About Myra: Teaching Yoga
Myra K. Rucker is a yoga teacher, and yoga student, who firmly believes in the benefits of “sthira sukham asanam” (Yoga Sutras, II:46) – steady, joyful practice. Her introduction to yoga, practicing once a week between professional dancers and musicians (of various ages and fitness levels), quickly illustrated how yoga provides a path for anyone and everyone to be the best version of themselves.
A native Texan, Myra has studied with Robert Boustany, Rie Congelio, Paul Barrera, Meredith Bowerman, and Jasna Chavalo Abrams. She has also taken workshops with Ana Forrest and Bryan Kest. Immediately after completing CorePower Yoga’s 200-Hour Teacher Training, Myra began teaching “yoga parties” in people’s homes. She has also completed Vinyasa Teacher Training with Seane Corn.
Myra’s teaching philosophy centers around the fact that smiling changes brain chemistry. She is also inspired by the idea that yoga (union) – and life – are like a poem, which, as Robert Frost said, “. . . begins in delight and ends in wisdom.”
I love it too – Ahma
Keep smiling, I am!
~ Namaste ~
Myra,
I met you early one morning at Northern Lights Tea in downtown Minneapolis a couple weeks ago. Is your yoga schedule up to date? I’m not very experienced with yoga. What would be a good class for me to attend? Also, I don’t have a yoga mat or anything is that a problem.
Hi Joe,
My schedule is up to date. You are welcome to come to any classes; since they are all open level and modifications are available for every level.
If you are a YMCA member and looking for a way to ease back into the practice, try my Friday night class (5:54 PM @ Downtown) or one of the Sunday classes (10 AM @ Downtown, 2:30 PM & 6:30 PM @ Blaisdell).
If you’re coming to Nokomis, and your schedule will allow it, try the Tuesday class at noon or the Wednesday class at 4:30 PM.
Mats are available at all locations (at some locations there is a $1 rental fee) and we have tons of props at Nokomis.
I look forward to seeing you!
~ Namaste