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Sue Buell Raleigh
Dove, RYT I've been teaching yoga in Monument since 1999, in various places until Yoga Pathways Studio was founded in 2006. My joy in teaching comes from watching my students grow in their knowledge, and seeing the powerful benefits that regular practice brings to them. I completed
my first teacher training in 1999, after many years of yoga practice with various teachers (my first class was in 1973).
In 2000 I discovered Anusara Yoga, founded by John Friend, and since then have focused my ongoing training and study in this
heart-opening, life-affirming style of practice. Anusara Yoga uses an elegant system of biomechanical alignment (called the Anusara Universal Principles of Alignment) to help students optimize
their strength & energy in a safe and effective manner. I study with John at least once a year, as well as with
other senior Anusara teachers (Jamie Allison, Anthony Bogart and Desiree Rumbaugh). In addition to ongoing
teacher-training, I also study yoga therapeutics with
the above instructors. I employ the therapeutic techniques in my public classes to modify asana (postures) as needed,
and also offer private yoga classes to focus in more depth on individual therapeutic needs. "I've
dabbled in yoga for over 25 years...Raleigh is the first teacher I've found that has really helped me focus on my form.
She has taught me that you have to first focus on your inner body to make the changes on your outer body. Because of her classes
and teaching style, I feel that I'm really progressing in my yoga practice. I continue to enjoy it immensely and enjoy the
mental and physical benefits." Kathy
Torline, Larkspur "At the behest of my physician I sought yoga as therapy for my back pain. I'm very fortunate
to have found Raleigh Dove; she has taught me certain therapeutic yoga exercises that I've found very beneficial. Raleigh
is an impressive trainer, she is quite knowledgeable and thoroughly professional. I highly recommend her as a yoga instructor." Bill Hallmark, O.D. Monument private student "Raleigh Dove is a superb yoga instructor. I have been involved
in a variety of her classes for the last five hears and can heartily recommend her. Raleigh's classroom presence is
one of expert calmness yet with a fun loving side. She asks for requests & questions and is always
willing to assist with alternative pose suggestions Her knowledge of yoga is exemplary...Since practicing with
Raleigh, my personal levels of strength, stamina and flexibility have all increased significantly Plus, her yoga classes
are fun, relaxing and provide a continual learning experience." Carol Lynch, Monument
Geri Weis, RYT My daughter introduced me yoga by giving me the courage to attend my first class in 2004. Mind you, this was following 5 years of encouragement from my massage therapist to try yoga as an aid to relieve my stiffness and sore muscles. It was love at first asana. I, like so many, had thought that after a certain age, life came with a loss of flexibility. With regular practice, and feeling stronger and more limber, I felt the need to learn more, completing 200 hours of teacher training in December 2008. When I learn something new, I love to share it…and in yoga, we learn something every day. If I can do it, so can you! Ana Alexander
After Ana
discovered Nia in the fall of 2007, she became a regular in the YMCA classes around Colorado Springs. She decided to take
a sabbatical from her IT career to pursue her goal of becoming a White Belt and teaching. She looks forward to sharing the
joy of movement and passing on the gift given to her by Debbie Rosas and Carlos Rosas, Nia's cofounders.
Marilee Mason Suomela
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