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See our teachers & friends in a variety of yoga poses.
YOGASPACE OWNERS & INSTRUCTORS:
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Dina Ferrante Dina is a co-owner of YogaSpace and Yoga Alliance certified through Devalila Yoga (“Divine Play” in Sanskrit) in Lambertville, NJ. Dina has combined her training and other studies with nationally recognized teachers, to create her own unique style of yoga; guiding students through the process of gently releasing tension held deep within the body. Her style is playful and free-flowing, invigorating and relaxing. Dina’s detailed instruction with careful attention on alignment and breath gives students the opportunity to become deeply connected with all aspects of themselves, physically, emotionally and spiritually, leaving class feeling peaceful and present. Her philosophy is that after yoga practice you should not only feel better in your body, but better about your life. Dina will be teaching Stress Buster Yoga on Mondays starting 9/13. Contact Dina directly here. |
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Gloria Owens Gloria is a co-owner of YogaSpace and a Certified Kripalu Yoga Instructor 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. 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. Music and breath are an integral part of a yoga experience with Gloria – helping each student free their spirit as well as their body. As a talented graphic designer, artist and photographer, Gloria brings her playful, creative energy to each class, and invites her students to do the same. Gloria teaches Kripalu Yoga on Wednesdays, as well as occasional YogaDance classes. Contact Gloria directly here. |
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Natasha Raymond Natasha is the original founder of YogaSpace and was a professional journalist prior to opening the studio in 2001. She has always been motivated to help others access the truth and realize their highest potential. She uses her gift with words and depth of practice to lead students in a form of moving meditation that heals the mind, soothes the soul and frees the spirit. Certified in Ashtanga and Integral Yoga, Natasha is natural, heart-centered teacher. She views students and clients with enormous compassion and understanding from the perspective of the mind, body and spirit and sees each person as a whole, unique beings. Natasha offers private Yoga Therapy for individuals struggling with illnesses and issues at YogaSpace and is in the process of creating a Yoga Therapy arm at YogaSpace (more details to come). Natasha teaches Gentle Yoga on Wednesdays, Stress Buster Yoga and GentleYoga on Thursdays, and Level II Yoga on Saturdays, Contact Natasha directly here. |
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Glenn Tucker Glenn is a co-owner of YogaSpace and a 500 hr. Kripalu-certified yoga instructor. He has also completed intense study in Yoga Therapy with Mukunda Stiles, and is one of our most senior teacher at YogaSpace. 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 leads our Yoga Nidra workshops (see special events). Contact Glenn directly here. |
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COLETTE • DINA • DAWN • GLENN • GLORIA • HEATHER • KEN • JOE • JEANINE
KAREN P. • KAREN G. • LISA • MARY G. • MIRIAM • NATASHA
PATTY • SARAH • SHARONA • SUPRIYA • SUSAN • TIM • WENDY.V
CURRENT YOGASPACE CLASS INSTRUCTORS:
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Susan Bradley Susan has been a scholar, practitioner and Tai Chi instructor for over 30 years, having studied and taught Yang Short Form and Long Form styles. She holds a degree in Eastern Philosophy and a Masters in Asian Studies as well as a BFA and graduate work in painting. in addition, Susan is a Reiki Master and a massage therapist, and she brings a rich depth of knowledge and experience of the body, of energy, and of healing to the ancient practices of Tai Chi and Chi Gong. Susan teaches Tai Chi & Chi Gong on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. |
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Mary Gerdes Mary 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 15 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. Mary teaches Anusara-Inspired Yoga on Tuesdays. |
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Karen Pierce Karen 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 Viniyoga, Anusara, Ashtanga and Vinyasa. Karen is dedicated to safe yoga for ALL bodies, using modifications and adaptations rooted in exercise science. Her students love her challenging, ever-changing classes and her upbeat, relaxing style. Karen is the author of a children's yoga book "YogaBear, Yoga for Youngsters" and leads our kids & teens yoga classes. She is also one of the 46 authors featured in the new book "Yoga in America". Karen is available for private yoga sessions. She is currently working on producing her own Meditations CD. Karen teaches MIxed-Level Yoga with a Vniyoga approach on Mondays. Contact Karen diectly here. |
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Heather Philip Heather 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 Intro to Yoga on Mondays and Kripalu Yoga by Donation on Sundays, with any donation large or small accepted for charity. Find out more about the charities that have benefited from Heather's class. |
