Avananda

Come one, come all, come down to the beach and reconnect with the beauty of nature and the vitality of your body with my Free Yoga On Siesta Key Public Beach.
Located directly in front of the main entrance to Siesta key Public Beach
Adjacent to the green lifeguard stand.

I'm your 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 effects and benefits of yoga than outdoors surrounded by the beauty of nature. Hawaii had some beautiful beaches no doubt but Siesta Key Public Beach where I now teach my yoga classes is one of the most unique beaches in the world, unique because the sand is composed of this very  fine white sand which is made out of 98% quartz crystals. The sand is literally made up of trillions of tiny quartz crystals which have the same dynamic spiritual and electrical properties  a  of a large quartz crystal only a trillion fold. Making my Yoga on Siesta Key Public Beach a yoga  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 which I use to start and end the class.

MY STYLE OF YOGA

The classes are designed for all levels of experience, the pace of the class is slow and deliberate with pose and counter pose following a spontaneously created sequence which is always unique and original to every class.

I emphasis deep breathing throughout the class and I ask you to concentrate on how the poses feels and then adjust and modify it 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 verbally instructions so you can follow along keeping your eyes closed and staying in deep concentration while in pose. I believe that this method of instruction  allows you to progress at your own speed and ability because you do not feel excessive pressure from me to preform the poses perfectly or keep up with 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 to try my yoga class. 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 County.

Please 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 .
Love Donations are accepted, as people pay what they can afford, which in the true spirit of Yoga.