YOUniverse Stage

For active beginners to experienced. Achieve muscle balance through the cultivation of strength and flexibility. Explore variations on classical poses and an introduction to pranayama (breathing) in order to maximize the activation of muscles, organs, and energy systems. For those with more experience, find challenge in pose progressions. Expect detailed instruction, revisiting of simple reference poses (i.e. forward fold, squat) to highlight the state of muscle balance, and mention of physiological effects of poses. Leave class feeling the best kind of paradox – accomplished yet challenged and relaxed yet energetic.
Robert Boustany is a physicist, who has been teaching yoga and training instructors for 50 years.
He is known for a details understanding of the anatomy of poses, and will practical reasons for alignments, safety, sequencing, and long term development. Unique processes will develop strength quickly and safely for peak performance.
Yoga Related Background
* • Yoga background is not limited to but primarily Ashtanga, Iyengar, and Forrest yoga.
* • Participated in the Ashtanga Yoga, Advanced A& B series videos of David Swenson.
* • Extensive experience with professional athletes.
* • 36 years experience yoga in a fitness environment (Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa)
* • Certified as a personal trainer through Baylor Sports Medicine Institute
* • Extensive experience with classical musicians and dancers, resolving work related problems.
* • Clinical experience with brainwave biofeedback, and other brain related research.
* • Yoga Studio owner and operator from 1973 to present.
* • Kriya Vinyasa Yoga from Swami Vidyadhishananda

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