instruction
Kathy has been a dedicated Yoga practitioner since 1997. She began her study of yoga with James Kigar, has completed David Swenson’s ashtanga teacher training, and continues to explore other teaching styles and traditions. Drawing on her knowledge of body mechanics and asanas, Kathy has developed a deep personal practice that she shares with her students. She emphasizes strength and alignment, integrating compassion and an open heart and encouraging her students to live and practice in an inspired fashion.
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Gerry
Shaouy
Group
Classes & Private Instruction
Gerry
has been practicing Yoga for almost 10 years. She took
her Ashtanga teacher training with David Swenson 5 years
ago and has studied with many other inspiring teachers
as well. Gerry's classes are filled with warmth and
encouragement. She continues studying under the guidance
of her first teacher, James Kigar.
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Adam
Feingold
Group
Classes & Private Instruction
Adam
is a certified yoga instructor that has developed a teaching
style through his background in Ashtanga, Sivananda and
Vinyasa flow yoga. He has studied martial-arts, wrestling,
and weight training for many years. The combination of
various skills and techniques that Adam has learned have
allowed him to embrace the mental, physical, and spiritual
attributes from such diverse activities. His classes focus
on pranayama, postures, strength conditioning, and inspiration
for all levels of practice.
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Group Classes & Private Instruction
Carol is our dynamo girl. She comes from a strong fitness background and has been working out consistently for over 20 years. She found yoga to compliment her fitness discipline and was captured by the power of the practice not only physically, but mentally and emotionally. Yoga has inspired her to evolve and opened the door for growth at all levels. It has given her the endurance to go through challenging life situations or long days with her four children. She has trained with many skillful instructors and has found her own practice to be her greatest teacher.
In Carol’s class the student can expect a challenging vinyasa (flow) with a heartfelt message and energizing music. She encourages her students to let go, have fun and create a positive vibration in their body, mind, and spirit.
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Judy
Weaver
Group Classes & Private Instruction
Judy’s passion for yoga developed during her recovery from a lengthy illness in 1996 and ultimately led to an Ashtanga Vinyasa teaching certification. Her classes are energetic flowing meditations that synchronize breath and movement, blending Ashtanga, Anusara and Iyengar yoga styles. She continues to study with some of the senior teachers around the world. Judy encourages her students to have fun, find their edge, let go of expectations and incorporate yoga into their everyday lives. She embraces the spirit of ahimsa (non-violence), shanti (peace) and dharma (natural laws.)
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AJ Soni
Group Classes & Private Instruction
AJ is attracted to the wisdom of the east and the art of Yoga by nature. He has been exposed too and has experienced a delicate mix of both the Eastern and Western traditions all his life. He is inspired by complete freedom, obstacles, inner/outer balance and movement. Driven by a divine discontent for stability, vitality, clarity, yogic wisdom and bliss you can expect him to bring inspiration and Eastern philosophy to the class room. He is grateful to the path Yoga has illuminated for him, a path to serve, surrender (Isvara pranidhana) and self-study (Svadhyaya). Thanks to the Yoga community who has made all this possible.
Mahabharata 3.314.76
Talent is the best of blessing
Wisdom is the rarest of treasures
Health is the best of acquisitions
Delight is the finest of joys |
Valerie Vermuelen
Group Classes & Private Instruction
I took my first heart opening class with James Kigar in 1999 while trying to conceive a child. After years of volleyball injuries, including 2 knee surgeries from Olympic level training since a young age my body was extremely broken down. I found yoga to be utterly refreshing; feeling the effects of deep breathing, and exploring the sense of stillness and belonging in the present moment, along with the exhilarating sensations of uncoiling tight emotionally bound up limbs.
It all continues to be fascinating, bringing me to my mat daily. I had the great fortune of helping James create and build yoga south, while apprenticing him for a year before teaching. Through the years I have been and continue to be blessed by teachers every day, especially my son, Charlie. I am eternally grateful for all of them and for the gift to serve humbly sharing with others what has transformed my life. I am also a practitioner of Thai yoga therapy. My practice and teaching include a foundation in ashtanga, combined with jivamukti, and yin. I also get a lot of inspiration from the peace and joy I find surfing. Om shanti, Valerie |
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Lynn Weisman
Group Classes & Private Instruction
Lynn came to yoga initially for healing from illness. “With each breath and pose, my body began to unfold and I began to believe I could help myself heal”. For the past ten years she has dedicated her life to self-healing and along the way, has gained strength, flexibility, peace of mind and a lot of playfulness. She believes in the notion that if we practice, all will come!
Lynn holds certifications in the styles of Bikram, Sivananda, and Ashtanga Vinyasa. She has completed many seminars and workshops around the world and has studied with Bikram and Rajashree Choudhury, Sharon Gannon and David Life, Aadil Palkhivala, Gurmukh Kaur Kalsa, Nischala Joy Devi and many more. “As I study the different aspects of a yoga practice, I get to know myself. It’s very simple, the inspiration to teach comes from loving to learn”. Lynn’s classes are an opportunity to discover the possibilities physically, emotionally and spiritually that might not have been. Enjoy the Journey!
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Heidi Rocke
Group Classes & Private Instruction
Heidi is a former dancer and professional horse trainer. Enamored, at first, with the demanding physicality of Vinyasa yoga, her practice has evolved into a holistic interpretation of yoga and the role of asana on the path of spiritual unity. With a Master’s in Oriental Medicine and a Bachelor’s in Journalism, she draws on her education in anatomy, physiology, and acupuncture as well as philosophy, psychology, and movement. Having completed her Teacher Training Certification in 2006, Heidi brings an articulate and insightful air to a class that is rooted in the joy of physical expression.
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