Body Balance Yoga - Jenny Otto in Baltimore Magazine


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Excerpt from Baltimore Magazine March 2009 On the Right Path *Incense-burning, chanting, stretching, sweating: How do you find your inner yogi?* By Jane Marion Golden Heart Yoga, 179 Admiral Cochrane Dr., Annapolis, 410-224-3278. Though Golden Heart Yoga opened its doors just five years ago, it has quickly established itself as the premiere yoga studio in the Annapolis area, winning Best of Annapolis from What's Up? magazine three years in a row for best yoga and meditation center. Owner Jenny Otto, who, after 27 years of study, is known to be one of the most skilled yoga teachers in the area (and was one of the first certified Anusara teachers in the country), is nationally recognized for her in-depth understanding of therapeutics and anatomy (even dissecting human cadavers to further her knowledge of body structure) and has trained with yoga masters, osteopaths, chiropractors, and Rolfers (who manipulate the body's connective tissues to release stress). Where other yoga studios are sometimes thinly veiled aerobics classes, Otto aims to introduce the art and science of yoga. "We are more old school in our approach," says Otto. "I consider the style of what we do as more authentic. We are the only ones in Annapolis who explore the poses and break them down." Philosophy: Classes are primarily a mix of Iyengar and Anusara. "The teachers recognize that they don't live in the student's body," says Otto. "We are not about imposing what doesn't feel right to you." Who joins: The majority of practitioners are between 40 and 60. Classes: Yoga fundamentals, ageless yoga, Iyengar. Cost: $20 for 90 minutes. Special features: Internationally renowned teachers such as ParaYoga founder Rod Stryker and chakra expert Anodea Judith offer workshops; the studio enjoys reciprocity with Yoga Center of Columbia for missed classes. Top teacher: Molly Harding is the area's preeminent prenatal teacher. In addition to teaching asanas, Harding preps expectant moms on the birthing process and bringing up baby. Studio mantra: "Bow with gratitude for the present moment," says Otto.
Body Balance Yoga • Jenny Otto, E-RYT500 • Anusara Certified • 301-717-9729
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