  |
|
|
|
|
Bindu Yoga Studio
|
|
|
~ May we feed your soul, inspire your heart, and nourish your mind ~
|
|
|
|
|
|
ANGELINA LUCIA, ERYT 500, LMT We tend to think of the yogi as someone practicing
alone, who then comes into contact with the larger field of life.
I am a yogini, wife, friend, sister, auntie,
animal lover, teacher, student of life, teacher trainer, a bodyworker, yoga studio owner, and so much more!
My journey
into this life began at a very early age with the question "who am I, why am I here, what am I here to discover?"
I remember being around 7 years old going to my favorite tree, lying down underneath watching the leaves and branches sway
in the wind just waiting for answers. Day after day I would visit the woods walking and talking to the trees, wind, animals,
wondering "who am I and why am I here?" I would spend much of my free time perching in different spots just listening
and waiting. At the age of 8 my whole family was introduced into Transcendental Meditation and walking meditation. I continued
on in my usual way of meditating in the woods whenever and wherever I could. Nature was calling me to sit and listen, and
so I did. Many years went by and I continued to have more questions without answers. And at the age of 24 I was invited by
a friend to join her for yoga. At this time all I knew was that I needed an outlet of some sort to help me understand. I went
to my first class and didn't particularly enjoy it, but for a reason unknown at the time I dove in head first. This experience
changed my path drastically and answers began to reveal themselves. Within a year I changed careers and became a leading Thai
Massage Therapist in the area, began a several year relationship of one on one mentoring with my yoga teacher and starting
teaching yoga to my clients. As my journey continued I opened my own massage and yoga studio and began a path of service to
help others find peace and freedom in their bodies, hearts, and minds. I have now been teaching classes and private clients,
studying and practicing yoga any chance I get, directing our teacher training program and running my yoga studio for 15 years.
One of my strong and deep desires has always been to help and serve others in some way, so over the years I have had the honor
to teach yoga and help guide underprivileged children, runaways, the homeless living in shelters, and teach yoga to persons
recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. I am deeply grateful and honored to have studied with so many amazing teachers
who have guided me into the deeper mysteries of my own true nature. I humbly bow to all of my teachers with whom I've studied
extensively with and some with whom I've had the priviledge to assist, Kali Ray, Shiva Rea, Erich Schiffman, Simon Park, Duncan
Wong, Rod Stryker, Gary Kraftsow, John Friend, Elena Brower, Lorin Roche and Camille Maurine, along with many others. You
can find me at my studio teaching and training students, roaming the country leading retreats, strolling in nature, or relaxing
with my husband, dog, and cats (all of which are my true gurus)!
|
|
|
Andrea Pepper RYT-200, 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
Beth Lewis RYT-500 discovered the wisdom of yoga eleven years
ago and is deeply grateful for the personal transformation that the practice has had on her life. Her transformation has been
guided through steady practice and through study in a variety of yoga traditions. These experiences led her to choose
the path of Viniyoga, and she is nearing completion of a 500 hour certification program with American Viniyoga Institute founders
Gary and Mirka Scalco Kraftsow Her classes are a reflection of the rich input from the Viniyoga tradition, with
a focus on bringing a beginners mind to practice, whether you are a new student or an experienced practitioner.
Beth is honored to join the sangha at Bindu and to have the opportunity to work with each student that comes to practice.
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
|
|
|
|
|
Karen Matz RYT-200,
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!
|
|
|
Mitra Malek RYT-200, turned to yoga in 2003, looking for fitness but discovered the practice offered a way to move through life with
more ease, compassion and acceptance. She started her journey with Ashtanga instructor Ceci Lester, and then in 2006 earned
her 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification at Yoga & Inner Peace in the Sivananda lineage under the tutelage of Bharata,
who mastered the practice under Vishnu Devananda, Sivananda's primary disciple. Mitra is a former gymnast who loves the dynamic
and physical nature of asana practice, but believes truly practicing yoga entails what we do when we leave the mat more than
what we do while we’re on the mat.
Monika Turtle RYT-200, The ache of a good belly laugh, road trips with the windows rolled down and sharing the experience of a kick-butt
asana practice with friends. These are some of the joys that keep this yogi grounded on her life path. Several years ago,
after finding peace on her yoga mat from running her busy clothing design business she decided to combine her wanderlust with
her thirst for knowledge. Traveling to the spiritual isle of Bali, she trained and received certification in Ashtanga Flow
under teachers of Gaia Tree Yoga, who studied and mastered directly under guru Sri Pattabhi Jois. Rarely traveling without
her yoga mat, she continues to feed her thirst of learning with many great, inspiring teachers of different healing modalities
and gives honor and gratitude for the pearls of wisdom they share. Her creative process is moved not by the love of power
or wealth but by the power and wealth of love.
Lisa Eakes,
BS, CYT, RYT-500 Led to viniyoga by Emily Large, Lisa began
focused study of yoga in 2006 to heal her chronic low back pain & reduce stress in preparation for her new Dharma as a
Mother, to daughter Ella Rebecca. Lisa continues to honor her Dharma as a surfer (longboarder) and her daily integrative yoga
practice grounds & guides her day to day living. Lisa began her viniyoga journey with Mirka Kraftsow in Maui, Hawaii and
then traveled to Austin, Texas to receive certification from Gary Kraftsow & the American Viniyoga Institute as a Yoga
Teacher (2008). Her path next led to Mt. Madonna, California where she deepened her studies to become a Yoga Therapist (2009).
Lisa is highly skilled and clearly passionate about her teachings.
Alice Saltzman RYT-500, has been practicing yoga for over 30 years and become a yoga teacher
in 2004. She received her 200 RYT certification at Kripalu School of Yoga and Health. She began teaching full time
in several yoga studios, country clubs as well as working with actors in theaters and employees in several local businesses
as part of their wellness plans.
While
teaching full time she became inspired to go further with her training and began studying with JJ Gormley-Etchells in 2006.
She continued her education by traveling with JJ, completing her 500 RYT certification in 2009 at Surya Chandra Healing Yoga
School. She is currently
studying yoga philosophy in depth so that she may teach yoga philosophy through storytelling.
Alice is an actress and a licensed CSW. She has owned and managed a cafe in NY
and has taught medical students in NY and FL. Alice has experience in Kripalu, Hatha, Prenatal, Vinyasa, Yin as well
as Silver Sneakers Yoga Classes. She has also taught yoga in hospitals to patients with breathing machines.
Brenda Mills RYT-200
|
|
|
