Reflections Yoga is an urban oasis nestled among giant financial institutions, Times Square, Broadway theatres and luxury high-rises in midtown Manhattan. We welcome and invite you to transcend the tensions of city life and join us for a "just right" yoga class with some of the best teachers in NYC, an illuminating talk, or a super cool dance party. Come to Reflections and celebrate all of who you are!
Paula Tursi is the Founder and Director of Reflections Yoga and the internationally renowned Reflections Yoga Teacher Training Program. She has been working with alternative healing practices in New York City and internationally for over twenty years. Paula developed Reflections Yoga as a way to integrate what she found most inspiring in other practices with her own personal truth. She began her training at Integral Yoga, where she studied Hatha and restorative Yoga. She went on to work with esteemed teachers such as John Friend, Rodney Yee and Angela Farmer. She has also worked extensively with Leslie Kaminoff and Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen in the art of yoga, breath work, anatomy, and movement awareness practices. She is certified at the 500-hour level with the Yoga Alliance and is an affiliated Anusara teacher. Most of her current studies are in Body Mind Center with Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen.
Paula's work focuses on the alignment of mind and body, understanding that we move not only from our muscles and joints, but also from the support of our inner body. Movement or asana can start from the inner or outer body, however, movement initiated from the inner body can be an expression of the organs bringing awareness and health to the deeper systems of the body. Her teaching and insights are born of the ongoing study of anatomy and kinesiology with master teachers such as Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen, Irene Dowd, Tom Myers, and Gil Hedley for anatomical dissection.
Paula holds a Masters degree in Psychology from Columbia University and a Masters degree in Education from Hunter College. She did her clinical post-graduate training at the Milton H. Erickson Society for Psychotherapy and Hypnosis. Paula conducts biannual Teacher's Trainings in New York City and Latin America, teaches workshops nationwide and in Europe. She teaches on going classes, holds corporate workshops and offers individual instruction in breath awareness, partner yoga and yoga for body ailments.
The Reflections Yoga Teacher Training program is fully registered at the 200 & 500-hour level with Yoga Alliance.
Reviews of Reflections Yoga
(4.8-star rating across
4 reviews)
Yoga Foundations
Reviewed by Lindsey Arena on 6/25/2014
As a beginner, I must say it was a great experience.
Meditation
Reviewed by Julia Dereka on 1/29/2013
exactly what I was looking for!
Meditation
Reviewed by Alena Blues on 1/20/2013
Very cool vibe, easy and smooth session.
Yin Yoga
Reviewed by Jamie Steinitz on 6/30/2014
Review Summary by CourseHorse
Students who have taken classes at Reflections Yoga have had positive experiences and found the classes to be exactly what they were looking for. The classes have a cool and inviting atmosphere, making it easy for beginners to feel comfortable. Students have learned and walked away with valuable skills from their classes, such as gaining a greater understanding of yoga and its principles, improving flexibility and strength, and developing a sense of mental clarity and focus. One student mentions that they learned the importance of connecting the mind and body, while another notes that they gained a better sense of balance and strength. Overall, students highly recommend Reflections Yoga for those looking for a fulfilling and informative yoga experience.
Quotes:
- "I learned that yoga is not just about physical postures, but also about connecting the mind and body in a deeper way. It was a transformative experience for me."
- "I came out of the class with improved flexibility and strength, and a better understanding of what my body is capable of. It was exactly what I needed."
- "The class focused on finding balance and strength within ourselves, and I left feeling more centered and grounded. It was a great learning experience."
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