Nick Beem

I am a certified Kripalu yoga instructor at the two hundred hour level. I spent 2004 studying yoga, meditation (and life in general) in India and Southeast Asia. I have been practicing yoga for six years, primarily a Vinyasa style that focuses on synchronizing breath and posture in a moving meditation.

I believe that while yoga postures can and will create vibrant health they are ultimately vehicles for growth and self-discovery that go far beyond acrobatic accomplishment. My classes include breathing practices, precise alignment cues, potent pauses, creative flows, deep stillness, and at least one joke. I have been a student of Buddhism for eight years, and I incorporate teachings on mindfulness and compassion into my classes to help students practice living with an open heart and a clear mind. Other influences include a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, improvisational theater, West African dance, whole foods nutrition, and a love of brain science.

My main teacher is Tom Gillette, a masterful vinyasa instructor in Providence, Rhode Island, and Jim Bennitt, the Chicago tantra specialist.

To read more about Nick or to contact him directly with questions, please visit his personal website www.gratefulyoga.com or email him at nick@gratefulyoga.com.