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Our Hatha Yoga Teachers
We wish to acknowledge all of those teachers who have come before us and who graciously shared their knowledge of the traditional teachings of Yoga. Each of our teachers has a unique gift and approach, linking mind, body and spirit through the practice of breathing exercises and asanas (postures). A Hatha Yoga practice involves asanas that reinforce the body's inherent wisdom, while respecting the emotional, physical, mental and energetic needs that are unique to each person. Students are encouraged to honor their limitations and to work at their own pace. Breathing techniques heighten the awareness of the body and provide tools to support moods and energy levels. While the body stretches and strengthens, physical and emotional tension is released. Each class ends with a deep relaxation, integrating a freshly energized self. At THE YOGA LOFT we are committed to share these teachings to the best of our understanding with all those who pass through our doors.
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- VICTORIA NICHOLS, RYT
Victoria began practicing Hatha Yoga in 1974 and has been teaching Yoga since 1985. She has studied and taught in the USA, U.K., Europe, and India. She is currently working on a master's degree in Therapeutic Recreation. Victoria brings to her teaching an understanding of the traditional teachings of Yoga and the techniques of B.K.S. Iyengar. She is the director of THE YOGA LOFT.
- CAROLINE HATFIELD began practicing Tai Chi as part of a quit smoking program in 1988. The gentle, graceful form of Tai Chi touched her soul deeply and has gone on to study 4 different styles. Her interest in people and places around the world led her to study Anthropology in college. She is also a Board Certified Reflexologist, Certified Holistic Heath Practitioner, and contributed to the completion of a book entitled Secrets of Self-Esteem. She led a training program based on this book at a day treatment facility for people with mental illness.
- AMY MACDONALD discovered Hatha Yoga as a teenager. She continued her practice while studying dance and theater in college and two pregnancies. In her practice she has found moments of peace and a thread of magic that shines and teaches her of the richness of possibilities of who we are. Yoga has been the support and touchstone that allows her to attend to the moment while raising two boys.
- SHELLEY PISER has taught for 25 years teaching. She teaches a personal and inspiring approach to Iyengar Yoga focusing on breathing, alignment, strength, flexibility and core integration as the fundamental essence of Yoga postures. She is also trained in Shiatsu philosophy and massage which has given her a deep understanding of Yoga asanas, which hold the key to releasing daily stress and discovering inner freedom.
- RADHA (Simin Rahbar) was born in Iran and has been practicing Sivananda/Integral style Hatha Yoga for 30 years and teaching for 20 years. She is also a Reiki practitioner and brings her heart, passion and healing energy to her teaching. She believes Yoga is a "journey within" a path to the very core of our being, which is ultimate truth. She gave up her career as an accountant to devote her life to teach Yoga and share the experience of peace and serenity with others.
- STEVEN VINCENT has been studying and practicing Yoga and Meditation for 13 years. Through the practice of Yoga he recovered from chronic lower back pain and injuries to both knees. His belief in the healing powers of Yoga are what fuels him to continue to study, practice and teach. Steven's teaching style, Pranayoga, cultivates strength, ease, mindfulness and spiritual awakening in a strong, active, engaged, full body, meditative practice. Pranayoga is fully adaptable to students of any level.
May We All Continue Towards Our Highest Good
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