Frankfort Yoga Studio

What is Yoga?

Yoga is what you want to make of it. For some, it is a way to become healthy in body, mind, and spirit. For some, it is a way to challenge their own fitness level. For some, it is a stress reducer. For others, it is a quiet time we allow ourselves to relax, stretch, breathe, and renew ourselves for the tasks we face in the outside world. Most of all, yoga is a gift you give yourself.

The studio atmosphere

The Studio is peaceful, calming, rejuvenating, joyful, and graced by simplicity, creating one of the most beautiful yoga studios. This atmosphere is what makes taking classes at the Frankfort Yoga Studio so special and unique, verses taking classes at gyms.

Diane Robinson, RYT

Classes: Diane believes that learning to breathe completely and allowing your movement to be led by your breath is key in all yoga. For all her classes she encourages students to share any yoga needs (favorite posture?) or goals they may have. **Additional classes and private sessions are available by request/appointment. Lunchtime All Levels Yoga: Diane usually teaches the 12:10 class on Thursday. This class is designed to relax and gently increase flexibility and strength through use of the breath and healthy alignment. We will complete our class with floor stretches and twists and of course complete relaxation- shavasana. The goal is for you to leave class relaxed, refreshed, renewed, (not sweaty) and ready to greet the rest of your day. Saturday All Levels Yoga: Diane generally teaches Saturday once or twice a month. Like the lunch time class this class is designed to relax and gently increase flexibility and strength through use of the breath and healthy alignment. Usually we will also have more wonderful heat building sun salutations... so if you wish to work up a little sweat we can do that. Or if you desire a more gentle practice you can chose to take more relaxation postures. Modifications will be given to meet student need and interest. We will complete our class with floor stretches and twists and of course complete relaxation- shavasana. Bio: Diane began enjoying yoga in a very casual way as a teen. When her son was born, yoga facilitated a wonderful natural childbirth. In July of 2010 Diane began the transition from teaching elementary special education for 28 years to teaching yoga part time and seeing what's next. She completed the 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training with the Cincinnati Yoga School (a Registered Yoga School) at Frankfort Yoga Studio in 2009. In April 2011 Diane completed an 18 hour training with Christopher Baxter (Kripalu and Atmacore) in The Four Core Practices, a required component of Discovery Yoga's 500 hour teacher training program. In May 2011 Diane completed a Restorative yoga workshop with Leanne Carey. She has benefited from the teaching of many wonderful yoga teachers and often takes class with Kali Ray (Tri Yoga) when Kaliji is in Central Kentucky. Diane emphasizes listening to your body, developing complete breath and allowing movement to be led by the breath, is key to yoga. Diane loves studying/learning to deepen her own practice and sharing the healing joy of yoga in her teaching! Off the mat, Diane enjoys friends, NIA (Thanks Amy!), dancing, Tai Chi, gardening, hiking and travel.

Who?

Everyone-all ages, all levels. It's never too late to start yoga! The Frankfort Yoga Studio is here to serve the needs of individuals. We appreciate that each person is created differently and has been through different life experiences, bringing about a wide array of needs. This is why the studio currently has 12 instructors who offer a variety of classes at different times on every day of the week.

The studio space

In 2011 the studio underwent a major renovation to create the best possible space for yoga practice and bring back the original grandeur of the building, built in 1907. The original maple wood and terrazzo floors were refinished, the drop ceilings were removed to expose the 15-foot ceiling, ceiling fans were added, and the 10-foot windows were unsealed so that fresh air can circulate and, on cooler days, the warm sunlight can help heat the studio. The natural light connects students with the natural world, and the soothing blue and earthy light brown colors create the extension of the sky into the studio. Only mirrors and a few necessities decorate the rooms. The studio has been described as "heavenly," creating a haven for all.