Nyack, NY
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NYACK, NY
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Bridgid received her 200 hour certification from Yoga Sutra NYC, where she studied asana, pranayama, and yoga philosophy under GutaHedewig.
Bridgid began studying yoga during college at The University of the Arts, where she graduated with a BFA in Dance.
I am very excited to be a part of FIRESHAPER. I love teaching Flow yoga classes. There are numerous and varied postures practiced during this class with a focus on synchronizing breath with movement. We call the class "Flow" because of the way the postures run together.
Caryn
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NYACK, NY
NORTH HALEDON, NJ
WESTWOOD, NJ
The appeal of wanting to be a yoga teacher was to have a career which would very much benefit others as well as her. She began her training in the summer of 2004, and has never looked back.
Caryn has an International Business Degree, but being a gymnast for many years growing up, the Hot Yoga style very much appealed to her as it combines flexibility, strength, intensity and grace.
“One of my favorite quotes is from Audrey Hepburn. ‘Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm…As you grow older you will discover that you have two hands: One for helping yourself, the other for helping others.’"
Danni
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NYACK, NY
RUTHERFORD, NJ
Having practiced yoga since 1992, when the teacher training program was offered Danni just knew that it was something that she had to be part of. Danni's hope and passion is a desire to teach students and lead them to a love of yoga.
Over the years yoga has proven to help not only Danni’s long-term respiratory problems but also with anxiety and stress issues. Four years ago a friend took her to the Westwood studio where she read about the yoga classes and wished that she could join. Danni's chaotic schedule prevented this until the Nyack yoga studio opened closer to home. Suddenly she found herself making time for hot yoga, taking early morning classes and squeezing it in whenever she could.
“My hope and passion is a desire to teach students and lead them to a love of yoga. I want them to find the peace and tranquility in a daily practice that I have found myself.”
Dr. John
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NYACK, NY
NORTH HALEDON, NJ
WESTWOOD, NJ
In 1995, Dr. John had begun practicing Yoga on a daily basis to enhance his martial art practice. It began with Power Yoga and he steadily practiced postures in conjunction with his Martial Art teaching and practice. In 2000, Dr. John met his future wife Natalie and they started practicing Hot Yoga classes together in NYC. Over the course of many years Natalie and Dr. John have practiced many other yoga variations.
Born in New Jersey, Dr. John together with his wife Natalie Surie has two daughters, Sydney & Skylar Surie. Dr. John is a licensed Chiropractor in active practice since 1997 and has a full time chiropractic office in Paramus New Jersey. From the age of 12, Dr. John has been training in the Martial Arts and has been teaching steadily since the age of 16. Trained primarily in Hapkido, Dr. John has also trained extensively in USA Goju, Kung Fu, Judo, and Shaolin Chin Na.
“Blending the healing art of Chiropractic and other alternative healing principles with yoga has provided me with an endless supply of tools used to help lead others onto the path of health and wellness.”
Jessica
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Jessicacompletedteacher training in Los Angeles in 2005 after having been introduced to Hot Yoga in 2000 in NYC.
Jessica is a full-time-mom by day and teaches Hot Yoga classes by night and weekends.
“I am grateful to be able to share the benefits of practicing Hot Yoga in New Jersey with others!”
Katelyn
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Katelyn suffered from lower back pain for years, but found that once Hot Yoga classes became part of her life the everyday back pain was no longer there. She discovered Hot Yoga in 2009. Since then Katelyn has become passionate about Hot Yoga and received her teacher certification in the spring of 2011.
Katelyn holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and works full time helping people with disabilities.
“For me, regular practice has not only healed my back but also positively transformed all aspects of my life. I hope to lead others in finding the benefits that I have found through my personal Hot Yoga practice.”
Maggie
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NYACK, NY
NORTH HALEDON, NJ
RUTHERFORD, NJ
WESTWOOD, NJ
Maggie began practicing Bikram and discovered a strength in herself she didn’t know she was capable of, which she tapped into both in and out of the studio. While working on her Master’s Degree in mental health counseling Maggie decided to take her practice to the next level and become certified to teach others to find their own mental and physical strength. Maggie graduated from training in the fall of 2009 and taught at her home studio in Burlington, VT for six months, she then moved to NYC to build on both her teaching and her life.
Originally from New Jersey, Maggie moved to Burlington, Vermont to pursue a BS in Social Work. She spent several years working with at-risk youth and young people with autism during and after college.
Maggie is grateful to be able to help other people improve their lives through yoga as she strives to do.
Natalie
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A native Australian, from Queensland’s Gold Coast,since 2002, Natalie has been faithfully teaching and practicing Hot Yoga along with a variety of other postures and advanced variations.
She enjoys nurturing her children with love and shares her passions of travel and yoga with them.
“I welcome you to join me at FIRESHAPER. I believe in the limitless power of self and raise my family through the most caring and healthful means possible.”
Raechel
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After very little time, Raechel’s yoga practice became the most fulfilling and challenging part of her athletic career. Since then, she has become an avid yoga practitioner and completed a hot yoga teaching certification program in the spring of 2011.
Raechel is currently working on her Ph.D. in History
“I am a life-long student and endeavor to not only share my knowledge with others, but to continue my own intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth.”
Sabrina
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NYACK, NY
NORTH HALEDON, NJ
RUTHERFORD, NJ
WESTWOOD, NJ
For years Sabrina was looking for something to fill the void that was created when collegiate sports were over. When a friend introduced her to Hot Yoga classes that void was filled. She went on to take her Hot Yoga teacher training course in New York and has just started her 2nd 200 hour certification.
Sabrina grew up immersed in athletics playing three sports in high school and soccer and track throughout college.
“I wish to combine my love and knowledge of all sports with yoga, the union of the mind, body and soul.”
Scott
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NYACK, NY
NORTH HALEDON, NJ
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Susan completed teacher training in the Fall of 2008, ten years after her first Hot Yoga class.
Susan has a B.F.A. in dance from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University.
“Yoga had done so many great things for me physically and emotionally, that I decided I wanted to study it more intensely and spread it to others.”
