Valerie Striar

Teaches at Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Valerie Striar has taught yoga in the Iyengar tradition for 20 years to students of all ages and ability. She presently teaches at the Yogasana Center for Yoga in Brooklyn, NY. Alongside a life-long career in dance and choreography, Iyengar yoga has inspired her interest in visualizing and experiencing anatomy in motion. Valerie incorporates her practice of Compassionate Communication into her teaching, applying principles of non-judgement, empathy and understanding. Valerie teaches classes and workshops which are inspired by the mindfulness practices and teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh, Tara Brach, and Jon and Myla Kabot-Zinn. Valerie lived across the street from the BBG for many years, thus beginning her love of walking through the beautiful natural landscape here in Brooklyn.