Having worked in broadcasting for two years, Jessie turned to yoga to de-stress from the competitive industry. At first it was a way to calm her mind, then in turn, it helped ease her lower back pain which she was struggling with for many years. A switch in her career path then led her to work for lululemon athletica, a yoga-based apparel company. One of the perks of working for lululemon was complimentary fitness at affiliate studios. Jessie took advantage of this, and was practicing yoga about 4-5 times a week. Through this program, she built amazing relationships within the community and decided that since she loved yoga so much, why not teach it! Jessie completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification with Downward Dog Yoga Centre. She trained along side Ron Reid,... Read the profile >>
Ever since Laura was a young girl dancing has been second nature to her, where there is music Laura will be dancing! She received training in several forms of dance, including ballet, jazz, hip-hop, and Latin ballroom. A few years ago she attended a zumba class and completely fell in love with this form of exercise! It was a combination of her two passions, fitness and dancing. She decided to immediately become a Zumba instructor in order to motivate people to achieve optimal health through Zumba Fitness! As an instructor, Laura has been able to bring many people together to form new friendships and create a warm environment where individuality is enforced. She incorporates many forms of dance in order to experience diverse cultures. What is amazing about Zumba is that it is easy to... Read the profile >>
A competitive dancer since 1990, Lisa continues a career as singer/dancer/actor, and has starred in major productions such as Peter Pan, Anne of Green Gables (tm) Mama Mia!, Broadway's production of Irving Berlin's White Christmas and CATS. Lisa discovered Yoga/Pilates when these practices healed her from a dance-related injury and inspired her to continue studying. Lisa recently returned from India where she attained her Yoga Instructors Certification at SVYASA Yoga University in Bangalore. Lisa is also a certified Pilates teacher, studying privately since 2004, with Master Miriane Taylor of Taylor'd Pilates . Lisa continues to educate others on the value of holistic living, relieving common stresses on the mind and body. She shares her depth of experience in her quest to empower others... Read the profile >>
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Vanessa Petronelli B.A., W.W.H.P. & Certified Yoga and Mindfulness Teacher From an early age Vanessa knew that her path in life would revolve around specializing in several areas of human growth and development including “deprogramming,” from limiting belief systems, detachment from ego and self-love. She is a life coach and healer, teaches yoga and meditation and facilitates workshops and retreats. Vanessa’s intuitive and energy-healing abilities, have inspired her to provide healings while offering spiritual support to individuals. In her healings, she connects with your Higher Levels and Higher Self, to provide the necessary information that you need to help bring you clarity in your everyday life and propel you to move forward with love and divine inspiration. During these... Read the profile >>
