MEET Kreg Weiss, BHKin
Kreg is a senior Hatha Yoga Teacher, international presenter and kinesiologist (exercise science). All of his classes integrate a purposeful, meditative quality to allow for an experience of connection and reflection while the body explores expansion and renewal. http://kregweiss.ca
Kreg acquired his yoga certification in 2002 following several successful years of venturing in the wellness industry as a personal trainer and group fitness trainer. As a national competitive Sport Aerobics athlete, Kreg won several titles including National Champion in 1999 and has been able to complement his athletic background and teaching practice with intensivestudies in Kinesiology and Health Sciences at the University of British Columbia. At UBC, he was awarded Top Honors in Exercise Science upon graduating.
Striving to share his passion for yoga, Kreg was inspired in 2004 to co-create MyYogaOnline.com, which grew to become a thriving production company and the leading global resource for online yoga videos. MyYogaOnline.com is now part of Gaia.com where you can find a large number of Kreg’s online practices.
With his extensive background in anatomy and physiology, Kreg feels privileged to be able to empower students and other teachers with practices that are educational, engaging and accessible. Through integrity-driven classes, Kreg aims to provide students and teachers with the tools to pursue a unique, confident practice where asanas, pranayama, and meditation interact collectively to rejuvenate and heal the body and mind.
"I’ve often been told that yoga is for everyone. As an aspiring teacher who’s beginning her own journey, I wondered about the accuracy of that statement, and the depth of knowledge necessary to assimilate students into a practice that was safe and right for each of them. I found, and began following Kreg Weiss' videos after I injured myself. I ached for practical advice about the biomechanics of my own body, relative to my yoga practice. Thanks to the positive buzz about workshops Noura has facilitated, once Kreg’s training was announced, I knew I had to be there. He did not disappoint. He teaches with the same passion and vigor that initially captivated me in his videos. The information at first glance appears dense and complex, but he breaks down all facets of his seminar with meticulously crafted presentations that are chocked full of well-labeled diagrams, and his own personal notes to guide you through each discussion.
He injects humor and humility into every aspect of his training program. It is like having coffee with a friend; the crazy good kind of friend, that overflows with so much love for what they do, that their passion pours through them whenever they talk about it...you can’t help but to follow their lead. Kreg also made it a point to make himself available for discussions, individual guidance and post-seminar Q&A. At some point in the training, we discussed meditation and finding that stillness in between everything that creates static in our lives. I find that idea applicable to what I’ve learned in his seminar. We covered many aspects ‘between’: the bones, spirituality and practicality, flows for mixed level abilities and posture levels conducive to different anatomical variations.
This course is beneficial for ALL yoga teachers. We preach within our community that yoga is in fact for everyone. In modern society, most have been conditioned differently, anatomically, by our ever-evolving social behavior, than those who initially practiced the ancient art. Kreg, taught me how I can better speak yoga to everyone, and for that I am thankful; my foundation in teaching feels solid and grounded” Brittany Beltram, RYT-200 (Featured Below)
"I really enjoyed my training with Kreg and each of them brought some interesting perspectives to my current practice. As soon as I enter the room I felt relax, at ease and ready to explore Kreg’s practice.. It was such a great feeling. What I really liked about these sessions was the connection I had to my body during the practice, to the postures and the way we worked on the transition between postures. Each transition allowed me to go deeper into the stretch, pushing boundaries without hurting my body. It was almost like the body was expanding as we were going through the sequences. I also had on both evenings of the sessions a very good energy. Thank you for this experience and I hope we will have more to come! " K.M
"First of all I would like to thank you for these amazing breathtaking wow-days and all the knowledge you gave us. I found out about my body anatomy, how the bones, muscles and joints move under my skin and how they influence one another. Now I know how to bend forward safely for my spine and being “Bendy Wendy” is not always good. And not everyone can be as flexible as another. If one side of my body can do more than the other I should stop where the other side stops, without pushing my body. I can now explain how to safely move into Downward Dog, plank, dancing cat and how to specific muscles in these poses. I now know so much more! I love the mudras and pranayama and will integrate them in my daily practice. Your approach to teaching is so unique and beautiful!" Daria Issina
"I love anatomy and I think it’s fascinating to truly understand how our body works. One of the best things about developing and having a yoga practice is how it connects us with our physical body. I remember when I started practicing yoga, even though I had been active my whole life, I start to discover my body in a whole new way. My muscles were opening up and it was a sort of re-discovering of each muscle, how they supported each other, which ones were working in each pose, etc. I simply loved the way Kreg made all the poses look so simple...thank you from the bottom of my heart" Nina Dubash
"Thank you again for such a fantastic course. You are a wonderful teacher and your knowledge and passion for your subject truly inspirational. In my next life, should I have one, I will be a yogi-physiotherapist and the anatomy-yoga encyclopedia that you are going to write will be my bible! If only I'd known 35 years ago that this is what I should have done" Anne van der Velden
"This was an unforgettable and new experience I have obtained from your training. From my perspective as a beginner, it was absolutely profound and very knowledgeable. You have a talent of teaching and delivering the information in a very comprehensive way that everyone would absorb and definitely apply in their practice" Julia
"Noura, as you told me before the workshop: you are going to love it, and this happened! Beside of being a wonderful "warm-hearted" person, Kreg really wanted us to share and absorb as much as possible of his knowledge and his teaching. The material, the readings he gave us every day just excellent. I'm going back with both a broader knowledge and wider view on yoga and not JUST yoga. So thank you so much Noura for making this happen. You know you have my highest esteem!" Alessandra
"Generous , responsible , attentive, competent & fun, what else could a student ask for ? Seriously! I guess we can get trained in many things in life, but I don't think we can teach people to carry a golden heart, or you have it or you don't. Kreg does ! Thanks Noura for organizing this workshop." Adriana MeBarr
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Need a place to stay during the training within 12 minute walking distance? Please let us know upon submitting interest and we will help you out!
SPONSORING VENUE:
The spacious and sunny space of Voyoga Studio : http://voyoga.ae/
Directions: i-Rise Tower, 31st Executive Floor, Tecom, Dubai, UAE
You will spot Carrefour, Biorganics shop, Taqado and NAR restaurant on the ground level.
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