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	Claire Lichtenstein: Yoga Teacher & Owner of Purple Om Yoga Claire is passionate about yoga and its benefits and one of her greatest joys is to share these with others. Her focus on alignment allows experienced students to get deeper (and more safely) into poses whilst offering beginners a strong foundation for their yoga practice. Claire’s classes are fun and playful and will leave you feeling blissful.  Claire has several yoga certifications and considers herself a continual student of yoga. She was certified in hatha yoga in early 2007. In 2008 she completed a 200hr Anusara Immersion and Teacher Training at Yogaphoria, PA with Sue Elkind and Naime Jezzeny. In 2010 she took an advanced Anusara Teacher Training with Amy Ippoliti and Ross Rayburn. In addition to her studies and practice of Anusara yoga she is also currently studying Iyengar Yoga with Theresa Rowland, Director and Owner of Studio Yoga in Madison, NJ. Claire is also certified in Prenatal Yoga (MaYoga, NYC) and Kids’ Yoga (Karma Kids Yoga, NYC). She is an Experienced Yoga Teacher registered with Yoga Alliance (eRYT). Claire practices yoga and meditation daily and credits it with completely changing her appreciation of, and outlook on, life.  In addition Claire has attended workshops with John Friend, Amy Ippoliti, Noah Maze, Desiree Rumbaugh, Todd Norian, Sianna Sherman, Bruce Bowditch, Kofi Busia, and Elise Miller, amongst others. She is very grateful to all of her teachers and especially Hillary Freeman who has taught her so much. Claire also attends yoga retreats when time allows and has enjoyed stays of varying lengths at the Sivananda Ashrams in both NY and The Bahamas as well as Ananda Ashram in upstate NY. It is one of Claire’s dreams to visit India and she is confident that she will get there one day!

	Jonnie Lester: Yoga Teacher & Owner of From The Heart Massage Jonnie has a style of Hatha Yoga that allows her students to experience a joyful path to health and happiness.  “Practicing yoga has helped to bring more clarity and balance into my own life. My goal for my students is to help them attain the awakening of the moment, which leads them to the awareness of peace and well being of their body, mind and spirit.”  Jonnie received her 200 and 500 hour Hatha Yoga Certification with Yoga Harmony. She also has received her 200 hour Kripalu Yoga Certification from Kripalu Yoga Center in Massachusetts with Devarshi Steven Hartman and Megha Nancy Buttenheim. Jonnie continues to teach Yoga and Meditation sessions with Julie Maloney at the Women Reading Aloud workshops.  Jonnie is a Certified Massage Therapist adept in many different massage modalities as well as energy work such as Reiki and Integrated Energy Therapy.

       

	Nancy Candea: Yoga Teacher Nancy Candea, CYT, E-RYT, CPT, is the founder and director of Yoga Impact. She has been directing Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher trainings since 2008. Her own yoga practice has sustained her since 1986 and she has been teaching yoga since 1997. Nancy teaches yoga classes and workshops, gives private yoga therapy instruction, has owned a yoga studio in Hawaii and produced a yoga DVD.Nancy's classes embrace the flow yoga approach, which develops a strong core stability and alignment base. They consist of dynamic yoga poses for strength, flexibility, balance, breath work and deep relaxation. Hands-on adjustments, understanding of our subtle energy core and vitality, and how the work of our yoga practice translates to our lives are all included in her energizing classes. Her style is influenced by her training in Iyengar, Ashtanga, Anusara and personal training techniques. When she isn’t teaching yoga, Nancy spends time with her husband, two adult daughters, dog and loves to go out ballroom dancing. NancyCandea.com

	Gary Carbone: Tai Chi Instructor Gary Carbone began learning Chinese Martial Arts, Qigong, and Taijiquan in 1985. He was introduced to these arts by his first teacher, Alex Kiupe. Later, he learned Chen style taijiquan from Jou Tsung Hwa, for a period of five years. In 1999, he met the great Chen Junhao of Shanxi Province China, becoming Mr. Chen's indoor student for three years until the master's death in December 2001, studying Taiji 42, Xingyiquan, Bafan Shou and Mian Zhang Quan. This was followed by 6 years of Yiquan training with Dr. James Kan of NYC. In 2001, Gary competed in the First International Invitational Xingyiquan Competition, placing 2nd in his division. He has recently taken up training again with his first teacher Alex Kiupe. He says: "Learning Taiji, Qigong and martial arts is a path of self-discovery. Through this practice we learn about ourselves, who we are--it is a beautiful path to travel."

