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Margie Weaver:
After more than two decades of professional acting and university teaching experience, Margie took her first yoga class and wondered why all actors weren't learning this practice that so immediately deepened spiritual presence, concentration, self-discipline as well as strength, flexibility, stamina, kinesthetic awareness, breath support and stress management. She is now a certified Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga instructor teaching full-time at One Yoga and part-time with the Freshman Company each year in the University of Minnesota/Guthrie Theater BFA Actor Training Program. Her extensive background in voice and movement for actors adds a unique dimension to her knowledge and teaching style. Easy-going, caring, playful, and patient, she supports students on the journey of self-discovery and transformation by guiding them in the development of a personal home practice that will positively impact their quality of life.
She has explored approaches to Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Manju Jois, David Williams, David Swenson, Danny Paradise, Larry Schultz, Matthew Sweeney, Lisa Belfiori, Kate Thorsen, and Julie Lerner-Schmidt.
Margie also plays harmonium and sings with Shakti Chant Band, co-leading yoga chanting events at several local studios, and annual yoga retreats in Mexico.
student comments:
"Her class...is a mental, physical and spiritual experience."
"Margie Weaver, being a true teacher, creates a learning space where both student and teacher are on the same plane."
"...Giving different levels of challenge for all postures so that no matter where you are as a student, you can work your best at that very point."
"Margie Weaver creates an open environment that allows each of us to experience and grow...empowered by the movements through breath. Be, learn to listen to our bodies, find the edge, with breath move beyond and fly. These are powerful exercises."
"I am already stronger mentally, physically and spiritually..."
"Thank you, Margie. You are a gift!"
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