Anita Haravon is bringing Yoga to the people—all the people. Every day, Anita uses her Yoga training and healthcare background to work with people who have a great need for physical and mental restoration. Her clients include seniors, people of size, people with physical limitations, and those with lower incomes. She teaches Chair Yoga at NYCHA (New York City Housing Authority) to seniors and classes at Shape Up NYC, a free, drop-in fitness program with locations across the five boroughs, sponsored by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation.
Anita completed Yoga teacher training at YogaWorks and did further study at Anand Prakash Ashram in Northern India. She has completed advanced certification with Buddha Body Yoga (Michael Hayes), Accessible Yoga (Jivana Heyman), and FAMI (Functional Anatomy for Movement and Injuries) taught by faculty of the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Before turning to Yoga full-time, Anita was a clinician and researcher in audiology and communication disorders for more than 20 years. Anita is a certified E.M.T.and has volunteered with the Central Park Ambulance and the American Red Cross.