Suza Francina

Author Interview on Yoga and Menopause - HCI Books

Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States
Frequently Asked Questions About Iyengar Yoga

Click here: Seven Essential Poses for Crossing the Menopausal Bridge
(Article by Suza Francina, published in Yoga 4 EveryBody Magazine)

The photographs on this page illustrate a sequence of poses for balancing your hormones, relieving hot flashes, supporting pelvic health and replenishing your energy reserves during the menopausal years. These poses are vital for women and men at midlife and beyond.

2011

E-mail sfrancina@aol.com for information about future Yoga Retreats.

Teacher Training 2011--2012
To be announced

Teaching Yoga to People at Midlife and Older

Suza's Favorite Books for Teaching Yoga to People Over 50

January 2012

Monday 10 --11:30 am Sacred Space Studio (Classes resume January 2)

Email: Sfrancina@aol.com
Phone: (805) 646-2613

Monday 10-11:30 am
Monday Classes are held at Sacred Space Studio, 410 Bryant Circle, Suite A, Ojai

Please inform Suza of any health issues, physical limitations, injuries, surgery, etc., before coming to class.

Tuition for group classes.
Classes are $20 per session, payable in advance by the month. In the spirit of yoga, no sincere student is turned away due to financial need. Please call or e-mail to discuss

Suza's Iyengar-style Yoga classes cover the safe-practice of all categories of poses: Restorative Poses, Standing Poses, Forward Bends, Back Bends, Twists, Inverted Poses, Lying Down Poses, Hip Openers, etc. Special attention is given to strengthening standing poses and deeply relaxing restorative yoga poses. Classes are unhurried, with plenty of props to provide support so that your practice is rejuvenating and restores your energy reserves. You will learn the safe practice of the two-pillars of yoga: Headstand and Shoulderstand. Those who are new to yoga will have the opportunity to practice safe, gentle variations, suitable for beginners. All ages and levels are welcome.

Yoga for Healthy Aging Photo Gallery

NOVEMBER -- DECEMBER 2011

Lessons can be held at your home, office, hotel or other location. I will bring props to your first lessons. You will need a yoga mat, a long strap, two or more firm blankets, and a yoga block. A bolster, two sandbags and other props are also highly recommended as you gain experience.

About Private Lessons

The individualized attention of a private lesson will deepen your understanding of how to use yoga so that your practice is truly healing and nurturing.

If you are a beginner (or new to Iyengar style yoga) private lessons will also help to prepare you for group classes.

Suza Francina
Yoga in the Ojai Valley
Tel: (805) 646-2613
Email: sfrancina@aol.com

There are many excellent teachers and centers in the Ojai Valley and nearby Ventura area (Ventura is about a half hour drive from Ojai) to inspire and support your yoga practice.