About
Yoga helped me to heal emotionally, as a young woman, and really changed the direction of my life for the better. After practicing for ten years, I began teaching yoga classes. Now that I've been teaching for decades, at the age of (almost) 76, I see that yoga has kept me strong physically, while growing my spiritual, emotional and mental health. It sounds amazing to anyone who has not had the experience, but this practice has the power to heal us on many levels! I truly am passionate about the path of Yoga, and I work to make it available to everyone, regardless of physical ability, through my teaching.
My first experiences with Yoga were at home, as both my parents practiced Yoga starting in the 1960's. In the early 1960's I went to India and met the great teacher Sri T. Krishnamacharya, and his son T.K.V. Desikachar.
I began teaching for free in the 1970's to friends who asked me. During the 1980's & '90's I taught in Wellness centers and YWCA in Clarksburg and Parkersburg, WV. I trained at Maui Yoga Therapy in 1996 through 1999. I also trained at The Vedic Chant Center, Santa Fe from 1998 to 2007, and still train almost every year. I became certified to teach by Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation in 2006. In 2003, I began teaching Yoga for Kansas State University, on campus, which I continue to do. College students benefit greatly from this practice!
For those who feel they are too weak, too old, too stiff - I teach private lessons to tailor a personal practice that will address you specific needs. I suggest, also, that beginners may want to start with a private lesson to evaluate whether they are ready to attend a group class. Those with experience, who are already practicing or looking to inspire their personal practice can also benefit from coming to me privately for one, or a series of lessons. And group classes are also available.
You can learn more about me on my website at www.yogaconnection.byregion.net and also on Face Book at Heart Space Yoga.
For me, teaching Yoga is a blessing. Helping students to discover themselves and appreciate themselves as they are, and to know they have the ability to transcend limitations is a joy! I have much gratitude for all my teachers, who have lifted me up to appreciate my own capabilities as a teacher, mentor and therapist - so that I can be of service to my community and all who visit here.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
All classses are online, on Zoom from June 2020 onward. For those who are new to Yoga, you may make an appointment for a Free 15 minute Face Time or Google Hangout interview with Ana. You can join a scheduled 6-week Gentle Yoga class. Alternatively, you may schedule a private, personal online, beginner to advanced lesson for yourself, or with up to 3 other people. The private appointed lessons are $25 plus a tip of your choice and last 90 minutes. In private lessons, I will work with your specific needs. We are all individuals and need to respect individual abilities & limitations so we can move forward at a safe pace.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Ana Franklin trained and received acceptance as a Yoga Teacher and Therapist with Gary Kraftsow, at Maui Yoga Therapy in 1998.
Trained with T.K.V. Desikachar and was certified in Madras, India (Chennai) at Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation.
Certified Yoga Teacher by Krishanamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation in 2005.
Trained in Vedic Chant at The Vedic Chant Center, Santa Fe, NM with Sonia Nelson and recieved permission to teach Vedic Chant.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
Rates recently changed for the first time in ten years. Find new rates at: www.yogaconnection.byregion.net
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons can be for 1 person or up to 5 people at the same rate of $80 for 60 to 90 minutes, depending on various factors. If paid in advance for 6 or more PRIVATE lessons, the rate will be lowered, however students must make the commitment to attend all classes and there is no refund for this lowered rate.
GROUP CLASSES
One-Time Drop-in students are usually charged $20, unless they join a Special Private Group. Special Private Groups are explained on Face Book at Heart Space Yoga's page.
There are group classes available during the academic year at Kansas State University, through U.F.M. These classes are available to a few "non-credit" students.
Ongoing at Heart Space Yoga, there are six-week sessions almost year-round. To see schedules and rates go to www.tryufm.org.