Background
Our mission is to provide the highest quality of yoga instruction to our students. 5th Element Instructors are Heartsaver CPR Certified and registered with the Yoga Alliance, the national association that sets the standards for yoga instructors and approved schools. We offer group classes, private instruction, and semi-private instruction for two to three people at a time.
Our founder and owner, Rachel Hanks, has had the privilege to study with spiritual teachers who are direct pupils of masters such as Swami Satya Saraswati, Yogi Bhajan, Vikashananda, Swami Janakananda Saraswati, Dr. Vasant Lad, Robert Svaboda, Deepak Chopra, and Rama Jyoti Vernon, who is the founder of the International Yoga College. Rachel's Guru, Shraddhasagra, is President of the International Yoga College, founded a non-profit organization for The Children's Project, and is the Training Director for the Center for International Dialogue. A conflict resolution and peace strategies organization with a current project in Kabul, Afghanistan. Rachel is traditionally trained but incorporates modern and anatomical techniques in her teachings as well.
What is 5th Element Yoga?
There are so many different "types" of yoga out there these days, that it can be difficult to determine which one is right for you. Many types of yoga are actually styles of hatha yoga, designed by ancient masters or modern teachers. Although these styles may have differences, all are derived from the same roots of the yoga tree and share the same goals.
5th Element Yoga combines traditional and ancient teachings with modern techniques and styles, while integrating correct asana alignment and injury prevention.
Traditional and Modern Yoga Techniques Lessons offered:
Qualifications
Yoga Alliance Registered
