Julia Kocian

It was my love of physical fitness that lead me to my first yoga class, but I soon found myself on a journey that took me far beyond strength and flexibility. I discovered that my yoga practice allowed me to access a unique peace of mind and restfulness of body. I used yoga as much to relieve mental and emotional stress as to explore and expand the limits of my body.

Nearly 7 years has passed since I started practicing yoga and I am constantly discovering new joy in it each time I step onto the mat. The desire to expand my personal practice and share it with others lead me to Thailand to meditate and to India where I completed a teacher training lead by a collaboration of yogis from India, Europe and North America. This rare exchange of cultures and philosophies allowed me a to experience a special blend of yoga methodology and to piece together my own approach drawing elements from all of these diverse teachers.

I believe yoga should be fun, challenging and meditative and I will draw from a variety of styles to integrate these components into each class. In my classes, we will explore poses together using the breath to release stress and deepen our shared practice. The classes will incorporate vinyasa flow sequences as well as sustained poses. I encourage students to push their limits while noticing what they need to best nourish their minds and bodies. Yogis of all levels are welcome to come and partake in this exploration of our mental and physical boundaries.