This is a joyful exploration of one of the most uplifting categories of poses, backbends! Backbending helps us find courage, confidence, happiness and joy in our bodies and minds.

Javier Wilensky was born and raised in Buenos Aires, Argentina. After graduating from Universidad de Ciencias Economicas y Sociales (UCES) with a BA in Business Administration, Javier moved to Florida to found Om’echaye Wellness and Fitness center.
 
In 2002 Javier discovered IYENGAR Yoga as a result of a constant quest to improve concentration and release stress; this discipline not only helped him overcome these challenges but also opened the doors to a new spiritual path.  Since then he has traveled to India continuously to study with the Iyengar family. He also studies with Lois Staimberg among other teachers.
 
From the moment Javier became a certified Iyengar teacher, he has thrived to inspire individuals to be sensitive to the gift of life and be thankful for their body and their challenges. His teachings come from the heart to touch the hearts of others .He believes that we all should thrive for happiness  every day and when adversity crosses our path, yoga is the best tool to overcome it.
 
With his career as a Yoga Director/Owner at Om’echaye Wellness and fitness center in Hallandale, FL. Javier has grown and gained the experience of a lifetime while continuing to learn something new every day. For the past ten years, Javier has taught several workshops, Teacher training and more than ten classes a week. Today, Javier aims at continuing his journey towards spiritual growth as well as contributing to the spiritual growth of the community through the teaching of Yoga.

Iyengar Yoga: Backbends

Practice your handstand tucks with this Handstand Drills filmed for Omstars Live!

Kino MacGregor is a Miami native who is happiest on the beach with a fresh coconut and a poet at heart who always stops to smell the flowers. She is the founder of Omstars—the world’s first yoga TV network. With over 1 million followers on Instagram and over 500,000 subscribers on YouTube and Facebook, Kino’s message of spiritual strength reaches people all over the world. Sought after as an expert in yoga worldwide, is a international yoga teacher, inspirational speaker, author of four books, producer of six Ashtanga Yoga DVDs, writer, vlogger, world traveler, co-founder of Miami Life Center.
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Yoga for Kino is more than just a “workout”— it is a way life founded on a firm commitment to the moral and ethical precepts of truth, non-violence and love. You can find her teaching classes and workshops all over the world, on her Instagram with over 1 million followers, on her YouTube channel with over 100 million views and on Omstars, where all her newest and most inspired video content lives. With more than 20 years of experience in Ashtanga Yoga and 18 years of experience in Vipassana Meditation, she is one of a select group of people to receive the Certification to teach Ashtanga Yoga and practice into the Fifth Series of Ashtanga Yoga.

Being strong in yoga is just not about a powerful handstand or a deep backbend for Kino, nor is yoga a game of extreme ableism where yogis compete with one another. Instead, Kino sees yoga a daily ritual where people tune deeply in to their spiritual center and experience the peace of the Eternal Divine. Kino believes in making the tools of traditional yoga accessible for all different sizes, shapes, ethnicities and ages and writes a Yogi Assignment blog based on her popular Yogi Assignment book. Rather than it being an exclusive club for the privileged elite, yoga is for everyone and it is the international community of yogis who are responsible for the integrity of the sacred heart of yoga.

Handstand Drills - Live Class Replay with Kino

Arm Balances

Inversions

Live Replays

Did you miss Kino’s live meditation session? No worries, you can re-watch this meditation whenever you want.

Learn How to Meditate - Live Class Replay with Kino

Mindfulness

Spirituality

This is where all of our live backbend practices live. Tune in for a live, guided practice during our live streamed practices, or log in to practice your favorite live practices again and again, whenever you'd like!

Backbend Flows - Live Class Replay with Kino

Backbends

Flexibility

This is where all of our Beginner live practices live. Tune in for a guided Live Classes, or log on to practice your favorite practices again and again, whenever you'd like!

Yoga Classes for Beginners

Accessible Yoga

This is where you'll find all of our Live Ashtanga Yoga practices after they air. Whether you missed a live practice or you made it and loved it, this is where you can access each of the live classes again and again.

Ashtanga Yoga Basics - Live Class Replay with Kino

Ashtanga for Beginners

In this course you can take guided Astanga yoga classes with all your favorite teachers. Experience a variety of teaching styles as you move through the various practices in this course!

This course features multiple hosts. To learn more about our hosts please visit <a href="#/hosts">Hosts</a>

Led Ashtanga Yoga Full Primary Series

Ashtanga Primary Series

Guided Ashtanga Class

Welcome to our Live Class Replay Library- this is course page is home to all of your favorite live classes after they’ve aired. Not only can you tune in live with Omstars Teachers via our live streaming feature, but you can login, visit our replay library and practice with your favorite live classes again and again!

Yoga Flows For All With A Variety Of Teachers - Live Class Replay

Mobility Movement

Slow things down and take it easy when you join Kino for the classes in this Gentle Vinyasa Flow series. Use this as an opportunity to let go and make peace with your body without forcing it into high levels of achievement. These classes are particularly good for the summer months and will help you slow down so you can move more mindfully.

Gentle Flow for All Levels - Live Class Replay with Kino

This course features all of Kino's LIVE yoga drills practices on replay. Whether there was one particular class you really loved or you want to practice all of these classes over and over, this is where you'll find them. Use these classes to build strength and flexibility throughout your entire body and enhance your experience with the practice of yoga.

Quick Yoga Drills

Power

Yoga Drills

Join Rosa for a basic Iyengar based yoga practice. This class is great for beginners or anyone who is interested in exploring Iyengar yoga. Rosa give clear cut directions with a focus on alignment as she demonstrates and offers simple explanations for each posture. Get familiar with the various yoga postures offered in this class as Rosa guides you through over the next hour. This class was featured live during our week of live classes, but you can practice again and again right here on Omstars.

