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“What if our religion was each other
If our practice was our life
If prayer, our words
What if the temple was the Earth
If forests were our church
If holy water- the rivers, lakes, and ocean
What if meditation was our relationships
If the teacher was life
If wisdom was self-knowledge
If love was the center of our being.”
- Ganga White
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Teaching from the Heart
We are all students in this game of life. In so many ways yoga is a broad, beautiful metaphor for life. Think less, do more. Slow down. Enjoy the moment. Breathe deeply.
I was first introduced to yoga at the tender age of 13. My mom took me to a class with her in Newport Beach, California, where I grew up. From that first Savasana I was hooked. I knew I had experienced something special, and I wanted more.
I continued taking classes sporadically as I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism at Boston University. My perspective shifted yet again when I took my first television job as a reporter in Ardmore, Oklahoma. After living there for a year, I became the weekend anchor at KTEN-TV (NBC) in Sherman, TX. Finally, I made my way to Austin and reported for News 8 Austin for two years.
My yoga had fallen by the wayside in all the long hours at the station. The infrequent class I did attend was like a sip of water in the desert. A taste of something I needed a whole lot more of in my life. So, true to form, I shook things up again--I left the news biz and got certified to teach yoga!
My 200-hour training at YogaWorks in Orange County, CA gave me not only the the tools to become a yoga teacher, but the tools I needed for that stage of my life. Upon returning to Austin I dove head-first into teaching...and have not looked back.
Over the past three years teaching yoga in Austin (and beyond), I have been amazed, humbled, stretched, and grown with each of my students. I've taught yoga to homeless people, cancer survivors, corporate executives, elite athletes, and at-risk youth...just to name a few! But my passion lies in bringing yoga to teenagers. I have been the lead teacher of Texas' first Off-campus P.E. program, enabling students in Austin ISD to get school credit for doing yoga four times a week. The program has proven to be very transformative for everyone invovled (read some teens' testimonials here)!
I have been blessed beyond measure to teach yoga for a living. Thank you--deep bow to all of my students--I am because you are.
Namaste,
Chelsea
Offerings
"Anjali"
Chelsea is the newest member of The Travel Yogi team. This company organizes and hosts yoga retreats in spectacular locations with renowned teachers worldwide. Chelsea will be leading retreats in 2012, and also serving as an ambassador for the company, connecting teachers and students in remote destinations. Experiencing a new place can be an extension of your yoga. Travel Yogi is about expanding your practice and your boundaries. Contact Chelsea if you're interested in learning more or joining her on a retreat.
Teen Yoga
Chelsea has been teaching yoga to teenagers for over three years. Her experience ranges from at-risk populations, youth refugees, to the AISD kids who join her for off-campus P.E. each week. Chelsea guides teens to use breath, and asanas to calm anxiety and find their own inner balance.
Yoga for P.E. Credit (OCPE)
Chelsea leads Texas' only Off-Campus P.E. (OCPE) yoga program at Austin Kula Yoga. This program offers middle and high schoolers in Austin Independent School District (AISD) a refreshing and enlightening alternative to gym class. Students attend four yoga classes per week, choosing from weekends and before and after school. The cost is $700. The required attendance is on Tuesday afternoons, and friends and family can even attend classes too! If you are interested, and your student goes to any public or private school
OCPE Testimonials:
"Taking yoga at Kula as a PE credit has been one of the best decisions I could have made as a student, as not only has it toned my body but it also has become my place of peace which I look forward to coming to after a hectic school day. Everything about Kula is amazing, and I intend to come to Kula for many years to come." -I. Miller, 14 years old
"Kula Yoga helps me get in balance with my inner self. Yoga also makes e feel happier. Outside of Kula if I get frustrated or upset, I focus on my breathing and I feel better." -I. Saralegui, 13 years old
"This year I am lucky enough to avoid the sweaty and mysteriously stinky school gym for a more pleasurable PE class. Four times a week I dash to Austin Kula Yoga after school for an hour of challenging, though relaxing, yoga. As a teenager, taking yoga is extremely beneficial. We talk about healthy eating habits, lifestyle decisions, ancient yogic philosophies and more. We are fortunate to be given the gift of yoga during this time in our lives; through the many ups and many downs, yoga is there to help us face it all with a confident smile." -J. Greenberg, 16 years old
"It provides a non-competitive atmosphere, perfect for growth. I've seen my mind and body transform even in the first few weeks!" -K. Williams, 17 years old
"My experience at Kula has been great. It has helped me inside and out. I will never forget my ocpe friends and experience, and i will totally keep coming to yoga." -K. Carlton, 13 years old
Hiking yoga is a unique 90-minute workout that combines the cardio exercise of hiking with the centering calm of yoga. Chelsea leads weekly hikes through Austin's beautiful Barton Creek Greenbelt. each Saturday You and your friends will enjoy 50 minutes of hiking and 40 minutes of outdoor yoga at four different scenic spots. This workout leaves you feeling completely invigorated and centered! To learn how to sign up click here .
* Location: Barton Creek Greenbelt (Austin South Drop-In:
1710 Camp Craft Rd Austin, TX 78746)
* FAQ
*Check out the Hiking Yoga website for more information, or to join a hike in another city. While Chelsea is temporarily in CA the South Austin hikes will have a substitute teacher, and Chelsea will lead occasional hikes in Southern California.
Corporate Yoga is not as formal as it sounds! Offices throughout Austin enjoy the convenience of yoga at their workplace. Start the day off right with early morning group classes or end your day on a good note (and conveniently miss rush hour traffic). As a former news reporter, Chelsea knows how stressful hours at the computer can affect your body. Let her help you unravel the tension... You'll look at your office and co-workers in a whole new way!
Corporate Yoga Testimonials :
"I really liked how [Chelsea has] a nice combo of zen and sense of humor. She is very grounded yet keep things light and I love that!"
-M. Hodgin, Keller Williams Real Estate
"Chelsea's manner of teaching Yoga is superb. The class flows very well and Chelsea gives great guidance for new and experienced participants. Thank you very much for helping us all improve!"
-R. Baker, Keller Williams Real Estate
So many brides search--or go without--the perfect morning ritual for their wedding day. Why not spend the morning basking in bliss alongside your favorite people?
Chelsea sets the tone for a day of love with heart-openers, hip-openers, and deep relaxation to calm those wedding day jitters. You can choose to have a yoga class for just the bridal party, the whole wedding party, or invite the whole family! Chelsea will happily accomodate your specific requests.
You may also choose yoga for the day or evening before your wedding...bridal shower...or bachelorette. Prices vary based on number in group and location (this includes weddings outside of Austin).
Testimonial:
"On the morning of my wedding day, Chelsea gave me the gift of Yoga! Chelsea provided me and several of my bridesmaids with a relaxing and invigorating yoga session. Chelsea has the ability to adjust her class to each persons personal needs. In my case, she was able to help me focus on the strength of my body and rid my mind of the chaos surrounding the wedding. The Wedding Day Yoga session was a perfect way to relax and rejuvenate me so that I was completely clear minded as I walked down the aisle to meet my new husband!" -M. Tremblay
Private yoga instruction is an ideal way to sharpen your practice. Studetns learn more about alignment, can create a home practice routine, or learn to work with an injury. Many people turn to private instruction during training, pregnacy, or other shifts that may call for more attention on the mat.
Chelsea offers privates, semi-privates, or small group sessions in your home or a studio space if you prefer. ContactChelseafor more details.
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