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Yoga Practice

Letter from Suza

Dear Yoga Students,

I recently completed my fourth book on yoga for older people - myself included! As you may know, my interest in yoga began many years ago while I was a home health-care provider for convalescents and the elderly. I have taught yoga since 1972 and there are now in print over 100,000 copies of my books on yoga for people at midlife and older. BKS Iyengar wrote the Foreword to my second book, The New Yoga for People Over 50. These books are available in several languages, including English, German, Russian and Portuguese and are recommended as resources by teachers around the world.

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Yoga for Menopause

Following are the key poses for balancing your hormones, relieving hot flashes, supporting pelvic health and replenishing your energy reserves.

Photos by Ruth Miller from Suza's book, Yoga and the Wisdom of Menopause.

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Yoga Retreats

Take a yoga retreat with Suza!

Teacher Training

Become a yoga instructor, by taking a Teacher Training course from Suza!

Yoga Workshops

Take a yoga workshop from Suza!

Group Schedule

Group and private classes are taught at Suza's fully-equipped Home Studio and other locations in the Ojai Valley. Please call 805-646-4673 or e-mail sfrancina@aol.com to reserve your space in class and for directions.

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Private Lessons

First of all, I love teaching private lessons to individuals, couples, families and friends. I will work with you as much as possible to make our sessions convenient and affordable. Private sessions are a wonderful opportunity to answer questions and concerns that there may not be time to address in group classes.

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