Made in Brazil with Mexican ingredients, Rosa Santana is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher, and Certified Yoga Therapist by the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She has been studying, teaching, and propagating the therapeutic art of Iyengar Yoga and the teachings of Patanjali since 1995. She was drawn to the mental and physical discipline after suffering three accidental falls, one of which fractured her tailbone. Since healing her back, neck and sciatica pains, she has introduced yoga to thousands of students who had never experienced this healing art, philosophy, and science.  
In 2001, she founded Yogarosa, in the Miami area, which has become a respected yoga studio in the classical teachings of Iyengar Yoga. She has hosted numerous internationally recognized teachers and continues to teach and mentor yoga students and teachers.  
She has had the privilege of studying directly with Yoga Master BKS Iyengar, and the Iyengar family in India and the US on numerous occasions. She continues to learn from the Iyengars as well as Senior Level teachers in the US and abroad. Her interest in the philosophy of yoga has been deepened by Professor Edwin Bryant. 
Rosa has presented the benefits of Iyengar Yoga as a Guest lecturer at Nova Southeastern University, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Florida and Puerto Rico, and the National Parkinson’s Foundation. She has had the good fortune of interviewing many Senior Level Iyengar Yoga Teachers on the You Tube Channel Roads to Bliss. She leads Iyengar Intensives in the US, and internationally .  
She believes yoga is accessible, healing, and transformational to all who try it. Rosa Habla Español e Fala Portugues.

Iyengar Yoga for All Levels—Live Class Replay with Rosa

Flow through vinyasa with Adrian Molina! The classes in this course were originally featured as live-streamed practices on Omstars. Now you can practice again and again as much as you’d like! Each practice in this course offer about 1 hour of asana, followed by 5 minutes of Q&A.

Adrian Molina is the founder of Warrior Flow. With over 15,000 hours of classroom teaching experience, Adrian is renowned for the sophistication and depth of his teaching style and the degree of mindfulness, compassion and precision he brings to asana practice. He is also a writer, massage therapist, Thai Yoga Bodywork practitioner, Reiki master, and a Kriya Yoga meditation practitioner in the lineage of Paramahansa Yogananda.

Warrior Flow Yoga for Strength and Flexibility—Live Class Replay with Adrian

Strength

Join Dennis Hunter for meditation classes originally featured as a live-streamed class on Omstars.

For 15 years, Dennis Hunter has taught meditation, mindfulness, yoga philosophy, and Buddhist studies in classes, workshops, retreats, yoga teacher trainings, private sessions and online. He is a former monk who lived for two years under the guidance of Pema Chödrön in her monastery in Canada. He is author of the books “You Are Buddha” (2014) and “The Four Reminders” (2017).

Meditation for All Levels - Live Class Replay with Dennis

Join Tim Feldmann for an Ashtanga Yoga practice at the Leggings Lounge in Miami, originally featured LIVE on Omstars.

Tim Feldmann was the director of Miami Life Center, the yoga shala he founded with his wife Kino MacGregor and Matt Tashjian, for over 15 years. He was set on the yoga path by his first teacher Lino Miele and is Authorized to teach directly by the founder of the Ashtanga Yoga Method, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, and his grandson, R. Sharath Jois. A practitioner of the Advanced A series Tim is dedicated to Ashtanga Yoga’s traditional method.

A near fatal falling accident in 1992 led Tim on the yogic path. His teaching integrates extensive studies of F.M. Alexander Technique and sitting meditation with 20 years of experience as a professional dancer and an internationally acclaimed choreographer. His in-depth knowledge of functional anatomy, alignment as well as the idiosyncratic body and mind in stillness and in motion creates the platform upon which his solid understanding of the Ashtanga method rests.

Tim’s humorous, straight forward yet profound teaching style makes him a cherished teacher, traveling extensively throughout Asia, Australia, Europe and the Americas.

Ashtanga for Everyone - Live Class Replay with Tim

Join Elizabeth Richardson for a vinyasa flow through which you will work on synchronizing your breath with your movements. Take the time to really connect with your body through this 60-minute practice, plus, stay tuned for a 5-minute Q&A at the end. This class was originally featured during our Week of Live practices.

Elizabeth is a retired dancer, active meditator and passionate yogi. She’s also a talented musician and inspiration for following one’s heart to achieve any goal or dream! 
Her journey into wellness didn’t come easy – as they rarely do.  She recalls a period during her college years where she was over-worked, overwhelmed with stress, and unable to sleep.  So much, she found she was often unfocused, disoriented, and living the life of an insomniac. 
Turning to meditation, a practice she learned early in life, she began to find relief.  Combined with practicing pranayama and silencing her mind each night, it was as if everything began to fall into place. Along with igniting her breath, she found the moving meditation of Vinyasa Style yoga to be the missing piece that connected her history of movement and music together. 
Like dance, it gave her an outlet to express her creativity and release any tensions, while increasing her energy and sense of well-being. 
Combining her love and talent for music, movement and meditation, she was able to find herself again.  And why she encourages her students to ‘let their breath be their music, and the music lead their movement.’ This mantra was her guide to self discovery, and one she openly shares with all. 
After three years of a dedicated practice, she watched her quality of life improve. Her fears and insecurities began to fade. She was, in her words “simply happier!” 
Taking her passion for yoga forward, she earned a 200hr certification in Vinyasa Power Yoga.  Along with teaching at SOL Yoga, she plans to further her practice and studies introducing yoga in new ways to the community, through inspiring music and powerful movement.

Vinyasa Flow Intermediate Practice - Live Class Replay with Elizabeth

Breathwork

Joseph Armstrong's backbending workshop is more than just a practice. It's an opportunity to explore your backbending practice while developing the physical and mental strength needed to properly engage with backbends.

Joseph Armstrong teaches yoga rooted firmly in tradition but with an eye to the future. His search for a more present and peaceful life first led him to the practice in 2008. A few years later he was in India studying intensively.
After finally overcoming a long struggle with addiction, Joseph began experimenting with Ashtanga Yoga. He understood quickly that the lineage was calling to him to deepen his practice. He underwent a 2 year apprenticeship program at the world renowned Miami Life Center, continuing his education under his dear teachers Tim Fieldman and Kino MacGregor. More recently he has completed 2 months of study in Mysore under Sharath Jois.
Joseph teaches yoga because attempts to do any and everything else ended disastrously. But when he finally devoted himself to his passion, he became an asset to himself and others. He hopes his practice allows him to be ever more loving and to exist gently.

