Patricia Komarow (used to be Tegler)
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I started meditating in the 70's along with my yoga practice. At that time, my teachers focused on philosophy and meditation as much as asana practice which set the stage for my further inquiry into deeper contemplation and reflections. I eventually discovered the Theravadan Buddhist tradition of Vipassana, which means Insight, and started meditating with this focus in 1989. I continue to practice this with sitting, walking, and eating meditations, and extensive retreats.  My meditation experience includes the Stress-Reduction Program from the Center of Mindfulness, University of Mass. Medical Center. I am currently teaching Meditation for Memorial Hospital and Rocky Mt. Insight. Please see my Schedule.

My practice has been lovingly supported by Rocky Mt. Insight sangha, a community of like-minded harmony. I am thrilled to be now teaching meditation and benefit immensely from this role, hoping that others benefit as well.

Yoga practice began in the 70's with some lapses through the 80's and serious return in the 90's resulting in a year of Dru Yoga Teacher Training followed by a Kripalu Teaching Certificate. I have been teaching since 1999 and enjoy it thoroughly.

My particular interest in teaching has been Special Needs since in the middle of my yoga training, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I finished treatment and then my training, knowing I wanted to connect with students who are having physical, emotion, and spiritual challenges like I did. I work with all kinds of these diagnoses and have approached them in a Yoga Therapy orientation with workshops and research to round out my experience. It has been a great gift. I have been a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapist (IAYT) since 2002.

Beginning and Mixed Level classes are also a joy, especially introducing Yoga and all its elements to beginner-mind students. Mixed Level classes present stronger and more flexible poses along with deeper pranayama or breath experiences assisting the growth of continuing students.

I have been a licensed massage therapist since 1999 and consider this an extension of my Yoga and Meditation practice.

I am so grateful to work/play at something I dearly love.