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Anayra
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Anayra completed her initial 200 hour yoga teacher training with The Yoga Institute and continued her studies Anusara founder John Friend completing over 100 hours of training with him and
over 200 hours of training with senior Anusara teachers Jackie Prete, and former senior Anusara teacher Doug Keller.
When Anayra isn't teaching Hot Yoga classes and Pilates, she is a high school English teacher in Jersey City. She has also developed yoga and Pilates programs for at-risk teenagers. She is currently working on her second master's degree in education.
“My love of Yoga began when I was an undergraduate student at Seton Hall University where I double majored in Religious Studies and English. After taking a Zen and Yoga class I knew that yoga was something that I would pursue.”
Bridgid
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RUTHERFORD, NJ
WESTWOOD, NJ
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.
Dan
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RUTHERFORD, NJ
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Having obtained hisBA, MA, LMT, and Hot Yoga Lineage Teacher. Dan sought out a Yoga Teaching training course in New York and became licensed to teach in the state of New York almost 7 years ago.
Shortly after beginning his career as a massage therapist he suffered an injury. This injury resulted in experiencing 'frozen shoulder.' Dan was persuaded by his wife to try Hot Yoga and in that moment Dan was empowered to heal himself.
“My Hot Yoga teacher is a believer in the ways of our "Hot Yoga lineage" and I’m not only a believer but a witness to the benefits of Hot Yoga. It's about empowerment…it's about healing – it’s about liberation.”
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.”
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!”
Jody
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NORTH HALEDON, NJ
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Qualified as a teacher for 10 years, Jodieis a passionate and committed practitioner.
Jodie ran the Rutherford yoga studio on her own before becoming part of the FIRESHAPER family.
“I started out as a teacher 10 years ago with a seed in my soul and a vision in my heart. I offered experience and teachings in hopes of cultivating a supportive, loving environment and that's just what I accomplished. I have helped to create a community of likeminded people whose desire was to make healthy changes in their lives so they could live with more vitality and passion.”
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.”
Rebecca
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RUTHERFORD, NJ
Rebecca took her first Hot Yoga classes over 10 years ago and was captivated immediately. She has since practiced regularly at Hot Yoga studios throughout Westchester County and Manhattan and as a recent NJ transplant, is proud to have received her 200 Hour certification to teach through FIRESHAPER.
Rebeccaruns a marketing consulting agency called Highpoint Avenue Group, is an avid astrologer, and loves her e-reader and living in Weehawken with her husband and beautiful rescued pit bull, Lady.
“Yoga has helped me create space in my life allowing for more love, growth, healing and happiness and I look forward to sharing with my students in a safe and supportive environment.”
Sabrina
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RUTHERFORD, NJ
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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.”
Sue Z
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Sue has been practicing Hot Yoga since the winter of 2007, under the instruction of Natalie Surie, director of the Hot Yoga New Jersey locations at Westwood and North Haledon.
From softball, lacrosse, tennis, to figure skating, she has always been an active person.
“I am passionate about sharing the effects of yoga classes with others. During my class, staying in the moment, quieting the mind, connecting the breath to the body, and using the 90 minute moving mediation in whatever ways that serve you for that day are emphasized - focus, be still, and breathe."
Tommy
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After injuring himself in a car accident Tommy endured several months of fruitless treatment. He was then introduced to Hot Yoga classes and that is when the deep healing began. At first he looked at Hot Yoga as his pain management program because it helped him to heal from the inside out. In time, he started to feel stronger and it became his workout time. Tommy has now gone on to complete his teacher training program
Tommy is an avid and talented drummer.
“Most notably Hot Yoga classes improved my drumming skills and gave me the endurance that I once had in my teens. At this point it has become the connection of my mind, my body, and my spirit. When I completed my Yoga teacher training in New York I felt that it was the next step on the journey that started years ago.”