Backbend Exploration - Live Class Replay with Joseph

Join Anamargret for this Yin Yoga Class that focuses on helping students work with tight hips and find stillness. This is a very slow-paced practice and each pose in this sequence is held for an average of 3 minutes. Anamargret’s Yin Yoga practice was originally featured during our Week of Live practices. Join in for about 1 hour of practice and 3 minutes of Q&A.

Among Miami's most experienced and sought-after yoga teachers, Anamargret is a global citizen of Jamaican, Cuban, and German heritage. She is a dedicated teacher and student of the yoga tradition, and has been blessed to study with many respected teachers, including Rod Stryker, creator of Para Yoga, Manorama, founder of Sanskrit Studies, T.K.V. Desikachar, Leslie Kaminoff, Marlysa Sullivan, and Judith Lasater.  
 
Anamargret’s interest in understanding human bodies in their material and social contexts extends to the arts. She has been active in the performance art scene in New York City, where she performed in historic art spaces like Dixon Place and P.S. 122.  She cofounded the performance art group Coco Frio with Jose Muñoz and Rebecca Sumner-Burgos, and has worked with internationally known performance artist Carmelita Tropicana and dancer Julie Tolentino, as well as with renowned actor and director Cheryl Dunye in the groundbreaking film The Watermelon Woman. She is also an avid traveler and reader.
In addition to extensive practical training in the yoga tradition, Anamargret's teaching is strongly grounded in the Sri Vidya lineage.  She was initiated into the Himalayan Tantric lineage in 2003 by her Guru Yogarupa, Rod Stryker, founder of Para Yoga®, and is a Level 2 certified Para Yogini. She is on the faculty of the Himalayan Institute and is part of the Yoga International online yoga program. She happily leads meditation and yoga classes, workshops, retreats, and teacher training programs, and has trained many yoga teachers in the U.S. as well as internationally.
 
Anamargret is a certified Relax & Renew Restorative Yoga trainer and a Four Desires trainer.  She is Cofounder of the Enhanced Healing Yoga Studio, located in Miami's Upper East Side, and Cohosts YOGAMI, a podcast originating in Miami and focusing on "yoga and stuff." As part of her commitment to giving and service through yoga, Anamargret also founded the Legion Park Community Yoga class, East Miami's most successful and long-running yoga outreach effort.
Anamargret’s classes are challenging, fun, compassionate, and create space for students to shine in their own light.

Yin Yoga for Tight Hips - Live Class Replay with Anamargret

Yin Yoga

Yoga with Props

Quick Yoga Core is a series of seven classes that will light that inner fire leave you feeling STRONG. These short practices encourage endurance so that you can work the core in new and challenging ways. Get ready to sweat as you move through core drills and apply what you learn to poses like Lolasana, Bakasana, headstand and even handstand. Kino invites you to come back to these practices any time you want to increase your stamina, brighten your mood. This course will leave you feeling energized and ALIVE.

Quick Yoga Core

Core Strength

Join Kino MacGregor for a one hour yin yoga and meditation to reduce stress, calm the nervous system, and increase flexibility. A perfect practice for all levels, beginner friendly and a a great compliment to more athletic styles of yoga. Drop down to the space between your thoughts and open your heart and mind.

Yin Yoga for Deep Relaxation and Healing — One Hour Classes

Join Kino in this series of gentle yoga for relaxation and pain relief guides appropriate for all levels. These 10 minute long sessions bring you just enough peace to reduce anxiety and feel more at ease.

10 Minute Gentle Yoga for Relaxation and Pain Relief

Join Kino for a total body yoga practice aimed at building both strength and flexibility. These 30-minute long sessions are perfectly timed to support your practice and your life.

30 Minute Beginner Yoga for Strength and Flexibility

Core

Watch the replay of Barri's live classes offered right here on Omstars. Yoga is for everyone. Whether you are a new student or a lifelong practitioner, this class is for you! Tune into your breath as we move through a gentle warm up, sun salutations and foundational standing poses, and close with a simple backbend and twist. Feel any tension in your body and mind release in this practice for all levels, ages, and bodies.

Barri was born to move. From childhood through her early adult life, she studied ballet intensively with renowned teachers across the US, Russia, and Israel. Barri received a BA in Dance at Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, and performed professionally with Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company in Israel and Dissonance Dance Theatre in Washington, DC. 
Barri discovered Yoga in high school, and started practicing regularly. It not only improved her balance, strength, and flexibility, but also taught her tools to calm her mind, love her body, and ease the stresses of daily life. She received her 200 hour certification from international Ashtanga Yoga teachers Kino MacGregor and Tim Feldmann at Miami Life Center. In December 2019, she traveled to Mysore, India, where she studied for an extended time under Ashtanga Yoga Paramaguru, Sharath Jois. Barri takes pride in not only dedicating her life to teaching, but also continually being a student.

Yoga for All

Join Ashtanga Yoga teacher, Shanna Small. Watch the replay of Shanna's live classes offered right here on Omstars. Please feel welcome to bring your blocks, bolsters, pillows, blankets, or any other props that you feel may assist throughout the practice.

Shanna Small is a writer and Yoga teacher who speaks to the intersectionality of Yoga and social justice.  She has practiced Ashtanga Yoga and studied the Yoga Sutras since 2001. She has studied in Mysore with Sharath Jois.  Shanna’s finds joy in making the Ashtanga practice accessible for all.  She studied with Amber Karnes and Dianne Bondy and is Yoga For All certified. She is a regular contributor for Yoga International, OmStars and the Ashtanga Dispatch.   For information on workshops, please e-mail shanna@ashtangayogaproject.com.

Embodied Vinyasa Flow

This class is a connection to our bodies, breath, empathy, and justice. This all-levels vinyasa class will explore the ideas of breath, action, and connection. We will move through asana in our bodies with a new understanding of what it is like to show up in the world for others. We used the physicality of our bodies to create a universal understanding of justice. Help us to relieve stress and to find a connection.

