Aviva is an Anusara-InspiredTM yoga teacher who took her first yoga class in 1998 in NYC – just one week before moving to San Francisco. A newbie of the West Coast, she pursued rock climbing, cycling and yoga with fervor. This lasted until the birth of her daughter and a move to the East Bay eight years ago. With limited time, Aviva committed to yoga, which has proven to be a constant source of support and fortitude. Seven years ago, Aviva happened across an Anusara class and a transformational seed was planted. Since then, her connection to her practice and community has steadily deepened and expanded. And so, with two energetic children and an encouraging husband at home, Aviva shifted from many years in elementary and secondary education, to one of teaching yoga.
Aviva is grateful to Alice Joanou for bringing her further into her own practice – right through the ninth month of pregnancy. She has also had the great fortune to study Anusara Yoga weekly with Jim Bernaert (2003-05) and Abby Tucker (2005-present) and completed 200 hours of training with Anusara teachers Sianna Sherman and Noah Maze. Aviva’s challenging, but accessible sequences are taught in the Anusara style and are focused on students building awareness and sensitivity, as well as strength and spaciousness… all with a healthy dose of playfulness.
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Aviva is grateful to Alice Joanou for bringing her further into her own practice – right through the ninth month of pregnancy. She has also had the great fortune to study Anusara Yoga weekly with Jim Bernaert (2003-05) and Abby Tucker (2005-present) and completed 200 hours of training with Anusara teachers Sianna Sherman and Noah Maze. Aviva’s challenging, but accessible sequences are taught in the Anusara style and are focused on students building awareness and sensitivity, as well as strength and spaciousness… all with a healthy dose of playfulness.
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