Have you been practicing yoga but would like to know the poses in more detail? In this class, we’ll break down popular poses and rebuild them with attention to alignment. You will also learn what works best for your body as well as how to use props to maximize your practice. The series includes Standing Strength 1 (warrior II), Standing Strength 2 (lateral angel and triangle), and Elements of Balance (tree pose).

Some yoga experience is recommended, but adventurous beginners are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat, all other props are available for use.

Melani St. John has been teaching yoga since 2003. She found yoga as a way to balance life in her dual roles as parent and caregiver. Her desire to share the physical and spiritual benefits with others led her to teaching. She received her 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher certification through Pacific Yoga in Seattle and her Level 1 Teacher Training certification at the Iyengar Center for Yoga of Seattle. She also enjoys dance and other mind/body disciplines, teaches Pilates, myofascial release techniques, and is a licensed Gyrokinesis trainer.

Her broad exposure and training as well as her curiosity about the physical and energetic aspects of the body have led her to an eclectic teaching style, blending yoga with complementary movement and music. Her classes are fun, casual and will challenge you to become stronger, more body-intelligent, and lighter in spirit.