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.