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About the Studio The Yoga Connection has been in
Smithfield for 5 years offering yoga classes to students of all levels and ability. Too often people believe yoga is for those who are young, already flexible and strong. But yoga is for everyone. Each student is encouraged to find their own beginning, their own starting point and to continue to grow from that place. At The Yoga Connection we focus on the yoga postures to strengthen and flex the body and through these postures develop strength of mind and spirit. We use the word spirit to represent that energy inside ourselves that is hard to define but always present in the way we live, work, love and communicate with the world around us. By creating a healthy body we are able to give our mind and spirit a strong place to grow and develop. The teachers at The Yoga Connection each bring their individual style and personality to the studio. We have a variety of classes, from beginner to pre natal to more challenging classes. Whichever class you chose we strive to make it a positive learning experience. Thank you, The Yoga Connection Teachers | |||||||
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Martha, 200 E-RYT Martha Catz was first introduced to the yoga postures, breathing techniques and meditation when she was involved with high school gymnastics in Massachusetts. She continued with yoga in college but also explored other forms of fitness through aerobics, weight training, rock-climbing and equestrian sports. After a serious injury 12 years ago she rediscovered the healing of yoga - not of just the body, but mind and spirit also. Recently, Martha completed her training as an Integrative Health Coach through the Duke’s Integrative Medicine Program. She is very excited about bringing this new concept of health and wellness to her students and to the community. She is presently accepting clients and can be contacted through The Yoga Connection. Martha has been drawn to the healing benefits of Mindful Awareness Meditation for several years. Through Duke's Integrative Medicine, she has completed her training of Mindful Awareness Meditation using the Mindful Based Stress Reduction model of John Kabot-Zinn, University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Martha has been teaching yoga for 8 years in the Smithfield, North Carolina area. She received a 260 hour certification in September, 2003, and a 200 E-RYT. She continues her education through workshops, classes, reading and learning from other instructors that are actively engaged in teaching yoga. Martha is sincerely grateful for her opportunity to bring yoga to the community through her studio, The Yoga Connection, in Smithfield, NC. |
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Nancy Nancy Gilbert has lived in the Johnston County area for nearly 15 years with her husband and three boys. During those years, Nancy has enjoyed teaching in a woman's fitness facility, bicycling and raising her family. She has also participated as a volunteer for five years at a girl's group home teaching yoga and art, and as a Guardian Ad Litem for Johnston County. Nancy is certified in Seniors Yoga and Pre and Post Natal Yoga. Nancy has received her 200-hour certification through Yoga Fit. She is now beginning the journey toward her 500-hour certification. Nancy brings a deep sense of service and a true joy of teaching to the studio. |
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