For Immediate Release Contact: Becki Gervin 408.961.5814Nov. 9, 2008 bgervin@montalvoarts.org
Montalvo Now Offering Yoga Classes
Classes are held in the beautiful Villa and are ideal for beginner to intermediate levels
SARATOGA, Calif. – Montalvo Arts Center announces
Artful Living: Yoga at the Villa
, a series of yogaclasses taking place in the serenity of the Grand Hall of Montalvo’s historic Villa. The classes begin at 9:15 andare offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays and guests are invited to drop-in or reserve a space ahead of timethrough the Montalvo Box Office. The fee is $15 per class; $12 for Montalvo members. Classes are taught byLinda Toeniskoetter and are ideal for any level of practice. Dates for classes are as follows: Nov. 10, 17, 24;Dec. 1, 3, 8, 10.Yoga at the Villa was created as part of Montalvo’s expanded education programming. It is Montalvo’s goal toengage the community in programming and events that will better their understanding of art and also wellness.Yoga at the Villa offers a more intimate setting for yoga practice and the sanctity of beautiful views – somethingthat can’t be found in a regular studio. Yoga students will be able to practice yoga in the privacy of the beautifulGrand Hall, with views of Montalvo’s Front Lawn and Italianate Garden through the floor-to-ceiling windows.“When I first arrived at Montalvo, I immediately noticed how perfect the Grand Hall would be for yoga classes,”said Angela McConnell, executive director at Montalvo Arts Center. “A yoga practitioner myself, I thought whata great way for the community to engage with Montalvo and also focus on wellness and artful living. We areexcited to offer this new opportunity for the community and look forward to seeing new faces at Montalvo.”Toeniskoetter has been teaching yoga in Los Gatos for eight years and has completed a 200-hour teachertraining program. Since then, she has studied at yoga conferences with many teachers and has recentlyembarked on a 500-hour yoga therapy training program which focuses more particularly on anatomy, treatmentto heal injury, asana modification, and personal practice. She is personally interested in a yoga practice thatgives the student techniques for relaxation and deep breathing which can be used outside the classroom.Yoga at the Villa started the week of Nov. 2. One student said, “It was such a wonderful way to start my day. Ienjoyed the instructor very much – she is knowledgeable and dedicated to giving her students tools they cantake with them throughout their day. Also, it was such a unique yoga experience mostly due to the beautifulsetting - the room was quiet and the views are exquisite. I look forward to returning to class.”
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