Kathy Tooley
Harleysville, Pennsylvania
Kathleen A Tooley Who I am in words or less: SisterFriend Yogi Energy Practitioner Tree-hugger Earth-loving Spark of Divine Light What I teach: I teach Gentle/Intermediate Kripalu yoga for all ages and fitness levels Prenatal Yoga Beginners Yoga Chakra Yoga and Balancing Doshas through Yoga and Ayurveda Why I teach: Throughout the or so years Ive been a yoga student Ive had the same conversation with hundreds of people They say “Oh I could never practice yoga Im too stiff Im not flexible at all!” My response is always the same: “Yes you can!! Yoga practice will help you gain flexibility in your body ” This is the spark that drives me to teach to share yoga that is accessible to all bodies all ages My classes are: So much of popular yoga today is a very high-energy workout-style experience And as a gentle yoga teacher with the focus on exploration and experiential sensation I wonder sometimes if Im providing enough of a physical challenge for my students But Ive decided that what I offer students is an opportunity for them to challenge themselves in a way they might not get anywhere else I offer them the opportunity to discover how to be kind to themselves Kripalu yoga takes them inside to the place of compassion of self-acceptance that lives within all of us – no pushing no striving just kindness and compassion to ourselves our bodies our spirits What brought me to yoga: I was in my thirties a mother of two looking for a way to exercise my body I tried the gym but it felt cold and impersonal and instead of feeling empowered after my workouts I felt inadequate I followed my inner guidance and discovered a yoga class at a local college “Yes!” my body said “this feels good!” “Yes!” my spirit said “this feels good!!” Yes yes yes! Yoga is for me Favorite pose and why: Its hard to choose one pose and my favorite changes all the time My current favorite is Mountain Pose Tadasana When all the layers of my body – physical breath mental emotional and spiritual – are fully in the pose fully integrated I feel so centered so grounded so balanced Its amazing how amazing standing still can feel Off the mat I: Im the owner of Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center which keeps me very active I am very passionate about the opportunity to offer Reiki energy healing to others For my personal growth and learning I have completed extensive intensive work with the bodys chakra system I love preparing and sharing local healthy foods; hiking; camping; reading; and writing Inspiration a favorite quote or two: Love is all there is… When the power of Love overcomes the love of Power we will know Peace Certifications Trainings & Degrees: • Kripalu hour Yoga Teacher Certification • Kripalu hour Module-Tools for Transformation Kripalu hour Module-Integrating Ayurveda into Yoga Kripalu hour Module-Teaching Yoga for Special Populations • ChildLight Yoga Teachers Certification • Reiki Level II Practitioner Reiki Master.
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Kathleen A Tooley Who I am in words or less: SisterFriend Yogi Energy Practitioner Tree-hugger Earth-loving Spark of Divine Light What I teach: I teach Gentle/Intermediate Kripalu yoga for all ages and fitness levels Prenatal Yoga Beginners Yoga Chakra Yoga and Balancing Doshas through Yoga and Ayurveda Why I teach: Throughout the or so years Ive been a yoga student Ive had the same conversation with hundreds of people They say “Oh I could never practice yoga Im too stiff Im not flexible at all!” My response is always the same: “Yes you can!! Yoga practice will help you gain flexibility in your body ” This is the spark that drives me to teach to share yoga that is accessible to all bodies all ages My classes are: So much of popular yoga today is a very high-energy workout-style experience And as a gentle yoga teacher with the focus on exploration and experiential sensation I wonder sometimes if Im providing enough of a physical challenge for my students But Ive decided that what I offer students is an opportunity for them to challenge themselves in a way they might not get anywhere else I offer them the opportunity to discover how to be kind to themselves Kripalu yoga takes them inside to the place of compassion of self-acceptance that lives within all of us – no pushing no striving just kindness and compassion to ourselves our bodies our spirits What brought me to yoga: I was in my thirties a mother of two looking for a way to exercise my body I tried the gym but it felt cold and impersonal and instead of feeling empowered after my workouts I felt inadequate I followed my inner guidance and discovered a yoga class at a local college “Yes!” my body said “this feels good!” “Yes!” my spirit said “this feels good!!” Yes yes yes! Yoga is for me Favorite pose and why: Its hard to choose one pose and my favorite changes all the time My current favorite is Mountain Pose Tadasana When all the layers of my body – physical breath mental emotional and spiritual – are fully in the pose fully integrated I feel so centered so grounded so balanced Its amazing how amazing standing still can feel Off the mat I: Im the owner of Anahata Yoga and Wellness Center which keeps me very active I am very passionate about the opportunity to offer Reiki energy healing to others For my personal growth and learning I have completed extensive intensive work with the bodys chakra system I love preparing and sharing local healthy foods; hiking; camping; reading; and writing Inspiration a favorite quote or two: Love is all there is… When the power of Love overcomes the love of Power we will know Peace Certifications Trainings & Degrees: • Kripalu hour Yoga Teacher Certification • Kripalu hour Module-Tools for Transformation Kripalu hour Module-Integrating Ayurveda into Yoga Kripalu hour Module-Teaching Yoga for Special Populations • ChildLight Yoga Teachers Certification • Reiki Level II Practitioner Reiki Master.
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