Bill Banick, RYT is one half of BigFaceLove Yoga, whose philosophy is rooted in the ancient sciences of Hatha Yoga and Tantra, which seek to bring about transformation of the self through practices which build and focus energy. Bill uses levity and technique to prompt students to move beyond perceived limitations to reach their infinite potential. His classes are an eclectic mix designed to suit the mood and abilities of the students present.
Form and flow, dynamic and still, challenging and relaxing, all seeming opposites blend into a harmonious balancing of mind, body and spirit. Bill instructs individuals and groups of all experience levels and has adapted yoga classes and series to meet the needs of children, autistic and special needs children, adults with multiple sclerosis (M.S.) and senior populations. Bill feels graced to serve his students.
Bill completed his 200-hour Yoga teacher training with Kim Valeri through YogaSpirit studios.
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Along with his wife Kristin, Bill is currently continuing his studies in Rod Stryker’s ParaYoga®, and has completed his 500-hour teacher training "Teaching Deeper Practices: In the Lineage of Para Yoga®" with Sue Neufeld and Kathryn Templeton. They also continue their studies at the Himalayan Institute, Honesdale, PA, the U.S. home of the tradition in the lineage of Swami Rama of the Himalayas.
In addition to Yoga, Bill also teaches Taijiquan (or T’ai-Chi) and Kung-Fu. He continues to train with top instructors in the U.S. and China and draws on a wide range of styles to guide both his classes and his personal practice. His lineage is Northern Wu Taijiquan and Liu Seong Royal Kung-Fu. Bill’s primary teachers are in the tradition are David Dolbear of Syracuse, NY and Liu Chang-Jiang of Beijing, China. He also earned the Rank of Orange Sash in Liu Seong Royal Kung-Fu.
Bill earned a B.A in Psychology from Penn State and has worked with the nonprofit HealthLink for Africa International. Bill’s other joys are Wife Kristin, and dogs Sam and Etta, and cats Rosie and Grandpa. Bill and Kristin spend most of their free time either in the garden or playing in Long Island Sound near their Morris Cove bungalow.
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, ParaYoga®, Gentle/Restorative Yoga, Chair Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Yoga for Teens, Yoga for Tweens, Vinyasa Yoga, Pre-Natal Yoga, Senior/Gentle Yoga, Anusara Inspired Yoga, Belly Dance, Hatha-Tantra Yoga, 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.
