Monika Ramos Tapia - Yoga Teacher
Monika Ramos Tapia was born in Mexico City and was raised in the United States. Her passion for travel and learning has allowed Monika to explore Yoga and Spirituality throughout North and Central America. She has taught yoga in distinct locations such as the Nosara Yoga Institute in Nosara, Costa Rica and as a core faculty member at the highly recognized Omega Institute in Rhinebeck, NY.
She has a teaching style that is eclectic, inspirational and compassionate. Monika incorporates both physical and spiritual aspects to her classes. She encourages self awareness and self observation both on and off the mat, allowing for compassion to cultivate with self and others. Her teachers include Amba and Don Stapleton PhD, Glenn Black, Jill Miller and is also trained in Reiki and Vortex Healing® as well as Pranassage™ and Thai massage.
Meditation Sessions
Offering a variety of styles, from the classic sitting in silence and observing the breath, to movement and walking meditations, in these sessions we will have a short discussion on the practice of meditation and the benefits offered from quieting the mind and experiencing the moment. Rarely do we have the time or patience to take an honest look at what goes through our minds. Here we have an opportunity to slow down and experience the body and our surroundings through this age old practice, in turn encouraging the cultivation of compassion with ourselves and environment. Other benefits include, lowering heart rate, easing anxiety & depression, building self esteem, peace of mind, and self observation.
Breathing Sessions
Pranayama, or breath control, is a vital element in the practice of Hatha yoga. Usually in a typical class, there is an emphasis on coordinating the breath with the movements, yet there is little time to explain the basics about the different types of breaths that can be used. In these classes we will have a chance to dialog about the different pranayama exercises and the different benefits they serve. Also allowing the time for discussion and reflection on ones experience. The practice of pranayama has long been believed and experienced by yogi's to expand the mind, move physical blocks in the body and to bring an overwhelming calming yet euphoric feeling.
Education & Training
• 200-Hr Certified Yoga Instructor, Nosara Yoga Institute
• 100-Hr Certified Pranassage(TM) Practioner, Nosara Yoga Institute
• Advanced Teacher Training with Glenn Black, Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
• Vortex Healing (TM) Certified
• Level I Reiki Certified
• St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg, Fl. Liberal Arts
Experience
• Interdisciplinary Yoga Instructor
• Pranassage Practioner
• Yoga Workshop Facilitator
• Thai Massage Practioner
• Wellness Vacation Facilitator
• Fitness Training Coach
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