Dianne Bondy is a celebrated yoga teacher, social justice activist and leading voice of the Yoga For All movement. Her inclusive view of yoga asana and philosophy inspires and empowers thousands of followers around the world – regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability.
Dianne contributes to Yoga International, Do You Yoga, and Elephant Journal. She is featured and profiled in International media outlets: The Guardian, Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, People and more. She is a spokesperson for diversity in yoga and yoga for larger bodies, as seen in her work with Pennington’s, Gaiam, and the Yoga & Body Image Coalition. Her work is published in the books: Yoga and Body Image and Yes Yoga Has Curves.

Breathing Together for Justice

Watch the replay of Robert's live talks offered right here on Omstars. Robert is a happiness coach & author. He writes and speaks to people about how to live happier lives from the inside, out. Listen in on these talks to find the inspiration to live a happier, more fulfilled life.

Robert is a happiness coach & author.
 
He writes and speaks to people about how to live happier lives from the inside, out.
 
Robert’s work has been endorsed by Oprah and Vanessa Williams, among many others.
 
In addition to serving as a Celebrity Love Coach for the television show, Famously Single, on E!, Robert has been a featured guest expert for shows like The Today Show, Good Morning America, Entertainment Tonight, CBS Early Show, The Balancing Act, and AskHer.com and magazines like Self, Health, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, and Upscale.
 
Robert has also served as a National Media Spokesperson, Management Consultant, and Executive Coach for companies like Capital One, FitBit, Buffalo Wild Wings, Microsoft, Carnival Cruise Lines, Deloitte Consulting, McCormick & Spice, IFF, Plus Consulting, and Falcon Credit Management.
 
Robert was born in Pennsylvania. He was educated at Swarthmore College, where he received his Bachelors of Science in Psychology, and the University of Pennsylvania, where he received his Masters in Applied Positive Psychology (M.A.P.P.), an ivy-league degree held by only a few dozen people in the world.
 
Robert lives in Los Angeles.

Happiness Talks

Watch the replay of Kino's live guided meditations offered right here on Omstars. Metta is active, embodied practice of love. Much more than a superficial thought, Metta retrains the nervous system to anchor compassion for oneself and ultimately all beings. Studies show that Metta meditation can lead to positive changes in the brain and more happiness in your life. Join Kino for Metta and raise your vibration to the active state of love.

Metta Meditations

The beginner's journey can be both exciting and overwhelming. To help overcome fear and doubt, this class will start with a quick check in and end with a question and answer. This beginner's Ashtanga class will teach you the fundamental poses of Yoga and how to string them all together into a fun and challenging flow.

Beginner Ashtanga

Watch the replays of Monica's Live Classes right here on Omstars. Explore the fundamentals of this powerful system of yoga which links breath and concentration to movement and postures. Each class will have a slightly different focus within Ashtanga’s intelligent sequencing; always taking a closer look at technique, movement mechanics, tools and concepts to embody the essence of this method. By better understanding and experiencing these foundational elements, we have the opportunity to move into a more advanced and intentional practice. We can feel into the subtleties of asana and therefore of our bodies and minds.
This class is for all levels as a comprehensive introduction to Ashtanga Yoga or a re-discovery of the basics with new perspective.

Monica Arellano is a student and teacher of Ashtanga Yoga, pranayama and meditation practices. First connecting to yoga in 2010, she was naturally drawn to the movements of asana, their supporting philosophies, and a daily practice to reflect her lifelong inclination towards spirituality. Monica completed a 2-year Ashtanga Yoga apprenticeship with an emphasis on the mysore style method at Miami Life Center in 2018. After making multiple trips to India, she received a formal blessing to teach from R. Sharath Jois. More recently she completed a yearlong philosophy immersion with Ty Landrum, a month-long teacher’s intensive with Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor and an adjustment intensive with David Swenson. Monica is the Program Director at Omstars, an online yoga platform and community founded by Kino MacGregor. 
Being a student of yoga is a never-ending journey that keeps her connected to herself, others, and a desire to share this practice. Monica’s classes emphasize the breath, internal movements, and self-exploration to give space for authentic expression in each student. Through sincere practice, she believes we can deconstruct unhealthy patterns, facilitate healing on many levels, and find our way back to the most honest expression of ourselves.

Ashtanga Fundamentals

Watch our live class replays from our Yogi Beans yoga experience for kids, committed to introducing young people to a healthy and lifelong activity that is noncompetitive, non-judgmental, physically challenging, and a ton of fun! Our core program structure develops children's abilities to focus (attention), stand up straight (posture), move their limbs with control (coordination) and grace (flexibility), and find inner strength (self-confidence). Our curricula are designed to introduce young people  to the foundations of yoga and mindfulness, and translate novel yogic concepts into a language that is understood and enjoyed.

Yogi Beans is the brainchild of mind-body-fitness expert Lauren Chaitoff, who founded Yogi Beans in 2007. Lauren found herself teaching yoga to hundreds of kids, attending numerous trainings, workshops and lectures and designing the Yogi Beans curriculum "sprouting" from her innate ability to connect with children and her knowledge of yoga. Yogi Beans has since become one of the top rated children's programs in New York City. 
As Founder & CEO, Lauren oversees and trains the stellar Yogi Beans Instructor team, leads regular Yogi Beans' public teacher trainings, and creates and teaches weekly classes to beans of all ages at a range of venues. Lauren holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theater from Northwestern University and is a registered E-RYT Yoga Instructor through the Yoga Alliance. Lauren continuously evolves Yogi Beans' programming from her extensive experiences in the classroom, on her mat, and through her love of her own beans, Vivienne Bell and Juliette Rose.

Yogi Beans Kids Yoga

Watch Clyde's live classes again and again right here! This class will focus on the upper body by building strength and increasing range of motion. Blocks and a cushion are recommended for those who have an issue with being on their knees.

