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 Matamoras, PA
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Fran dedicates her work to the teachings of Krishnamacharya and TKV Desikachar. As a yoga therapist, Fran applies yoga principles to help people with their physical, spiritual or emotional challenges. Working one on one, she develops practices based on the changing needs of the student. Fran also presents workshops at Kripalu and other yoga schools around the country. Fran firmly believes that everyone can do yoga. Yoga for Well-Being's knowledgeable, caring teachers adapt practice to your needs. Fran and the teachers listed below lead classes each week at the studio. For class times, see the schedule. For pricing information please see rates. Jennifer Ferdinandsen, RYT, is a 200-hour certified Yoga Instructor through The Port Jervis Yoga Teacher Training. Her classes combine strength, flexibility and meditation juxtaposed with a connection of mind and body through the breath. She cares deeply about her students and it shows. As a Reiki II practitioner, Jennifer has experienced the body's powerful healing abilities through energy and intention. Her firm belief is that happiness and joy is everyone's birth right and she strives to educate her students and implement this principle in all of her classes and workshops. Jennifer holds a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Arts and is aspiring to re-connect with her drawing and painting in her daily life. She has numerous fitness certifications and has taught classes and workshops at various health clubs and studios in the tri-state area. Having taught fitness classes for more than a decade, she continues to enjoy motivating others and helping them to achieve their fitness and wellness goals while having fun and feeling good about themselves. Her life's journey is leading her more toward the spiritual aspects of health and healing and she continues to study and learn more about her chosen field and integrate the physical and spiritual aspects of health to achieve total well-being. Jennifer is available for private Reiki and Yoga Sessions at Mind and Spirit Yoga. You may contact her at Jennifer4WellBeing.com. Mary Louise Grimm began yoga practice in the early 70's by watching "Lila's Yoga and You" on television and would study yoga with her father, and still enjoys a connection with him. As well as an accomplished yogini, Mary also holds a 3rd Reiki certification. She has studied at the Pocono Wellness Center in Stroudsburg, PA, Himalayan Institute in Honesdale, PA., Ashra Vidya Gurukulan in Saylorsburg, PA. (Iyengar Yoga) and Sivananda Ashram in Woodbourne, NY with Raji Thron (Yoga Synthesis), Ellen Pfeffer and Sheryl Edsall (Naturally Yoga/Glen Rock, NJ). As Activity Director of the nursing home where Mary, teaches Do-In (Self massage) and Yoga. She is a graduate of Thiel College in Pennsylvania and holds a B.A. in French and Elementary Education. Robyn Oakes, RYT. After many years as a runner and an interest in alternative healing Robyn began practicing yoga. She is a 200 hour certified yoga teacher and a graduate of Port Jervis Yoga Teacher Training School. She has a playful spirit, and encourages a balance between working hard and light joyful explorations into one's own practice, into the awareness of one's own true nature. Sequencing movement with alignment is a strong focus in her teaching. She encourages students to gather their attention and anchor it in their breath, while moving through the asanas to explore their own personal edge with consciousness and purpose. In her life outside of yoga, Robyn holds a BA in Elementary Education and Fine Art, is a trained Interior Decorator, and has a blossoming catering business. Karen Porter, CYT, RYT Karen Porter is dedicated to health and fitness, specifically dealing with mind, body and spirit. Karen grew up with four athletic sibling brothers, and enjoyed the challenges of running, hiking, biking, skiing and swimming. While living and working in the San Francisco Bay area, she developed a strong interest in the teachings of yoga. It was through the dedication as a serious student of Yoga, that she truly began to see the benefits of joining body, breath and mind as means of true overall health and a balancing of the whole body. It wasn't until she moved to Milford, PA in 2003, when her daughter Lily Rose began school that she decided to share her love of Yoga with others. In order to properly prepare herself she enrolled in a 200 Hour Teachers Training Program with Fran Ubertini, CYT, ERYT 500, Director of Yoga for Well Being and Certified Yoga Therapist. Thrilled and humbled to be bringing Yoga to others, Karen aspires to create opportunities for her students t move deeper into the lovely truth of who they are. Anne Prather, RYT, Anne has always been interested in traditional and alternative health related issues. She is a registered nurse and has worked with oncology patients most of her career. She believes the movement within health care to make integrated and alternative therapies available to patients is very exciting. Anne is a 200 hour certified yoga instructor through Port Jervis Yoga and is very excited to be teaching with us. Estrella Rodriguez, CYT, RYT 500, has been a student of yoga since 1998. She holds diplomas from Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation (KHYF) and Yoga for Well-Being, continuing her studies with Fran Ubertini. Yoga has helped transform her own personal life and she believes that yoga can bring a positive inner experience for anyone, at any age, or at any stage of his or her life. Estrella also studies energy healing at the Healix Institute of Qi, Energy Healing, and Earth Studies. Her 4-year certification covers a variety of healing techniques. Her studies in yoga and energy work inspire her and bring knowledge and wisdom to her teaching. Karen Ruoti, CYT 200, is a graduate of YFWB. Her wonderful spirit comes through in all her classes. She is also a student of Buddhism. Sabine Sladek, CYT, RYT 500, KHYF certified. Sabine has more than 20 years experience teaching yoga, massage and energy work, and brings wisdom, light and depth to all her classes. Sabine directs Healix Energy Training and is available for private work. She continues her yoga studies with Fran Ubertini. Judi Weiss - Judi's Bio coming soon. Dawn Wesolowski, CYT, RYT 500, KHYF certified. Dawn has been a student of yoga since 1999 and began studying with Fran Ubertini in 2004. Dawn is a Reiki Master and has advanced training in herbology. |
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