Beginning/Gentle Yoga


This class is taught by:

Vicki Durst

Vicki Durst has been teaching Hatha Yoga since 1974.

A graduate of San Diego State University with a BA in Physical Education, Dance and Art History, Vicki first studied Yoga at the University of Oregon while earning a Master’s Degree in Dance and Art History. In San Diego she trained and taught at the Yoga Institute and taught yoga and dance at San Diego City College. In Astoria Oregon, Vicki was a full-time Instructor at Clatsop Community College, where she served as the Director of Dance and Physical Education and was Coordinator of the Arts on Stage performing and visual arts program for 23 years. Over the years she continued to teach Yoga in Avalon, Catalina Island and Temecula, CA, before moving to Pleasant Hill and Indigo Yoga.

Vicki cultivated her meditation and breathing techniques while enjoying her other passion, scuba diving, which has been an integral part of her life. She has continued training in many Yoga styles including Iyengar, Anusara and Freedom Style and is a licensed Holistic Health Practitioner. Vicki uses the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar as the basis for her classes, which emphasizes strength, flexibility, endurance, proper alignment and breathing techniques to help the body achieve its true, balanced state. Vicki’s fluid, relaxed style reflects her background in dance, and is appealing to students of all ages and abilities.

Michele Gunnett

After having two kids in two years, Michele began to rely more heavily on the therapeutic, physical, mental, and energetic qualities of the yoga practice.
 
Michele is a certified Vinyasa Yoga instructor and loves teaching yoga for kids.  She's currently focused on Restorative Yoga here at Indigo.  She's also a Reiki practitioner and infuses this healing modality into a lot of her classes.

Amy Marcus

Practicing yoga since about 2007, Amy Marcus joined Indigo as a student in 2022 and immediately fell in love with the studio's friendly community and welcoming energy. In 2023 she became pregnant and soon switched to Indigo's prenatal classes, where she found tremendous physical and emotional support throughout the ups and downs of pregnancy.

Amy began teaching prenatal yoga at Indigo in order to give back and support students through their pregnancies. Pregnancy is a unique, precious, nuanced phase in a person's life, requiring great care and compassion. Amy strives to bring both to her classes, fostering community with light and humor as well.

Amy grew up in Kailua, Hawaii, and has lived and worked in France, India, and Italy. With her international experience working in multiple languages, Amy enjoys connecting with students from all different backgrounds and supporting them on their unique journeys of becoming a parent.

In recent years she has facilitated conference sessions and workshops on climate action, international education, and supporting yourself and colleagues in grief. She is a co-host on the CANIE Climate Dialogues podcast, exploring the intersections of international education and climate action.

This class is accessible to all kinds of students! This Hatha-based class is appropriate for those who want a softer, nurturing, slow-paced, well-supported, and relaxing practice. Perfect for those who are new to yoga, have physical limitations, or would like to learn the basics of alignment, breathing, and yoga philosophy.

Upcoming classes:

  • Thu Apr 23 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Mon Apr 27 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Michele Gunnett
  • Thu Apr 30 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Amy Marcus
  • Mon May 04 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Thu May 07 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Mon May 11 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Thu May 14 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Mon May 18 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Thu May 21 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Mon May 25 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Thu May 28 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Mon Jun 01 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Thu Jun 04 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Mon Jun 08 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Thu Jun 11 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Mon Jun 15 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Thu Jun 18 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Mon Jun 22 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Thu Jun 25 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Mon Jun 29 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst