Sydney Resner moved to Seattle in 2012. Soon after she discovered her love for yoga, Ashtanga yoga came into her life through a simple photo on Instagram. While learning more about Ashtanga and developing a steady home practice she decided to apply to the Miami Life Center to be trained and certified by Kino MacGregor. After receiving acceptance into the program her journey in the practice was just beginning. Throughout her practice she has discovered the wonderful benefits Ashtanga had to offer not only to her body, but her lifestyle. She has also taught Mysore and beginners Ashtanga at the Salt Room Yoga and assisted Kino MacGregor in her weekend workshop in Seattle. Her next stop is in Mysore, India to study and practice with R. Sharath Jois.
Sydney believes that yoga is for everyone and admires the quote from Shri. K Pattabhi Jois, “Practice and all is coming.” She emphasizes in every class the importance of keeping a steady breath during the practice and to check in with your body. Her compassion and love for the practice brings a calm yet motivating energy to the room. Yoga has helped Sydney in so many ways that she thrives in sharing it with others.
For more information, please visit Sydney’s website.
About Beginner’s Ashtanga:In the beginner’s class we offer a brief discussion on Tristana Method that is applied in Ashtanga Yoga. Pranayama (breath), Asana (posture), and Dristi (gaze) are the key points to the Tristana Method. In Ashtanga Yoga we open with a chant and close with a chant in Sanskrit. The class is guided by Sanskrit counting and cues on when to inhale and when to exhale. Ashtanga Yoga has 6 series, however in the beginner’s classes we only go about half way into the 1st or primary series. Most students find the beginner’s class to be educational and challenging.It is traditional not to practice on New Moons or Full Moons due to the gravitational pull. It is advised to drink water before the class and to refrain from drinking during class. This is because when you are practicing your body is creating an internal fire that is burning though impurities – this is called the fire of purification. When you drink water you put out that fire. Even though you are not in a hot room you will begin to heat up with the combination of breath and movement. Majority of the time you will not feel thirsty. However, keep in mind that at any time you may rest. It is also advised to not eat anything heavy before class.
