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 Lynda Weber |
Lynda started practicing yoga in 1997. Despite the demands of two young children, she has practiced nearly everyday since, attended countless workshops, and studied with many prominent teachers, including Todd Norian, Beryl Bender Birch and David Swanson.
Lynda moved to Newtown over six years ago and created Yoga Dimensions to share her passion for yoga with her new community. The studio has grown out of Lynda's needs and desires as a student of yoga. The quality of instruction and attention to detail, as well as the caring and supportive atmosphere are the culmination of Lynda's vision of the perfect yoga experience.
Lynda invites everyone to share and contribute to the group energy and community that defines Yoga Dimensions as Newtown's premiere yoga studio. |
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 Drema Lindie |
Drema has been Instructing Hatha Yoga classes for 10 years. She received her Integral Yoga Institute Certification in 1997. Drema has and will always remain a student of Yoga. Through continuing study and self exploration, her teaching has grown into an eclectic style. The class format is specifically designed to compliment the collective energy of the group, so you can count on a unique experience each time.
Drema’s Yoga class is a rejuvenation of your whole being—body, mind, and spirit. The class begins with attention to alignment and foundation, so that there is a safe space for the body to play and find expression. As you shift through the poses you will be encouraged to keep coming back to the breath. This is an exercise for the mind; allowing you to experience present time. The journey ends with learning the art of deep relaxation as you are guided, by Drema, to get in touch with your state of inner calm.
www.dremayoga.com
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 Natasha Raymond |
Natasha is a certified Integral Yoga teacher and NIA (neuromuscular integrative action) instructor, who has studied a wide range of yoga and dance techniques. A professional writer and dancer, Natasha uses vivid imagery to inspire the imagination and lead students into a delicious form of moving meditation that quiets the mind, opens the body, frees the spirit and feeds the soul. She is the original founder of YogaSpace in Brookfiled, CT. |
Monica Kane |
Monica began studying yoga about 10 years ago and completed her 200 hour-Teacher Training at the RajaHatha School of Yoga in Carmel, NY in June, 2006. In addition to being a Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT, Monica has been teaching 3rd grade in the Katonah-Lewisboro School district since 1999. She is the founder and director of "Girl Power", camps and workshops designed to empower young girls to make good choices. Monica's yoga classes are designed for all levels, with a strong focus on moving energy through breath work, chant, and asana. Monica is grateful to all of her students and teachers for sharing their knowledge and love for yoga. |
 Wendy Verga
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Wendy is a licensed Physical Therapist who specializes in back care, postural alignment and ergonomics. Several years ago she discovered yoga and this became her new love!
While Wendy has practiced and studied many different styles of yoga over the past six years, Anusara Yoga is the style that resonates with her most. It emphasises the Universal Principles of Alignment, as well as opening the heart to Grace and recognizing our inherent goodness.
Wendy firmly believes that whether you are looking to reduce stress, find balance in your life or simply explore without judge\ment, yoga can truly benefit you! Her goal is to create an environment that fosters self exploration, acceptance and growth. She dedicates her time to making her classes introspective, interesting and fun! |
Kristi Gunnershaug
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Kristi Gunnarshaug is a graduate of Lotus Gardens Yoga 200 hour certificate program and is currently working on her 500 hour certificate. She is a graduate of Connecticut Center of Massage Therapy in Newington.
Kristi has a passion for yoga that came through her practice several years ago. She fell in love with yoga due to the over-whelming feeling of peace and acceptance that the yoga practice gave her. She has taught classes to different populations from those with physical disabilities to 'seasoned' yogis, from children to teens to adults. She teaches with a light sense of humor while holding the practice sacred at the same time. Kristi's made a commitment to always teach with as much compassion and understanding as possible, encouraging all to look within and acknowledge the beauty and light we all hold. Namaste. |
Aline Marie
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Aline Marie has been a yoga instructor since 2004, certified through the esteemed Kripalu Institute of Lenox, Massachusetts. She has been teaching yoga all over the country and full time for the last 7 years. Her students range in age from 3rs to 87 years old, as well as children, teens and adults navigating the delicate waters of ADD, ADHD, OCD, PTSD, Autism, Aspergers, post surgery recovery, breast cancer patients and survivors, body builders, athletes, free divers, and recently high school sports teams. Aline started the yoga program for children at the Newtown continuing education's summer S.M.A.R.T. program in 2006, as well as started her yoga teaching career working for the Hawthorne Cedar Knolls School in Hawthorne, NY creating stress relief yoga programs for underprivileged children and teens.
Recently relocated from Southern California, Aline has also added to her training, Thai Yoga Therapist. Lovingly taught by Kristina Eberle, M.T., and Dr.Richard Gold, (one of the founding professors) at The International Professional School of Bodywork, San Diego, California. Both of whom were her inspiration for falling in love with this 2500 year old healing body art, and motivating her to spend 600 hours training to learn extensively about the body and this practice well. Aline annually offers weekend yoga retreats incorporating seasonal wakeboarding, snowboarding, and Thai Yoga Massage on both East and West Coasts.
Before and under the yoga and the Thai Yoga Massage, Aline is an artist and is the first and only artist in the country who hand paints detailed custom yoga mats, with over 600 carefully painted to date, located all over the globe. For more information about Aline please check out her website www.AlineMarie.com |
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