YogaVibes.com (www.yogavibes.com) would like to thank Gabriel Azoulay (www.gabrielazoulay.com) in Tucson, AZ for filming his third full-length class with us on July 25, 2009.  Gabriel led a yoga class designed to take your back bending to a new dimension.  You will be able to experience this unique asana sequence and many other full-length online yoga classes at YogaVibes.com in August, 2009. While studying in India, Gabriel had the fortune of studying with back-bending master Vinay Kumar.  In this backbending class, you will learn a unique and powerful sun salutation sequence designed to open the hamstrings and expand the spine.  The focus will be on specific warm up postures that educate the body on the movements for dropping back, as well as a few of the foundational postures that will deepen your backbend practice.  Increase the flexibility of your spine and release tension in Gabriel's backbending yoga class on YogaVibes.com!

YogaVibes.com (www.yogavibes.com) would like to thank Gabriel Azoulay (www.gabrielazoulay.com) in Tucson, AZ for filming his second class for us on July 25, 2009.  Gabriel taught a Thai Yoga class inspired from traditional Northern Thai Massage sequences.  For this class you will need a partner and Gabriel will guide you step-by-step through the series.  In August 2009 you will be able to experience this Thai Yoga class, as well as many other full-length online yoga classes at YogaVibes.com. An international authority on yoga and Thai Yoga, Gabriel's articles and commentary have appeared in FitYoga in the United States, 'Namaskar' in Hong Kong, and 'Yoga Magazine' in the United Kingdom, to name a few; he has also been featured on numerous television and radio broadcasts.  He is currently working on Thai Yoga books for children and adults and is a published author with his book 'breath: the yogic prime'. Gabriel Azoulay spent several years in Thailand and Mysore, India where he studied Thai Massage, eventually leading him to the practice of Thai Yoga.  In Gabriel's class you will learn how to listen to your own body by manipulating the body of another.  Gabriel believes that "the experience of stretching and pressing on another, while being fully absorbed in your breath and the physical sensations teaches you so much more about your body than the more traditional 'individual' practices."  Grab a partner and come experience Gabriel's Thai Yoga class at YogaVibes.com.

YogaVibes.com (www.yogavibes.com) would like to thank Chrystal Rae Almeida and Gaia Flow Yoga in Dallas, Texas for filming with us on July 18, 2009.  Chrystal led her signature Mountain Practice, the second practice in her Gaia Flow Yoga series.  In August 2009 you will be able to experience Chrystal's strength building class, along with many other full-length online yoga classes at YogaVibes.com.

Chrystal Rae Almeida is the founder of Gaia Flow Yoga in Dallas, TX.  The particular style of yoga that she teaches and practices is Gaia Flow Yoga, a unique blend of yoga that offers an energetic conscious love based practice that both empowers and enlivens.  Mountain is the second practice of the three part Gaia Flow Yoga series.  In this practice you will move more slowly with less vinyasa between postures.  You will hold your poses significantly longer, do more arm balances as well as other strength building postures and exercises, challenging body, mind and spirit to find a new edge.  Challenge yourself with Chrystal's strength-building practice on YogaVibes.com.

YogaVibes.com (www.yogavibes.com) would like to thank Erin Purcell Gallo and Jene' Rossi from A Little Yoga (www.alittleyoga.com) in Wellesley, Massachusetts for filming with us on June 27, 2009.  Jene' taught a power vinyasa flow class that focused on hip openers and got everyone very sweaty!  Challenge yourself with this powerful class and many other full-length online yoga classes at YogaVibes.com in August, 2009.

Jene' Rossi, Creative Director of A Little Yoga, is a certified registered yoga instructor with the National Yoga Alliance and is a traditional Usui Reiki Master/Teacher.  Jene' has been practicing yoga since 1998 and teaching since 2001.  Her extensive yoga studies include training with world renowned yoga experts Baron Baptiste, Beryl Bender Birch, Ana Forrest, Rolf Gates, Shandor Remete and Rod Stryker.  For the past several years, Jene' has studied Mediumship under Brenda Lawrence of the UK, Rita Berkowitz and John Holland of Boston.

In Jene's first class on YogaVibes.com she will move you through Sun Salutations, a series of lunges, standing/balancing postures, a triangle series, followed by a backbending and hip opening series on the floor.  By the time you get to savasana you will be warm and open!  Come join Jene' in this powerful vinyasa flow class on YogaVibes.com.

