(Euskadi/Basque Country) brings to her teaching of anatomy long experience in the many facets of therapeutic massage. She teaches the major anatomical structures as they relate to an understanding and experience of asanas. Her instruction bridges the gap between "theoretical" knowledge and practical understanding of the muscles at work. Izaskun is a masseuse, translator and yoga teacher (RYT 200). She has always looked for the path of healing from a multidisciplinary perspective in way that incorporates all of her previous studies including: psychology, massage, Reiki, Feldenkrais, and even her experience as a teacher of English to adult learners. All of these aspects came together when she took her yoga teacher training at The Solstice Yoga Center. Her interest focuses on the therapeutic aspect of yoga based on the understanding of the organism and how we it is used. She has been a student and a collaborator at different levels at the Solstice Yoga Center for almost a decade and her best inspiration during these growing years was, and still is, her teacher, Brigitte Longueville. She divides her work now between Zipolite and Mazunte where she combines her classes, massages and translation work.
Hatha Yoga Classes
At Solstice Yoga Center we teach traditional South Indian Hatha Yoga classes emphasizing deep relaxation of the postural muscles, precise alignment in postures and subtle awareness of the breath.
Students find these classes fun, lively and energizing.
Each class begins with gentle opening of the deep back muscles and hip joints using props and lying relaxation postures.
When this "relaxation into alignment" is complete, students go through a progression of asanas or postures.
Classes usually include: standing asanas, sitting asanas, forward bends, twists, inversions, back bends and reclining asanas.
Throughout all the postures, correct body alignment is emphasized along with the use of the breath to relax into the pose.
Often students may move through a series of flowing postures allowing the body to become warm and more flexible and then these flowing postures alternate with more "passive" postures.
Individual adjustment and guidance is provided to each student to make the classes appropriate and engaging for beginners and also challenging for more advanced practitioners. 
All students discover the path to the greatest benefit with the least effort. Students learn how to optimize their personal practice and capture a new sense of energy, "lightness" and ease within their body.
- People of all ages and physical abilities are welcome.
- Instruction is given in English and Spanish.
- Yoga mats and props are provided.
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Price is $ 7.00 USD per class or a 10-class card for $ 60.00 USD.
School Locations
Zipolite - La Loma Linda
La Loma Linda is located in Colonia Centro of Zipolite on the Puerto Angel/Mazunte road. The entrance to the yoga center is opposite Villa Escondida.
| Day | Morning class | Teacher | Afternoon class | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ||||
| September | ||||
| Tuesday | 9:00 - 10:30 | IC | --- | |
| Thursday | 9:00 - 10:30 | IC | --- | |
| Sunday | 9:00 - 10:30 | IC | --- | |
| IC = Izaskun Casanova | ||||
Mazunte - Posada del Arquitecto
Posada del Arquitecto is located on Playa El Rinconcito towards the west side of Mazunte.
| Day | Morning class | Teacher | Afternoon class | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ||||
| September | ||||
| Monday | 9:00 - 10:30 | IC | --- | |
| Wednesday | 9:00 - 10:30 | IC | --- | |
| Friday | 9:00 - 10:30 | IC | --- | |
| IC = Izaskun Casanova | ||||