Linda Armijo
Linda's journey into the practice and study of Yoga began over fourteen years ago. While exploring various styles of yoga, she became instantly drawn to the healing and transformative benefits to the mind, body and spirit. Linda's Anusara inspired Vinyasa yoga classes offer a challenging and fun way to release tension, create strength, endurance and flexibility. Universal principles of alignment are emphasized allowing for asanas (postures) to be practiced in a safe and nurturing environment, bringing full awareness to breath and meditation in every pose. Linda guides her students to explore an opening of Heart while experiencing inner stillness and Grace on and off the mat.
Linda received her 200 hour yoga training and Certification from Jeanie Carlstead and Gerhard Gessner and continues to study and draw inspiration from Jeanie Carlstead, Amanda McCarroll, Maral Hadidi , Carolina Vivas , along with the Amazing yoga instructors and students at LA jolla Yoga center.
With a great sense of Joy and full commitment to teaching Yoga, Linda will offer you a practice that is safe and Inspirational whether you are a True beginner or seasoned practitioner.
"When asked what gift he wanted for his birthday, the yogi replied: 'I wish no gifts, only presence.'"
—Author Unknown
Testimonials
"Linda is a strong combination of heart and mind. She is always warm, lively and supportive but is also an excellent teacher who is very present with her students and their needs. She is flexible in her practice and will pay attention to areas that need strengthtening while not pushing beyond her students capacities. In other words, she will help you grow without leading you toward injury."
—Ellen Salk
"Linda is the first yoga teacher I have wanted to practice with consistently, and as a result, I have begun my practice of yoga. Each time I feel myself becoming stronger, and as I become stronger and go consistently, I feel my spirit becoming more centered and at peace. Linda brings her joyful enthusiasm to each of us, and as an teacher she is supportive and gently guides us into the correct posture. My back pain is disappearing, I am gradually feeling my body go into poses that before were even impossible to attain or I was not strong enough to maintain. Linda brings originality and her heart to her teaching. I can always tell she is not simply running us through a set of poses, she is bringing to us the joy that yoga brings to her."
—Ellen Vance
"I love Linda's yoga class. I look forward to my time with Linda twice a week. . She is very patient and understanding. She takes the time to understand each of her students expectations as well as limitations. Her spunk, passion and knowledge of yoga are why I am a returning student every week."
—Gina Fanciella
"Before practicing with Linda I had attempted yoga several times, but always quit after becoming discouraged from taking classes that were beyond my ability. Knowing that I was a beginning yoga student Linda took time to assess my strengths and weaknesses and skillfully built a program suited to my needs. She guided me through sessions taking care to adjust my positions and support my poses. These sessions were challenging but not overwhelming. I always came back for more. Gradually, as my strength and flexibility grew, she encouraged me to stretch further and push a little harder. In a short time I was amazed at what my 50 year old body could do! Linda's engaging personality and whimsical nature keep her classes interesting and enjoyable. She laughs easily and is generous with her hugs. She notices small improvements in her students practice and is quick to offer words of encouragement and praise."
—Stacy Haerr
"Linda is wonderful with beginning students, she ensures they learn the correct postures while leading challenging classes to develop overall strength and flexability. also, she is attentive to all requests for specific help with individual problem areas."
—Bea Mittermillier