Yoga Instructor

has been a dedicated practitioner of yoga for more than 14 years and has taught yoga for 7 years. Her emphasis is on the connection between movement and breath as a means of synchronizing mind and body.

Postures are demonstrated and explained in detail, but with the goal of transcending technique. Individual adaptations of postures and non-competitiveness are encouraged. The goal is a strong, flexible, open body and a quiet, focused mind. Ann teaches at the Science Fitness studio in San Diego 

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Ann Duren has been a dedicated practitioner of yoga for more than 14 years and has taught yoga for seven years. Her love of yoga is translated in her teaching. Students of all ages and practice levels will be comfortable in her classes. Class emphasis is on yoga’s fundamental connection of movement and breath as a means of synchronizing the mind and body. Individual adaptations of postures and non-competitiveness are encouraged. You will experience a comfortable blend of physical rigor and relaxation, with attention to your individual needs. Postures are demonstrated and explained in detail, but with the goal of transcending technique. Strength, flexibility, body awareness and mindfulness are cultivated. When the body is strong, flexible and open, energy flows freely, the ego diminishes and one’s true nature is revealed, encouraging both health and happiness.

Teacher training and background: Ann’s current practice encompasses a variety of yoga styles: Viniyoga, Anusara, Iyengar and traditional Hatha. However her primary practice, and the philosophical basis of her teaching style, is the Viniyoga tradition which she has practiced for over 14 years.  She was originally trained as a teacher in the Classical Indra Devi style of hatha yoga. She became a certified and Registered Yoga Teacher (R.Y.T.) in 2001after completing Leslie Ferree’s Yoga for Life teacher training program. In 2002 she studied with Erich Schiffmann, completing his teacher training course at Sacred Movement in Venice, California. In 2004 she completed teacher training with Roger Cole at Yoga Del Mar. She has done workshop study with Donna Farhi,, Nicolai Cachman of the American Sanskrit Institute, Donna Todd, among others.