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Berkeley, California and Bay Area training for corporate, private, and group clients.
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Instagram post 17917653286710097 YOGA FOR LIFE: 6-DAY ASANA & PRANAYAMA IMMERSION
WITH ANNEKE FAAS AND SACHIKO WILLIS
Explore the body and breath with a seasonal yoga immersion
SUMMER IMMERSION: JUNE 6 – 11, 2021 – “MOBILITY AND STABILITY”

Yoga immersions give a boost of inspiration and a new perspective for our practice – and a renewed sense of commitment to our wellbeing. There is something very special about focusing on yoga with the same group of people over an extended period of time – even online – that brings support and continuity to our practice.
Setting aside time for your yoga practice is prioritizing time to nourish yourself on multiple levels – physical, mental, emotional and even spiritual. Join Sachiko and me for this yogic booster injection. Each immersion will evolve around a specific theme. We will explore foundational asanas and pranayama through a variety of perspectives such as specific body parts and particular asanas.
This program will be held on zoom and is open to practitioners from around the world.

Recordings from this program will be sent each day to participants, available for 30 days after the program.

Register here

https://www.adelineyoga.com/event/yoga-for-life/
#adelineyoga #yogaforlife #iyengaryoga #annekefaasyoga #yogaimmersion #anantasana #yogapractice #abhyasa #mobilityandstability
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Instagram post 17918608216534635 A few months ago I turned 40. This was my celebration.  #satya #kapotasana #iyengaryoga #annekefaasyoga
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Instagram post 17996424361709351 After teaching yoga for over 20 years I have finally lead my first ever yoga retreat. I have been wanting to do this for a long time. I envisioned a magical place in nature, with eager students, where yoga asana, pranayama, sutra study, good food, and nature were the days activities. My dreams were realized and on the last day I had a direct transmission from all of my teachers. These people, these talented and dedicated teachers, I stand on your shoulders and fully understand what it is to be in parampara, to feel the lineage being passed on. My utmost gratitude goes out to all of you: Craig Kurtz, @lbradleyoga Nancy Stechert, Mary Dunn, @vickivollmeryoga Brooke Meyers, Sharon Conroy, @gittebechsgaard @heatherhaxo @1michael.lucey and many more. #iyengaryoga #parampara #landofthemedicinebuddha #adelineyoga @adelineyogastudio #annekefaasyoga
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Instagram post 17878377263465657 A recent practice in my home. #ekapadarajakapotasana #adelineyoga #adelineathome #adelinesummer #adelineiyengar #annekefaasyoga @adelineyogastudio @annekefaas
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Instagram post 17882492540231726 SUMMER IMMERSION: JUNE 6 – 11, 2021 – “MOBILITY AND STABILITY”

Come join Sachiko and me starting June 6 for a daily yoga practice immersion. This program is designed to help keep us balanced, focused, present, and adaptive to our daily lives. 

Do you have a daily practice that helps promote wellness inside and out? 

Register here

https://www.adelineyoga.com/event/yoga-for-life/  #iyengaryoga #yogaimmersion #annekefaasyoga #adelineyoga #navasana #ekahastabhujasana #halasana #zoomyoga #yogaforlife
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Instagram post 17950953503320297 FRIDAYS!!

NEW | Anneke is hosting her own Zoom class!
Weekly starting February 10
7:30-8:30am PST: All levels drop-in (virtual/Zoom only)
Registration required

