Author Archives: Avananda

About Avananda

AVA Ava has always had two singular passions in life, Yoga, and Metaphysics. Metaphysics includes many things but Astrology, and forecasting the future with the aid of the Tarot cards, are both very dear to her heart. Ava has also been a professional yoga instructer for 40 years and has the highest qualifications and certificates in the field and she currently teaches yoga on Siesta Key Beach in Sarasota Florida. If you would like to check out Ava's Yoga Blog it's listed below at yogaonsiestabeach.com. Besides her life long passion for Yoga Ava has been an athlete and outdoor enthusiast and traveller most of her life and while living in Hawaii she started her own surfing school on the island of Maui which she operated for 8 years. Ava become a proffessional surfing instructor late in life at the age of 40 but her love of the ocean and waves compelled her to learn and her yoga practice made it physically possible. Ava has lectured publicly on the history and spiritual evolution of the Tarot deck and has done countless readings for others. Ava has had her own television show on the Tarot here iin Sarasota and she is currently the cohost of the VIrtual Tarot Show on Youtube which is dedicated to forecasting the future with the aid of the Tarot cards for every star sign for every month of the year. TRUDY Trudy became interested in religion and spirituality and began to encounter angels at a very young age. When Trudy's first child became ill at the age of 18 months with leukemia, she once again began to experience angel encounters. After her son passed, at the age of 35 months, Trudy became interested in the teachings of Carl Jung, and then gradually became interested in the ancient symbolism of the Tarot. Trudy has studied with renowned teachers, such as Robert Johnson and Barry Willaims of Pacifica Institute in California. Trudy and Ava met 7 years ago on Siesta Key beach in Sarasota, Florida, and became best friends. They began reading together online in order to reach more of their friends who were in need of readings. Trudy and Ava's vision and mission is to bring the ancient symbolism of the Tarot to today's modern woman in a relevant, fun and compelling way. AdGals, Trudy's company, produces Virtual Tarot's videos and supports the marketing of Ava and Trudy's mission. She has a B.S. in Advertising from the University of Florida, has an extended creative writing degree from UCLA and is currently pursuing a Professional Research Certification from the University of Georgia. Trudy founded AdGals, Inc. in 1993 in an effort to fill a need of clients who needed to market to women. AdGals is a certified woman-owned company providing branding, broadcast and educational content.

Mar15

03/15/23 YOGA CLASS CANCELLED DUE TO BAD WEATHER

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Avananda

The sudden appearance of winter weather and the threat of rain is the reason I have decided t cancel todays class. I will see everyone on Friday. Stay warm and happy.

Ava

Mar13

No More Red Tide & Yoga Classes Now Resume

Posted on March 13, 2023 by Avananda

I am pleased to announce that the red tide has subsided and we are able to practice our yoga classes again. It was ver clean and beautiful today on the beach but many seemed to still be afraid to return to the beach. I can say that the air was very clean and the weather was ideal for our yoga. Im inviting everyone to return and enjoy the best weather of the year for our yoga sessions. Classes begin at 9 Am Monday, Wednesday, Friday Saturday. Bring drinking water and towel or a mate and $10 per person in cash.

See you all soon.

Ava

Mar4

Emergency Announcement 3/4/2023 ; Severe Red Tide Condition Today: Yoga Class Cancelled

Posted on March 4, 2023 by Avananda

I just returned from the beach this morning at 8:00 am and the red tide conditions are very bad, so bad that I not only have to cancel todays class but I would not recommend going to the beach at all. If you have any further questions you may phone me at 914-303-2162. I am so sorry for this but I have no other choice the air is not breathable today. Lets pray this goes away soon and we can get back to enjoying our yoga.

Love and Hope

Ava

Jan31

Celebrate The Return Of Warm Weather With Yoga On The Beach

Posted on January 31, 2023 by Avananda

We are enjoying a return of warm weather and there is no better way to celebrate than to come down to Siesta Key beach and join my yoga class. Next class is Wednesday Feb 1 2023, 9 am start time. Bring a towel or a mat and some drinking water. Classes are meant for all levels of experience, beginners welcome. Please bring the fee of $10 per person in cash as I do not take credit cards. The classes are held on the beach between the blue and green lifeguard stands and there is even a handy video guide available on this website on the front page right side bar, if you should need more help finding the location. This yoga is a form of therapeutic, deep healing yoga, blending stillness within the pose with movements between poses to prepare the muscles and joints for the poses. Classes are 90 min long but if you need to leave before the class is over I don’t mind at all though I recommend you try to do the whole class as it is a systematic exploration and release of tension from all of the bodies muscles & joints. Hope to see everyone soon.

Ava

Jan28

Sat. 28/23 Yoga Class Cancelled

Posted on January 28, 2023 by Avananda

Im sorry for the late post as I just returned from the beach were I was checking the weather conditions and waiting till 9:00 am when the class normally starts. After assessing the conditions which I found difficult to teach I decided to cancel the class but no one that I could see came to class anyway. The winds were cold and damp as well as the sand was wet and cold. There were a few sray rain clouds on the edges of the sky but the sun seemed to want to come out. None the less with the combination of conditions and that none seemed to want to venture out today I cancelled the class. I hope to teach again on Monday the 30th. Hope to see you on Monday.

Ava

Jan14

Sat. 14th Class Cancelled Due To Severe Cold

Posted on January 14, 2023 by Avananda

Jan13

Fri/13/2023 Cancelled Due To Rain

Posted on January 13, 2023 by Avananda

Rain is predicted for the entire morning of the 13th and It may be too cold to teach on Saturday. But I am cancelling Fridays class and keeping it open for Saturday. I will let you know about Saturday as we get closer to it. Thank you for your cooperation.

Ava

Nov10

Classes resume tomorrow Friday 11/11/22

Posted on November 10, 2022 by Avananda

Looks like all is clear for class tomorrow Friday. Classes starts at9:am and ends at 10:30 am $ 10 per person and please bring exact change, some drinking water and a towel or a make and prepare to have fun and get fit in the most beautiful yoga studio in the world built by God.

Oct21

Beautiful Morning Yoga Session: 10/21 Report

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Avananda

There was an unusual cold snap last Monday with high wind conditions but this morning was just beautiful. Clean crip air felt good as the air warmed up during our yoga practice and by mid way through the 90 min class it was warm and sunny. I’m so glad the normal Fall temperatures are back as this is my favorite time of the year to teach my yoga classes. I hope you can come to Siesta Key beach and experience yoga on sand make of crystals next to a blue sea and sky. Hope to see you soon. Please bring drinking water and a towel or a mat and exact change for the fee.
All my love

Aca

Oct20

Burr – What a cold morning 10/19 Class Report

Posted on October 20, 2022 by Avananda

A blast of cold air swept over Sarasota today bringing a reminder that winter is coming. The cold kept most people ar home in front of the fireplace. 3 brave women showed up for class so we had a very active and vigorous session. The cool air was invigorating as we did some power yoga. it looks like this cold air will be leaving soon and by Friday we should be back to more seasonal temperature. Hope to see everyone on Friday.

Ava