NICOLE BECKER
Nicole is a seasoned Hatha Yoga teacher, meditation teacher, and trusted guide, specializing in mind-body healing through somatic awareness, and spiritual connection. Renowned for her authenticity, and depth of knowledge, her holistic approach encompasses movement, breathwork, rest, meditation, philosophy, and ritual.
She draws on 30 years of traditional Yoga and multi-disciplinary training, synthesizing insights from ecology, non-dual philosophy, world devotional traditions, anatomy, physiology, massage therapy, 5-element medicine, hypnosis, and energy healing.
Nicole's intuitive teaching style has a sophisticated simplicity which reflects a profound understanding of individual needs, and fosters an inclusive and nurturing environment for growth, transformation, and radical acceptance.
Through public classes, private sessions, workshops, retreats, and trainings, Nicole shares her passion for Yoga as a path to liberation and self-knowledge, inviting students to explore their innate wisdom and connect to the loving presence within.
What style, tradition, and/or lineage or teachers who have influenced you ?
Initially I trained as a pilates instructor with Nora St. John’s at Turning Point studios (now Balanced Body). After teaching pilates at yogakula and taking anusara yoga classes I decided to study anusara yoga. My teachers were Noah Maze and Sianna Sherman. I continued in the 300 hours training with Noah Maze and am RYT E-500. I also engaged in a pilates’ mentorship program with Madeline Black and am a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher since 2012. More recently I have worked with RAD Roller out of Denver to learn about myofascial release and how that can augment a pilates/yoga practice.
What can I expect from your classes?
Expect to move and to find your way back to your body. Currently I am teaching Yoga w Core classes. The structure of the class is a yoga class coupled with breath work that invites the body to move in all its planes of motion. Woven into the hour are segments of core work built on the Pilates’ principles. My attempt is to provide a variety of levels of challenge by offering options throughout the practice.
What’s on your mind these days yoga-wise?
Staying strong and keeping things simple in these complicated times. Routines and consistency seem to be of service now.
What do you like to do outside of yoga?
I adore being out in nature. I love looking at night skies for inspiration: stars, moons, comets and have even had the great fortune to see the Northern Lights. Tilden park has been my refuge this spring/summer. In the winter I get to go to the mountains where I love to play in the snow.