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Lisa Rosenthal Lisa is certified by Lotus Gardens Yoga School with Lara Ward and is a member of the Yoga Alliance (RYT200). She practices daily, with an emphasis on Viniyoga 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 MIxed-Level Yoga on Mondays, Stress Buster Yoga and Intro to Yoga on Tuesdays and Fertility Yoga (a free class offered to both men and women) on Saturdays. |
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Dawn Roy NEW! Dawn's passion for Yoga sparked in 2004. She has studied a multitude of different styles and received her 200-hour certification through Lotus Gardens of CT. Her Kunda-Flow class on Thursdays is an eclectic blend of Kundalini Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga. She uses uplifting music, targeted breath work and specific movements to help students awaken the creative energy within themselves for their unique personal transformation and growth. Check out this new and intriguing form of Yoga created by a truly inspired and inspiring teacher! |
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Ken Sprano (Jai Bhava) Jai Bhava has been studying holistic health, yoga, counseling, massage therapy, and eastern philosophy for over 30 years. He has studied at such places as Yale University, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy, Integral Yoga Institute, University of Connecticut, Woodbury Yoga Center, Harvard University, Connecticut College, and Kripalu Center for Holistic Health. He shares his wealth of knowledge and experience with a kind, open heart. Jai Bhava teaches Meditation and Mindfulness. Six week fall session starts Sunday 9/26/10. Sign up here. |
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Wendy Verga Wendy Verga is a licensed Physical Therapist who specialized in back care, postural alignment and ergonomics. Several years ago she discovered yoga and this became her new love! While Wendy has practiced and studied many different styles of yoga over the past six years, Anasura Yoga is the style that resonates with her the most. It emphasises Universal Priniciples of Alignment, as well as opening the heart up to Grace and recognizing our inherent goodness. Wendy firmly believes that whether you are looking to reduce stress, find balance in your life or simply explore without judgement, yoga can truly benefit you! Her goal is to create an enviornment that fosters self exploration, acceptance and growth. She dedicates her time to making her classes introspective, interesting and fun! Wendy teaches MIxed-Level Yoga on Fridays. |
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Colette White Colette White is an avid student of yoga who has approached the exploration of her body, mind, and heart with boundless curiosity and a delightful sense of humor. She is a gentle and supportive teacher with a keen eye and an open heart. Her training as an Early Childhood educator informs her teaching and makes her a sensitive listener. Colette has studied a variety of styles of yoga but her heart lies with Anusara Yoga. She is grateful to the teachers who have supported her on her journey, including John Friend, Bernadette Birney, Moses Brown, Suzie Hurley, Todd Norian, Susan Rubin, Mary Gerdes, Annie Hampford, and Ross Rayburn. Collette teaches Anusara-Inspired Yoga on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings starting on 9/15. |
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COLETTE • DINA • DAWN • GLENN • GLORIA • HEATHER • KEN • JOE • JEANINE
KATE • KAREN P. • KAREN G. • LISA • MARY G. • MIRIAM • NATASHA
PATTY • SARAH • SHARONA • SUPRIYA • SUSAN • TIM • WENDY.V
GUEST INSTRUCTORS & SPECIAL EVENT LEADERS:
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Sharona Fein Sharona Fein has been a practitioner and teacher of energy healing for over 25 years and is and certified Integral Yoga teacher. Formerly the director and creative force behind The Healing Arts Community of CT, she has reinvented herself yet again, immersing herself in the study and practice of Thai Yoga Body Therapy while doing extensive trainings in Canada, Thailand and Loas. Sharona offers private Thai Yoga Body Therapy sessions at YogaSpace. A "woman of the world" in the best sense of the word, Sharona teaches MIxed-Level Yoga and occasional Thai Yoga Body Therapy workshops when she is not circumventing the globe. (see special events). |
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Joe Gillotti As a student and devotee of the late Rev. Sri Swami Satchidananda for more than three decades, Joe has studied and practiced the ancient science of Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga (Yogic Philosophy) as taught by his teacher and the Integral Yoga Institute. He completed his Integral Yoga Teaching Certification in 1974 and has been providing Hatha Yoga classes and Yoga Philosophy talks to a wide range of students; from college students to cancer patients and everyone in between. Joe's extensive knowledge and ability to share the depth of Hatha Yoga (postures), Raja Yoga (philosophy), Pranayama (breath control) and most recently Laughter Yoga, makes him a terrifc resource and guide for students at YogaSpace. Joe is married to Yoga teacher Karen Gillotti (below). Joe leads Laughter Yoga workshops at YogaSpace. (see special events). |
