~ May we feed your soul, inspire your heart, and nourish your mind ~

Bindu Yoga Studio

~ 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, Duncan Wong, Shakta Kaur Khalsa along with many others who have illuminated her path. 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'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 had the great pleasure and honor of assisting her in classes. Having been recently chosen to be the Yoga Ambassador for Lululemon Athletica, Angel is deeply grateful for this opportunity to 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.

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.

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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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Amanda Ruscol began studying yoga twelve years ago, and hated it. She practiced on and off for years, enjoying each class more than the last, until she was really ready to commit to a steady practice. Around that time, she injured her back, and knew that yoga would bring relief. She enrolled in a teacher training course immediately and has been teaching yoga ever since. She originally studied Vinyasa and went on to be a third generation student in the Sivananda school, but Amanda loves learning from as many teachers and paths as she can. She loves to help others find the path and that works best for them, and encourages her students to make each practice their own. Amanda is also a life coach and a raw food chef at Darbster, her warm smile will welcome you upon your first visit!

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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

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Megan Roop, RYT-200, Megan discovered Yoga in 2004 and found it helped her not only to find a sense of self, but also a part of her spirit. She became captivated immediately by the power, as well as the peacefulness of regular yoga practice. Inspired to share her love of the practice and its life changing benefits, she completed her teacher training with Scott Feinberg at Transcend Yoga and is registered at the 200 Hour Level. You will find her commitment to creating a safe and non-competitive environment supports her students on each of their individual, personal journeys. Her yoga classes are about empowering and helping people to embrace the incredible beauty that encompasses who they are. The organic movement flowing with grace has attracted her to the Vinyasa style. Megan is honored to share the sacred practice of Yoga and is grateful to be a part of the Bindu Yoga community.