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 Bob Smith & Ki McGraw
Bob
and Ki have become a dynamic duo as leaders of Yoga workshops.
They have much to offer as a twosome teaching team - for
as one them instructs the other is there for hands on assistance
to whoever needs it in class. They like to teach together and have
found much joy in their work together as Yoga instructors.
Bob Smith
author YOGA FOR A NEW AGE
Bob Smith has been deeply immersed in Yoga for 32 years. He is the
author of YOGA FOR A NEW AGE (Prentice-Hall, 1982 and Smith Productions,
1986) and has been teaching Yoga for 29 years. Bob has run a private
Yoga studio in the Seattle area since 1977, has conducted workshops
throughout various parts of the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Indonesia
for more than 15 years. He has drawn from the Iyengar tradition,
from Pattabhi Jois' Ashtanga Yoga system, from many years of study
with Marie Svoboda, from a solid background in athletics and from
the world of dance. From all these systems, Bob has developed a unique
style of teaching that combines classical Hatha Yoga asana with partner
work (including massage) and breath and energy awareness. There seems
to be a lot of heart behind his teaching - some of this derives from
his 30+ years of Sufi meditation practice, some derives from his
love of practicing Yoga, some derives from his desire to be of service
to others as a Yoga instructor, some derives from his partnering
with Ki, and some derives from his desire to be of service to the
Highest Truth possible.
In addition to a strong Hatha Yoga practice, Bob has deeply explored
meditation for the past 30 years (particularly with Pir Vilayat Khan
and the Sufi tradition). He is a good pranayama and meditation teacher
because he has practiced a lot. The meditations he leads are numerous
indeed and will include: breathing exercises, energy balancing, visualization,
mapping the territory of consciousness and practices with light.
The meditations will draw on Buddhist, Sufi, Yogic and Christian
wisdom, as well as earth based spirituality. Ki and Bob are both
adept meditators.
Ki and Bob have a wealth of information to share and the seamless
way they instruct together has a profound effect upon students of
theirs. Ki and Bob were married in two ceremonies in the spring of
2002 – the first being a full moon marriage ceremony in Bali
in late April and then, again, one in Seattle one month later. They
happily share their intimate life with one another and happily share
their Yoga life with one and all.
Ki McGraw
Doctorate in Healtheology, Masters in Social Work
Ki’s diligence, research and dedication to the physical,
mental and spiritual well being of humankind has evolved over 20 years
of professional service. Ki’s many diplomas and certificates
have been earned and awarded by various leading universities, institutions
and alternative programs in health related fields. These include:
psychology, mental health, yoga, social work, dance, Hakomi, personal
training, massage, Reiki, rebirthing, nutrition, spirituality and
natural healing. During the past 11 years of her professional life
Ki has focused a lot of her attention to teaching Yoga in the Pacific.
She taught Yoga on the island of Kauai for over three years, then
on the island of Guam for three years and for the past four years
has taught in Seattle, as well as other U.S. cities, Canada, Mexico,
Guam, Kauai, Peru, and Bali.
Ki is a strong, charismatic teacher who is well grounded in the
ancient tradition of Yoga. She is a radiantly beautiful yogini who
models the poses to exquisite perfection and it is quite captivating
to watch her move when she practices yoga. Her supportive way of
instructing helps students to feel good about their practice. Between
her strong teaching voice, her poetic self and her charismatic personality
you can well imagine that she leaves a profoundly positive impression
on those around her. Ki is in great demand as a teacher and as a
friend.
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