Ann Barros, CIYI

Ann Barros, CIYI
Ann Barros' Yoga In Bali 341 26th Avenue Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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Ann Barros, CIYI

Ann Barros, Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor has over 30 years teaching experience, including 5 years at UCSC, where she introduced the Iyengar tradition to the Santa Cruz, California community. Ann has led over 50 successful Yoga In Bali tours, as well as workshops both domestically in California and Colorado, and internationally in Singapore, Jamaica, Greece, Mexico, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, and China, as well as as her beloved Bali, which has become her second home. Ann first studied with BKS Iyengar in India in 1976 who personally guided her into curing her own scoliosis. She is certified by the Iyengar Yoga Institute of S.F. since 1980, and later that year after studying again in India, first came to Bali.

With 30 years of teaching, Ann's eyes are well trained. She works currently with chiropractors in the US. The chiropractic patients work individually with Ann during their stabilization phase of recovery from surgery or injury. Ann has many case histories of helping people - help themselves - toward pain-free living and avoidance of surgery in some cases. Ann's teaching approach is compassionate, yet challenging, with emphasis on precise and careful alignment of the joints for the greatest freedom: strength and flexibility, balance in the body, quieting of the mind, and a soaring of the spirit. Her strong dance background and B.A. in dance from U.C.S.C. combined with her love of art, music, yoga and Hinduism has culminated in her creating a wonderfully balanced life-style and tour program. Those who participate in her special Bali Yoga tours and recent Asia Programs develop a solid foundation and understanding of the poses. Ann gratefully acknowledges her teacher, Shri BKS Iyengar. Ann has led successful Yoga in Bali tours continuously since 1985. As of 2006, she now operates her own studio in the Iyengar tradition in Ubud, Bali, Indonesia; and offers teacher training programs and workshops.
Years In Practice 48
Primary Specialty

Yoga Teacher

Gender Female
Education 1972- BA San Jose State University - Sociology / Psychology
1974- BA - University of California, Santa Cruz - Dance
1980 - Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor, Iyengar Yoga Institute, San Francisco
Training 1976-1980- 500 hour comprehensive training through I.Y.I S.F. including asana , anatomy, physiology, philosophy,
kinesiology, comparative traditions, Eastern spirituality courses.
1976- 1980 - personal study with BKS Iyengar in Pune, India
1980-1994- Advanced teacher training with Ramanand Patel, Iyengar Yoga Institute, San Francisco
Affiliations E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance, Intenational
Certification Certified Iyengar Yoga Instructor, I.Y.I.S.F., 1980
Services Ann's home yoga studio in Santa Cruz offers a peaceful setting amidst gardens enhanced with Balinese stone temples, serenading wind chimes, and the sounds of the ocean nearby. Ann's studio is fully equipped with props in the Iyengar tradition. Ann offers small personal classes and private sessions. She has worked extensively with people to relieve chronic back and
joint pain. Her knowledge of anatomy and the physiology of the asanas helps students understand their bodies, improving their practice deeply. She has helped many people help themselves toward pain free living.
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I will absolutely return. I had an amazing experience, and Ann and her crew were by far the best I've ever seen. They have some of the best customer service I have ever seen. Putting their customers first is definitely a priority here and it shows. Ann is by far the most polite, courteous yoga teacher I've ever met in the entire time that I've been doing yoga. She is an absolute expert in the field. I would never feel unsafe or apprehensive in her care.
by Anonymous
June 03, 2011