Anna Winkler

Anna Winkler has been practicing and teaching yoga since 1989, when she certified with the Sivananda Yoga Organization, in both India and Canada. She served as a volunteer staff member there for 6 years, assisting in Yoga Teacher Training courses and modeling for 2 yoga books, among other things. Anna has been practicing Ashtanga Yoga since 1997 (with Eddie Stern and other authorized teachers), and teaching Ashtanga since 2002. She has been studying and practicing Iyengar Yoga at Studio Yoga in Madison, NJ since 2007, where she received her second 500-hour teaching certificate. Anna teaches an Alignment Based Hatha Yoga class. Her Ashtanga classes are also alignment influenced. Anna has been teaching in the Maplewood, NJ area since 2001, and is the founder and director of Shakti Yoga & living arts (since 2005). Anna is also a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Ayurveda Lifestyle Consultant.

Upcoming Programs by Anna Winkler

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Course

Also With Donna Amrita Davidge

January 31 - February 21, 2025
Get your 200 hour yoga teacher certificate in this three-week immersive teacher training program. You'll gain a strong foundation in a variety of yoga forms and an overall understanding of how to teach these forms.

Journey Through the Chakras

Also With Madalina Blanton

February 28 - March 2, 2025
Chakras—the 7 energy centers in your body—help govern your physical and emotional wellbeing. Gain practical information to help maintain energetic cohesiveness, opening to greater ease and peace in your personal life.
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Spring Detox: Unplugged Meditation and Movement Retreat

Also With John Henderson, Madalina Blanton, Bob Blanton and Kati Walker

April 25 - 27, 2025
Disconnect from your devices and reconnect with nature, the present moment, and your inner being as you explore a wide range of meditative practices—including shamata, yoga, walking meditation, guided compassion meditation, reiki, qi gong, and singing bowls.
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Fall Reset: Come into yourself

Also With Bob Blanton, Madalina Blanton, Kati Walker and John Henderson

September 12 - 14, 2025
Fall is often a time of new beginnings. Reset as you reconnect with nature, the present moment, and your inner being through a wide range of meditative practices—including stillness meditation, yoga, walking meditation, guided compassion meditation, personal outdoor meditation, reiki, qi gong, and singing bowls.