Our Mission

To transform trauma and illness into platforms to jump from so our students can be the authorities over their own health, joy and fulfillment.

By teaching the Trinity Approach within the Victory in 9 course. To explore the personal anatomical alignment and the rhythm deep breath brings to help the body respond with calmness even when struggling.

This approach brings awareness to our students physical, energetic and spiritual bodies so they can live in balance with their divine paths.

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Antiqua Libbey

RYT 500 and E-RYT 500, Diet Specialist.

 

About Antiqua:

I began teaching yoga about 18 years ago, at which time I studied chakra meditation and Iyengars asana methods.  This was a great foundation for asana alignment and safety, which I pass on to all my students today.

At the age of 21, I had cancer and adrenal issues along with many other physical ailments.  My body literally was fighting against me. After some research I found that HOT yoga is #1 for its fast healing and detoxifying properties. So off to LA I went to study with Bikram. After Bikram training, teaching became a full time career.

A few years later, I married and moved to Alaska where I taught at various places learning along the way to opening my own studio.   I wish I could say all of my learning was smooth and easy, but for the most part, I did not figure out how important it is to have a clear vision for your business till I had been in business for many years. So trial and error where my teachers and so often I failed.  Looking back, those failings give me great contrast, to lead you into more ease as you begin your business and teaching careers.

In 2005 I opened Twist Yoga and began teaching at my own studio.

At the time my main point of clarity was that as we go through life aging, getting sick, getting well, etc., different styles of yoga were needed.  I also knew that I did not want to give the people I train the “my style is better than your style” teaching complex, but rather a respect for all styles of asana.  I want each teacher to be able to choose their favorite and lean into their strengths upon graduation, not be stuck in a box.

This is when Twist classes came into existence. That first training was a learning experience, to say the least.  But through it I found that it is best to keep things simple.  This clarity is key, to not only lead great workshops, but to also share my truth with the world. Which is why when backing up yoga facts I pick one great book to impress upon my students the importance of the yogic 8 limbed path, that book is the Bible. I find it beautiful, that all wisdom’s based in Love teach to focus on God, learn to control your body, breath and thoughts and untimely surrendering to your divine path lead by Source. I keep it super simple (K.I.S.S.) by sticking to the Yoga Sutras and the Bible to base my courses from.
 

Our Location:

Currently Twist Yoga operates three ways:

  • Continuing education and workshops all over the world and right here in Alaska, at your own pace.
  • Online inspiration and coaching via youtube and facebook: for free (invite your friends)
  • At YourOwnUniversity.org bringing the Trinity Approach to the world.  It is my mission to transform trauma into a platform from which my clients, students and friends can jump from and take their power back and be the authority over their own health, joy and fulfillment.

Contact me: here

 

Twist’s associated Registered Yoga Teachers

  • Lydia Vansickle – RYT 200 specializing in yoga for kids contact her at 907-715-2600
  • Chandra Lewis – RYT 200

Certifications: Bikram Yoga, Astanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Twist yoga, ISSA Specialist in Fitness Nutrition

Classes taught: Flame Breeze Bamboo Wave Stone Prenatal

Antiqua is the disco ball that gets this yoga party stated.  She is a recognized expert in the transformational world as the creator of the Trinity Approach technique, author, speaker and coach. 

Her mission is to shine new light on our relationship to trauma, disconnect and illness world wide. She knows when recognized these negative forces can be transformed into compassion, understanding and joy within ourselves and with each other.

To learn more about how she is bringing this dream to life, visit  Your Own University where she will not hold anything back.

 

How the Trinity Approach came to be…

Throughout every human life, there are brief moments of clarity and perspective that demonstrate the degree to which you’ve allowed the waves of circumstance to wash your ship off course.

In these powerful moments, you look around and find two things:  You don’t like what you see and you’re unsure of how to chart a course back to the friendly waters you may or may not be able to visualize in your minds eye.

In these moments, you feel lost and hopeless and invisible, you recognize you’ve lost yourself.

I (Antiqua) understand this feeling.  If someone had magically tracked the ship of my life thought the wanderings of my personal storms, you’d think me a seasoned sailor indeed, when I show you the safe and happy harbors I enjoy these days.

It wasn’t always this way, as I am eluded and will explain in detail later on.  It’s taken me years to develop and recognize the three landmarks in every life that will keep you on track, living the days of your life at the helm of your ship, in control, confident and master of each day.

These three focal points are what I call the Trinity and their approach will set you and your students free.

 

Is Twist Yoga RTT a perfect fit for you or your studio?

  • Do you have a full time job or busy schedule? I enjoy working with others who have a full- time passion, be it a job or family. However, you want to learn how to express yourself through yoga. In a relaxed environment, where you get to schedule your meetings with me, at your (and my) convenience. You understand that you need the flexibility to reschedule without inconveniencing a group. This is why teaching at your own pace (AYOP) is so very nice. I do love my week-long intensives but one-on-one training is my passion.

 

  • Do you have a yoga school? Taking the stress away from filling up all your classes day in and day out is guaranteed by offering courses.  I enjoy bringing Twist Yoga RYS to your studio and teaching week long workshops.  There is not need to go through the hassle, trainings and prep work to have a world class RYS at your studio, that is what Twist Yoga is design to do for you.

 

  • You have drive and strive for excellence. I have this drive, which is why I continue my own education, both in business and in yoga.  I love to work with people that have the same commitment to learning. Do you enjoy trying on different ideas?  I also share freely as I learn, so you will get some upgrades now and then as you go through my workshops. AsI learn so do you.

 

  • Your relationship with Christ/Source is your guiding light.  I have an unapologetic love for Him and share his love with others.  It is not about being “right” it is about being open, giving, loving and humble.  Following his teachings. I enjoy sharing with people that are also committed to their own truth and open to learning through Christ’s teachings.

 

 Why teaching the Victory in 9 course is better than teaching yoga classes?
Teaching courses helps take the stress away from day to day, yoga classes.  You know without a doubt that over the course of 9 weeks your students will be committed to their transformation and you will be getting paid your worth, for guiding them through it.  Instead of having to advertise day in and day out to fill your classes, you save time and money by filling your class once every 9 weeks instead.

After leading my first 3 teacher’s trainings Twist’s classes fused into what they are today. The Victory in 9 week course, uses the knowledge of the 8 limbs of yoga to teach, and different popular styles of asana. So your clients will leave having experienced the effects of yoga in 9 weeks. You are giving them tools be confident in their own abilities both on and off their yoga mats. It is truly a transformation for either beginning or experienced students. Most of the time student sign up again and again.

When it all began, I had no idea how God was leading me.

Now, after nearly 6 years and many workshops I feel confident that Twist Yoga’s continuing education workshops are well-rounded. I know they produce confident yogi’s.  After completing a workshop or a series of them to get your Yoga Alliance registration, you will know how to teach hot yoga, vinyasa yoga, wave yoga and restorative yoga. You will leave Twist’s RYS with a clear vision of who you want to be as a person and who you want to share your talents with.  You too will be living a fulfilled, confident, joyous life Trinity Balanced.

If this all sounds good to you, lets chat and explore the possibility of you continuing your yoga education at Twist.

In joy,

Antiqua

 

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