Hatha Yoga I

This class teaches some of the basic poses of yoga, the use of props, alignment principles, and proper breathing in an easy, gentle manner allowing you to progress at your own pace. Working with your body in a safe manner in order to promote healing, create more flexibility of both body and mind, and expand your accomplishments are the goals of this class.

You will build strength, flexibility, and character.

Michael is the founder of Rising Sun Yoga. He is a certified and registered Hatha and Iyengar-based yoga teacher and a martial arts instructor. He lives a holistic lifestyle - practicing yoga, meditation, smart eating, staying fit and having a healthy outlook on all that occurs in his life. Michael also believes that your thoughts are as powerful as anything else you put into, or let come out of, your self.

He is a practicing herbalist, an Iridologist, and a health consultant. As an experienced practitioner, he has continued his education in key health related areas, conducted extensive research through topic related books, etc., and has had the professional privilege of helping many people.

He also practices kinesiology, and lectures on health-related topics. Michael studied martial arts for 30 years before being introduced to yoga in 2000. Before then, he worked in the banking and software industries for 20 years.

Michael founded Rising Sun Yoga to bring people together in community as a center for education in body, mind, and spirit. His classes are filled with laughter and fun while giving you the opportunity to explore and stretch your boundaries.