Margi Young
Past Retreats
Margi Young
Number of Years Teaching
Yoga: 20 years. Before yoga, dance for 10 years.
Teaching Style
deep, intelligent, clear, playful
Inspiration
eyes open: the world
FAQ
What inspired you to teach yoga?
I always loved to teach and once I found yoga, all I wanted to do was share the genius of the practice.
Who are your most influential teachers?
Yoga: Genny Kapuler, Carrie Owerko, Cyndi Lee and the OM family, Tias Little, RIchard Freeman Meditation: Martin Aylward, Roshi Joan Halifax
How would you describe your classes?
My classes vary depending on who is in the room and the conditions of that particular day. Energetically they range from gentle and soothing to strong and sweaty. Since we have to start where we are, all of my classes begin with arriving, checking in, and centering. From there we glide into warm-up with movement and next into a deep flowing sequence with an anatomical focus (ie. hips/spine/soft sense organs/feet). There is a consistent invitation to be present with breath and moment-by-moment corporeal awareness. The practices then are meditations.
Why do you feel retreats are transformational?
It is beyond exciting to travel across the world and remember the vastness and brilliance of our globe. To get away from home, see new places, explore and laugh with awesome yoga people, and anchor all of the new experiences with meditation and yoga practice is THE BEST!
What is your favorite pose to teach?
Savasana! After a complete practice, to offer rest and give ideas about how to sink deeply and let go is a joy and important work.
What is your favorite pose to practice?
Reclined bound angle or supta baddha konasana with lot of support and an eye pillow!
Where are your favorite places to travel?
This is a tough one! I’ll try to curate the list, because you probably don’t have all day to read this. Cambodia, India, and Japan were my fantastic IY trips. I also lived in Barcelona for a year when I was 16, so it will always hold a wild and special place in my heart. Thailand in 2001 was my first international trip with my partner (dreamy), Israel for an amazing wedding, Panama because I’m always learning to surf, and all over Mexico. Whenever I pull out my passport and pick up the foreign currency, I bliss out. The travel bug is real for me!