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© 2010, Gina Minyard. Photography by Perry Julien of Julien Photograpy. All rights reserved.
For information about Gina's public
classes and private sessions, click here.
classes and private sessions, click here.
Gina found what she was looking for in yoga in 1999, and has been studying,
practicing and teaching ever since. She received her first certification through Atlanta
Yoga Fellowship/Peachtree Yoga Center in 2000 with her first teachers, Graham
Fowler and Ursula Nix. It was her first Anusara® yoga workshop with John Friend,
though, in 2001 that rocked her world and swept her into the ride of a lifetime. Being in
the presence of the bright Shakti of this powerful and joyful teacher gave her an
inexplicable and unforgettable high. One of the most memorable moments of that
auspicious weekend was the demonstration of Vasisthasana by John's assistants,
Mitchel Bleier and Sianna Sherman. Gina felt fully the embodiment of freedom that
shone through their powerful and masterful expression of that pose. Instantly the
longing to know such ecstatic freedom became the driving force behind her fervent
studies and practice. Gina dove into the teachings of Anusara yoga devotedly from
that time on, knowing she would one day become an Anusara yoga teacher. In June of
2006, in the culminative moment of the summer solstice and a glowing full moon, she
earned her Anusara yoga certification.
Gina's ecstatic practice continues to evolve and deepen through Grace and the
guidance of her teachers. Gina studies regularly with John and other national certified
Anusara yoga teachers, with notable inspiration from Desiree Rumbaugh. She has
logged over 800 hours of Anusara yoga studies, including over 500 with John Friend,
the founder of Anusara Yoga, including the honor of assisting him in some of his
workshops. Gina's passion and contagious enthusiasm for the transformational power
of the practice has led her to be an bright, compassionate and lovingly exigent
teacher. She inspires both the depth of practice and light-hearted play. With dynamic
and progressive sequencing, Gina constantly invites her students to open to their
fullest possibilities in body, mind and heart. Says Gina, "It is such a delight and
priveledge to share the magical and elegant teachings of Anusara yoga. What a joy to
watch people awaken to their freedom!"
Gina was named a Lululebrity in Lululemon's 2007-08 Yoga Guide to Atlanta, which
says "Gina Minyard is the queen of Anusara yoga in Atlanta. Her passion for and
devotion to her practice permeates the studios where she teaches. She believes in a
challenging yet playful and accessible class. With a warm smile, Gina welcomes you
to class and immediately you want to know the freedom she experiences in her
practice." Gina has also been a regular presenter at the annual Atlanta Yoga
Conference. In addition to her weekly classes and private yoga sessions, Gina leads
Anusara yoga Immersions and national Anusara yoga workshops.
When not on the mat, Gina practices the yoga of raising her beloved son, Daniel, and
living consciously and connected to nature in the urban life of Atlanta. A world traveler
in years past, she holds a degree in Romance Languages. For more information
about Anusara yoga, visit www.anusara.com or click here.
practicing and teaching ever since. She received her first certification through Atlanta
Yoga Fellowship/Peachtree Yoga Center in 2000 with her first teachers, Graham
Fowler and Ursula Nix. It was her first Anusara® yoga workshop with John Friend,
though, in 2001 that rocked her world and swept her into the ride of a lifetime. Being in
the presence of the bright Shakti of this powerful and joyful teacher gave her an
inexplicable and unforgettable high. One of the most memorable moments of that
auspicious weekend was the demonstration of Vasisthasana by John's assistants,
Mitchel Bleier and Sianna Sherman. Gina felt fully the embodiment of freedom that
shone through their powerful and masterful expression of that pose. Instantly the
longing to know such ecstatic freedom became the driving force behind her fervent
studies and practice. Gina dove into the teachings of Anusara yoga devotedly from
that time on, knowing she would one day become an Anusara yoga teacher. In June of
2006, in the culminative moment of the summer solstice and a glowing full moon, she
earned her Anusara yoga certification.
Gina's ecstatic practice continues to evolve and deepen through Grace and the
guidance of her teachers. Gina studies regularly with John and other national certified
Anusara yoga teachers, with notable inspiration from Desiree Rumbaugh. She has
logged over 800 hours of Anusara yoga studies, including over 500 with John Friend,
the founder of Anusara Yoga, including the honor of assisting him in some of his
workshops. Gina's passion and contagious enthusiasm for the transformational power
of the practice has led her to be an bright, compassionate and lovingly exigent
teacher. She inspires both the depth of practice and light-hearted play. With dynamic
and progressive sequencing, Gina constantly invites her students to open to their
fullest possibilities in body, mind and heart. Says Gina, "It is such a delight and
priveledge to share the magical and elegant teachings of Anusara yoga. What a joy to
watch people awaken to their freedom!"
Gina was named a Lululebrity in Lululemon's 2007-08 Yoga Guide to Atlanta, which
says "Gina Minyard is the queen of Anusara yoga in Atlanta. Her passion for and
devotion to her practice permeates the studios where she teaches. She believes in a
challenging yet playful and accessible class. With a warm smile, Gina welcomes you
to class and immediately you want to know the freedom she experiences in her
practice." Gina has also been a regular presenter at the annual Atlanta Yoga
Conference. In addition to her weekly classes and private yoga sessions, Gina leads
Anusara yoga Immersions and national Anusara yoga workshops.
When not on the mat, Gina practices the yoga of raising her beloved son, Daniel, and
living consciously and connected to nature in the urban life of Atlanta. A world traveler
in years past, she holds a degree in Romance Languages. For more information
about Anusara yoga, visit www.anusara.com or click here.