Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
9:00 am till 10:30 am
Located directly in front of the main entrance to Siesta key Public Beach
Between the green and blue lifeguard stands. Please view my 6 min. video found on the front page of this site to be guided to my sea side location.
Welcome everyone I'm your yoga teacher Ava and I have been teaching yoga for 36 years. I have just recently relocated to Sarasota, Florida from Maui, Hawaii, where I had been teaching my yoga classes for the past twenty years. On Maui it was easy to teach my yoga classes outdoors because of the beautiful tropical climate and the many beautiful beaches there. Having taught both indoors and outdoors yoga I have come to feel that there is no better place to experience the many physical and psychological benefits of yoga than outdoors on the sand by the sea, surrounded by the beauty of nature. Hawaii had some beautiful beaches no doubt but Siesta Key Public Beach is extraordinary it has just been voted the best beach in America for many reasons but one of the most interesting is because of the sand. The sand looks like powder sugar and is made out of 98% quartz crystals, the sand is literally made up of trillions of tiny quartz crystals and for the practice of yoga this is very important because the sand on which we practice our yoga has the same dynamic electrical properties a as does a large quartz crystal, so it is like practicing on a huge energy generator. This fact alone makes my Yoga on Siesta Key Public Beach a yoga an experience unlike any other in the world. The vibrations from the sand underneath you are palpable and you can tune in to them with my guided earth meditation with which we start and end each class. Yoga allows you to tune into nature and here nature is at her best. Come try a class beginners are welcome.
MY STYLE OF YOGA
I designed my yoga classes for all levels of experience with beginners in mind. Beginners will find my classes to be a great introduction to yoga because the pace of the class is very slow and deliberate with simple poses and counter poses following a spontaneously created sequence which will always be unique and original in every class.
I emphasis spontaneity so the mind is always kept alert and deep breathing so the mind and body remain relaxed throughout. I ask you to concentrate on how the poses feel and then adjust and modify them according to your own level of strength and flexibility. I believe in leading a class by demonstrating various levels or stages of each pose while at the same time giving clear and sycinct instructions. My style of teaching allows you to follow along, even encouraging you to keep your eyes closed while on the ground, thus focusing your attention on how you feel and not how you look.. I believe that this method of instruction allows you to progress at your own speed and ability. You will not feel excessive pressure from me to preform the poses perfectly or keep up with any of the other students, I encourage you instead to become your own master. So if you've never tried Yoga before or you're already in love with it then there is no better place than on the magical sands of Siesta Key Public Beach the # 1 beach in America to try one of my yoga classes. Even if it turns out to be a one time event in your life you will always remember the spectacular setting and take home a very beautiful memory.
Yoga has been my greatest adventure in life and it has kept me in the wonderful physical condition at age 58. Yoga has also taught me self discipline and courage and has also opened my heart and mind to the deeper aspects of my being.
So no matter if you are young or old you can start today to improve your flexibility, strength and balance and overall health with yoga, so why not give it a try, you never know where it may lead you. I want to thank you all for your donations and time.
All Classes are taught by Avananda who has 36 years of teaching experience and the highest yoga accreditation of E-RYT-500 with Yoga Alliance. Avananda is permitted by The Parks and Recreation Department of Sarasota CountyPlease call to let her know if your coming but especially if the weather seems inclement because rain may be cause for a cancellation of the class. Call for further information 941-320-6693 or email yogaonsiestabeach@yahoo.com
Please bring a towel or mat and your own drinking water.
Donations are accepted, as people pay what they can afford, which in the true spirit of Yoga.