Ellen Kaplow
Ellen has been a well sought after ACE certified fitness instructor, Teacher- trainer and Group Fitness Director for more than 20 years. She discovered Yoga (or Yoga found her) 15 years ago and the rest is history. In the words of Rodney Yee, “We come to Yoga either from inspiration or out of desperation & for Ellen it was both.” After meeting her dear friend and mentor, Pam Flynn of Shakti Yoga, Ellen knew that this was a path she was meant to follow. Ellen completed an Anusara style teacher training with Molly Fox and Amy Ippoliti in 2001and is registered with the Yoga Alliance. She has studied extensively with Baron Baptiste, Sharon Gannon and David life of Jivamukti Yoga, Maty Ezratry and Chuck Miller, Nancy Gilgoff, Lino Miele, Ana Forrest, Beryl Bender Birch , John Friend, Kofi Buscia. She continues to study with and be inspired by her primary teacher Rodney Yee, (completing advanced teacher trainings with Rodney in , 2003, 2006 ,2007 & 2008 & May 2009 . Ellen‘s classes are a perfect blend of alignment, vinyasa and fun. Each experience is meant to allow the individual to discover his/her greatest potential. Ellen is grateful every day for the inspiration of her students and fellow intsructors, the gift of Practice, her devoted staff and the love of her family (her three fabulous children, husband Rick and her puppies Maggie and Molly).
Connie Schaffer
Connie came to the practice of yoga through the inspiration of her
friend and Satsang partner, Ellen Kaplow. As she developed a steady
practice, she became aware of the subtle positive changes yoga was
bringing to her life. Teaching had always brought great joy to her
and so the decision to become a yoga instructor seemed like the next
logical step. In December 2002, she completed a Yoga Alliance certified
Teacher Training Program with Raji Thron. She continues to practice
intensively with Ellen, and has broadened her knowledge of the various
yoga styles through her participation in numerous workshops. Connie
has studied with Dharma Mittra, Mati Ezraty, Chuck Miller, Nancy Gilgoff,
John Friend, Sharon Gannon and David Life, and most recently, David
Swenson. In 2003, Connie studied with Janice Clairfield and received
her Pre-natal Certification. Connie’s classes are a well-sequenced
blend of vinyasa flow yoga, precise alignment and breathwork spiced
with her own quirky sense of humor. She tries to bring the spirit
of Satsang into every class she teaches.
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Micki Weissbard
Micki Weissbard is a certified yoga instructor having completed the Yoga Synthesis Teacher Training program with Raji Thron in Dec. 2002. In May 2004, she received her prenatal certification as well. Most recently, March 2007, she completed an advanced teacher training with Rodney Yee. She holds a B.S. in Physical Therapy and is a registered member of Yoga Alliance. Micki has also studied with such inspirin g teachers as John Friend, Doug Keller, Kofi Buscia, Mukunda Stiles, Paul Grilley and Aadil Palkhivala Her classes incorporate a creative synthesis of different yoga styles emphasizing breath and movement integration, proper alignment, meditation and relaxation. Micki e xtends a heartfelt thank you to her friend and first yoga teacher Ellen Kaplow, for bringing the gift of practice into her life. She is also deeply grateful to her students for allowing her the opportunity to share her love of yoga.
Denise Friedson, RYT
Denise was guided to the path of yoga as a means to decompress from
the Wall Street hustle. Since that “ah” moment in her first class,
she was captivated. Having spent many years as a dancer with an interest
in the powerful relationship between the mind and body, finding yoga
was an incredible discovery. Denise has continued on this journey
of self-realization and received her yoga teaching certification through
the Bright Spirit Teacher’s Training program. She is also certified
as a pre-natal instructor from Yoga Works in NYC and a registered
yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance. Denise encourages her students
to connect with their inner voice and develop a practice that reflects
their own true nature. She is honored to be sharing this journey with
her students.
Shannon Elliot.
Shannon has been practicing yoga seriously for over 5 years. She has her 200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification and has recently completed her 500 hour advanced training. She is trained in Integral Yoga, and Vinyasa flow (through Lotus Yoga Montclair). She is also certified in Kids Yoga and Prenatal (through Mia Borgotta in NYC). She follows the teachings of Swami Satchidananda and has recently been drawn to Buddhism through Geshe Michael Roach. She is grateful to all her teachers including Bryan Kest, Kelly Morris, John Friend, Erich Schiffman, Baron Baptiste, Sharon Gannon, David Life, and Jennifer Kohl. Her classes are a Vinyasa Flow that weaves in a strong emphasis on alignment. She is a full time yoga instructor and is so thankful for all of the inspiration and knowledge she gains from each of her students. "Be the change you wish to see in the world" (Ghandi).
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