I have been into sports and training since I could walk. Raised right here in Orlando Florida I know all about how training in the heat can really help your results happen faster. I mostly played football and basketball in my early years with a little bit of track and field. I have done speed training and strength training and now I am a certified Vinyasa Yoga teacher with over 200 hours study of Anatomy and Alignment. I also practice and teach acro yoga. I'm all about meeting people where they are in fitness and helping them reach their goals while finding a way to enjoy the process.

Strengthening Yoga

Watch the replay of Ahmed's live classes offered right here on Omstars. These challenging times call for both strength, as we face down a health crisis, and openness, as we accept the change and upheaval that has been thrust upon us. Fortunately, we find strength and openness on the mat. Let’s explore that together, with the intention of taking those attributes off the mat as well.

Before I found yoga and began teaching, I was a wildlife biologist and environmental scientist. Serving the natural environment and helping to recover endangered species was my way of giving to a greater good. This is a concept that I've carried daily into a yogic lifestyle, both in teaching and in practice. I seek to serve this community in a way that supports strength, healing, and sustainability. After having multiple knee surgeries due to a car accident, I myself sought these qualities from my own encounter with yoga. I had to transition from contact sports like soccer to the safer and deeper space that the practice provides. 
A continuing student of Iyengar yoga, vinyasa, and meditation, I believe that awareness of breath, knowledge of the body, and mental focus on the mat lead to mindfulness and living harmoniously off the mat. I draw from my own experience and the study of human anatomy to offer a safe and grounded space for practitioners. I endeavor to help them explore their physical boundaries with a focus on intelligent alignment, awareness of breath, and steadying or relaxation of the mind. 
I have studied with Nikki Costello, Nikki Vilella, Magi Pierce, and other influential teachers. I am an ERYT-200 hour yoga alliance certified teacher with additional specialized trainings in anatomy, meditation and yoga nidra.

Sustainable Vinyasa Flow

Mobilize your breath, body, and mind in this yoga flow full of receptive alignment, conscious mobility work, and synchronized with the breath. This practice primarily includes yoga, and also incorporates mobility drills, breathwork, and thoughtful approaches to being receptive in body, heart, and mind.

I am grounded in a daily Mysore and Dharma yoga practice. I also love and train hand balancing, rock climbing, and dance; all of it is intuitive movement. It's all love. I am happy to offer yoga classes, movement retreats, workshops, and intensives in the United States, Bali, Costa Rica, Mexico, India, Europe, and the Caribbean.
My life calling and practice has led me to travel the world and immerse myself fully in yoga and meditation through villages in India, Indonesia, Portugal, the crisp blue Caribbean waters, and the heart of Miami Beach. With extensive training as a Psychologist in Social Emotional Development (Ph.D.), Women’s Studies (Graduate Certificate), Reiki, Magnified Healing, and Oneness Awakening, my classes utilize a keen awareness of the intellectual, emotional, and energetic body to empower those who practice consistently, for a long period of time, with devotion. I offer universal intimacy, full of love, honor, and a sweet mix of playfulness, integrity, and discipline. 
To connect with me, make sure to follow my ongoing journeys via instagram and facebook.

Mindful Mobility

A slower-paced vinyasa flow that blends traditional asanas with breath and movement to awaken the senses and reconnect to pleasure in the body. Expect a mindful, exploratory practice followed by grounding breathwork and a soothing sound bath in savasana.

Jamaal L. Starks, affectionately known as Porcelain, is a unique Miami native whose journey has seamlessly intertwined personal passion with professional advocacy. His introduction to yoga began in 2006, sparked by an exploration of transcendental meditation while navigating a successful corporate career in the aviation industry. 

In the wake of the global climate shift in 2020, Jamaal made a pivotal decision to step away from the corporate world to pursue his authentic interests. Through a deepened commitment to yoga, he discovered a sense of community and purpose at the Miami Life Center, where he played a vital role in establishing The Queer Yoga Club. This experience not only enriched his practice but also allowed him to engage with yoga in various forms.

In 2024, Jamaal completed the Ashtanga Practitioner Intensive, earning his teacher's certification and enhancing his skills in yoga. Today, he is well-versed in tarot, energy work, and sound healing, which he integrates into his holistic approach to wellness.

Beyond personal practice, Jamaal is a passionate advocate for the wellness and rights of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities. He actively contributes to this mission by serving on three community boards, including as President of the Miami Chapter of Impulse Group Miami—one of the largest LGBTQ social groups. Additionally, he holds the position of Director at The Legacy Builders Consultant Group Inc., and serves on the Board of the Men of Color Health for ViiV Healthcare. His commitment to advocacy extends to media, where he anchors Queer News Tonight for Happening Out TV Network.

Jamaal's journey reflects a harmonious blend of personal growth, community engagement, and unwavering support for marginalized voices, making him a cherished figure in the Miami wellness and LGBTQ+ communities.

In his teachings, Jamaal emphasizes the practice of embodiment through the avenue of sensuality. He encourages listeners to tune into their bodies, using breath to access pleasure and release blockages, ultimately guiding them on a grounded path to wellness. With an unwavering commitment to fostering inclusivity and healing, Jamaal champions the rights and well-being of diverse communities, making a lasting impact in the realms of wellness and social justice.

Sensual Flow Vinyasa

Step onto your mat and immerse yourself in a complete Ashtanga primary series practice with Miami Life Center. Let your breath guide you through the dynamic flow of sun salutations, standing asanas, seated poses, twists, and backbends, culminating in the traditional finishing sequence. This practice is more than just movement—it's a journey of self-discovery. Explore the true meaning of the practice with a dharma talk from one of Miami Life Center's knowledgable teachers. Explore the deeper philosophical teachings of Ashtanga, leaving you not only physically energized but spiritually uplifted.

Emilia, originally from Colombia, began her yoga journey when her mother invited her to a class. Captivated by the depth of breath and the body’s ability to move in such transformative ways, she explored different styles of Vinyasa Yoga until she discovered Ashtanga.



With an athletic background and many years of teaching fitness, Emilia immediately fell in love with Ashtanga’s discipline and its use of the body as a tool for transformation. Her path led her to Miami, where she devoted herself fully to the practice under the guidance of Kino MacGregor, Tim Feldmann, and Greg Nardi at Miami Life Center, eventually completing their apprenticeship program. She also deepened her studies with several trips to India.



Alongside yoga, Emilia pursued fitness studies to better understand body mechanics and the importance of strength training for a sustainable practice. This inspired her to create her Wholesome Training—a program that blends resistance-based strength work with Ashtanga-inspired sequences, combining physical vitality with inner awareness.



Her mission is to guide students toward strength, balance, and self-compassion—helping them cultivate a kinder relationship with themselves and, in turn, with those around them.

Saturday Ritual: Full Primary + Talk

This class is specially designed for yogis who want to build strength and endurance to support and deepen their yoga practice.

We’ll begin with 45 minutes of strength training using weights or resistance bands to develop stability, power, and overall support for the body.

Right after, we’ll flow into a 45-minute yoga sequence inspired by Ashtanga, allowing the body to stretch, release tension, and find balance after the strengthening portion.

Please bring a couple of dumbbells or resistance bands, and of course, your yoga mat.

Wholesome Training

Dive into the transformative experience of our Slow Deep Juicy Vinyasa class! In this 90-minute session, you'll embark on a journey of strength, creativity, and mindful alignment. Expect to explore intermediate breathwork techniques while delving into postures like arm binding, arm balancing, inversions, and invigorating hip openers, twists, and backbends. Whether you're an experienced yogi or an active beginner, all are welcome to join and discover new sensations in your body.

Meet Terri Cooper Space (she/her), a yoga instructor with a passion for breakthrough moments. Since 2003, Terri has been guiding students through yoga practices, emphasizing the importance of connection and trauma-informed teaching. As the Founder of Connection Coalition, a non-profit certifying individuals nationwide as Trauma Informed Connectors, Terri extends her expertise beyond the studio, teaching in jails, shelters, rehabs, and youth centers. Based in North Miami, Terri, along with her husband, daughter, and furry friends, is the proud owner of 305 Yoga, a humble studio empowering regular people since 2006.

Slow Deep Juicy Vinyasa

Deepen and expand your understanding of yoga anatomy through applied practice. These classes focus on a winning combination of alignment precision and strengthening technique. This series is designed to get you thinking about the physical and energetic nuances of each posture, while you get an energizing and invigorating workout along the way

Dr. Mariel Little is a lifelong lover of movement. She started a long career as an athlete at a young age and won multiple national titles in martial arts and volleyball. Yoga entered her life serendipitously in 2007 at a time when she needed it most, depleted from the rigors of a competitive lifestyle. She quickly became a dedicated student and studied with many wise teachers across different styles of practice. Mariel began teaching yoga after completing her first teacher training in 2013. Since then, she has participated in numerous other trainings, but she is most grateful for the opportunity to study with Richard Freeman & Mary Taylor in July 2022.

Inspired by the healing power of the yoga practice, Mariel completed a Doctorate in Physical Therapy from University of Colorado School of Medicine in 2019. Since then, she intentionally incorporates her skills as a yoga instructor into her work as a Physical Therapist, including yoga classes for specific populations with medical conditions. Outside of her full-time work as a PT, Mariel continues to teach and study yoga. She is the founder of the Sangha Yoga Project and runs a private physical therapy practice specializing in yoga-related injuries and pain. Mariel's yoga classes regularly integrate concepts of physical therapy so that students build strength and mobility for a more confident and resilient yoga practice. She looks forward to seeing you on the mat soon!

Active Align Yoga

Allow Vanessa to take you on a blissful 60-minute Yin Yoga journey. Slow down, relax, and enjoy all the benefits that this slower, more passive form of yoga has to offer. This class involves mostly seated & supine postures that passively stretch the body to release tension in the connective tissues and joints. Props such as pillows, blankets, bolsters, and blocks are recommended for this class.

Vanessa is a 500h RYT Yoga instructor who has shared her passion for yoga and teaching since 2015. Vanessa is a dedicated Ashtanga practitioner who believes in the value of incorporating Yin into her practice. She is also trained in Hot Yoga & Yin Yoga and received both 200hr and 300hr teacher training certifications from Tim Feldmann & Kino MacGregor through Miami Life Center. 
It truly nourishes her soul to help people reconnect with their true selves and with their bodies. It keeps her humble and grateful. For Vanessa, Yoga is not something that she does, rather it is who she is and how she tries to live her life. She loves to teach beginners yoga as it reminds her of her own journey. She hosts yoga retreats around the world.

Yin Bliss

This class introduces the core breathing techniques of Ashtanga pranayama, including Ujjayi, alternate nostril breathing, and the use of internal locks (bandhas). Through guided practice, you’ll learn to calm the nervous system, balance energy, and connect deeply with the breath.

Edgar Navarro is the Director of Miami Life Center, a dedicated Ashtanga
practitioner and teacher whose path has been shaped by years of study under
some of the most respected names in modern yoga. A direct student of
Paramaguru Sharath Jois, Edgar’s teaching is rooted in the traditional
Ashtanga method as it continues to be transmitted from Mysore, India. He
has also studied extensively under Tim Feldmann and Kino MacGregor, whose
mentorship helped refine both his personal practice and his approach to
sharing the method with others.
With a deep commitment to the breath as the bridge between body and mind,
Edgar has studied Pranayama for many years under the guidance of Mark
Linksman—a long-time student of Tim Miller. This subtle yet powerful practice
informs much of his teaching, offering students tools to deepen awareness,
balance the nervous system, and access inner stillness.
Complementing his strong foundation in Ashtanga, Edgar is also trained in Yin
Yoga under Jo Phee, a senior student of Paul Grilley. His Yin classes offer a
meditative counterpoint to the dynamic structure of Ashtanga, inviting
students into deep release and introspection through long-held, supported
postures.
Whether teaching Mysore, led classes, pranayama, or Yin, Edgar's approach
is attentive, grounded, and inspired by the living tradition of yoga. He holds
space for students to move inward, refine their awareness, and cultivate a
steady, sustainable practice—on and off the mat.