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Karen Gillotti Karen is certified in Integral Hatha Yoga (beginner to advanced) as well as in Prenatal, Postpartum and yoga for cardiac patients. She has been teaching for 13 years in a variety of settings. Through self study and personal practice, Karen also has knowledge of Viniyoga, Kripalu Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga and likes to incorporate and blend various styles of yoga in her classes. Besides the physical postures, she also teaches pranayama (breathing techniques), meditation and deep relaxation. She is married to Joe Gillotti (above). Both Karen and Joe have been teaching at YogaSpace since our inception in 2001. |
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Patty Lennon Patty is a Martha Beck certified life coach with a Masters of Science in Counseling from Pace University. Prior to becoming a life coach she worked at a large global bank for 15 years. While in banking she coached, counseled and mentored a number of colleagues seeking satisfaction in their career and seeking balance in life. As a life coach Patty partners with her clients to dissolve limiting beliefs in order to open up a life of possibility, develop authentic goals and build the steps necessary to achieve those goals. Patty will be leading a series of personal development workshops at YogaSpace this fall. (see special events). |
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Sarah Michaels A former professional dancer/singer, Sarah found her journey and passion as a Yoga teacher after a knee injury ended her dance career. Sarah has studied with modern Yogi greats Cyndi Lee, David Life and Baron Baptiste. A strong vinyasa teacher, she draws from Iyengar for alignment and core strength and received her 200-hour Yoga certification at The White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, CA. Certified in Mat Pilates, Prenatal, Postnatal and Mommy-and-Me Yoga, Sarah’s gift is to teach students to strengthen the body intelligently and peacefully with moving energy and purpose. A former marathoner and fitness enthusiast, Sarah’s style is upbeat, energetic and creative. |
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Tim Raftery After years in the US military, Tim discovered the transformative power of yoga with Gloria at YogaSpace and was inspired to become a teacher. He completed his 200-hr. certification with Lara Ward of Lotus Gardens Yoga School. Tim brings a detailed, caring and calm approach to his classes, offering plenty of modifications for stiff bodies. Tim periodically teaches Intro to Yoga on Mondays and is thrilled to be part of the YogaSpace teaching staff. |
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Jeanine Schimel Jeanine began her yoga practice in 1997 when her future husband took her to her first class. Six months later she took her first class at the Jivamukti Yoga School on 2nd Avenue in NYC. Jivamukti's asana practice, spiritual teachings, and focus on ethical practices inspired her yogic lifestyle. She completed the 800 hour Jivamukti Yoga teacher training program in 2001, apprenticed with Sharon Gannon, and received her Advanced Certification in 2010. Jeanine lives in New York City and Connecticut where she teaches open, basic, prenatal, and private Jivamukti Yoga classes. She thanks her family, students, and teachers, Sharon Gannon and David Life, for their love, inspiration, encouragement and teachings. Jeanine leads occasional Jivamukti Yoga workshops and classes at YogaSpace. |
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Supriya Swerdlick Supriya has been an Integral Yoga teacher since 1989. She teaches Hatha Yoga, dance, and meditation. A licensed massage therapist, certified Danskinetics (YogaDance) 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 Drum & Dance events at YogaSpace. (see special events). |
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Miriam Zernis ('Sita") Miriam Zernis is an internationally certified Sivananda Yoga Acharya (Master), a Reiki Master Teacher and a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. She is available for personalized, one-on-one nutritional counseling programs and private yoga classes and she leads our seasonal detox cleanses. Inspired by the many years of devotional chanting in ashrams around the world, Miriam recorded her CD, "Sita's Light" in the fall of 2007 and founded a kirtan group by the same name. Miriam currently leads Kirtan (musical prayer) events and plays for yoga classes throughout CT and NY, sharing her beautiful voice and inspiring others through this uplifting practice. She credits devotional music masters Deva Premal, Miten, Krishna Das, Bhagavan Das, Snatam, Wah! and others for their inspiration and opening her awareness to the Divinity of chant. Her CD is available in the YogaSpace shop. You can listen to mp3 clips and find out more at www.sitaslight.com.Contact Miriam directly here. |
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COLETTE • DINA • DAWN • GLENN • GLORIA • HEATHER • KEN • JOE • JEANINE
KATE • KAREN P. • KAREN G. • LISA • MARY G. • MIRIAM • NATASHA
PATTY • SARAH • SHARONA • SUPRIYA • SUSAN • TIM • WENDY.V
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IN MEMORANDUM Françoise Esteve Our beloved friend and inspirational dance & yoga teacher, Françoise Esteve was accidently killed in her native France on 4/9/09. Françoise was an amazing teacher who helped us open our hearts and unleash our spirits through dance, yoga, and her bright, playful spirit. She will be missed by theYogaSpace communty, her friends and family. |
Contact us: YogaSpace | 777 Federal Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804 | (203) 775-6220 | info@yogaspace-ct.com
