Athena Pappas

Athena has been practicing yoga since 1989; she is certified in the Iyengar tradition. Athena teaches with skill, confidence and generosity of spirit. In her teaching she emphasizes alignment and awareness. Athena’s clarity of instruction inspires classes that are dynamic, accessible and safe. She teaches her students the benefits of yoga for physical and emotional well being. Athena believes that yoga is a many faceted gem, offering skills that inspire practitioners toward experiencing peaceful and contented lives. Athena is dedicated to and inspired by the luminous teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. For over 25 years Athena studied regularly with two of the  most senior Iyengar teachers in the world, Manouso Manos and Patricia Walden. She has studied in India under the guidance of the Iyengar family in Pune. She teaches yoga full-time in San Francisco at Tiny Haven Yoga, offers private instruction, workshops and retreats locally and abroad. She can be contacted through her website www.athenayoga.com.