Meet the Teachers
Keri Sheerin BS, RYT, RBT, is the director of 0 2 Wellness Studio and
has been studying Yoga & teaching for more than 12 years. She has a
BS from UNR, is a Registered Bowen Therapist & Registered Ananda
Yoga instructor. Keri has a passion for learning & loves to share with
her students. She enjoys helping people understand how amazing
their bodies/minds are, and how to keep them well. She has taught &
studied internationally, & is currently working on Yoga Therapist &
Thai Yoga Training.
Jenni Pitts MA, RYT, Originally a dancer, Jennie Pitts received her
Masters of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Upon completing her degree she headed to Kona, Hawaii to become a
Registered Yoga Teacher at the Shambhava School of Yoga. Jennie
has put her love of the body in motion to good use teaching yoga and
dance classes to students of all ages, both here and abroad for the
past nine years. Go to here web site at jenniepitts.com
From Ginny our T'ai Chi instructor:
My T’ai Chi journey began in 1989 in Whittier, California at the Aikido
dojo of Sensei Frank McGouirk. An interest in exercise, natural healing,
and meditation had led me to seek out a T’ai Chi class. I was aware
that T’ai Chi was effective in improving one’s health and had also
heard that it was a kind of “meditation in motion” .It sounded like the
perfect exercise for me…and it was. I knew it from my first class and
was hooked. I loved the serene atmosphere of the dojo and the
mental and physical challenges of the exercises. Attending class 3 times
a week for the next 12 years, I received a Green Sash for proficiency in
the Eight Treasures Qigong, Da Lu and the T’ai Chi Chuan Yang Family
Short Form and Long Form. I also learned the T’ai Chi Straight Sword
and Broad Sword forms, T’ai Chi Staff and Push Hands.
My Teaching
In July of 2001, I moved to Nevada to be near my son and his family
who were living in South Lake Tahoe. Upon hearing of my plans to
move, my teacher commented that it was now time for me to “go
teach”. I was stunned. I had not planned to become a “teacher”.
Out of my great respect for him, I took his suggestion to heart, and
began to consider the possibility. His confidence in me had bolstered
my own and I resolved to give it a try.
I started my first class in January of 2002 and have been teaching
continuously ever since, in Gardnerville and South Lake Tahoe. Some
of the students who started with me that first year are still with me.
This has been very heart-warming and has encouraged me to keep
going.
“Teaching” has inspired me to keep practicing and deepening my own
experience and understanding of T’ai Chi. For this I am very, very
grateful. One can learn the forms in a few months or years, but the
greatest benefits and “gifts” of this art come with a “lifetime” of
practice. This can sound “daunting” at first. The mind wants to resist
it. And that’s the beauty of T’ai Chi. It’s a “mind-training” first and
foremost. If you can control your mind, the body will follow and life
will flow easily and naturally. You will be healthy and live long. This is
the ancient promise of T’ai Chi.
Some Thoughts . . .
My personal take on T’ai Chi is that it’s more “psycho-therapy” than
anything else. To keep doing it you must continually confront your
“mind” and everything that’s in the way of you just “being there” in
class… relaxed and open. You’ve got to let all that “stuff” go or you
can’t get anywhere. What a gift! When I first started taking T’ai Chi, I
would leave class, amazed that I could feel so good; that I had
completely put my problems aside for that hour of class and was happy
and full of energy. My life was a “mess” at that time, so this was truly
a “miracle”. Sixteen years later, my life is much more serene and to
make sure it stays that way…I keep doing my T’ai Chi.
Cell Phone: 775-720-3659 e-mail: ginnyrc@gbis.com
Keri Sheerin BS, RYT, RBT, is the director of 0 2 Wellness Studio and
has been studying Yoga & teaching for more than 12 years. She has a
BS from UNR, is a Registered Bowen Therapist & Registered Ananda
Yoga instructor. Keri has a passion for learning & loves to share with
her students. She enjoys helping people understand how amazing
their bodies/minds are, and how to keep them well. She has taught &
studied internationally, & is currently working on Yoga Therapist &
Thai Yoga Training.
Jenni Pitts MA, RYT, Originally a dancer, Jennie Pitts received her
Masters of Fine Arts in Dance from the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Upon completing her degree she headed to Kona, Hawaii to become a
Registered Yoga Teacher at the Shambhava School of Yoga. Jennie
has put her love of the body in motion to good use teaching yoga and
dance classes to students of all ages, both here and abroad for the
past nine years. Go to here web site at jenniepitts.com
From Ginny our T'ai Chi instructor:
My T’ai Chi journey began in 1989 in Whittier, California at the Aikido
dojo of Sensei Frank McGouirk. An interest in exercise, natural healing,
and meditation had led me to seek out a T’ai Chi class. I was aware
that T’ai Chi was effective in improving one’s health and had also
heard that it was a kind of “meditation in motion” .It sounded like the
perfect exercise for me…and it was. I knew it from my first class and
was hooked. I loved the serene atmosphere of the dojo and the
mental and physical challenges of the exercises. Attending class 3 times
a week for the next 12 years, I received a Green Sash for proficiency in
the Eight Treasures Qigong, Da Lu and the T’ai Chi Chuan Yang Family
Short Form and Long Form. I also learned the T’ai Chi Straight Sword
and Broad Sword forms, T’ai Chi Staff and Push Hands.
