It is a pleasure to welcome Monica Clara to Surround Circle Yoga as Associate Yoga Teacher.  Monica’s approach to yoga is summarized by this phrase “clarity through practice”.  She feels this phrase captures the growth and knowing that comes with one’s relationship to their yoga. 

Monica’s initial teacher training followed the Hatha Yoga tradition (800 hours of certification).  Her studies focused on the chakra system, yoga and ayurveda, and the asanas (classic postures).  

For 14 months, she lived at Kripalu Centre for Yoga and Health in Lenox, M.A., USA. Here she served on the Kripalu Yoga Team, teaching and mentoring other volunteers.  She recently completed her 500 hour Kripalu Yoga professional level teacher training.

These words sum up how Monica feels about her teaching:  “As a yoga instructor, I do my best to serve wisely, inspire and be a clear guide. It is the Yoga that is the Teacher. Through the practice itself, with compassion and continued connection, things become clear.”