Tucson Independent Yoga

This month we hosted Kumari and Alba for “Release and Recharge, an afternoon of tranquility through Movement, Sacred Sound, and Yoga Nidra.” For more details about their offerings take a look at and .

These spiritual gangsters spent two weeks in Tucson to complete their 300-hour yoga teacher training under the tutelage of Scott and Ida of . Congrats and enjoy the memories.

First time ever: Our friends (and teachers) from Yoga Oasis took over our space for their latest teacher training. 🧘🏼‍♀️💫 Their 7-7-7 format is one week of training each month for 3 months. They dived into 300+ poses, explored deep yoga philosophy, and elevated their practice like never before. It was the perfect blend of challenge, growth, and zen. ⊹ ࣪ ˖🪷🧿🌿ॐ

Kumari Sky led Yin Training for this gang from Yoga Pod. They were equal parts smiles and bliss. Photo Credit: and

Seaside yoga … with a view.

Congratulations to ‘s newly minted teachers. This group of 21 strong laughed and learned over the last 4 months with the expert guidance of and company. Now they’re ready to take on the world - or at least teach some yoga 🧘🏾‍♀️.

We’re still feeling the zen vibes 🧘‍♀️✨🧘‍♂️from the event we hosted last week with ! for . The combination of serenity and sisterhood was truly inspiring!

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Scott and Ida worked their magic in Tucson for the past two weeks. One group of students came from parts near and far to immerse themselves in history, pranayama, and lots and lots of practice. The other group of teachers honed their 26 + 2 teaching skills to share with their students back home. All in all it was a yoga fest. For more information visit ghoshyoga.org.

Ida and Scott from Ghosh Yoga are back in town for the next two weeks. This week they’re hosting a continuing education course for teachers on Teaching 26 + 2. Next week is Practice Week, a chance for you to “immerse yourself in practice for 6 days of personal growth”. See ghoshyoga.org for details.

Here are some snaps from our Xmas fundraiser for the benefit of . Darren and Jess .club guided a group of 84- strong through a beautifully delivered practice.

Please join us for our Christmas Day fundraiser led by for the benefit of the . Helping people is a beautiful thing. 🙏🏾

Sign up at yogaoasis.com/Christmas.

Thank you to the 109 band of yogis that helped us raise money for the last week. These practitioners donated $2247 and the dealership added $40 for each of them - $4360. A special thanks to the crew from that planned and coordinated it all. Stay tuned for our Christmas Day fundraiser.🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏽

They’re back! Come give thanks on Thanksgiving. All proceeds benefit the .

Tonight w/ .iguana and . It’s on like Donkey Kong!

New teachers, Tatiana and Ashley, from taught back-to-back classes last night and raised money for the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. We’ll done, friends. Very well done.

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Please join us in making a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. You can flow with us on Sept. 30th and walk with us at Reid Park on Oct. 28th.

Yoga Pod’s 300-Hour YTT’s stopped by this month to work with the talented , who came all the in from NYC. We love hosting this wacky bunch of heavy hitters in the Tucson yoga scene.

Meet Paul, the man behind our flourishing garden. His green thumb has transformed this utility area into a food forest. When he’s not tending to the garden, you can find Paul selling cars and making gourmet meals out of our toaster oven. He’s one-of-a-kind and we claim him as one of our own. Many thanks, Pablo. 🙏🏽 🙏🏽 🙏🏽

Congratulations to these newly minted RYT-500’s! It was our sincere pleasure hosting them this month. Their energy and enthusiasm is seemingly boundless. My friends, enjoy the path you’re on.

Ghosh Yoga just wrapped up their Teaching Week. From their website, GhoshYoga.Org: “At Teaching Week you will learn teaching techniques including how to see what your students are doing, how to read a student's posture, which instructions to give and why, how to give corrections & adjustments, how use your breath and how to use your voice.

You will also learn anatomy, body mechanics, physiology and history that illuminate the therapeutic purpose of individual postures and the overall arc of a yoga class.” These students from all across the country relished their time exploring with Scott and Ida.

Nikki and the gang from stopped by last weekend to kick off their teacher training. Looking forward to another year partnering with this amazing bunch. Here’s wishing these hearts and minds an exceptional journey on the path they’ve chosen.

Our good friends from Yoga Pod Tucson are back for their 3rd 200-Hour YTT, led again by the talented and creative . This is an especially close group of thoughtful minds and warm souls. It’s been our sincere pleasure hosting them.

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