PAMA

Asana, or physical yoga, is one of eight limbs of yoga. The physical form focuses on
postures, movement, alignment and most importantly, the breath as a means to move
into the internal stillness. It is a moving meditation that unites our physical form with our
emotional, energetic, and spiritual aspects. As we unite all aspects of our being, we are
able to experience calm, clearmindedness, balance, surrender, trust, and
openheartedness. We move into present time so that we live our lives fully and
abundantly.

Yoga taught by Nikki Cuthbertson is athletic, yet meditative. It has a flowing quality that
lends itself to becoming aware of the charkas and in our internal state. She
incorporates both ashtanga, an athletic form of practice, and yin yoga. a deeply internal,
softer style yoga to create balanced practice. Strong emphasis is on breath to initiate
movements, deepen the pose and increase stamina.

All classes are multi-level. Pose modifications are taught to encourage proper
alignment. She teaches group classes, private lessons, and workshops. Nikki has been
a yoga teacher at PAMA for 5 years. She has three sons and can fully appreciate the
challenge of balancing family life with livelihood and private time. Nikki is a Registered
Nurse, Reiki Practitioner, and co-owner of Petaluma Academy of Martial Arts.