James Tennant
James was exposed to yoga in 1996 through his first spiritual mentor Jeri Lucas, who continues to inspire him today. With a growing love for the practice, James participated in the 2001 Ana Forest teacher training. In 2003 he traveled to Kiev, Ukraine for a four-month intensive training in Universal Freestyle Yoga with Andrey Lappa. After a couple years of teaching and studying in Chicago, he took an 8-month sabbatical to study with the beloved Dharma Mittra in New York, NY. His interest in Ayurveda then took him to Albuquerque, NM. There he studied Ayurvedic Medicine at the Ayurvedic Institute with the renowned Dr. Vasant Lad, M.A. Sc. James is also an ordained reverend through Ron Brown Grayson, PhD in Universal Studies, co-founder of Source Legacy.
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Gentle Class with James: Calming 20-min
Calming exercises including supported inversion and simple breath work.
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Strength and Mobility with James: Hips 30-min
Emphasis on Hip strengthening and mobility.
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Pranayama with James Sama Vritti Nadi Kriya 15-min
Breathing Technique incorporating Nadi Shodhana, Sama Vritti, and Kumbhaka.
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Multi-level with James: 6 Directions Flow 30-min
Simple breathing technique and warm up exercises followed by a breath-enhanced sequence to address all 6 directions of mobility of the spine.
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Basics Class with James: Forward Folding 30-min
Parsvottasana (Pyramid) and Janu Shirsasana (head to knee pose)
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Basics Class with James: Hips 30-min
Emphasis on forward folds and finding a comfortable seated posture.
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Basics Class with James: Half Moon 30-min
Emphasis on lateral stretching and strenghtening. Half Moon. 3-part breathing.
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Gentle Class with James: Rotational Exercises 30-min
Emphasis on rotational movements for all the joints.
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Basics with James: Bow Pose 30-min
Emphasis on extension of hip, shoulder opening, and extension of spine.
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Kriya Nadi Pranayama with James 15-min
A breathing technique incorporating alternate nostril breathing, breath retention, and visualization.
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Basics with James: Handstand Prep 40-min
Emphasis on shoulder strengthening and mobility to build a strong Handstand.