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Sara Edens :: After 20 years of programming, Sara traded her computer for a yoga mat, discovering the many healing benefits of a daily yoga practice. Her goal as a teacher is to bring the same passion and peace of mind that she found through yoga to others in need of healing and reconnecting to their Inner Self, their inner wisdom. Sara's teaching approach is systematic, yet simplified with focus on healthy alignment principles and great emphasis on core strength and intuitive movement. She uses vinyasa flow combined with elements from Kripalu, Ashtanga, Anusara, Kundalini, and Yin yoga. Her classes slowly and safely build body heat while focusing the mind, working towards finding stillness of mind. Sara is a member of the Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association. Her mantra - “It’s a yoga practice, not a yoga perfect!”
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karen fagerson
Karen Fagerson :: Karen danced professionally for many years, and her yoga practice and style of teaching reflects a love for creating fluid movement with the body. Allow the breath to be the music, and the focused flow of energy to be the supporting partner guiding you through your practice. She believes that as you develop a strong, supple body, and a centered, peaceful state of mind, your spirit will be free to move you gracefully on and off your mat.
Laurie Kane :: Take Yoga Classes…for ten years. This had been one of Laurie’s goals. Being interested in all types of fitness, Yoga seemed like the perfect balance of the physical and spiritual. After getting her family started, realizing her own gradual loss of flexibility and her need for relief from a hectic corporate schedule, she took her first Yoga class and fell in love. She believes that Yoga has made a dramatic difference in her life, helping her to feel more centered, open, and promoting a greate sense of freedom in mind and body. She would like to share this age–old tradition and help others experience the strength, flexibility and peace that Yoga brings.
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anita maher
Anita Maher :: I teach and practice primarily classical hatha yoga.  I have studied with wonderful teachers such as: Rodney Yee, Seane Corn, Baron Baptiste, Johnny Kest, Paul Grilley, Max Storm, Gabriel Halpbern, Shiva Rea, and many others.  My teacher Shirley Walters, who studied under Swami Rama and went on to create the Himalayan tradition, has been the most influential in guiding me on this amazing journey called yoga.

I have practiced yoga since the early 80’s and completed instructor certification in 2003 through the Lotus Yoga Centre. In 2007, I received ERYT certification, and most recently my 500 hour training with the Lotus Yoga Teachers Association. 

Over the years my practice has evolved totally into a spiritual practice using mind, body, and breath aligning with divine spirit. My passion is to discover that divine spark which is in us all…Namaste

 
 
lynn minton Lynn Minton :: Lynn found herself in her first yoga class on Independence Day 2003 and immediately found her passion. Not only did she find a great workout, but she found she walked away after each class with a growing inner peace and joy and a new found tranquility as she faced challenges off the mat. This inner joy was so profound she knew she wanted to share this with others through teaching. Lynn comes to the mat with a background incorporating the alignment principles of Anusara and the grace and flow of vinyasa style yoga.

I am honored to serve my students with the intention that while connected to your breath you might feel each pose with an open heart and a quiet mind. Thereby learning how to meet life challenges by relaxing more and using yoga as a means to explore yourself more deeply so you can see the beauty & strength within.

Marlene Rucks :: Marlene loves teaching, unleashing a quality of playfullness in her students, leaving them empowered, strong and loving themselves. In 2005 she opened Nirvana Yoga Studio to bring together Yoga teachers with an inclusive and open minded style of teaching the traditional aspects of Yoga , from their own experience. Though her classes draw freely from a variety of styles and traditions, there is a consistent emphasis on natural awareness of breath, the ability to utilize asana as a practice for our life and listening to our teacher within. She wants to create a space for people to have fun in their bodies, honoring themselves, and reconnecting to the light that shines within them. It is a priviledge and a joy for her to be sharing this practice with others.
 
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Henry Traum :: I assist in guiding individual's down their own path to strengthen, heal, balance, and connect with Spirit helping them evolve towards their authentic selves. Briefly, I had been personally practicing meditation with yoga since the early 1970's when I decided to teach yoga . For Yoga Alliance certification, I formally trained with Ana Forrest in 2002. Since then, I have taught in yoga studios, schools, resorts, retreat centers, health clubs, living rooms, and the outdoors!! Whether in private mentoring session, workshops, or group classes, I use as foundation classical 8 limb yoga that is over 2000 years old in tradition along with yoga postures, energy flow, and self- help inspirations from many varied styles and teachers. Join me!!

"Open to grace. Give to and receive from others lovingly.
See, smell, taste, touch, hear, feel, know Spirit and Yoga everywhere.
Be grateful to and forgiving of yourself and others, knowing we are all works of art.....................................in progress. ht

 
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