Community Yoga

Service Description

Community Yoga is inspired by the blossoming potential that lives within all of us. This class is designed to nurture growth for both student and teacher. Community Yoga teachers have recently completed their yoga teacher trainings and are in the process of developing their unique teaching style. Classes are on a donation basis. Join us! Nov 12: No class Nov 19: Jacob Studinger Nov 26: Katie O'Brien December 3: Jacob Studinger December 10: Jacob Studinger December 17: Katie O'brien December 24: Katie O'brien December 31: Jacob Studinger Jacob’s intent as a Yoga Teacher is to bring loving-awareness and mindfulness back to the body and to the Self. In his classes, he brings a blending of Hatha and Yin Yoga together. The Hatha Yoga warms and strengthens the muscles while creating flexibility and endurance (Yang). Yin Yoga brings our focus inward and creates space and openness to the joints and connective tissue (Yin). Some classes may be more Yang (Hatha), some more Yin (Yin Yoga), and others may be a lovely blending of both. Whether you have been practicing yoga for many years or are completely new to it, it is Jacob’s hope that these classes will be of benefit to all. Katie O’Brien (she/her) began her yoga journey in 2013 in Marquette, MI USA – it was love at first practice! She eagerly attended classes and workshops at local studios, embraced Ayurvedic principles, and incorporated mindful meditation into her lifestyle. When one of her teachers, Catherine LaBar, announced the launch of the Pinecone Yoga Institute’s 200-hour Nature-based Yoga Teacher Training TM Program, Katie eagerly enrolled (and graduated in July 2024). Since then, she has offered classes at the Marquette Farmer’s Market, in partnership with local non-profit organizations, and, most recently, at BeWell Marquette. Katie fosters a deep connection with nature in all aspects of her life, and her classes are no exception. Her offerings range from gentle hatha flow to restorative, yin, and yoga nidra, with nature-based themes, mindfulness practices, and inclusive language woven throughout.