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Yoga Instructors
Paducah Yoga Center's Yoga Teachers are all registered with the National Yoga Alliance or are in the process of receiving their registered certification. The National Yoga Alliance registers teachers who have met specific training standards and exists to support them in their professional development to promote quality instruction for the practicing public.
Teaching Method
Most of Paducah Yoga Center's instructors teach Hatha Yoga and emphasize posture and the development of balance and alignment. To support students' explorations of postures, teachers make use of a wide variety of props: rope wall belts, blocks, bolsters, blankets and chairs. The use of props responds to individuals with varying limitations and capacities for accomplishing 'Yoga' in postures.
You will be 'taught' rather than 'led' so that you will have the knowledge of safe alignment to practice in any type of class, whether it be in another Yoga Style or exercise system. Ultimately this knowledge will transfer into your everyday life, bringing more stability and 'freedom' in the body, mind and spirit.
NICOLE BROWN (NIRMALA)
Purna Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Kid Yoga, Restorative Yoga, and/or Reiki Sessions
RYT 500
Nicole
Brown is a certified, registered yoga teacher and Reiki Master. Yoga
has been a part of her life for over 15 years. Reiki, for over 4 years.
Nicole began teaching Yoga in June 2000, and continues to study more
in depth the science of yoga to ensure the best instruction to all she
teaches.
Nicole received her professional training in 2002 at the prestigious Southern Institute for Yoga Instructors where she was awarded a 1000 hour yoga teacher certification. Through SIYI, Nicole had the opportunity to train with, and continues to train with, highly respected teachers in the Iyengar Tradition. The program covered asana (postures) and pranayama (breath exercise), anatomy and physiology, yoga philosophy and ethics, Sanskrit and Ayurvedics (natural health care).
"I teach yoga to encourage self-realization and healing within
the body, mind and spirit. The practice of Hatha Yoga (asana and pranayama)
every day can promote a state of mental and physical well-being. It will
also improve flexibility, circulation, strength and stamina. Come and
get comfortable in your body."
– Nicole Brown
For Private Instruction or more information
Contact nicole@paducahyogacenter.com
or call PYC at 575-0211
BARB CONYER, MSN, RN
Private and Semi-Private Sessions Available
RYT 500
Barb is a graduate of the Southern Institute for Yoga Instructors. She
brings to the yoga community a holistic philosophy of health, seeing
yoga as a complimentary alternative modality for maintaining wellness.
Barb's focus is in Restorative Yoga. She continues her studies in Yoga
by attending yearly workshops under respected teachers in the yoga community.
For Private Instruction or more information
Contact bjconyer@comcast.net
or call PYC at 575-0211
ELENA FORESMAN
RYT 200
Elena was born in Moscow, Russia. Trained from early child hood in Ballet
and Rhythm Gymnastics. Elena competed nationally as a Rhythm Gymnast
until the age of eighteen. In 1989 she received an Associates degree
in Physical Education from Moscow Academe of Sports. In 1996 she moved
to New York City to pursue a career in Dance. Elena gratefully found
Yoga shortly after her move to the big city, and has been practicing
ever since. In 2003 she became certified in the Vinyasa style, and taught
at several studios in New York city. She is a registered Yoga Teacher
with the national Yoga Alliance. In March 2005, Elena moved to Paducah,
Kentucky. She wants to thank Nicole Brown and is honored to have the
opportunity to teach at her studio.
For Private Instruction or more information
Contact elenaforesman@aol.com
or call PYC at 575-0211
CONNIE HEIN
RYT 200
Connie was born and raised in Paducah. Her interest in health and wellness
started at Murray State University, where she earned her bachelor's
degree in 1991 in physics. Since then, she has researched various aspects
of health and wellness - including nutrition, exercise, meditation,
breath work, and imagery. In 2002, she began to learn about yoga and
found it to be a way to merge together her former studies. She received
her formal training in yoga with the Omaha Yoga and Bodyworks Center.
Through this program, she has received training in Raja Yoga, Anatomy
and Applied Kinesiology, Chakras, and Ayurveda. She teaches Hatha Yoga,
which primarily focuses on asanas (postures), pranayama (breath work),
and relaxation.
For Private Instruction or more information,
Contact Connie at yogainfo@comcast.net
or call PYC at 575-0211
Tai Chi Instructors
ERIC ROMANAK
Eric Romanak holds a certificate as an Apprentice Instructor 600 hours through Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy. Eric studies Tai Chi under Master level instructor George Bolger, and Master Waysun Liao of The Tai Chi Tao Center in Oak Park, Illinois. Eric also holds rank in Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Filipino Kali, and Jun Fan Gung Fu under Chief Instructor Jason
Hawkins of Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy in Paducah, KY.
Eric continues to study Tai Chi with the same enthusiasm that
attracted him to the art in the beginning. He is dedicated to the
pursuit of quality Tai Chi, and how it can be utilized
to enhance our everyday lives.
For Private Instruction or more information
Contact romiwan@yahoo.com
or call PYC at 575-0211
Fitness Instructors
TONYA BELL
AFAA
Tonya Bell is an AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) certified group fitness instructor. She began teaching a variety of classes in 1995. Those classes have included step, hi/lo impact and water aerobics, as well as muscle toning and core strengthening/stability training.
Tonya firmly believes that by offering a class that puts safety first, fun second and results third, participants will be able to continue to improve their own physical fitness at a pace that is comfortable for them.
"Physical fitness is not a quick fix for a special occasion, it's a commitment that results in a more abundant life."
For Private Instruction or more information,
Contact Tonya at divingbell@hotmail.com
or call PYC at 575-0211
JASON HAWKINS
RYT in training
JASON HAWKINS – owner, chief instructor of Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy
For Private Instruction or more information,
Contact Jason at trmaa@bellsouth.net
or call PYC at 575-0211
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