Greg Nardi, Level 2 Authorized Ashtanga Teacher and Miami Life Center founding member, has been studying yoga and eastern healing arts since 1996. Since 1999 Greg has studied at the KPJ Ashtanga Yoga Institute in Mysore, South India. He also studied eastern philosophy and sanskrit mantra chanting during his time in mysore. Greg has completed 4 teacher training programs in the united states, including ones with Richard Freeman of Boulder Co. and Manju Jois, son of Pattabhi Jois. He is also trained in Swedish and shiatsu massage therapies. In 2004, Greg was authorized to teach by his guru, Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois. In 2009, at the age of 94, Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois passed away leaving behind a legacy that has touched countless lives around the world. Greg is committed to honoring his teacher by spreading the ashtanga method, which has been such a blessing in his life. Greg has most recently returned from an authorization level 2 training course in Mysore with Sharath Rangaswamy, guruji's grandson, who maintains the lineage of asthanga yoga. Greg is originally from N.J. He moved to Miami to become a part of the community at the Miami Life Center, which represents Greg’s dream of being integrally involved in a supportive community based on yogic ideals of living. His view on yoga respects the ancient teachings that have been passed down unbroken through the centuries and give the practices the power to transform our consciousness. Greg’s style of teaching assists students in finding the approach to the practice that is most beneficial for them. Through the use of hands on adjustments he will aid each student in building a connection to their body and help them understand how to work in a safe and healthy manner through the series. Greg's Saturday morning 9 am full primary series class focuses on the traditional vinyasa count which is the cornerstone of the ashtanga yoga method. It is geared towards students with a proficiency in the entire primary series, and develops grace, efficiency of movement, and mental concentration. For full details on Greg, please see www.ashtangayogaworldwide.com