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.

Lisa Pickup

Lisa is a Bay area native, licensed esthetician and massage therapist.Having owned her own business, Well Being in Lafayette, for 15 years she began studying yoga over 12 years ago to develop her career in body work. Lisa graduated from YogaWorks teacher training program at the 500-hour level.
 
Her carefully crafted classes provide a pace, sequence, and modifications to support the physical and emotional needs of each student. She teaches with a light heart and playful approach.

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 Jun 11 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Mon Jun 15 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Michele Gunnett
  • Tue Jun 16 10:30 am - 11:30 am with Lisa Pickup
  • Thu Jun 18 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Michele Gunnett
  • Mon Jun 22 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Tue Jun 23 10:30 am - 11:30 am with Lisa Pickup
  • Thu Jun 25 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Mon Jun 29 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Tue Jun 30 10:30 am - 11:30 am with Lisa Pickup
  • Thu Jul 02 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Mon Jul 06 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Tue Jul 07 10:30 am - 11:30 am with Lisa Pickup
  • Thu Jul 09 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Mon Jul 13 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Tue Jul 14 10:30 am - 11:30 am with Lisa Pickup
  • Thu Jul 16 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Mon Jul 20 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Tue Jul 21 10:30 am - 11:30 am with Lisa Pickup
  • Thu Jul 23 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst
  • Mon Jul 27 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm with Vicki Durst