Pranayama Foundations

Dive into the World of Ashtanga in a thoughtful manner. The class starts with sun salutations and the standing postures, followed by the seated asanas up to Janu Sirsasana. We will learn the count, learn to modify the poses if needed and how to use props in a way that they support our practice. So this class is very beginner friendly but also highly recommended for people who already have an existing ashtanga practice and don’t have much time. The finish sequence at the end of every class will help us to calm our nervous system and relax afterwards.

Anna is a YA E-RYT with over 10,000 hours of teaching experience, based in Stuttgart, Southern Germany. She fell in love with yoga over 20 years ago. Anna became a yoga teacher in 2013, and two years later, she opened her very own yoga studio in the heart of Stuttgart. While her main teachings are focused on Ashtanga, she also teaches Vinyasa, Yin, and Therapeutic Yoga. Her heart beats for Ashtanga, and it is her main focus for her practice. That is why she did the API with Miami Life Center and the AT with Kino MacGregor and Tim Feldmann. She is also the headteacher of her own 200- and 300-hour teacher training. Anna's classes are deeply rooted in the traditions of yoga but also heartwarming and funny. Anna thinks that having a good time with yourself on the mat is way more important than mastering a pose.

Ashtanga Quarter Primary

Begin your week with a calming blend of Yin Yoga and sound healing. This class offers long-held, supported postures to release tension and quiet the mind, followed by a soothing crystal bowl sound bath to deepen relaxation. Open to all levels—come as you are and unwind in stillness, breath, and sound.

Yin & Sound

Join Tati in an exploration of the fundamentals of Ashtanga. Learn how to link breath and concentration to movement and postures. Each class will have a slightly different focus within Ashtanga’s intelligent sequencing. Take a closer look at technique, movement mechanics, and tools that are the essence of this method. This class will help you lay the foundation to move into a more advanced and intentional practice. This class is for all levels as a comprehensive introduction to Ashtanga Yoga or a re-discovery of the basics.

Tatiana Uprimny began her journey into yoga in May 2016 and from her very first class she felt a subtle shift inside, as though she had found a missing piece of her puzzle. In March 2017, she was introduced to Ashtanga and that piece finally fit. By January 2018 she had taken MLC’s Ashtanga Intensive Course and thru her devotional approach to her practice she came to understand how important it is to listen to your inner voice in all aspects of life, and how this voice is always guiding us from a deep and intuitive knowledge we all have and can tap into. This message has become her focal point when guiding practitioners thru their practice, always remembering that the essence of yoga is what we do when we find ourselves off our mat.

Join Emilia live for her Wholesome Training designed specifically for yogis who wish to strengthen the body with the use of dumbbells, resistance bands, and body weight. You'll also have the opportunity in this class to receive individual feedback from Emilia and ask her questions.

These classes focus on specific muscle groups followed by an Ashtanga-based yoga sequence that stretches and brings light to the body after the strengthening workout.

For props and equipment - You’ll need dumbbells between 5 and 12 lbs. If you’d like an alternative to weights, you can fill two water bottles. You’ll also need resistance bands, blocks and a chair.

Emilia's Wholesome Training + Q&A

In this class we start with kriyas (cleansing exercises) that facilitate smooth, deep breathing and then we explore different pranayama exercises. This part of the class is about 25 minutes. The second part of the class is a guided Ashtanga practice (open to all levels except beginners). The class is mostly flowing through select postures of the primary series with moments of workshop style breakdowns for particular poses or actions – how to do them with anatomical alignment, using props or variations to promote health, healing and mindfulness within the Ashtanga practice.

Linda is the founder and lead teacher at the prestigious yoga school: Ashtanga Yoga Paris. She has been practicing yoga since 1995, teaching since 2002 and training teachers since 2008. Her teaching is inspired by her specialty in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga. She is commited to sharing yoga in a manner that respects the individual and her teaching is infused with studies of anatomy, therapeutic yoga, yoga philosophy and western psychology. 

Linda took her first yoga class in 1995 in Toronto, Canada with Ron Reid. But a couple of months later she was in a fairly serious car accident and had to have physical therapy. This is when she decided to use the yoga as a way to compliment the therapy. Soon after she realized that the yoga would be a life time practice. A practice of asana, pranayama and meditation but also a practice of being truthful, a practice of being kind, a practice of being fearless, peaceful and happy. She believes that the practice of “yoga” is continuous; the practice does not stop when you roll up the yoga mat. The practice of yoga includes the way you live your life, the way you relate to your family, friends, co-workers and to the strangers on the street. This is the life long practice of developing yogic awareness.
In 1996 she moved to New York City with her work in the fashion business while continuing a daily ashtanga practice studying under Eddie Stern. The year 2000 brought her to Paris, France. After thirteen years in the world of fashion she decided it was the time to move fully into the direction she had been moving since her first yoga class.
She felt a strong desire to sincerely give to others what her teachers have given to her; so in 2002 she started teaching yoga as her own study and practice continued. Gerald and Linda opened Ashtanga Paris in February 2004.
She studied yogic scriptures and philosophy, having completed a 250 hour study program of Patanjali’s Yoga Sutra, and a 120 hour course on the Bhagavad Gita under the supervision of Georg Feuerstein. She was one of his 10 mentoring students until he passed away in 2012. Linda is also a student of Sri O.P. Tiwari and is certified by him to teach pranayama. As well she has completed the anatomy for yoga training with Leslie Kaminoff and is a junior yoga anatomy trainer. Not to mention she has studied with the late guru of Ashtanga Yoga, Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in Mysore, India and NYC.

Ashtanga & Pranayama

Join Monica in an exploration of the fundamentals of Ashtanga. Learn how to link breath and concentration to movement and postures. Each class will have a slightly different focus within Ashtanga’s intelligent sequencing. Take a closer look at technique, movement mechanics, and tools that are the essence of this method. This class will help you lay the foundation to move into a more advanced and intentional practice. This class is for all levels as a comprehensive introduction to Ashtanga Yoga or a re-discovery of the basics.

