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Teacher Spotlight–Brian Henderson

Here’s a chance to learn a little more about Brian. He teaches Breath Practice Chair Yoga at least weekly on Fridays followed by guided Metta Meditation. He guides a new yoga nidra once a month and has created over 30 unique journeys available in the video library. He also teaches

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Debbie Vignari
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Community Spotlight–Debbie Vigneri

Enjoy Tammy’s interview of Debbie Vigneri, a Gentle Yogi’s sangha member and nature-lover (you might never guess what kind of work she has done related to nature!) She shares her passion for yoga and how she feels “in wholeness” participating in this community. Be inspired by her gratitude and intention

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Teaching Gentle

Why chair-supported yoga?

When I told a student of mine last summer that my next advanced teacher training would be for chair-supported practice, she was surprised and curious. She attended Dynamic Gentle Yoga Teacher Training when we offered it online during the pandemic while I was guiding and training standing and floor postures–the

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Replenish Your Life Force with Yoga Nidra

I’m not sure about you, but I sometimes find myself completely spent by the end of the day. And by “spent”, I mean my energy reserves have been utterly depleted. And that could be physical energy, mental energy, emotional energy or some combination. The cupboard is bare, and sometimes I didn’t notice that I was down to the last can of beans.

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Loki Peirce
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Pet Spotlight

Joyce wrote this in October 2022, three months before Loki’s passing when we had no idea that he had cancer in his lumbar spine.  Joyce didn’t end up “publishing” this at the time. Now, more than 18 months since Loki has been gone, we thought it would be a fun

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Community Spotlight–Sue Ames

Enjoy this interview with long-time yoga practitioner and sangha member, Sue Ames.  Ever heard of “voluntourism”? You will learn a bit about that and also why Sue enjoys regular participation in the Gentle Strength classes.  Be inspired by her commitment to self-care.   View Video Length 20 min. 45 sec. Are

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Joyce Malaguti
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Community Spotlight–Joyce Malaguti

Get acquainted with Joyce M, or ‘Joyce in Plymouth’, a familiar face in the sangha community. Having known Rudy since the 1980s, she received her yoga teacher training from him at Kripalu in 1990. Her dedication to yoga and the breath and their application in her everyday life is heartwarming.

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Community Spotlight–Barbara Anderson

Enjoy this interview of online community member, Barbara who explains why she enjoys participating in all the different offerings at Gentle Yogis. Enjoy her sincerity and attitude of gratitude.

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Cindy Ellis, member of Gentle Yogis community
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Community Spotlight–Cindy Ellis

Cindy shares what she has gleaned, both obvious and subtle, from participating with Gentle Yogis since 2020. Learn more about Cindy in this inspiring interview by Tammy Kaleel.

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