Theresa Elliott

"I love to move, and I love precision. It’s just that simple. Whether in stationary balance, spinning a hoop, or bolted to a platform, the state of being generated in me by these seemingly different activities is the same. Stillness and motion. They are two sides of the same coin, and presence doesn’t care if you are doing asana or Argentine Tango." Read More...

Theresa’s web site: TheresaElliott.com

Contact Theresa: Theresa@Tajyoga.com

Ongoing classes at Taj Motion:

Monday, 4:15 - 5:30pm, Multi-Level Stationary Postures

Tuesday, 9:15 - 10:30am, Yogadance

Thursday, 4:00 - 5:15pm, Mota Perpetua

Cost: $20/drop-in, 5 classes/$85, 10 classes/$160, 20/classes $295. Students have one year to use their pass.
Cost: $20/drop-in, 5 classes/$85, 10 classes/$160, 20/classes $295. Students have one year to use their pass.
Cost: $20/drop-in, 5 classes/$85, 10 classes/$160, 20/classes $295. Students have one year to use their pass.

Series and Workshops:

Mota Perpetua, A community dance project for the over 40 crowd
Thursday’s, 4:15-5:30pm

This dance class and optional performances are for the dancer and dancer-wanna-be’s who thrive on movement, music and self-expression.  

In the weekly class, participants learn anatomically sound dance skills and have an opportunity to put them into practice through fun choreography.  Those who wish to perform can take it to the next level where we will focus on musicality, phrasing and enhancing performance quality through regular rehearsals. Click here for more information.

Skill In Vinyasa/Asana, 1st Sunday of the month, 9:00 - 11:30am
This vigorous class is open to those curious about how to move in yoga with grace and dignity. 5 years of some physical technical training, preferably yoga. Ability to do head and shoulder stand (or able to modify). Sense of humor a must. Or by instructors consent.
Fall dates: September 9, October 7, November 4, December 9

Cost: $30 drop-in, 5 class pass $125 (good for one year)

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Tara Bernstein

 Whether you want to step back from a vigorous yoga workout and practice yoga more slowly or need to loosen up your stiff neck and shoulders, Tara’s Gentle Yoga class offers you an opportunity to change patterns for better balance. 

Ongoing classes at Taj Motion:

Wednesday, 10:00-11:15am, Gentle Yoga

Cost: $20 Drop-in, 5 classes/ $80, 10 classes/ $150

Kathleen Meehan Lorenzo

Ongoing classes at Taj Motion:

Monday, 6:00 – 7:15pm, Beginning Stationary Postures 
Thursday, 7:15 - 8:30pm, Beginning Stationary Postures
Saturday, 8:30 – 9:45am, Multi-level Transitions (Vinyasa) 
Saturday, 10:00 – 11:15am, Yoga for Curvy Bodies

Cost: $18/drop-in, 5 classes/$80, 10 classes/$150

 

 

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Workshops:

Introduction to Yoga Weekend Workshop

This weekend workshop will start from the very beginning, cover common beginning postures and give a broad glimpse into what a safe yoga practice is. The workshop is progressive, with an emphasis on alignment, prop work and safety, and helps prepare you for ongoing, beginner-level yoga classes. Perfect for anyone new to yoga or for those who are familiar with yoga, but still want a structured approach to the basics.

 

See Introduction to Yoga Weekend Workshop for dates and details.

 

Robin Werner

Robin's yoga practice is fueled by his desire to find constructive, challenging ways to engage the body and mind that simultaneously promote safe movement and awareness. His dedication to anatomy and alignment is motivated by years working with physical therapists on his own rehabilitation. He's been extremely fortunate to study with teachers of both yoga and Gyrotonic who've guided him in applying those principles to movement and asana.

Robin regularly teaches in partnership with Kathleen Meehan Lorenzo. Their combined studies and shared interest in alignment based asana practice brings two keen perspectives to their classes. Robin is a graduate of Pacific Yoga's 500-hour Teacher Training Program.

Dylan Noebels

Dylan is eternally grateful to have learned yoga from Theresa Elliott and Kathryn Payne.  He keeps his early morning yoga classes challenging fun and friendly.

Ongoing classes at Taj Motion:

Monday - Wednesday - Friday, 6:15 - 7:30am, Monthly Morning Immersion

Cost: Monthly Pass Available

Molly Harrigan

Molly believes yoga holds medicine to help us heal, and people need opportunities to connect in community for a healthy quality of life. Yoga looks different in all bodies and has benefits that can be harvested regardless of ability. Classes require a balance of structure, challenge and play. Molly's teaching style blends various types of yoga practice and strives to meet students where they are at.

Molly has been practicing since 2005. She earned her 200- hour Ashtanga certificate from Samarya Center in Seattle in 2011 and is a RYT. In addition to her classes, she is also available for private lessons for people with and without disability. When not teaching yoga, Molly serves people with disabilities in outdoor recreation.

Ongoing classes at Taj Motion:

Tuesdays, 4:30 - 5:30pm, Yoga for People with Intellectual Disabilities (Special Needs) 

Cost:  $20/drop-In, 6 class series/$90

Becci Parsons

Becci Parsons is a Guild Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner® and dancer with over 40 years of experience in the movement arts. She teaches community Awareness Through Movement® classes and workshops while maintaining a private practice in Seattle. Becci also leads study groups and mentoring programs for local practitioners. She is a part-time faculty in the Dance Department at Cornish College of the Arts and has served as guest faculty at the University of Utah Somatics and Dance Conference. Her work is dedicated to the mindful exploration of human vitality, grace and elegance through the study of "self in motion."

 
Ongoing classes at Taj Motion:

Tuesday, 6:30-7:45pm, Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement^®
Friday, 10:00-11:15am, Deep Listening:Mindful Motion

Cost:  $20/drop-In, 6 class series/$90
Cost:  $20/drop-In, 5 class card/$90

 

Jena Hennessy

Ongoing classes at Taj Motion:

Eron Hennessy

Ongoing classes at Taj Motion:

Michelle Befus

For over 20 years, Michelle has studied movement, breath and balance; earlier as a professional ballet dancer and as a yoga teacher today. Her accessible, grounded classes integrate anatomical precision, thoughtful vinyasa transitions, breath awareness and intelligent sequencing. Michelle’s articulate, down-to-earth approach educates and inspires, offering techniques that facilitate healthy movement patterns and elevate mind-body awareness. Her primary teachers are Theresa Elliott and Kathryn Payne of Pacific Yoga, with whom she completed her 500 hour Advanced Studies Certification.

Michelle Quigley Pearson