Becky Chris Crigger, Pohowsky, History and Anatomy Philosophy of of Yoga

Becky Crigger, M.Ed., E-RYT 500 has been Chris Pohowsky is a Certified Rolfer with a full-time teaching yoga for 10 years and working as a practice in Blacksburg, Virginia. He completed his yoga therapist for 2 years, specializing in yoga undergraduate degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorders and yoga Virginia Tech in 1994 and then worked for ten years therapy for anxiety. For the past 10 years, Becky at East Coasters Bike Shop in Blacksburg. As well as has taught a variety of classes, including , competitive cycling, his passions include running, climbing, vinyasa, , living well yoga for cancer, kayaking and yoga. His outdoor athletic pursuits go hand restorative, prenatal yoga and . Becky’s in hand with a strong interest in personal health, well- first experience with yoga was through Tibetan being, healthy eating and injury prevention. Nagging Buddhist meditation while an undergraduate in running injuries in 2003 led to Rolfing as a therapy the Religious Studies department at the University and ultimately as a professional practice. He has been of Virginia. Since then, she has continued her study on the faculty of Blue Ridge School of Massage and of comparative and spirituality and feels Yoga since 2005 teaching Myofascial Massage, and confident that this background combined with a more recently with AdvancedTrainings.com presenting master’s in education from Vanderbilt University continuing education classes in Advanced Myofascial and extensive training in prepares Techniques. With his Rolfing and yoga influences, Chris her to provide students with a strong foundation enjoys bringing a functional and experiential twist to for teaching yoga and a thirst for knowledge to his structural anatomy and bodywork presentations. continue in the quest for the true path of yoga. Becky’s dedication to contemplative studies and comparative religion has led to a calling to the All classes will be held at priesthood in the Episcopal Church, and she In Balance Yoga Studio is currently enrolled in seminary at The School at In Balance Yoga of Theology at The University of the South in 401 South Main Street Sewanee, Tennessee. Blacksburg, VA 24060

www.inbalanceyogastudio.com Foundational Teacher Training Course Courtney 2013 Burton, Application Form Teacher Training at In Balance Studio Name In Balance Yoga will hold its next teacher training in July. The Director of training will take place on weekends and includes a full course of Date of Birth Yoga Teacher study in yoga philosophy, history, literature, postures, breathing, Months/Years of Yoga Practice anatomy, lifestyle, and in-depth training in teaching techniques Training and methodology. Mailing Address Phone Number The cost is $425 per weekend ($2550 total) or $2400 if Courtney Burton, E-RYT 200 is manager and director participants pre-pay for the entire course. This intensive training of In Balance Yoga Studio. She has been teaching Email will run Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 8:00am to 7:00pm yoga since 2009, having trained with both Jeff Tiebout over the following weekends: of Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga and Please answer the following questions: July 12 - 14 October 4 - 6 Becky Crigger of In Balance Yoga Studio. Courtney is currently enrolled in YogaDurango’s Inner Peace What styles of yoga do you practice? How often? August 9 - 11 November 8 - 10 September 6 - 8 December 6 - 8 Yoga Therapy program and works with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and individuals with structural challenges. In addition, Courtney has studied Do you practice meditation? If so, how often? nursing at New River Community College and massage Required Reading: therapy at Blue Ridge School of Massage and Yoga. • : The Beloved Lord’s Secret Love Song Courtney’s practice draws influence from David What are your goals for teacher training? by Williams, Simon Park, Stephanie Keach, Dana Flynn, • Autobiography of a by Anna Pittman, and the wonderful yoga community in • by B.K.S. Iyengar the New River Valley. As a lifelong resident of the Blue Do you plan to teach immediately upon graduation? • The Heart of Yoga by T.K.V. Desikachar Ridge Mountains, Courtney has developed a strong • Bikram’s Beginning Yoga Class by Bikram Choudhury connection to the natural world. From observing nature, • The Secret Power of Yoga by she believes that life is movement and that the practice • : The Path of Ecstasy by of allows us to enliven deep physical, mental Do you have any medical issues? • The Anatomy Coloring Book by Wynn Kapit and Lawrence Elson and spiritual pathways to benefit us as a whole. She believes that yoga is a vehicle for self exploration and Suggested Reading: discovery, quieting the fluctuations of the mind so that we can more clearly hear and understand our inner Please attach a short essay explaining your understanding • translation by or Patrick Olivelle language. of the practice of yoga and the art of teaching yoga. • Science of Breath by Swami , Rudolph Ballentine, and Alan Hymes Send this completed application along • Light on by B.K.S. Iyengar with a $50 application fee to: • The Yoga Tradition by Georg Feuerstein In Balance Yoga, LLC • Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss In Balance Yoga Studio • Anatomy of Hatha Yoga by David Coulter Your Instructors... 401 South Main Street • Relax and Renew by Judith Lasater Blacksburg, VA 24060