Yoga

Though music is Suzi's first passion, she's been teaching yoga and fitness classes for decades.  In the mid-80’s, while working on her songwriting, she supplemented her income by becoming certified as a fitness instructor and personal trainer through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA).  For the next 35 years, Suzi taught group cardio and weight training classes at many health clubs in Nashville and Memphis, TN.  In 2007, she traveled to Santa Monica to obtain her certification as a yoga teacher with renowned television guru, Steve Ross (Inhale on the Oxygen Network) and accomplished Hatha yoga teacher, William Duprey.  In addition to standing group classes at the YMCA, Suzi teaches private yoga sessions in her tipi in Tennessee and continues to strengthen her yoga practice through workshops and retreats.  Her classes are earmarked by humor, a relaxed style and always, great music.

Yoga Poses 

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Low Back Pain Relieving Sequence
Low Back Pain Relieving Sequence

Low Back Pain Relieving Sequence Child's Pose (Balasana) — 1 to 3 minutes Child's Pose takes the pressure off your lower back by elongating and aligning the spine, which decompresses it and gives you a nice stretch.

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Revolved Wide Standing Forward Fold-Parivrtta Prasarita Padottanasana

Parivrtta Prasarita Padottanasana starts in a wide stance with your toes pointing to 12 o’clock… pretty much parallel feet unless it feels good to you to slightly turn your toes in.

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Upward Facing Dog Pose-Urdhva Mukha Svanasana

Often practiced in a Vinyasa flow sequence, this back bending pose just feels good.  The strengthening of back muscles, glutes and thighs helps to prevent lower back injuries, often sustained through excessive forward flexion, especially when lifting weighty objects.

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