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yoga classes
Introduction to Yoga Courses at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center
Weekend and Three Week Courses Available
About:
Offered as a three-week or one-weekend course, the Introduction to Yoga Course is the perfect place to begin the exploration of Yoga. This course is also perfect for those of you with yoga experience wishing to reawaken your interest and resume your practice.
A short series of slower paced, informative classes will provide you with a strong foundation in the practice of Yoga and prepare you for ongoing beginning and mixed level classes.
The Course includes:
- A brief discussion of the historical and philosophical background of Yoga
- The study and practice of the fundamental Yoga postures including correct body positioning and alignment
- detailed instruction on how to combine breath and movement
2012 Course Dates with Romi
Weekend Intro Courses:
Friday 7:00pm-9:00pm
Saturday/Sunday 2:00pm-4:00pm
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January 13th, 14th, 15th
May 4th, 5th, 6th |
Three Week Intro Courses:
Tuesday & Thursdays 8:00pm-9:45pm |
March 6th-22nd
June 5th-21st |
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testimonials
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"I can always count on finishing a yoga session with Romi feeling more energized, open, calm, and centered... "more
-Sean Marnane; Clinical Research Associate, Personal Trainer, Bohemian Phreak.
"Romi has good energy to be around and is clear and honest. She is very dedicated to her work and her dedication shows in her teaching style."
- Rudi Lion; Psychologist
" I have been inspired by the high quality of instruction and inspiration that I have found in Romi’s classes. Romi’s style of practice and teaching is somehow both powerful and graceful all at the same time... " more
- Paul R. Burns ; Attorney, Martial Artist
my yoga philosophy
The physical nature of my classes is supported by a foundation that strengthens and creatively opens the body. From a foundation rooted practically in the Earth, with the breath, we may eclectically expand outward and discover the more elusive elements of the spiritual/emotional experience. In all my classes, I draw from my movement and healing arts background to create a well-rounded practice. At the root of each class are breathing, core strength, and intention building exercises. From that foundation, the branches extending from the universal "Yoga Tree" are constantly changing and shifting. No two living things are exactly the same. My teaching style is eclectic and symbolizes the ever shifting/expanding nature of the human experience.
yoga classes and sessions
Scheduled Classes: Please see Romi's calendar for a class schedule and rate information. Classes taught
at Santa Barbara Yoga Center (SBYC) located at 32 E. Micheltorena
St. in Santa Barbara, CA
Private Sessons: To set up a private solo or group yoga session
please contact Romi Cumes via email or call (805) 448-4111
Sliding scale for low-income clients and students, Gift Certificates Available
Yoga
in Peru Slideshow
For information on trips to Peru for Yoga Travel Trips please see Yoga Travel information
yoga with romi
Romi’s classes build strength, awareness, and flexibility, while nourishing the deeper layers of personal growth. Yoga with Romi is eclectic and creative. Her classes are a fusion of foundational yoga techniques, organic movement, contemplative studies, breath awareness, core strengthening, balance integration, music/body appreciation and comic relief.
Each class is unique and draws from a mix of Hatha Yoga styles.
Romi’s intention is to evoke deeply transformative experiences through the medium of Yoga. She nurtures intuitive body awareness by offering compassionate healing energy and focused, mindful sequences.
Romi draws from ten years of teaching experience and twenty years of dance, music and acrobatics to create an eclectic, transformative journey. Her style is dynamic and supports the unique inner evolution of her students.
Her movement style has been inspired by: Gymnastics Modern dance, Jazz dance, Fire-spinning, (Poi and Hoop) Afro-Brazilian, West African, Capoeira, and Hip Hop street dance.
Mystical shamanic studies and travels throughout the Americas and Africa have led Romi to explore the sacred connections between culture, movement, sound, healing arts, environmentalism and spirituality. Her classes and workshops support intuitive exploration, awareness, fitness, personal growth and fun. |
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yoga styles
Level 1, Level 2 & Mixed Levels
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These classes range in difficulty and blend a variety of Hatha styles to create a comprehensive, well-balanced Yoga practice.
Level 1 classes are formatted for Beginners with little or no Yoga experience, though are also suitable for Intermediate students needing to modify their practice due to injury rehabilitation or stress. In this class we cover foundational technique, alignment, and breath control.
Level 2 classes are suitable for Advanced beginners and Intermediate/Advanced practitioners. These classes offer deep core strengthening exercises and delve deeper into Asana (pose) and Prana (energy) awareness. The sequences in these classes are dynamic and integrate movement flows, standing postures and balancing exercises. Level 2 and 2/3 classes are usually called "Eclectic Flow", mentioned below.
Please note, Hatha Yoga is a general term for most physical, Asana-based Yoga practices. Asana means “Pose”. The definition of Hatha is: A form of yogic exercise that emphasizes specific postures in combination with controlled breathing.
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Eclectic Flow: Levels 2 and 2/3
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| There are many styles of yoga and after years of practice and teaching, many teachers individuate and transform their Yoga molds. I have been practicing Vinyasa (flow), mixed Hatha and Ashtanga Yoga since 1995. Throughout years of self-practice, I have observed the metamorphosis of my personal Yoga path. Just like the cells in our body, nothing ever stays the same. We are constantly evolving.
I am grateful for the ever-increasing wellspring of wisdom I absorb from teachers, friends and mentors. What I call "Eclectic Flow" is an amalgamation of many different pieces of yoga information I have picked up a long the path. Though I have a deep love and appreciation for Ashtanga Yoga and Vinyasa flow and draw from their systems, I rarely teach the same format twice.
Eclectic Flow is an active Lev 2 or Lev 2/3 class which provides a full body workout usually consisting of: breath exercises (Pranayama), core strength, joy, standing and seated poses, challenges, laughter, Vinyasa (linking breath between poses), backbends, forwards bends and finishing and or restorative poses. |
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Restorative, Therapeutic or Yin Yoga: All Levels
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This is a delicious class consisting of gentle poses that restore and open the body. This class is suitable for all levels and is especially beneficial for: reducing stress and anxiety, injury or disease rehabilitation, physical/emotional support, body-mind-spirit restoration, relaxation, sleep disorders, and nervous tension.
In Restorative/Therapeutic classes, poses are supported with props to subtly release tension in the body. Props include: blankets, straps, bolsters and blocks.
In Yin yoga classes (often combined with Restorative and Therapeutic), poses are held for long periods of time to help soften the connective tissue surrounding the muscles. Yin yoga can be practiced with or without props. Restorative and Yin poses are often incorporated into each class I offer, regardless of the level. |
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Ashtanga Style: All levels; some intro. to Yoga necessary.
1-2 years general experience recommended
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physical practice of Ashtanga known in the West is based on the
20th and 21st century teachings of Sri K. Pattabi Joyis, also affectionately
known as “Guruji”. He was the first to bring the Ashtanga
Yoga system or series to the West. This practice consists of a specific
order of poses linked by Ujjayi breath and strengthened by energy
holds called “Bandhas” in the body. Ashtanga means “Eight–Limbed
Yoga”. These limbs originate from the teachings of Patangali.
The Eight Limbs represent all the aspects of the ancient Ashtanga
system. The Asana (posture) is only one of eight aspects.
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