Robin Harned

Class Coordinator,  Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master at Sunlight Alliance

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My name is Robin Harned and I have been a member of the Sunlight Alliance community for approximately 5 years. I first met Sunny in the Spring of 2004 when I was in search of finding a new meaning and clearer understanding of the type of experiences I was creating within my life. I began taking a variety of classes and with a lot of hard work and a desire to create a foundation of self-love I have slowly begun to emerge into the loving Spirit I used to only dream of becoming.

About 3 years ago, Sunny offered volunteer positions at Sunlight Alliance and I quickly jumped on board in the hopes that it would reinforce the amazing lessons I was learning within her classes and be able to give back to a community I absolutely love. I started out as a volunteer labeling inventory as it came into the center and have since taken on several roles. I manage all class rosters and provide updated e-mails in regards to all classes and events being offered at Sunlight Alliance. I help Sunny in the office on Fridays and serve on the Sunlight Alliance Foundation Committee.

I am a Yoga Instructor at Sunlight Alliance and offer my services during our retreats as a member of Sunny’s Healing Team. I am a Reiki Master and have received my Practitioners Certification through Sunny’s Mind, Body & Spirit Certification Program as well as being an Ordained Minster. It has been through all of these different classes and roles that I have developed a greater appreciation for the many gifts we all have within us regardless to who we are or where we are in our lives.

As we continue to move into a time of remembering who we are and the reasons we are here, I am looking forward to sharing with all of you the journey that has brought us to this time and place within our lives. With endless love, gratitude and deep appreciation I look forward to many years of service here at Sunlight Alliance.

Namaste ~ Robin

What people are saying about Robin and her Yoga classes:

Hi Robin.  Just wanted to thank you for coming to Minnesota retreat with Sunny.   Have had several yoga instructors but no one has the beautiful calming voice that you have.  You have a special gift.    Thanks for all your genuine caring for the group. Blessings    S.S.

I have been very hesitant to take a yoga class because I was very intimidated. I decided to join Robin's yoga class and I am so glad that I did. Robin teaches with a loving gentleness. She makes sure to let you know that you must honor your body and just do exactly what you can. She helped guide me through a challenging experience of trying yoga for the first time and learning to love it immediately. She is so genuine and offers such peaceful calming environment to learn in. I am grateful for the opportunity to have taken this class with her and can't wait to take more and more and learn to honor and love my body.Phoenix-A.R.

My first yoga class with Robin was wonderful. She is a very gentle teacher, allows you to trust your own body and offers you the awareness that all is perfect within you! It was not only an experience of stretching and strength, but a spiritual insight into areas of resistance within my mind and body! ~ Sunny Dawn Johnston

I wanted to thank you for the invitation to my 1^st experience in yoga. The class was very relaxing and a pleasant experience. I definitely will look forward to many more of your classes to come. Thanks again. Phoenix-J.P.

ROBIN,I WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR INVITING ME TO YOUR YOGA CLASS THIS WAS MY FIRST EXPERIENCE WITH YOGA AND YOU DID A WONDERFUL JOB,IT WAS VERY RELAXING I HAD A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE. I LOOK FORWARD TO MANY MORE CLASSES. THANK YOU AGAIN. LOVE Pam

Robin’s class was my first experience with yoga. I do not have a flexible body and have always shied away from it for that reason. I had a hip injury several years ago that has caused a lot of pain as well as limitation of hip movement. I was very surprised that I was able to do all the stretches, of course, not like our wonderful teacher, but to the extent that my body would flow. I was also surprised that several of the stretches were the exact same ones I had to do in physical therapy for my hip injury. Overall, it was very relaxing and for me, a nice surprise and a most enjoyable experience. Phoenix-D.V.

I had never taken any form of yoga class before, and felt somewhat apprehensive towards it mostly because I did not feel I was limber enough or even calm enough. Upon the start of Robin’s class her calming voice and the atmosphere she had created quickly set me at ease. With being calm in my own mind, I soon realized I was much more able and flexible than I had thought. Robin, I would like to thank you for inviting me and helping me to step out of my box. I will be back. Phoenix- J.H.

I thought your yoga class was great! Of course I only have Saundra's to compare it to, but I thought you did a great job of describing each of the poses and guiding people through the whole 'where to put what' steps. I may also have loved it so much because the stretches felt so good - I definitely needed them. In fact, I checked my email at the end of last week to see if you were holding class last Friday morning at Sunny's - I would have definitely gone! I do hope you're planning on teaching yoga more regularly. It's a little bit of a trek for me to head out there, but I'll do it when my schedule allows! Phoenix-B.M.

Dear Robin, Thank you for all your hugs, angel kisses and healing energy work. I am so glad you decided to spread your angel wings and follow your true hearts desire & love of yoga. You are a wonderful Yoga instructor. I loved my daily yoga sessions with you! Your passion, grace, gentle and beautiful spirit is reflected in your yoga. DH

What people are saying about the Energy Shares...

Last Thursday we had our energy share evening and I just want to say that Friday I was so full of energy and flying high that I even forgot to shut off the lights to my truck which proved to be a minor inconvenience after work.  There certainly was some energy shift for the better in me.  I feel different in the area of my throat chakra and want to thank Amy and Robin for their supported role.  Can't wait for the next one.  JN

Thanks so much for hosting the wonderful share tonight.  I really enjoyed it and I am looking forward to the next one.  SK