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The Kraft of Yoga

The Kraft of Yoga

Yoga in Astoria, LIC, Manhattan, NYC - Recently, we had the pleasure of sitting down and talking with the multi-talented actress and yoga instructor, Ms. Dana Kraft.

We met at one of Astorias' most unique and innovative cafes,"Create", which turned out to be the perfect setting for a meeting with this 'Renaissance woman'. It was a bitter cold day outside, but Dana's warmth and friendly personality immediately made things very comfortable at our table. Dana was extremely articulate and very excited to tell me about her new business "Dana Kraft Yoga' and the launch of Dana's website, www.danakraftyoga.com! Dana also teaches at a variety of studios in the city, including "NuYu Revolution" at 233 West 99th street in Manhattan.

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Dana has also taught in the New York City Public School System for several years. It was in 2012 that Dana felt she had "hit a wall" teaching as well as with her acting auditions. A close friend, Juan Castano, who is a yogi, suggested that Dana attend the "Marco Rojas Yoga Retreat" at Iguana Lodge in Costa Rica. Dana ended up going and found her introduction to yoga to be a "Life changing experience".

Dana is currently working towards her 500-hour certification; her past certifications include Pure Yoga 200-hour teacher training, 100-hour Kaivalya Yoga Method, and 100-Hour Advanced Mentorship with Taylor Dunham at Pure Yoga.  She is also CPR/AED certified by the American Heart Association. Dana ‘s training included applied anatomy, kinesiology as well as introduction to meditation, and Sanskrit study.thekraftofyogaastoria2

A University of Michigan BFA Musical Theatre graduate, trained singer and dancer, who has performed in musical theater, Dana makes music a vital part of her yoga classes. Dana's playlists are varied and she wants the music to set just the right mood and energy level for her students. When Dana talks yoga, the passion she feels is evident in her eyes and voice. There is no class that is too tough for this "born" teacher.

While pursuing her Masters in Education at New York University, Dana participated in a very unique educational theater program that brought her to Maghaberry Maximum Security Prison in Belfast, Ireland. At the prison, Dana and her fellow colleagues worked with a group of convicts using Shakespeare’s Macbeth and Prison Theatre techniques to help rehabilitate them! While abroad, in Ireland and London, England, Dana also worked with young adults in a homeless shelter, using the "Theater of the Oppressed" techniques that were originally developed by Augusto Boal, in Brazil. This acting technique allows "oppressed" people to vent and express themselves in a constructive, creative manner.thekraftofyogaastoria3

Clearly, there is no end in sight to the talents of this 'Renaissance" yogini, whose thirst for knowledge is unquenchable. The multi faceted Leonardo Da Vinci might just be a little jealous of the breadth of her talents, were he alive today. Spend just sixty minutes in the company of this caring and insightful yoga instructor and you, as well, will become a disciple of the "kraft of yoga".

Dana Kraft Yoga, Mobile: 347-593-8330, www.danakraftyoga.com

CLASS SCHEDULE:

MON: 6:30 pm Vinyasa Flow with Dana and Jaimie, The Yoga Collective Chelsea

WED: 7:15 pm NuYuga Core Synthesis 2

THU6:00 am OMFG NuYuga  NuYu Revolution UWS
         8:00 am CC: Hot Power Vinyasa PURE West   
SAT8:00 am NuYuga 1 NuYu Revolution UWS
         8:45 am OMFG NuYuga NuYu Revolution UWS
SUN7:30 pm NuYuga Core Synthesis 1 NuYu Revolution UWS

Contact for privates and rates and information about Monday night class: 347-593-8330

Classes:

NuYu Revolution : 917-856-5880 | Pure Yoga West : 212-877-2025
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Tuesday, 30 April 2024