Denise Hopkins, Yoga Instructor denise@purespaceyoga.com
Denise Hopkins took her first yoga class in 2001 and hasn’t stopped practicing since. After working for twelve years in fashion, yoga became her saving grace to life in this competitive industry.
Denise studied Vinyasa yoga for five years and then found her calling in the style of Forrest Yoga. She completed her training in Forrest Yoga in 2005 with founder Ana Forrest. She continues to study with Ana Forrest and assists her nationally at workshops and teacher trainings. Denise also completed the Ma Yoga Prenatal training with Mia Borgatta and Dr. Eden Fromberg in 2008.
Her passion for this transformative practice shines in all of her classes. Denise’s intent in teaching is to help strip away the numbness that keeps us from feeling our center. She encourages her students to breathe deeply and to feel every single emotion. It is only by truly allowing ourselves to feel that we can learn to shed the layers of physical and emotional pain that keeps us bound.
Denise also incorporates her work with Cranial Sacral Therapy into private sessions. She trained with Ellen Heed in August of 2010 and recently completed C1 training with Steve Schumacher of the Milne Institute. Contact Denise to schedule an appointment.
About Forrest Yoga
Created by Ana Forrest over 30 years ago, Forrest Yoga is a practice designed to free up physical and emotional blocks in the body. Pose modifications are given to suit all levels of students. Forrest Yoga teaches you how to build strength safely, work with injuries, and connect more fully to your breath.
What to expect: The first 20-30 minutes of class focuses on opening tight spots, abdominal work, and strength building poses. Then comes the hot part- ride your breath through sun salutations and long held standing poses. Apex poses may include: arm balances, inversions, and back bends (modifications are always given).
New York Times features NYC Forrest Yoga teachers… http://www.nytimes.com/2011/07/31/nyregion/in-forrest-yoga-guardians-of-a-mission-to-heal.html?_r=2&src=me&ref=nyregion
