About Me

Yoga changed my Life and it's just too good a thing to keep to myself! I have been practicing yoga since 1995 and am a certified yoga instructor. I teach a combination of classical Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow. My teaching style is safe, compassionate and challenging at the same time. I teach at a number of studios, and also offer private and group lessons!

In addition to my schedule, I post other writings here, about yoga and Life in general. For private or group lessons, contact me at: workofheartyoga@gmail.com .

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Inversion workshop at GODA Sat, May 24th, and Yoga Memorial Day Weekend

I forgot to mention in my last blog that THIS Saturday is an awesome workshop with one of my favorite-ist instructors, Cheryl Moss, at GODA Yoga. If you want to work on your handstand, headstand, arm balances, etc, check it out:

THE BASICS OF INVERSIONS
WITH CHERYL MOSS
Saturday, May 24 :: 2:00 - 4:00p

Learn how to practice inversions SAFELY! Something for everybody, from the beginner to the advanced student. A wonderful way to begin an inversion practice or advance an already existing one.

$35 Registration Recommended!

For more information and to register, call: 310.287.1255

ALSO: Remember that I am teaching my regular classes all this weekend and Memorial Day - See my blog post below for my full schedule this upcoming weekend and week!

Sincerely,
April KirkHart
www.workofheartyoga.com

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Yoga Memorial Day Weekend!

What better way to celebrate the beautiful weather, and long weekend than with Yoga?

For those of you looking to get some good yoga in, whether it's to perfect the poses in my beginner class at GODA, or whether it's to get your sweat on in my Flow classes at YNS...

Yoga is ON for this Memorial Day weekend! Check it out, I'm even subbing some extra classes:

Tues, May 20th:
7-8:30pm Flow at GODA

Weds, May 21st:
6-7:30 pm Level 2/3 Flow at YMCA

Thur, May 22nd:
5:30-6:55 pm Beginner Class at GODA

Fri, May 23rd:
9-10:25 am Flow at YNS

Sun, May 25th:
9-10:25 am Flow at YNS
12:45-2:15pm Beginner at GODA

Mon, MEMORIAL DAY, May 26th:
9-10:25 am Flow at YNS

Tues, May 27th:
5:30-6:55 pm Beginner at GODA
7 - 8:30 pm Flow at GODA

Watch my blog for updates on my schedule, as I will be subbing a lot of classes at both studios in June, and may be adding some other permanent classes to my schedule.

Always feel free to email me any questions you have about yoga, or my schedule at: workofheartyoga@gmail.com ! Until then, take care and remember to breathe!

Sincerely,
April KirkHart
www.workofheartyoga.com

Saturday, May 17, 2008

Kids Yoga Teacher Training Memorial Day weekend!

Jules Hogan of UPDOGdowndogYoga is a yoga teacher I met at GODA Yoga. She's not only a great yogini, she's spunky, has a great sense of humor, and loves kids. She teaches kids yoga classes at GODA that are great for your little ones to burn off some of their energy, get comfortable moving their bodies and to have some fun and learn the art of mellowing out. She also does private lessons and kids parties and lots of other great, creative stuff. So check her out.

Also, she's now conducting her first ever Kids Yoga Teacher Training.If you love yoga, and you love kids, you should check it out! Feel free to pass this notice on to anyone you think would be interested. Here's the details:

Kids Yoga Teacher Training with Jules Hogan
Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th
8:00am - 3:00pm
Location - TBD
$100.00 suggested donation

Contact Jules with interests and suggestions at:
jules@updogdowndogyoga.com or
(310) 714-3617

Hope you are all having a great weekend, and maybe I'll see you on the mat!

Sincerely,
April KirkHart
www.workofheartyoga.com

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

April's Yoga Playlist, and private yoga lessons...

Dearest Yogis and Yoginis,

By popular demand, I am including one of my yoga playlists for you below. I have to be honest, I'm not a wiz at making playlists. It took me about 7 hours to put it together. I had no idea how popular it would be, but why keep a good thing secret? Speaking of...

I am now available for private yoga lessons for individuals or for groups.

No, they are not just for Madonna and Sting. They are for beginners who want a little more one-on-one instruction in particular poses, they are for those recovering from injuries that want specific instruction on safety, they are for more experienced yogis wanting to deepen their practice, as well as for those that want a more private, and "on their own schedule" lesson that will give them an excellent work out. In other words, they are for you. And they also make great presents for others. I'm just sayin'...

If you or anyone you know is interested, please feel free to email me at: workofheartyoga@gmail.com or call me at (310) 559-2570.

Now, as for that playlist...

Country Poem - Pat Metheny
Sueno con Mexico - Pat Metheny
Sunny Came Home - Shawn Colvin
So Damn Lucky - Dave Matthews
Stay or Leave - Dave Matthews
I'm Bound to Pack it up - The White Stripes
Trouble - Dave Matthews
Sitting, Waiting, Wishing - Jack Johnson
Flake - Jack Johnson
Better Together - Jack Johnson
Inaudible Melodies - Jack Johnson
Trouble - Coldplay
Oh - Dave Matthews
If Not Now - Tracy Chapman
For You - Cold Play
Aqueous Transmission - Incubus
Alone in Kyoto - Air

Friday, May 2, 2008

A friend's class I'd like to promote!

There's a new yoga class at Your Neighborhood Studio!

And better yet, it's taught by my friend Rennie Yabiku! Some of you already know Rennie because she's subbed for some of my classes! Rennie's Yoga Flow class is on Saturdays from 5:00-6:30pm. It's the perfect workout before your hot date for Saturday night, so go check out her class if you get a chance.

You can find Rennie's info on the YNS website at: www.yourneigbhorhoodstudio.com.

Hope you all have a great weekend!

Sincerely,
April KirkHart
www.workofheartyoga.com

Thursday, April 24, 2008

April goes on a subbing spree!

Hi all, I'm teaching a bazillion classes between now and Tuesday, so I thought I'd let you know, in case one works better for your schedule - Addresses and phone numbers for each studio are on my home page at www.workofheartyoga.com:

Friday:
7-8:30 am Mixed Level at Goda Yoga
9-10:30 am Yoga Flow at Your Neighborhood Studio
1-2 pm Lunch Mixed Level at Goda Yoga

Sunday:
9-10:30 am Yoga Flow at Your Neighborhood Studio
11-12:30 Beginner Hatha at Goda Yoga
12:45 - 2:15pm Beginner Hatha at Goda Yoga

Monday:
7-8:30 am Mixed Level at Goda Yoga
9-10:30 am Yoga Flow at Your Neighborhood Studio
1-2 pm Lunch Mixed Level at Goda Yoga

Keep your eyes posted for the next blog about a car that runs off pure veggie oil!

Sincerely,
April KirkHart
www.workofheartyoga.com

Wednesday, April 9, 2008

Out sick tonight for YMCA class Weds!

To my YMCA students:

I am SOOOO sorry, but I am getting a pretty mean sore throat and feel a serious fever coming on. I will not be teaching my class tonight. Kristy is trying to find a sub at the moment, so call in ahead of time to see if someone is teaching.

My apologies, I hate to do this last minute...I thought I'd feel better by now, but I don't want to spread the germs! I'll be in isolation until at least Friday.

Thank you for your understanding, and remember to breathe!

Sincerely,
April KirkHart
www.workofheartyoga.com