Foundations of Yoga
A 4-Week Series with Kelly Shields & Karen Bachman
“Your body will become the temple of your spirit when you learn to listen to its sacred language. ”
It’s time to roll out your yoga mat and discover the combination of movement, breathwork and mindfulness exercises that for thousands of years have served yoga practitioners around the globe. The beauty of yoga is that you don’t have to be an experienced yogi to reap the benefits. Regardless of your age and fitness level, yoga has the power to calm the mind, strengthen the body, improve flexibility, mobility and overall health.
This 4-week series is specifically designed for the person who is brand new to yoga, or perhaps someone who might be looking for a way to ease back into their practice after time away or anyone seeking to establish the foundation for a sustainable yoga practice. Over the course of (4) 90-minute sessions, you will learn basic yoga terminology, with a few tidbits of yoga philosophy sprinkled in, along with foundational poses, body alignment, modifications that suit your body best, and breath work so you have the confidence and tools to move forward in your yoga practice and create a healthy habit in your life. It is a safe environment to ask questions and explore the many benefits of yoga. All levels of practice are invited to join us.
Schedule
Thursdays Sept 11th-Oct 2nd
5:30-7PM
Pricing
$85 for this 4-week series
Enrollment includes free unlimited yoga* during the program so you can try different classes, practice what you learn and explore different teachers and different styles of yoga
(*Unlimited yoga has a firm expiration date of October 2nd)
Cancellation Policy
You may cancel your enrollment via email notification up to 48-hours prior to the start of the workshop and receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 48-hours prior to the start of the workshop may receive a refund less 30% cancellation fee. There are no refunds or credits after the start of the workshop.
Disclaimer: Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition before undertaking a new activity or program.
your instructors
Karen Bachman RYT-500
Karen graduated from the Amalam School of Yoga at Outer Banks Yoga in 2019 and completed her 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training through My Vinyasa Practice in Austin, TX in 2021, and 300-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with Anne Howard in 2023 at Amalam School of Yoga at Outer Banks Yoga.
Connecting the body mind and spirit to playful movement brings joy to Karen's practice. Motivated by exploring movement, consciousness, philosophy and that sweet spot between ancient and modern wisdom, Karen enjoys helping others find their way toward positive change and growth. Her deepest hope is for you to feel strongly connected to your heart when you step off your mat after practicing together.
Kelly Shields RYT-500
In 2016, Kelly began to explore the benefits of yoga, primarily looking for stress relief and to touch her toes. Separate from the physical benefits, Kelly began to see the mental, emotional and spiritual benefits of a yoga practice, and wanted to learn more. Two years later, she registered for the 220-hour yoga teacher training program at Outer Banks Yoga’s Amalam School of Yoga and never looked back. Kelly went on to complete her 300-Hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training at Amalam School of Yoga at Outer Banks Yoga. Through this training, Kelly overcame some of her own fears (headstands, kale, and Sanskrit terms, to name a few), and enjoys encouraging students to overcome their fears and self-doubt and to stretch their bodies and minds further than they thought possible. And yes, Kelly can now touch her toes!