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| Jamie Shane C.Y.T. Jamie Shane is the owner- operator of Bija. "Bija" is the seed sound of the Universe. It is the seed, or the place from which all things come. I find that yoga is just such a seed, and we encourage it to grow here in whatever shape or form it takes. Yoga came to me through the generous gift of my great friend Pat Eidenmiller just as she was coming to her certification in 1998. I study with her still. My own call to teach came in 2002 when I went to learn from Guruji Yogi Hari at his ashram in Miramar, Florida. It was the most powerful experience of my life. I try to bring this power into my own classes through breath and focus, gratitude and strength. I like to think that my teaching style is smooth and deep, filled with creative vinyasa and wonderful release. Yoga is truly the seed of my life. www.jamieshane.com |
| Kathy Ruch C.Y.T. Certified Hyp-Yoga Instructor Kathy originates from the Big Apple where she minored in Physical Education and majored in Fashion Merchandising. " I am a person who deeply believes that if you want to feel good as you age, you have to devote some time and energy in that pursuit. Growing old does not mean that you have to lose flexibility." Yoga Stretch is designed for all bodies and any age. You can start at 25 or 65 and receive a gentle workout designed to give all muscle groups a great stretch. Kathy is proud to be member of the Bija staff and even prouder to be Jamie Shane's mother. Kathy teaches Monday mornings at 8:00 & 9:30 AM Wednesdays at 10:45 AM Friday 8:30 AM |
| Albert Kleiner C.Y.T. Albert has a long and distinguished Yoga practice, based on the classical yoga traditions of India. He has studied with Swamis Vishnu Devananda & Satchidananda, Ramurti Mishra Md and Amrit Desai. He received his certification to teach Yoga from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center in 1969. He is also nationally certified and licensed in massage and movement therapies. Albert’s class, suitable for beginner and intermediate students, incorporates classical postures with prepatory stretches to balance our Western Lifestyle and achieve holistic health and well-being. Albert teaches Tuesday mornings at 8:30 www.atenashome.com |
| Gigi Felicetta C.Y.T Certified Hyp-Yoga Instructor. "The gift of healing allows the healer to give" "My joy is spiritual and physical connection. My gift is to heal through that connection" In the last 15 years, teaching yoga and leading yoga retreats has been an integral part of Gigi's self discovery and personal growth. Her teaching certificates are from the San Diego School of Yoga & Meditation studying under Yogiraj Behramji and the White Lotus Foundation studying with Ganga White and Tracy Rich. Gigi's style of teaching is Hatha with emphasis on body alignment, Vinyassa flow, and Pranayama. Also, Gigi has studied in China and Thailand and offers various forms of Eastern therapy including Thai Massage, Acupuncture, Acupressure/Tui-na and Chinese Herbs. |
| Chrisse Fickey Chrisse has been a dedicated Yoga practitioner since 1999. Since then she has traveled to study with some of the most well known instructors of our day. She has studied Hatha Yoga with Rodney Yee, Brian Kest, Shiva Rea, Erich Schiffmann and many other wonderful teachers. Chrisse has studied many other techniques and practices that aid in assisting others on their path to health, happiness and peace of mind. Chrisse is a member of the International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Assocation and the Yoga Alliance. She possesses a powerful sense of purpose and a strong commitment to helping people reconnect with themselves. She is passionately devoted to the experience and education of her students |
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| Nadya Simakina CYT Certified Kripalu Instructor Certified Laughter Yoga Leader My journey into Yoga began nine years ago under the private tutelage of Angelie, a noted Russian instructor of the Ananda Marga style. I Taking my pursuit of Yoga to higher levels, I moved to America, where, after a year of extensive travel, I located a top rated school in California, Body Mind College where I spent a year with many excellent instructors, including the renowned Dr. Barry Green, (a Guinness record holder for the longest massage ever given). I studied massage, yoga, rebirthing, anatomy as well as the metaphysical aspects of the human mind and body. I participated in numerous Personal Body and Emotional Clearing retreats, often guiding and coaching others in their practice. Next I enrolled in a teacher training program at the Discovery Yoga Center of St. Augustine and studied under Deva Parnell, one of the original staff of Kripalu yoga in Massachusetts. The emphasis of my instruction was Kripalu yoga as well as learning general Hatha Yoga philosophy, anatomy, and physiology. I was taught effective, practical methods for designing classes, introducing new postures, clarifying details and guiding students into a deep, integrated yoga experience that balanced exacting physical alignment with a patient, reflective and compassionate attitude. www.naplesyoga.com |
| Val Poulos CYT Licensed Massage Therapist Certified Master Hypnotherapist Val's journey into body, mind and soul began in 1980 with the study of meditation as a martial artist, her education continues today as a member of Ananda's Church of Self-Realization and as a disciple of Paramahansa Yogananda. Certified Meditation Teacher trained at Ananda Village of Nevada City, California - 1999 Certified Acu-Yoga Teacher graduating from the Acu-Pressure Institute of Berkley, California - 2002 Completed the Bridge to Ananda Yoga Program and working towards Level 2 Ananda Yoga Teacher Certification - 2009 Val may integrate one to five applications (therapeutic massage, aroma therapy, hypnotherapy, acu-yoga, meditation) along with her intuitive experience to design a treatment specifically for you. She will assist you in bringing balance and natural healing to the body, mind and soul with an emphasis on pain management. www.4integrativetherapy.com |
| Judy Coleman CYT I am a yoga freak! I absolutely love yoga! I have been a certified Hatha yoga instructor since 2004. I got my certification from Lex Gillan,who was the founder of the yoga institute in Houston,Texas. I went to Albeque, New Mexico from Fl. for my training. It was one of the most profound and wonderful experiences of my life. I am a very eclectic teacher. I use whatever styles of yoga that I have been privaliged to study, when I teach my classes. That makes it very fun and fresh. I love to get jiggy with it. To me yoga is about having fun. Yes, it's an awesome workout for the mind, body and spirit, but if I'm not having fun, I'm not going to do it! Life is too short not to atleast get one smile or be able to laugh at myself once in a while. Come and take a class with me. You just might have fun |
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