YogaVibes.com (www.yogavibes.com) would like to thank Maggie Verderame in Las Vegas, Nevada for filming with us in May of 2009.  Just before giving birth to her first child, Maggie filmed a prenatal sequence for YogaVibes.  Maggie has promised more prenatal and post-natal sequences to come!  You can check out Maggie's prenatal yoga class, along with many other full-length online yoga classes at YogaVibes.com in August, 2009. 

YogaVibes.com (www.yogavibes.com) would like to thank Gabriel Azoulay (www.gabrielazoulay.com) for filming with us on June 20, 2009.  We also would like to express our gratitude to Yoga Flow Tucson (www.yogaflowtucson.com) for allowing us to use their beautiful studio space for the filming.  Gabriel taught a yin yoga class which is designed to engage and exercise your connective tissue and increase your range of motion.  In August, 2009 you will be able to enjoy Gabriel's yin yoga class, along with many other online yoga classes at YogaVibes.com. 

YogaVibes.com (www.yogavibes.com) would like to thank Stephanie Keach, Joe Taft and Shala Worsley at Asheville Yoga Center (www.youryoga.com) in Asheville, NC for filming with us on June 27, 2009.  The teacher training class was awesome for allowing us to participate in their Master Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga classes and we were honored to be able to join the all-levels Anusara class, which has an amazing following!  You will find all three of these classes, as well as many other online yoga classes at YogaVibes.com in August, 2009. 

YogaVibes.com (www.yogavibes.com) would like to thank Shana Meyerson and mini yogis yoga for kids (www.miniyogis.com) for filming with us on July 19, 2009.  Most importantly, we would like to express our sincere gratitude and appreciation for the kids who came out to participate in this filmed class.  What an amazing group of little yogis!  In addition to Shana's kids yoga class, you will be able to experience a variety of other online yoga classes at YogaVibes.com in August, 2009.

Shana Meyerson holds yoga certification from Next Generation Yoga, a New York studio dedicated exclusively to children, and from Mark Blanchard.  Shana says, "When I look at kids today, I see an incredible amount of potential and so many opportunities for them to exercise it.  But I also see a lot of unnecessary sadness, stress, and apprehension.  I believe that yoga holds the magic that will allow all of today's kids to be healthy in mind, body, and spirit, and to believe in themselves above all else."

Shana's first online yoga class on YogaVibes.com is called "Peace with mini yogis -- A yoga game you can play at home."  This class is intended for children ages four and up.  It is an interactive yoga game that kids, preteens/tweens, and teens can all enjoy playing.  We hope that Shana's class will help you share the amazing benefits of yoga with all the children in your life.

YogaVibes.com (www.yogavibes.com) would like to thank Michael Gannon (www.michaelgannonyoga.com) for filming with us in Mexico City at Centro Kiai Yoga Studio in Mexico City, Mexico on July 1, 2009.  Michael taught an Ashtanga vinyasa yoga class for students of all levels and abilities who are interested in learning more about the practice of Ashtanga Yoga.  You will be able to take Michael's class, as well as many other online yoga classes at YogaVibes.com in August, 2009.

After studying in India with Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois, learning the 1st, 2nd and 3rd series of the traditional Ashtanga system, Michael was authorized directly by Jois in 2001 to teach.  Michael spends the year traveling and teaching workshops, trainings and retreats in The Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia.  Michael has also created the instructional breathing program CD, "Awaken Your Life Force and Quiet Your Mind", the yoga demonstration DVD "From Earth to Heaven" and three yoga practice poster utilized by yoga practicioners around the world.  Michael's first book is due out in 2009.  We encourage you to come and experience Michael's unique teaching of this ancient yoga practice on YogaVibes.com.

YogaVibes.com (www.yogavibes.com) would like to thank Jennifer Buergermeister and JennYoga (www.jennyoga.com) in Houston, Texas for filming with us on July 4, 2009.  Jenny's class incorporates elements of Power Yoga with Vinyasa Flow in intense heat building sequences. This is an intermediate to advanced flow class.  In August, 2009 you will be able to take Jenny's class as well as many other online yoga classes at YogaVibes.com.