Building strength, the mind/body connection and flexibility, are just
a few of the realms we will explore through a mindful vinyasa flow to
90s R&B, alternative music, reggae, jazz with a splash of meditative
sounds. A mixed level class that offers modifications and adjustments
based on one’s own practice. Postures both powerful and restorative
send the student traveling through asanas linked to their inhales and
exhales (Vinyasa Flow, Yang) while the Yin side of the practice
promotes openness of the lower body by holding asanas for up to two
minutes. Class ends with pranayama and meditation. Every Thursday from
8:10 – 9:10AM. At The Port Workspaces – Kaiser Mall location (344
20th St., Oakland) – 2nd Floor Yoga Room. Free for The Port
Workspaces members. $10 for non-members (sign up in advance required).
About Shakira Scott Shakira Scott, affectionally known as “Your
Local Yoga Dealer”, is a private and group yoga instructor
specializing in Vinyasa and Yin Yoga and guided meditation. While in
teacher training she “practiced” teaching in parks and public
spaces to whoever was willing, and never turned back. Shakira
completed the 200 hour teacher training with Yoga to the People, Fall
2015. Founder of the Black to Yoga event series, Shakira actively
works to showcase Black yoga instructors while also introducing yoga
to communities of color. Early 2017, she met and began training
Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch which has opened her
training technique to athletes. She was invited to the 2019 Raiders
Training Camp to train players which caught the eye of the HBO show,
Hard Knocks. Her alignment based classes include supported motivation
and guidance, as well as time to explore one’s own body. After
opening a pop-up studio, Your Local Yoga Studio for a few months in
Old Oakland in early 2019, Shakira currently teaches yoga and
meditation at a handful of gyms/studios, schools, retail spaces,
corporate offices, retreats, open spaces in the state of California,
coining the title, ‘Your Local Yoga Dealer’.
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