My Teaching
In July of 2001, I moved to Nevada to be near my son and his family
who were living in South Lake Tahoe. Upon hearing of my plans to
move, my teacher commented that it was now time for me to “go
teach”. I was stunned. I had not planned to become a “teacher”.
Out of my great respect for him, I took his suggestion to heart, and
began to consider the possibility. His confidence in me had bolstered
my own and I resolved to give it a try.
I started my first class in January of 2002 and have been teaching
continuously ever since, in Gardnerville and South Lake Tahoe. Some
of the students who started with me that first year are still with me.
This has been very heart-warming and has encouraged me to keep
going.
“Teaching” has inspired me to keep practicing and deepening my own
experience and understanding of T’ai Chi. For this I am very, very
grateful. One can learn the forms in a few months or years, but the
greatest benefits and “gifts” of this art come with a “lifetime” of
practice. This can sound “daunting” at first. The mind wants to resist
it. And that’s the beauty of T’ai Chi. It’s a “mind-training” first and
foremost. If you can control your mind, the body will follow and life
will flow easily and naturally. You will be healthy and live long. This is
the ancient promise of T’ai Chi.
Some Thoughts . . .
My personal take on T’ai Chi is that it’s more “psycho-therapy” than
anything else. To keep doing it you must continually confront your
“mind” and everything that’s in the way of you just “being there” in
class… relaxed and open. You’ve got to let all that “stuff” go or you
can’t get anywhere. What a gift! When I first started taking T’ai Chi, I
would leave class, amazed that I could feel so good; that I had
completely put my problems aside for that hour of class and was happy
and full of energy. My life was a “mess” at that time, so this was truly
a “miracle”. Sixteen years later, my life is much more serene and to
make sure it stays that way…I keep doing my T’ai Chi.
Cell Phone: 775-720-3659 e-mail: ginnyrc@gbis.com
Basic Yoga: This class is suitable for all. We will teach the basics Yoga postures, or Asana. Our focus will
be on proper alignment & bio-mechanics, which will help to improve your posture, flexibility and keep you
feeling great. We will also teach Breathing techniques, called Pranayama, and Meditation. A great place to
BEGIN!
Live/Love/Laugh Yoga & Yoga de Jour
All Levels Yoga: All levels Yoga is also structured around the basic Asana, Pranayama, Meditation. Once
you are familiar with the basics, this class will allow you to go deeper. We will maintain our focus of alignment,
while increasing flexibility & strength. Active Beginners welcome.
Let go with the FLOW!!!
Moderate Yoga: Movement scientists are discovering what Yogi’s have known all along: flexibility makes
you stronger. In this class we focus on strength & stamina, through flexibility & breath. We add to our basic
All Levels, Asana, Pranayama, & Meditation.
Sweet Vinyasa
Yoga Flow: Is for all levels, this class is designed to set your body in motion. Enjoy traditional yoga
postures linked into flowing vinyasas or phrases. Class will work to increase flexibility, strength, cardiovascular
health, and stamina. Practice Yoga, with flowing movement & grace, choreographed by breath.
Core Galore
Mat Pilates: Emphasis on strengthening the core, by controlled precise body awareness, great for back
pain.
Drop in $10 5 Class card $45 10 pack $85 Unlimited Monthly pass $85
be on proper alignment & bio-mechanics, which will help to improve your posture, flexibility and keep you
feeling great. We will also teach Breathing techniques, called Pranayama, and Meditation. A great place to
BEGIN!
Live/Love/Laugh Yoga & Yoga de Jour
All Levels Yoga: All levels Yoga is also structured around the basic Asana, Pranayama, Meditation. Once
you are familiar with the basics, this class will allow you to go deeper. We will maintain our focus of alignment,
while increasing flexibility & strength. Active Beginners welcome.
Let go with the FLOW!!!
Moderate Yoga: Movement scientists are discovering what Yogi’s have known all along: flexibility makes
you stronger. In this class we focus on strength & stamina, through flexibility & breath. We add to our basic
All Levels, Asana, Pranayama, & Meditation.
Sweet Vinyasa
Yoga Flow: Is for all levels, this class is designed to set your body in motion. Enjoy traditional yoga
postures linked into flowing vinyasas or phrases. Class will work to increase flexibility, strength, cardiovascular
health, and stamina. Practice Yoga, with flowing movement & grace, choreographed by breath.
Core Galore
Mat Pilates: Emphasis on strengthening the core, by controlled precise body awareness, great for back
pain.
Drop in $10 5 Class card $45 10 pack $85 Unlimited Monthly pass $85
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