YogaBright

As an adult, I signed up for yoga classes through The Open Center and other venues in Manhattan. When my husband and I moved to Yonkers in 1998, I was delighted to find a wonderful yoga studio in nearby Tuckahoe. I began taking classes at Yoga Haven, first with Jill Ganassi and then Ann Casapini, both inspiring teachers.

In Fall 2004, I signed up for the 200-hour teacher training program developed by Yoga Haven’s founder, Betsy Kase. I completed the training in 2005, registered with Yoga Alliance, and began teaching in several locations, including Yoga Haven.

Since then, I’ve continued my studies though workshops and trainings in Westchester and Manhattan (including day-long intensives with Gary Kraftsow and John Friend). In 2007, I was certified to teach Restorative yoga by Judith Hanson Lasater; that same year I completed a prenatal yoga teaching program taught by Janice Clarfield. In 2009, I began training in advanced Restorative yoga with Judith Lasater at Om Yoga in New York City.

During the past five years, I have taught at yoga studios, senior centers, schools, corporations, and healthcare facilities. I could teach in the middle of a shopping mall if I had to–yoga works anywhere! My students have included seasoned practitioners and novices, eager teenagers, and savvy seniors (both active and sedentary). I enjoy helping my students develop flexibility and strength, but most important, I hope my students leave class feeling relaxed and ready to share a smile.