	Carolyn Fosko: Yoga Teacher Carolyn's journey began in 2002, stepping onto a yoga mat for the first time at the encouragement of her aunt. Moved by the experience and eager to learn more, yoga quickly became an integral part of her life. She continues to deepen her practice with the guidance and support of truly inspiring teachers. In February of 2007, the path towards growth and learning was enriched by the opportunity to teach. Carolyn is registered with Yoga Alliance, having completed her 500 hours of training with Raji Thron at Yoga Synthesis. She most recently completed an additional teacher training with Erich Schiffmann at Exhale Center for Sacred Movement in Venice, CA. Carolyn favors a spacious yet flowing practice focused on the breath. This essential and transforming element tethers one to each and every moment ~ presenting the opportunity to explore, experience, or simply be. Attentive to alignment and opening lines of energy within the body, she ultimately seeks to create a safe haven in which to play and grow. With reverence, she offers gratitude for the blessings of yoga, and for the people it has brought into her life.

	Amy Hamilton: Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher Amy began her yoga studies in the Iyengar method in the early nineties, finding it was the perfect way to blend her love of movement and study of the body/mind connection in order to live a balanced life. She completed her teacher training with Theresa Rowland of Studio Yoga and has since earned her Certification with the Iyengar Association of the United States; IYNAUS. Amy is also a Certified Yoga Trainer for Scoliosis having copmleted a training program with Elise Miller. Amy continues regular study through weekly classes and intensives with many Senior Level yoga teachers. A strong background in dance influences Amy’s teaching. She holds a M.A. in Dance from New York University, beginning a career first in modern dance and later in ballroom dance. With a full teaching schedule of group and private classes, Amy also helps students cope with injuries, scoliosis, and setting up a home practice. Her instruction is characterized by her clear understanding of “how to do” the yoga poses as well as concise demonstrations. Yoga philosophy is woven into her teaching along with an appreciation of the joy of exploration. Amy has had the privilege to work with students of all ages and fitness levels, some who come to strengthen themselves, others looking for increased flexibility, and those who seek the stress relief that her classes provide. She has a special “knack” for making yoga accessible for everyone. AmyHamiltonYoga.com

	Colleen Hruska: Yoga Teacher Colleen was inspired by George Harrison’s trip to India to study with the Maharish Mahesh in 1968. Spending many years reading about Eastern philosophy, music, food, ayurveda and learning about an extraordinary spiritual practice called "yoga" deeply intrigued her. At the same time, she learned about the ancient holistic method of healing using proper diet, herbs, lifestyle changes, certain rituals and well being. It wasn't until 1976 when she attended her first yoga class did she realize that her heart was "home" but the journey had just begun! At the 500 hr. level, Colleen is a certified and registered Kripalu yoga teacher, a graduate of the Kripalu School of Ayurveda as an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, registered member of Yoga Alliance, and holds a level 11 Reiki certification. She has been a "Stress Reduction through Yoga and Ayurveda" seminar presenter for two years at the international American Towman Exposition at the Baltimore Inner Harbor, MD. She teaches Ayurvedic/yoga classes in Morris County and also teaches for two school districts at their adult and community school programs. Colleen resides in Rockaway Township with her husband, Mike and their four cats. When not attending Ayurveda/yoga workshops, going "back home" to Kripalu, working a full time job in human resources, she enjoys relaxing by re-connecting with nature in the garden or reading (about yoga or Ayurveda, of course!).

	Jamie Kay Krenek: Yoga Teacher Jamie Kay Krenek has been practicing yoga for nearly 10 years; she began in the Iyengar tradition but has experimented with many styles before settling into a powerful vinyasa flow. A perpetual student of the yoga lifestyle, she strives to inspire her students to take their yoga practice "off the mat" and into every aspect of their lives. Jamie is a graduate of the Yoga Impact teacher training and tries to embody the precepts of the karmic yogi, volunteering with Yoga Impact, the Interfaith Council for Homeless Families, and Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey.

	Pamela Meredith: Kundalini Yoga Teacher Pamela Meredith(Sarabpal Kaur) is a Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Medium, Intuitive, Energy Medicine Practitioner, and a licensed Occupational Therapist. She is Certified through IKYTA and trained with Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa at Golden Bridge Yoga in NY and with Mukta Kaur Khalsa, Director of SuperHealth for treatment of addictions. She has studied Kundalini Yoga for Health Care Conditions with Shanti Shanti Kaur of the Guru Ram Das Center for Medicine and Humanology.  She is available for private yoga therapy sessions and readings.