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Lorie will begin her
advanced training with Shri Dharma Mittra Lorie has completed Shiva Rea's trance dance teacher training, Embodying the flow and Pathways of the flow trainings in Prana vinyasa Yoga. Lorie has the gift
for being able to teach yoga to anyone no matter what limitations or
injuries the individual might have. She has taught yoga for seniors,
chair yoga,
yoga for kids, and to those with autism. Lorie teaches that everyone can
benefit from yoga. It is not the outcome of the action but the intention
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Lisa Kiefer found
home when she began taking yoga classes. A dancer since age 5, she
directed that energy toward teaching fitness after college receiving
training and certifications in aerobics, kickboxing, indoor cycling and
group strength training. It was yoga that changed her mindset about
exercise and movement,
bringing a sense of peace and self-love to the idea of fitness.
Following her bliss, she studied Kripalu yoga under Lorie Pearce-Bebber
for three years then decided to become certified to teach. She is now a
member of Yoga Alliance and the Kripalu Yoga Teacher’s Association.
Lisa is also a Registered Art Therapist (ATR), with a Master’s degree in Art Therapy. With art, as with yoga, Lisa guides others to a communion with the self. She believes it is from that place that we can heal, grow, and become healthier and happier. Lisa would like to express gratitude to those teachers and students she has learned so much from, to Ted Kiefer, to the Moongirls, and to Lorie for all of her encouragement. Jai Bghwan
Jackie
Clarke has worked as a
teacher, consultant, and writer for the past 16 years.
She has written 14 books for teachers and has published a
children’s book entitled Moose’s
Loose Tooth. She has also written curricular materials that help
children develop spiritually.
Jackie wishes to thank May Memorial Unitarian Universalist Society for allowing yoga to be part of their religious education experience, Julie Daniel for her inspiration and dedication to yoga and children, and a special thanks to Lorie Bebber and Lisa Kiefer who afforded us the opportunity to bring Yoga Kids to their studio.
Julie had been practicing
yoga off and on since graduating from college in the 70's. That practice
became more focused and disciplined in the last 6 years when she started
studying with Lorie Bebber. During that time she began using yoga with her
special needs children and noted their improved motor planning skills,
attention span and ability to focus. Most importantly however, she noted
how much they loved doing yoga! These observations led Julie to research
programs for teaching yoga to children. It was in that search that she
discovered YogaKids, an international certification program for teaching
children. Julie completed the training during 2005-06 and is now a
Certified YogaKids Facilitator (CYKF) and YogaKids Trainer (YKT).
Julie wishes to thank her
professional colleagues, Mary Vaughn and Renee McCall who have offered
encouragement and support in pursuing her dream of teaching yoga to
children. She thanks Lorie Bebber and Lisa Kiefer for their model of
teaching from the heart and for being open to bringing yoga for children
to their center. She thanks Jackie Clarke for her constant inspiration and
finally, she wishes to thank her husband Kevin for always being beside
her...... "on the
mat" and in spirit as he offers constant encouragement in her pursuit
of bringing this gift to our youngest "yogis".
Edie
Stanton:
As I look at the picture of myself, I see how it clearly speaks of the
\Yoga inspirations - Martin Luther King, Jr.; Mother Theresa; my loving parents and 7 brothers and sisters; Lorie, Lisa, teachers and students at CNY Yoga; all of my galpals with a special shout out to Amie Shaffer-8 year cancer survivor and living her life!; Priti, Jairaj,the assistants and all of the yogis and yoginis - Kripalu YTT Class of 8/06; last but certainly not last - starting each new day with my truelove, Mike, and our 2 cats, Bud (Abbott) and Lou (Costello), is life's greatest gift to me. Namiste and many blessings!
Tara
Hogan- Certified Yoga Instructor, Kripalu, 2006
Tiffany Gallagher -
My journey with yoga began a few years after the birth of my son.
As many do, I continued to struggle with my weight and the sense of
self I derived from my physical being.
I tried many different fitness avenues, all of which helped for a
while, but failed to keep my attention.
I knew nothing about yoga only Yoga has changed my life in many
ways. The physical benefits
speak for themselves, as I am 40 pounds lighter.
But… the mental and emotional benefits are what have bound me to
yoga for life. My spiritual
connection to myself and others has made me a better person.
My understandings of this life and the universe have helped me
professionally as well as personally with my human relationships. I am training with Shiva Rea (www.shivarea.com)
en route to completing my 200 hour certification.
Shiva’s creative approach is one I am excited to share with
students. It is clear to me
that every person can benefit from yoga in many ways.
I am honored to have the ability to facilitate that. My energy is fueled by my beloved
husband, Stuart, and children, Shamus and Rowan. |
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completed
her 200 hour training and started teaching. Lorie has been teaching in
Central New York for over a decade. She diligently trains with her
teachers as often as possible. Lorie has received the following training
advanced pranayama, teaching
She
became interested in yoga for children when Lorie Bebber began teaching
it to her own children.
Julie
Daniel has
been a practicing speech and language pathologist with young children for
27 years. Born and educated in North Carolina, she moved to Central New
York in 1986 where she continued her professional career with children
with special needs
received yoga teacher
training at the Himalaya Institute in the Pocanos. Along with
traditional asana training, the program placed much emphasis on ayruvada,
pranayama, meditation, and living a yoga lifestyle. During my five
week stay, I was immersed in ashram living. As a result, the
teaching and practice of deep relaxation (yoga nidra) and of meditation
continues to be a key area I study and offer in my classes. I have
also participated in the practice of meditation at the Zen Center in
Syracuse.
Frank
Abbot: Kyta
member -Initially I began coming to yoga classes at CNY Yoga to get relief
from life's aches and pains as well as for stress relief. After the
first beginner 1 class I felt wonderful. Before the end of that first six
week session I ha gotten the benefits I initially wanted and was hooked.
Once I stopped taking yoga and began practicing yoga I got so much more
than I had expected.
Clare
Murray Volo- In November of 2000, I went to a Kripalu yoga class
taught by Lorie and my life changed forever! I had been heading into a
series of dead-ends with relationships, career and choice making. After
discovering Kripalu yoga, I was amazed at how much space was available to
me. The more I did yoga, the more open I became to creating positive and
welcome balance in my life. An amazing transformation continues to take
place! One of my favorite quotes is, "put forth your effort with no
thought of gain." With this in mind, I now expand my practice both on
and off the mat by sharing this wondrous gift with others. 
I then fell upon a Sean Corne vinyasa/chakra workshop in NYC and
completely found stuck energy in my body that began to dissolve, finally.
I was now on my way
to embracing the chakra system and layers of historical traumatic cellular
memory in my mind and body. While practicing in Syracuse at CNY Yoga with
Laurie and Lisa I found Kripalu and its heartfelt wisdom. My practice
deepened and aI found a great yoga community.
that
a small yoga studio opened in Liverpool.