Genevieve has been a student of Yoga since 1996.  Her practice has evolved within different expressions of the Ashtanga Vinyasa system, but in 2010 she consciously dedicated herself to this lineage.  It has been life altering.

Regarding asana practice, the main components of the Ashtanga Yoga method are:

Posture, breath, and looking place.  These correspond to the cleansing of the body, nervous system and the mind.  Cleansing the body requires fire and air.  We stoke our internal fire with a steady breath.  Long even breathing stabilizes the nervous system. Dristi (looking place) purifies and stabilizes the mind.

This is the ultimate goal of the yogic process...  To clean and clear the body, the nervous system, and the mind so that our inner light can shine (According to the Yoga Shastras).  The path of Ashtanga Vinyasa is extremely efficient in accomplishing these efforts. It was the father of modern yoga, Krishnamacharya who taught Sri Pattabhi Jois this method (said to be drawn from the Yoga Karunta). Jois then illuminated this practice for his students.

Genevieve has studied under many certified and authorized teachers within the Ashtanga Yoga lineage. Notably, she studied with Tim Miller in 2016, motivating her to move to Carlsbad in 2017, in order to take daily practice with him. After some time, she assisted Tim in his led Primary Series classes. She is grateful and honored to currently study under Andrew Hillam. She is committed to integrating the Ashtanga practice into her path however it unfolds.

Her experience in bodywork has given birth to a passion for working with people who have obstacles that might limit their asana practice.  Genevieve aspires to weave all of this into one coherent map for teaching, and holds deep respect to teachers outside of this lineage who have helped guide her through the process.  Grateful for the blessings and insights that have been so graciously shared.

Genevieve is currently learning 3rd series (Advanced A), also referred to as Sthira Bhaga or “divine stability”. She practices Ashtanga vinyasa, pranayama, meditation and chanting daily.  With a devotional heart, the discipline of these practices have been her greatest teachers.