Ashtanga In the Mix with Sam Silversides is a dynamic Ashtanga yoga practice for intermediate to advanced practitioners. These classes preserve the essential elements of traditional Ashtanga while offering creative sequencing and a clear thematic focus. Each practice begins with standing postures and moves into selected poses from the Primary, Intermediate, and Advanced series. This live class is designed for experienced students looking to deepen their understanding of Ashtanga yoga while expanding their practice beyond fixed sequences, without losing the integrity of the method.

Sam Silversides has been a student of yoga since 2010. After 5 years of practice he met his master in Richard Freeman, and has since then completed multiple advanced trainings with him and his wife Mary Taylor in Boulder, Vienna, and Berlin. 

Sam continues to assist his friend and mentor Ty Landrum at his various international intensives and trainings. Over a decade later Sam has taught Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga classes and workshops around the world to diverse groups of students including in India, the birthplace of the practice. Sam is honoured to carry the yoga tradition forward into our modern world and greatly enjoys the teacher-student exchange, whichever side of it he happens to be on. In his life, yoga practice keeps him humble and grounded. 

He believes any keen and earnest seeker can reach the zenith that yoga has to offer and is honored to help any student on their journey.

Ashtanga: In The Mix

Don’t miss the rare opportunity to study with Srivatsa Ramaswami, most senior living students of Sri T. Krishnamacharya, and a lifelong carrier of this profound lineage. This live class offers a special sneak peek into Srivatsa Ramaswami’s upcoming 100-hour training in May.

Vinyasakrama yoga consists of practising asanas with a variety of interrelated breath oriented movements called vinyasas. This was learnt by Srivatsa Ramaswami (87) from the legendary Guru Sri Krishnamacharya over a period of several years.

Srivatsa Ramaswami was a student of Sri Krishnamacharya for over 30 years. He
studied from when he was 15 until almost the last days of his Guru. He had only one
teacher and studied vinyasakrama yoga, various texts such as the Gita, yoga sutras,
several upanishad vidyas, chanting of the complete Aranyaka and upanishad portions of
yajur veda all from Krishnamacharya.. Has recorded for Sangeeta a recording company
nearly 30 sanskrit titles as Sundara kanda, Aswamedha, Taittiriya upanishad,
Mahanarayana Upanishad. Has authored five books including Complete book of
Vinyasa Yoga, Samkhya karika and others.
Written more than 200 short articles in his monthly newsletters. Taught at Kalakshetra
India for nearly 20 years and in summer for about 15 years at Loyola Marymount
University Los Angeles. Has taught 100 and 200 hour Teacher Training programs in
different places in India, UK, Europe, Canada, S America and USA

Vinyasakrama Yoga

Join Kino MacGregor LIVE for the last day of the Ashtanga Yoga Reset Challenge. You will integrate all the postures from the daily tutorials in a traditional, full-length guided practice of the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series. Kino takes you through the complete sequence, from opening Sun Salutations to the final finishing postures offering steady rhythm, clear breath counts, and precise alignment cues along the way.

Ashtanga Reset Challenge: Guided Full Primary

Yoga Drills with Kino isn’t just about cultivating physical strength. It’s about conditioning your motivation and willpower too! Take your core strength to the next level with planks, lift-ups, arm balances and more! Kino’s fun, lighthearted approach to skill building in yoga will have you feeling strengthened, empowered, and motivated. Just one hour a day will bring you a stronger body and mind.

Paige discovered yoga while cross-training for the Marine Corps Marathon over 13 ago, and has been practicing daily ever since. She soon found that yoga brings life into balance; it energizes, while grounding; it strengthens, while limbering; it encourages, while humbling; it is external, yet every bit internal. She has studied with Sharath Jois, Kino MacGregor, Tim Feldmann, Dena Kingsberg, David Robson, Jelena Vesic, Pedro Rubio, Maryl Baldridge, Jen Rene, & Michael Joel Hall (Ashtanga), David Kyle (Rocket), and Mimi Rieger (Power Vinyasa). She's been a daily Mysore-Style Ashtanga practitioner and teacher for 10 years, channeling many of the lessons learned on her mat while teaching.

The foundation of the Buddhist path begins with four powerful reflections that transform how we understand life, death, action, and suffering.

Known as the Four Mind-Changings — or the “common preliminaries” — these contemplations turn the mind toward practice and open the heart to wisdom and compassion.

In this four-week series, Cory guides you through: The preciousness of human life, Impermanence and death, Karma and interdependence, Samsara and dukkha. 

Each session includes teachings, guided meditation, and practical reflections to support integration into daily life. This series will offer a clear, grounded entry into the heart of Buddhist practice.

In 2009 after teaching a yoga class in Washington, DC a student approached and asked Cory if he would like to be the yoga teacher on a 10-day trip to Nepal. He accepted the offer on the spot and in 2010 went on his first Nepal adventure. It changed the course of his life. 

Fast forward to 2019 and he has resigned from a “successful” career as a PhD Scientist/International Policy Expert at the FDA and moved to Nashville to open a yoga studio (Yoga Shala Nashville). In the interim years (between 2010 - 2017) he returned to Nepal four more times to co-lead this pilgrimage – each time taking on a bigger role. Then covid happened and travel plans were stalled. It was during that time that he was given the opportunity to take over, rebranding as The Spiritual Pilgrim. In 2022, after the covid hiatus, pilgrimages resumed and now TSP has expanded to offer multiple pilgrimages each year — including to India and Bhutan!

Cory is a highly experienced (20+ years) yoga teacher and meditator. He is honored to serve as the pilgrimage leader, meditation teacher (and sometimes yoga teacher) for TSP programs. He guides in the style of the Tergar tradition of Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche and is continually working to develop his own practice and teaching skills.  He is a member of the 2024-5 class of the Tergar Meditation Teacher Program.

Iyengar Yoga: Backbends

Javier Wilensky

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