https://annekefaas.com/class-schedule/

(Sliding scale $15-$25 per session: Pay per-class on Venmo, or using Paypal or Zelle)
#annekefaasyoga #parivrttajanusirsasana #fridayyoga #iyengaryoga
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Instagram post 17931668458583437 Exploring balance #adelineathome #adelineyoga #adelinesummer #annekefaasyoga #parivrttaekapadasirsasana #adelineiyengar @adelineyogastudio
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Instagram post 17967889189495402 Celebrating the luminaries. Venus was also shining bright. #annekefaasyoga #morningmeditation
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Instagram post 18302310763011759 #fullmoon #adhomukhavrksasana #iyengaryoga #annekefaasyoga
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Instagram post 17897457269597586 #urdhvamukhapaschimottanasana #iyengaryoga #annekefaasyoga  today’s online class with @1michael.lucey - brilliant sequence as always. Luci the cat approves, she hung around the whole class. It’s so great to have teachers who can guide and support. Thank you 🌟
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Instagram post 18279710143105099 Two ways to study with me tomorrow:
In person level 2 - 9am at @adelineyogastudio this class is also livestream so take it from wherever you are! Same with the level 1 class at 11am. Register at adelineyoga.com #urdhvamukhapaschimottanasana #iyengaryoga #annekefaasyoga
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Instagram post 17931154606060510 Daylight savings. Spring showers. Winter is coming to an end! I survived the winter blues by practicing back bends.
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Back extensions begin in the upper back. Just as forward extensions begin in the lower back. The metal folding chair prop supports this principle the best as the chair rung is hung off the upper part of the back, right below the back armpit crease. From there the spinal extension follows. And of course hamstrings and buttocks engaged. Thanks annekefaas for a great back bending class. I always learn so much from u!🙏🏽 . *Note 📝This version of Urdhva Dhanurasana is usually taught with the chair seat against the wall so the chair doesn't tip. And also the hands can walk down the wall and eventually onto the chair seat or perhaps even the chair legs if the shoulders are open enough.
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Instagram post 18137588884135357 Yoga For Life: Intention & Action  join Sachiko and me in three seasonal immersions this year. The first one starts Sunday Jan 24. 6 days of asana and pranayama. Check it out here : https://www.adelineyoga.com/event/yoga-for-life/. #adelineyoga #yogaforlife #annekefaasyoga #yogaimmersion
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Instagram post 17894890000053217 #Repost adelineyogastudio with appreposter Learning to ground the femur with #annekefaasyoga during her Exploring Padmasana workshop. #iyengaryoga #adelineyoga #padmasana
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Instagram post 18017750614346075 Touching the Guru’s feet. Happy birthday BKS Iyengar. #bksiyengar #iyengaryoga #annekefaasyoga
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Instagram post 18157641076092112 Vintage trampoline on Oak Island #1988 #dandasana #annekefaasyoga #eastcoastsummers
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Instagram post 17903022092139480 #adhomukhasvanasana #iyengaryoga #annekefaasyoga #homepractice #soloretreat  Thanks @lisatheox for offering your place for me to retreat, restore and renew.
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Instagram post 17977698799544107 In person workshop this Sunday 12-2:30pm. Berkeley, CA BUILDING THE FOUNDATION OF INVERSIONS with me! Sign up here https://adelineyoga.com/event/foundation-of-inversions/ #iyenagaryoga #inversionpractice #salambasirsasana #salambasarvangasana #annekefaasyoga #adelineyoga in the words of BKS iyengar “practice of sirsasana widens your spiritual horizons…it helps those who get mentally exhausted.” Salamba sarvangasana “integrates your mind with your body and soul” Both of these important inversions provide a place to explore the body, clear the mind and refresh the heart. They build courage and stamina. Let’s learn and practice these together.

Grounded

"Very strongly grounded and well taught Iyengar yoga."
-Nancy Draznin

"Friendly, not intimidating, attentive, knowledgeable!"
-Heather Platt

Positive

"Anneke is a fantastic teacher. So knowledgable and radiantly positive. She makes the class so much fun, and also builds community. I love that she makes such an effort to get to know her students."
-Virginia Bellis

Challenging

"Anneke is an incredible teacher. She knows everyone's name as well as their issues, and builds every class to challenge and support us. Nearly every class I have a revelation about my practice. Thank you for all you do!"
-Katherine Goring

About Anneke
Anneke Faas has provided yoga classes in Berkeley, New York City, Santa Fe, and Denver. She began teaching in 2002.
Anneke has made the Bay Area her home and the center of her teaching practice since 2012.
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01 OfficeCorporate Wellness

Now that I live in Berkeley, I currently teach yoga at ClifBar Headquarters in Emeryville, CA. ClifBar leads the way in progressive workplace environments. Employees are provided a gym for working out, two yoga rooms and a dozen classes a week to choose from. Teaching yoga at ClifBar for the past two years has allowed me to sync with the social fabric of a large progressive company. I was …

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Private Yoga Lessons Berkeley California Anneke Faas

02 HomePrivate Lessons

Concentration on only you. Private lessons are available for those interested in working one-on-one. These one-hour sessions are a beneficial way to increase your understanding of yoga, your body and the relationship between your body, mind and yoga. I have special training in Scoliosis, pre- and postnatal issues, knee health, and neck and shoulders. Whether you are looking for specific …

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Yoga Class Schedule Berkeley California Anneke Faas

03 StudioGroup Classes

Each of my classes are built and designed around a certain type of asana (standing, backbends, forward bends, restorative and pranayama*). They are well-planned and sequenced so each student aquires depth and understanding of the asanas, as well as a …

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04 Step UpWorkshops

HONORING BKS IYENGAR: LOTUS POSE WITH ANNEKE FAAS AUGUST 20 @ 12:45 PM - 3:14 PM at Adeline Yoga in Berkeley, California. IN-PERSON WITH OPTION TO JOIN VIA LIVESTREAM WITH ANNEKE FAAS Padmasana, also known as the Lotus Pose, is the supreme seat for meditation. It is associated with calmness, focus, and spiritual growth. Practicing this pose on August 20 is important! It marks nine …

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Fun Facts

200
Classical Iyengar Poses
22
Years of Teaching
1918
Birth of BKS Iyengar
11
Years in the Bay Area

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