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I teach private and group Vinyasa, Prenatal, and Chair Yoga classes in the Richmond and DMV area.
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My yoga background
I am very grateful to have been first introduced to mindfulness at age seven, when my school encouraged quiet time alone in nature. Too intimidated by gymnastics but still a very active child, I found myself doing cartwheels in the hallway of the apartment building my family lived in until I discovered yoga on YouTube as a teen—and it's been part of my life since then.
I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training at Mind the Mat in Alexandria, VA in 2022 and have been teaching ever since. I later earned my 85-hour prenatal certification in 2024, expanded into chair yoga for seniors, and am currently pursuing my Pilates teacher training.
The sound AUM (Om) represents the sound of all living beings in the universe. All living beings make a sound or vibration, and if you distill each of these sounds to their very essence, you get the sound of aum. To chant AUM is to acknowledge your connectedness with all the living beings in the universe .
What to expect from my classes
I bring a playful yet calming energy to my teaching. My Vinyasa classes celebrate individual choice featuring breathwork and dynamic movement for all skill levels.
During chair yoga classes, I focus on breath, mobility, balance and stability, and strengthening. I love working with seniors to show them what they are capable of!
I've found that prenatal classes are often assumed to be easier than regular yoga classes, which couldn't be further from the truth. In prenatal, we are specifically working on safely strengthening the mind and body for labor and delivery. As a prenatal teacher, I will challenge and encourage you, and above all, I will listen to what you are going through to help determine what is best for you in class. Whether you are new to yoga or an experienced yogi, my prenatal classes offer movement for every stage of pregnancy to prepare you for labor and delivery.
While I host and teach my own private and group classes (check out outdoor yoga), I enjoy working with others! If you're looking for a yoga teacher for corporate events, retreats, parties, school groups, or would like to bring yoga to your apartment building please don't hesitate to reach out: lianabernstein28@gmail.com
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