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See our teachers & friends in a variety of yoga poses.
Jump to:
COLLEEN • DINA • GLENN • GLORIA • HEATHER
KAREN P. • KRISTI • LAURIE • LISA • NED • MARLENE • MARY G.
MARY M.• MIRIAM • NATASHA • SHARONA • STINA • SUPRIYA
Colleen BreecknerColleen received her 200 hour certification through Lotus Gardens, in Sherman, CT. A student of Yoga for more than 13 years, she has studied Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, & Yogic philosophy in a variety of different traditions, such as: Ashtanga Yoga, Anusara Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Sivananda Yoga & other forms of Hatha Yoga, Sanskrit & Chanting & Tantric philosophy. She is currently in the certification process of Anusara Yoga. Colleen blends her dance background with her yoga practice to deliver a physically challenging vinyasa flow sequence. Her Yoga classes are designed to empower the spirit that lies within you. Colleen leads workshops & classes for adults, teens and children throughout Connecticut & New York. She specializes in Vinyasa, Anusara, Posture alignment & sequencing. Colleen teaches Hot Vinyasa on Thursdays.
Sharona FeinSharona Fein has been a practitioner and teacher of energy healing for over 25 years and a student of yoga for the past decade. Formerly the director and creative force behind The Healing Arts Community of CT, she has reinvented herself yet again, getting her Integral Yoga teaching certification at Yogaville, the Satchidananda Ashram in Virginia, and studying and practicing Thai Yoga Body Therapy. Sharona teaches Morning Flow on Fridays starting 6/27/08.
Dina FerranteA passionate yoga student for many years, Dina became a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance through Devalila Yoga in Lambertville, NJ. Devalila (“Divine Play” in Sanskrit) is a unique style of hatha yoga in which students are encouraged to breathe and let go as they work deeply in a wide variety of postures. Dina has combined this training with her study of a variety of yoga styles to create her own unique style of guiding students through the process of gently releasing tension held deep within the body. Her style is free-flowing, invigorating and relaxing. Dina's detailed instruction with careful attention on alignment and breath give students the opportunity to become intimately aware of themselves both physically and emotionally and leave class feeling peaceful and present. As the mother of a seven-year old son, Dina is grateful that her yoga practice has helped her transition from a stressful and cluttered corporate life to that of teaching yoga and sharing the gift of this divine practice. Dina teaches Stress Buster Yoga on Tuesdays.
Mary GerdesMary is an avid student of all yoga disciplines but focuses her practice and teaching on Anusara and Ashtanga. A teacher and trainer in traditional fitness for 14 years, she has been inspired to bring the spiritual and introspective magic of yoga practice into all aspects of fitness, health and wellness. Mary's ongoing studies in Anusara include teacher training with Jamie Allison and Lois Nesbitt and workshops with Anusara founder John Friend and Rajanaka Tantra scholar Douglas Brooks. Her Ashtanga yoga background has included teacher training with David Swenson and Valerie Schneiderman, and practice with a variety of excellent teachers including Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois. Mary's knowledge of the mechanics of the physical body combined with the heart oriented experience of yoga gives students a full range of tools to allow their own practice to grow and flourish. Mary is also available for private yoga sessions. You can contact her at mgerdes@optonline.net. Mary teaches Anusara-Inspired Yoga on Tuesdays (on hiatus for the summer).
Ned GrantNed began practicing basic asana as a child, and is largely self-taught. Over the years he has increased the scope and intensity of his practice through the Sivananda, Astanga, and Iyengar disciplines. He has been certified in Interdisciplinary Yoga by Don and Amba Stapleton of the Nosara Institute, in Vinyasa Flow Yoga by Shiva Rea, and has been trained in and studied Iyengar Yoga with Rodney Yee and Mary Dunn. Ned's creative approach and style is unique - and his classes are taught in the spirit of feeling good in the body. Ned teaches Vigorous Vinyasa Yoga on Sundays thru the summer.
Kristi GunnarshaugKristi is a graduate of Lotus Gardens yoga 200 hour certificate program and is currently working on her 500 hour certificate. She is a graduate of Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy in Newington. Kristi has a passion for yoga that came through her practice several years ago. She fell in love with yoga due to the over-whelming feeling of peace and acceptance that the yoga practice gave her. She has taught classes to different populations from those with physical disabilities to 'seasoned' yogis, from children to teens to adults. She teaches with a light sense of humor while holding the practice sacred at the same time. Kristi teaches Vinyasa Yoga on Fridays.
