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Bindu Yoga Studio
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~ May we feed your soul, inspire your heart, and nourish your mind ~
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ANGELINA LUCIA, E-RYT 500, LMT
- has spent the past decade-plus mastering her craft as a yoga practitioner/instructor/teacher
trainer. Angel's passion for yoga & bodywork began in early 1997, she is registered with Yoga Alliance as an Experienced
Registered Yoga Instructor at the 500 hour level and has documented thousands of hours in study and practice. She is the Founder
and Director of Bindu Yoga Studio, and a licensed massage therapist. Her background includes over 13 years as a body-worker
with extensive studies in Thai Massage techniques. Angel's practice is inspired by the teachings of her teachers; Swamini
Kali Ray, Shiva Rea, Simon Park, Erich Schiffman, Shakta Kaur Khalsa along with many others who have illuminated her path.
Angel's current teachings and flows come from
her biggest influence with whom she has extensively studied with, teacher Shiva Rea. Through
her extensive studies with Shiva she has the great pleasure and honor of assisting her in teacher trainings and workshops.
Finding a deep connection with yoga, Angel
will be continually grateful for the changes and growth it brings to her life on and off the mat. Currently, Angel teaches
ongoing classes at Bindu, serves her private students with personalized instruction, and directs the Teacher Training Program
at Bindu. She has taught yoga to underprivileged children, runaways, the homeless living in shelters and also teaches yoga
to persons recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Angel is deeply grateful
for this opportunity to share and serve. Seva (selfless service) is an integral part of the practice of yoga. Bindu strives
to work with many organizations and makes every effort to raise awareness and funds for those we serve. Please join our efforts
in creating a more peaceful and balanced planet.
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Emily
Large, PT, CYT, RYT-500, is the founder of Living Large Therapeutics,
which combines the science of physical therapy with the time-honored practice of yoga. Emily has practiced physical therapy
since 1994 in various settings, participated in physical therapy research, provided continuing education for health care professionals,
and been featured in the New York Times, Yoga Journal, Palm Beach Post, PT Magazine, and NBC WPTV News Channel 5. Emily received
her Associate of Arts degree from the University of Florida, her Bachelor of Science degree in physical therapy from the University
of Central Florida, and then attended Emory University for graduate studies in neuroscience and movement science. Emily has
practiced yoga since 1997 and her teaching is inspired by her teachers, Gary Kraftsow and Mirka Scalco Kraftsow. Completing
the four-year, 1000-hour yoga therapy program through the American Viniyoga Institute, Emily is registered with the Yoga Alliance
as a Registered Yoga Instructor at the 500-hour level, and Certified Yoga Therapist. Currently, Emily is one of only two certified
viniyoga therapist in the state of Florida and Georgia.
Jacquie Smolak, RYT-200, came to study vinyasa
after sampling several other types of yoga. The fluidity and grace of vinyasa appealed to her and she took her teacher's training
at Bindu with Angel Lucia. "I find teaching to be a powerful experience. Watching a student's practice evolve over time
is amazing." Jacquie is a strong believer in the health benefits of a regular yoga practice, having experienced relief
from several physical ailments since deepening her own practice. Jacquie is a constant student of yoga, and hopes to be teaching
and learning for many years to come. You can follow her yogic journey at www.jazmoonie.net
Lisa Eakes,
BS, CYT, RYT-500
Lisa Eakes is the owner of Vital Currents Yoga and a 500-hour Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher
and a Certified Yoga Therapist in the Viniyoga tradition. Lisa focuses on the individual needs of her students, including
all aspects of practice -- physical, physiological, psychological, and spiritual -- offering tools to accomplish self-discovery
and personal transformation. Her class is open to all ability levels and focus is on breath & spine awareness, integrating
asana (postures), pranayama (breathwork), guided relaxation, & meditation.
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Karen Matz RYT-200 Karen has been practicing yoga since 1999 and teaching
since 2009. Karen was drawn to yoga for the physical benefits, not realizing the impact that it would have on her spiritual
being. She has practiced many styles over the years in Hatha, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Bikram, Kripalu, and Vinyasa. Her training
to become a registered yoga teacher began with the a simple intention to grow as a person. As her training progressed she
realized that she really wanted to share with others how the practice can lead one on a journey of self discovery. Karen received
her teacher training at Bindu with Angel Lucia in the Vinyasa method. Her love for the practice and for community will immediately
brighten the light within you!
Priyanka Shanbag Priyanka literally grew up doing yoga asanas as a child. She continued into adulthood with
her practice studying with teachers in India and in the United States. Along the journey she realized that a daily yoga practice
was the road to a healthy life style. As a dedicated student she has never missed a single day of morning practice. Priyanka
now a very popular teacher, has cultivated a large following, first in Michigan and in Florida where she now lives.
Her unique style of teaching, which combines asanas and breathing as an integral part of moving the spine in six different
directions.
Her aura of calmness, humility, compassion, sense of humor and innovative teaching style draws large groups
of students to her classes.
ANDREA PEPPER RYT200, started to deepen her Yoga practice aftter dancing for
over 20 yrs. She then recieved her BFA in Dance from FSU and went off to NYC. Dance and Yoga were the perfect complement which
brought her to Be yoga/ Yogaworks where she was certified in 2006 after studying under Alan Finger.When she came home she
started to teach and fell in love! Yoga has brought a strength and calm into her life and she is so inspired to share that
by everyone that she meets. With a deep passion in healthy living and service to our community, she is always trying to raise
awareness and money for people in need. Andrea has been teaching since 2007 and is honored to be continuing her journey at
Bindu. "the best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others" -Gandhi
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