|  Jean
Hoiland
In 1994 Jean experienced a severe neck injury from an auto
accident and suffered daily pain and discomfort for five years.
Then yoga found her and in January of 2000 she began practicing
4 days a week, under the guidance of an experienced yoga therapist.
Within just a few sessions her neck felt restored. For six
months Jean only practiced yoga, foregoing her usual routine
of weights, walking, volleyball and stretching. The time away
from these other activities allowed her body to heal and return
to proper balance. She has dedicated herself to the practice
of yoga ever since.
Since those first sessions on the mat Jean has studied with
Geo (Moskios) Takoma, Steve Rogers, Siva Rea, Ana Forrest,
Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, Sara Powers, Paul Grilley, Tias Little,
Richard Satchel, Aadil Palhkivala, Seane Corn and Baron Baptiste,
at workshops and conferences around the United States. She
loves all styles of yoga, and is particularly drawn to strenuous
power vinyasa, but has learned to incorporate more restful
and restorative practices. Meditation has become a big part
of her practice in order to maintain focus, creativity and
balance.
Her intent in teaching yoga is to help others find balance,
strength and flexibility in body, mind and spirit. She encourages
everyone to incorporate simple yoga practices into their daily
life, stay present and in the moment and surrender the need
to control.
Ramona
Bray
Ramona turned to yoga in 2000 after years of teaching aerobics,
kick boxing, and weight training classes began to exhaust
her body. Ramona was drawn to yoga for its potential to cultivate
growth and healing of the body, mind and spirit.
Ramona
is certified through YogaFit in Levels 1-4, Kids and Seniors.
Her style of teaching is based on Hatha Yoga principals while
incorporating the beauty of vinyasa flow and the influence
of several teachers including Ana Forrest, Aadil Palkhivala
, Shiva Rea and Beryl Bender Birch.
Ramona
teaches a medium to fast-paced Vinyasa class with some held
poses to encourage students to practice deeply and to explore
the body as a window to the mind. Her classes emphasize the
cultivation of flexibility, core strength, breath awareness
and balance through asana and pranayama. Classes include a
variety of postures within creative sequencing and attention
to technique. All will enjoy an informative, challenging and
fun session with a period of deep relaxation & meditation
at the end of the class that will revitalize the mind and
body.
Shannon
Maris
Shannon has gone through the
Samarya Center
yoga teacher training and is an occupational
therapist. She is dedicated to doing her best and hopes to
become certified in Thai Yoga Message. More information coming
soon.
 April
Hicks, RYT
April
has been practicing Yoga for 15 years. She has studied extensively
the art of teaching both children and adults. April is a Registered
Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and a Certified YogaKids Facilitator.
In her quest for knowledge, April has had the privilege to
study with Tias Little, Shiva Rea, John Schumacher and Ana
Forrest. April has a passion for yoga and continues to grow
with and study the art of yoga and anatomy.
Each
of April's classes are marked by creative sequencing and attention
to technique. She dynamically incorporates several styles
of yoga with an emphasis on the beauty and preciseness of
B.K.S. Iyenger. She teaches both the Yin style of long held
postures and the Yang style of flowing with the breath. April
encourages her students to surrender into each asana without
expectations or comparison. She aspires to challenge her students
to go beyond their natural boarders unleashing their inner
personal strength. April’s compassionate and playful nature,
compliment her challenging classes with joyfulness and personal
acceptance. April believes in the transformational power of
yoga as a path to wellness on all levels and she is committed
to empowering adults and children with health, peace, creativity
and love.
Aprils
children’s and family classes invite all to play and learn.
The style and pace of a YogaKids class addresses the natural
interests, needs and rhythms of the students. The students
will stretch, breathe, relax and enjoy the many benefits of
yoga in fun and playful ways! Students engage in active, inspiring
class activities and are guided slowly to a place of quiet
and relaxation. The end result: They feel great!
Sahaj Kaur Khalsa, LMP
Sahaj
is an IKYTA (International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association)
certified Kundalini Yoga instructor, a certified Conscious Pregnancy
instructor, and is also certified through the Radiant Child
Yoga Program. She teaches our Kundalini Yoga classes as well
as our Prenatal Yoga program. Sahaj has studied Yoga since 1989
and is a compassionate teacher, deeply dedicated to the transformative
potential of Kundalini Yoga and meditation. She is also a licensed
massage practitioner specializing in the healing modalities
of craniosacral therapy and Sat Nam Rasayan. |