Mary McLaughlinMary is a certified Kripalu DansKinetics instructor, having completed her training with Megha Nancy Buttenheim in Lenox, MA. She has been happily exploring creative movement all her life: tap dancing in her kitchen in fourth grade; choreographing her high school dance choir; starting an improvisation troupe at Stanford University. Currently a professional playwright, actor, student of yoga and mother of three, Mary is delighted to teach Kripalu DansKinetics because it allows her to share her joy in the dance of life with others. That, and her kitchen is just too darn small. ;-)
Karen PierceKaren has been teaching in the fitness industry since 1990 and holds many certifications including her 200 RYT certification. Her interest in the spiritual dimension of life began as a teen and she has developed her own unique yoga style incorporating her specialties into a vigorous class that blends Viniyoga, Anusara, Ashtanga and Vinyasa. Karen focuses on being safe through modifications and adaptations so you will learn when to push, when to surrender and when to rest. Karen is dedicated to bringing the practice of yoga to ALL populations in a safe format that is rooted in exercise science. Her approach focuses on falling in love with Yoga and her students love her challenging, ever-changing classes and her upbeat, relaxing style. She is also the author of a children's yoga book "YogaBear, Yoga for Youngsters" and leads kids yoga workshops of the same name. Check it out at; http://www.yogabearbook.com. Karen is also available for private yoga sessions. She is currently working on producing her own Meditations CD. You can contact her at karenJpierce@earthlink.net. Karen teaches Your Yoga Therapy on Mondays.
Heather PhilipHeather is a Certified Kripalu Yoga teacher. Her gentle to moderate style classes encourage each student to work at their own pace. Her soothing voice and compassionate heart, make each class a nurturing and relaxing experience. Heather teaches Kripalu Yoga by Donation (formerly called "Community Yoga") on Sundays. Any donation large or small is accepted for charity. Find out more about the charities that have benefited from Heather's class.
Gloria OwensGloria is a co-owner of YogaSpace and a Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor, dancer, and figure skater who has been teaching yoga since 1994. Her popular classes offer an eclectic mix of styles in a fun and non-judgmental atmosphere; appropriate for beginners and intermediate students alike. Most recently inspired by her work with Angela Farmer, Shiva Rea and Lilias Folan, Gloria weaves together traditional yoga poses, breathing techniques, expressive movement, conscious self-reflection and guided relaxation. Her compassionate and intuitive teaching style makes each class a unique experience. As a talented graphic designer, artist and photographer, Gloria brings her playful, creative spirit to each class, and invites her students to do the same. Gloria is proud to be a co-owner of YogaSpace along with her partners Glenn Tucker and Miriam Zernis. You can contact her at gloria@yogaspace-ct.com. Gloria teaches Intro to Yoga on Mondays and Kripalu Yoga I on Wednesdays.
Natasha Schappert (formerly Natasha Raymond)Natasha is the original founder of YogaSpace and a certified Integral Yoga teacher and NIA (neuromuscular integrative action) instructor, who has studied a wide range of yoga and dance techniques. A professional writer, Natasha uses vivid imagery to inspire the imagination and lead students into a delicious form of moving meditation that quiets the mind, opens the body, frees the spirit and feeds the soul. Check out her beautiful site of poetry, yoga and inspiration at: www.upwarddog.net. Natasha teaches Slow Flow on Wednesdays, Vinyasa Yoga on Wednesdays & Saturdays, and Stress Buster Yoga on Thursdays & Fridays. Click here to see photos of her wedding with Steve Schappert on 5/31/08.
Stina ReedStina, R.N. is a Kundalini-certified Yoga instructor and an RN (registered nurse). She has worked primarily in psychiatric setting in the hospitals since 1971. She has experienced the ancient teachings of yoga as fundamental to healing of body, mind and spirit when much of medicine addresses physical symptoms only. Stina has trained with Ravi Singh for certification in Kundalini Yoga, and Nam Hari for Kundalini based Numerology. Additionally, she is currentlly working on certification in Hatha Yoga from Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. As a former English teacher with a degree in English and a Polarity Wellness certificate in bodwork from the Open Center in New York City, Stina brings the depth and breath of her professional life to her yoga teaching. Stina teaches Hatha Yoga II on Thursdays.
