Kendra Canty
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Introduction: I'll guide you with warmth, steadiness, and love through vinyasa sequences to help you experience how deepening your connection to your body and breath can strengthen your ability to embrace peace and presence.
Im consistently struck by the way asana practice can act as a rich metaphor for how we interact with life. The habits we carry in our posture and movement can reveal the pervasive dance of stability and flexibility, discipline and surrender, and courage and vulnerability happening in our own lives.
At a typical session, I'll guide you through a centering meditation to prepare you for movement, and asana will always be tailored to your specific physical needs. Depending on your age, condition, and activity level, a session might be dynamic and stability-building (yang-oriented) with each movement coordinated with breath, or more passive and mobility-building, geared toward joints, fascia and connective tissue with slower lengthy holds (yin-oriented). Both yin and yang are important components of a sustained home practice.
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Jennifer P.
Feb 8, 2016
I attended a small group yoga session with Kendra as our instructor. I normally prefer to blend in a large group, but that is just going through the motions.
With Kendra, I felt comfortable and excited to get out of my comfort zone and really stretch myself. Throughout the class, Kendra described each position well, and reminded the group of the names of each pose. Because it was a small class, Kendra worked the room and helped each person get into proper position. She also pushed individuals to open up and extend her reach a little more, this really deepened the experience. This is something you don't get in a large class.
At the end of the session, she prepared the class for a quiet meditation. For me, I really struggle with meditation, "turning my mind off" and relaxing. Her story of reflection and listening to your inner self, coupled with her calming tone made me at ease. I allowed myself to be in a deep peace and heavy relaxation even with people around me.
Kendra is a passionate instructor. I watched her grow as a person and instructor while she graduated each training class. She is an individual who truly believes in her practice, Kendra brings her whole-heart and touches each soul in her class.
I highly recommend Kendra.
Allison L.
Feb 7, 2016
Kendra is a phenomenal yoga teacher! I've taken a lot of yoga classes around DC over the last 10 years, and Kendra's are as good as they get. Wonderful classes, a great mix of stretches, balance and mindfulness. Love the calming music and eucalyptus oil she sometimes brings. And Kendra is such a kind, sweet person, the whole experience just feels like a visit to a (very wise and agile) friend. I always leave feeling refreshed, relaxed and more balanced.
Kathy D.
Feb 8, 2016
Kendra is a very caring yoga teacher. She listens to her students' specific needs and requests. She even provides bolsters, blocks, and straps to help students get the most out of the class. At the end she puts lavender cream on our foreheads and hands, which is a very relaxing way to end class.
Jill K.
Feb 8, 2016
I attended Kendra's class as a first-time yoga participant. I was unsure how comfortable I would be with the positions and expectations, but Kendra gave special attention to each of us (there were 4 in the class), helping us all to feel comfortable and confident with what our bodies were able to do. She gave hands-on guidance as we needed, and made us feel very relaxed with what we were doing. I could tell how much Kendra cared about each one of us - she was very encouraging and soothing - I trusted her completely. :)
Meghan M.
Feb 9, 2016
Kendra is a deeply kind and positive individual. She carries a sense of care and commitment to others that comes across in her daily life and in her teaching. A class with Kendra is like coming home to a place of friendship and acceptance. Her vinyasa-based class is flowing with gentle transitions and interesting moves. Kendra is a gifted yogi and she demonstrates movements in her own gorgeous postures.