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Offering live and recorded online Zoom classes
In-person, individual, or small group lessons
Classes at Dan McKinney YMCA, La Jolla CA
- Valerie Zverina is an accomplished yoga instructor with more than 19 years experience
- Trained in Michigan and California, Valerie has been teaching throughout San Diego since 2004
- Completed a 200-hour Ashtanga teacher training with Jonny Kest and earned her RYT in 2002
- Completed a second 200-hour Hatha teacher training certificate with Geri Portnoy in 2004
- Valerie's teaching style ranges from gentle yoga through moderate flow
- Valerie studies the benefits of yoga as therapy – blending that knowledge, breathing exercises, and meditation into her daily teachings
- Trained in Senior Fitness, chair yoga, and foam roller techniques for myofascial release
Valerie's Approach
I encourage students to practice in harmony with their own ability and together channel our own wisdom and intuition for support. Often, this challenges us to address this motivation in a new way. As we journey through these new ways, we develop thinking patterns that help to create positive change in our lives. With a seasoned eye for alignment, I help students understand and appreciate the fullest experience of each pose while staying safe and injury-free. We learn that the quiet minutes at the beginning and end of class are as important as the strengthening and lengthening that we get from working a pose. In addition to practicing poses for a stronger body, we use breathwork to develop a balanced nervous system to help support us through a fulfilling and rewarding mind/body experience.
Yoga Class SCHEDULE
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LIVE ZOOM CLASSES
Hatha Yoga: Tuesdays and Fridays 10:00-11:30amRestorative: Wednesdays 10:30-11:45am
Foam Roller: Every third Thursday of the month 4:00-5:00pm
Classes are Pacific Time and recorded for your convenience if you can't make the live class
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Private lessons at client's location of choice
Small group or individualIndoor or outdoor
Please contact Valerie for Zoom and Private lessons scheduling and pricing.
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In-person classes at Dan McKinney YMCA, La Jolla
Hatha Yoga: Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:00-1:00pm
(Y membership required)
What do Valerie's students say?
Valerie sets up every pose by explaining step-by-step every bodily nuance of the movement so I know how to get myself into the right place. Her body awareness and details are truly amazing. - Nancy P.
It's so nice to do yoga from the comfort of my own home in privacy with such a wonderful instructor. Valerie is an inspirational teacher and brings her professional and insightful experience to class. - Elaine T.
Valerie welcomes suggestions regarding what we would like to work on and incorporates them into a workout that brings attention to every part of the body. I discovered Valerie over 15 years ago and have been with her ever since. - Judythe R.
Valerie is very skilled at how she arranges the progression of the class. We are so happy with this gifted teacher! - Carol S.
Contact Valerie by phone, text, or email