About Yogi Tim

Timothy Burgin is a Kripalu & Pranakriya trained yoga instructor living and teaching in Asheville, NC since 2004. He has completed over 500 hours of yoga training and founded YogaBasics.com and JapaMalaBeads.com. Timothy is also the author of two yoga books and has written hundreds of articles on the practice and philosophy of yoga.

With over 35 years of experience in the practice of yoga, pranayama, and meditation, Timothy guides his students deep into the experience of yoga by creating a supportive environment and by giving clear, precise instruction. Through variations and modifications of the poses and practices, he teaches to the individual student and guides him or her with the appropriate amount of challenge and intensity for their level and ability. Timothy's extensive training in acupuncture, bodywork, yoga energetics, anatomy and physiology guides his application and practice of yoga therapeutics.

Timothy's classes are approachable, grounding, challenging, and joyful. He is also a musician and often plays his collection of sound healing instruments at the end of his classes.

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