I'm Juris Zinbergs. I've been practicing yoga since 1993 and teaching since 1997.
I've been certified by Gary Kraftsow in the Viniyoga tradition of T. Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar. That's the lineage where Yoga Therapy came from. Its central idea is simple: the practice is adapted to the person, not the other way round.
I'm a certified Yoga Therapist, trained in using yoga to manage the symptoms of acute and chronic illness. Since 2005 I've been senior faculty at the American Viniyoga Institute, where I train other Yoga Therapists and teachers. Most of my week I teach small live classes online and work one to one with people who need a practice built just for them.
We all begin practicing Yoga for different reasons. These classes are designed to help you rediscover your own body and ignite your potential. The focus is primarily on functional, breath-centric movement, proper alignment and adapted asanas and breathing techniques. These classes are appropriate even if you have unique injuries.
After you’re comfortable with the basics, you can move into a stronger class. These courses are designed to help you develop and refine strength, endurance, balance and flexibility.
These classes are even more challenging. We now incorporate complex poses with specific breath techniques, or even sound (chanting) and placement of attention (dharana/dhyanam). These classes increase your ability to stay present and alert for longer periods of time, as well as refine your physiological function.