Lisa RosenthalLisa is certified by Lotus Garden with Lara Ward and is a member of the Yoga Alliance (RYT200). She practices daily, with an emphasis on Vinyoga and Vinyasa. Lisa's classes move through poses, using breath, body, spirit, love and compassion. Lisa says, "Continuing to learn from the masters, my teachers and my students, keeps me living in gratitude and thankfulness." Lisa teaches Rise & Shine Yoga and Mind-Body-Spirit Yoga on Mondays.
Supriya SwerdlickSupriya has been an Integral Yoga teacher since 1989. She teaches Hatha Yoga, dance, and meditation. A licensed massage therapist, certified Danskinetics teacher, and graduate of the New Seminary, she facilitates weddings and sacred ceremonies and has served on the staff of Omega Institute since 1995. Supriya leads our monthly Drum & Dance celebrations (see special events).
Marlene TendlerMarlene Tendler is a Registered Yoga Teacher and has been teaching yoga since 2000 in Northern Fairfield County. Her teaching focuses on alignment principles and body awareness, using clear detailed instruction. Marlene is equally enthusiastic and skilled in teaching Restorative Yoga, which she combines with a guided mindfulness meditation. During the past several years, she has taught Restorative Yoga privately, and in the physical therapy department of a neurology clinic. She is experience in teaching clients with migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and autoimmune disease. Marlene received her teaching certificate at the Omega Institute in 2000 under the guidance of Don and Amba Stapleton of the Nosara Institute. Marlene studies weekly at the Iyengar Institute in New York City. She has studied extensively with Mary Dunn, Joan White, and Judith Lasater with whom she received certification as a Relax and Renew Trainer. She has also studied with Kofi Busia, Glenn Black, Doug Keller, Gary Kraftsow, Rod Stryker, and Rodney Yee. She has trained in Mindfulness-Based Stress-Reduction with Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli. Marlene teaches Hatha Yoga on Tuesdays and our monthly Restorative Yoga class (see special events).
Glenn TuckerGlenn is a co-owner of YogaSpace and a Kripalu-certified yoga instructor. He brings a strong interest in yoga philosophy, history and literature to his practice and teaching and is a firm believer in the benefits of personal practice. He actively supports his students in developing and maintaining their own regular yoga practice. Glenn teaches safe, gentle but rigorous ways to dive deeply into yoga practice. His classes focus on postures (asanas), breathing (pranayam) and movement but include other techniques to explore the "eight limbs" of classical yoga for a balanced, complete and satisfying experience. Glenn is proud to be a co-owner of YogaSpace along with her partners Gloria Owens and Miriam Zernis. You can contact him at glenn@yogaspace-ct.com. Glenn teaches Kripalu Yoga II on Saturdays. Glenn also leads our Yoga Nidra workshops (see special events).
Miriam ZernisMiriam Zernis is a co-owner of YogaSpace and an internationally certified Sivananda Yoga Acharya (Master). She completed her advanced training in southern India and continues to explore the breadth and depth of yoga. She has also studied Integral, Jivamukti, Anusara, Ashtanga and Bikram yoga. Miriam is a 6th generation Reiki Master Teacher of the Usui System of Natural Healing, as well as a Karuna Reiki® Master, and a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. In early 2006, after 21 years as a news writer and Senior Editor at ABC News, she resigned from her position to fully dedicate herself to yoga, Reiki and holistic health counseling, bringing her true gifts to the YogaSpace community. Miriam is proud to be a co-owner of YogaSpace along with her partners Gloria Owens and Glenn Tucker. She is also available for private yoga sessions and health counseling. Miriam leads Kirtan (yogic chanting) workshops (see special events). She recorded a CD in 2007, called "Sita's Light; Chanting for Mother Earth". You can listen to mp3 clips and find out more at www.sitaslight.com. You can contact Miriam at miriam@yogaspace-ct.com.
Jump to:
COLLEEN • DINA • GLENN • GLORIA • HEATHER
KAREN P. • KRISTI • LAURIE • LISA • NED • MARLENE • MARY G.
MARY M.• MIRIAM • NATASHA • SHARONA • STINA • SUPRIYA
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