Denise Donovan was awakened to yoga in 1999 in Birmingham, MI, through a gifted teacher, Jonny Kest, a yogi who "walks his talk". She practiced daily for 5+ years in an inspiring Ashtanga/Vinyasa environment and discovered the healing and transformative effects yoga had upon her. Although her initial interest was simply a good workout, she noticed a calmer, less reactive consciousness emerging. She was able to listen more deeply, not only to others, but also herself and began to understand that through the simple act of regularly coming to the mat, she set herself up for personal transformation. It was inevitable!
As a 2005 graduate of YogaSpirit Studios, she is inspired to share yoga's gifts with others in her community. While she loves yoga in all its forms, today she is most influenced by the Ashtanga/Vinyasa lineage, and regularly participates in advanced studies with its leaders including Tim Miller, David Williams, and of course her first teacher Jonny Kest.
Denise will challenge you to reach your next level of fitness, while honoring your body's current level of health and skill. Through building internal heat, the detoxifying effects will purify your body and mind. She teaches "compassionate discipline" in either a free flowing sequence or a full Primary series, and hopes to see YOU on the mat on Tuesday nights soon.
Your Community Yoga Center at 39 Putnam Ave., Hamden, Ct 06517 located in the greater New Haven area, servicing Branford, Cheshire, East Haven, Hamden, Meriden, Milford, New Haven, Northford, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford, West Haven, and Woodbridge. Offering yoga for Beginners, All-levels yoga, Gentle/Restorative Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Chair Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Yoga for Teens, Yoga for Tweens, Vinyasa Yoga, Pre-Natal Yoga, Senior/Gentle Yoga, T'ai Chi/Qiqong, Anusara Inspired Yoga, Belly Dance, Hatha-Tantra Yoga, Yoga for Weight Loss, Tantra Meditation, Buddhist Meditation, Ayurveda and free yoga classes for the community. Our bookstore carries books on yoga, meditation, and ayurveda as well as cds, yoga mats, blocks, props and jewelry. Formerly The Connecticut Yoga Center.
