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Mary Watson - hatha and laughter
yoga instructor Mary has been practicing yoga for over 10
years and has been teaching yoga for over 5 years. She received her teaching training from Erich Schiffman in February
of 2005 at the Santa Barbara Yoga Center and has attended many yoga events to enrich her knowledge of yoga. She also
a certified Laughter Yoga Instructor since March 2009. Mary is also a black belt in American Kenpo Karate and is certified
to teach fitness kickboxing. Currently she is teaching at Newbury Park Athletic Club and LA Workout in Camarillo.
She also teaches two community classes at Christ the King Church in Newbury Park. In the summer, she teaches co-ed yoga
for the Thousand Oaks Teen Center. She also does volunteer work in presenting seminars for the local schools and
community organizations in both martial arts and yoga. Mary's Yoga Blog (click here) Just some random thoughts about my yoga
experiences. My
goals as a yoga teacher I have learned that yoga is much more than exercise.
Yoga helps us mentally to empty our minds and pay closer attention to what is going on in our lives. As you practice
yoga you find that you learn a great deal about yourself and who you are. You find a feeling of relaxation
and peace that you'll want to bring into your everyday life on and off the mat. As
a teacher, my goal is to instruct a class that is easy for the beginner and yet challenging enough for the advanced practitioner. Students
can modify their yoga practice to their own needs or limitations. A student should feel good leaving a yoga class and
have the desire to come back for more. As the student gains more practice, he or she will learn about some the deeper
meaning yoga has to offer. Namaste
 Donna Jamesson - Laughter Yoga Leader Donna
is our Laughter Yoga leader for our Monday night Laughter Yoga Club. She has an incredible ability in getting people
to laugh and see the joy in their lives. Donna also enjoys spending her free time hiking and spending time with
her family. We are honored to have Donna's joyful presence every Monday night. Come on by and try a class!
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