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TAMMY ASTOR-JACK is a certified in OM yoga at the 500hr level and has completed Yoga Ed training.  
Originating from London, England, she takes classes wherever she finds herself, integrating her experiences
from her education (PhD in psychology), from her travels and from parenting three young children. Her
vinyasa classes are set to music and are flowing in style, focusing on alignment, fun sequencing, dharma and
humor.

SAMANTHA BASFORD DAMOULAKIS is an authorized Awareness Through Movement teacher in the
Feldenkrais Method.  As a former professional ballet dance, she uses her knowledge of movement and
anatomy to help her students gain a greater appreciation of themselves.  It is in the understanding of how
they use their bodies and imagination that creates new possibilities.

SHANA BILFIELD has been practicing yoga for over a decade.  She traveled to the Far East delving deeper
into the yoga experience, and has returned to share her experience and knowledge.  Shana studied
Ashtanga yoga at Sri K. Pattahbi Jois' Ashtanaga Yoga Institute in Mysore, India, and received her teacher
training in Bali.  Her background with an M.A. in psychology and mind-body experience make for a solid
foundation  to support the practice and movement of physical and emotional energy.  Her practice is focused
on centering meditation, balancing and moving through energy.

VIRIGNIA BOCCHICCHIO (CYT, LMT) has been practicing yoga for more than ten years. She has studied
Ashtanga, Iyengar, Vinyasa and Power yoga and obtained a teaching certificate in February 2008

WAYNE CHANDLER  began his study of Yoga in the early 70s under the guidance of Swami
Vishnudevenanda, learning the Sivananda system of Hatha Yoga and Pranayama.  He is an expert in Bio-
Energetic Therapy, and he is certified in B.E.E.M.S. (bio electric energy management systems), Pranic and
Chakra healing, Core Energetics and Brainwave Therapy.

JILL DAVIES (CYT) has studied with Marni Task, Tiffany Fraser and many wonderful teachers in both
Cleveland and San Francisco. She completed Marni’s teacher training and has been practicing Yoga for over
10 years.  Jill draws inspiration from her experience with Iyengar, Anusara and Jivamukti Yoga to create a
nurturing and powerful alignment oriented class.

MARCIA HUDGEL (CYT, RYT) has been intrigued by yoga since opening an Iyengar book in the early
1990's.  She knew for years that she wanted to teach yoga someday, and after living out West for several
years, she met and studied with Marni Task, receiving her 200 hr certificate in February 2010.  She tries to
keep her classes light hearted and fun while teaching proper alignment and movement with breath.  

ALISON PIGNOLET completed her formal teacher training with Marni Task's Jivasara school in February,
2010.  She tries to infuse each class with movement, breath and spirit accompanied by uplifting music or
meditative silence.  Her classes are typically breath based vinyasa with attention to alignment reflecting the
influences of Anusara and Jivamukti styles with hints of Baptiste power balanced with nurturing restoratives.  
Students of all levels are invited to join Alison on the journey to bliss that is the practice of yoga.

LESLIE RAFFERTY (CYT) Leslie (Siri Avtar Kaur) started taking Kundalini Yoga classes with Sierra Hollister
(Ong Kar Kaur) in Asheville, North Carolina, in 2000.  She fell in love with the practice from the very first
class, and proceeded to do the KRI International Kundalini Yoga Teacher's Training in 2004.  She is fully
certified at the 220 hour level in Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan.  She has taken classes in Iyengar,
Vinyasa, Ashtanga, general Hatha, and Svaroopa Yoga, and thus has some familiarity with these styles, but
solely teaches Kundalini Yoga.

AMY RUNNELS (E-RYT 500) Amy completed her Advanced Training with Yoga Works, New York.  She is
also certified in prenatal, postpartum and parent/child yoga.  In addition to her mentors, Jenny Aurthur, Jodie
Rufty and Rama Nina Patella, Amy has been blessed to explore numerous facets of her practice with
teachers like Alan Finger, Desiree Rumbaugh, Genny Kapuler, Glen Black, Sri Pattabhi Jois, and Srivatsa
Ramaswami.  She is now enjoying her journey with local teachers including Ginny Nadler and Marni Task.  
Her classes blend precise alignment and fluid breath to create a strong, spacious body and peaceful mind.

CHARLOTTE SANPERE (RYT) is certified from OM Yoga in New York and has been teaching Yoga since
2004.  She is currently working toward her Iyengar Yoga certification.

JODY SCHROCK (BFA) has been practicing Hatha Yoga for more than 20 years.  She began studying
Kashmir Shaivism (a path of Yoga based on feelings) in 1992 with Corrine Goodman, formerly of the
American Yoga Association.  Corrine started Anahat Yoga and certified Jody in 2007.  Classes are gentle
and based on the individual’s comfort.

NICOLE SEIBERLICH (CYT) has studied Yoga for more than 6 years with teachers from Germany and the
US, and recently graduated from the OM Yoga Teacher Training.  Nicole combines dharma concepts and
vinyasa flow to create an upbeat and energetic environment for Yoga practice.

ERICA STEINWEG (RYT, LLC) is one of only a handful of instructors in Ohio certified to teach Iyengar Yoga.
She has studied with BKS Iyengar and has taught in many diverse settings.

SHANNON FISCHER TITAS (CYT) is a certified Iyengar Yoga instuctor.  She has been teaching Yoga since
2002 and enjoys teaching all ages and stages of life including pregnancy and post-partum.

JENNIFER YUHAS (CYT, RYT) has studied with Amy Ippoliti, Tammy Lyons and Marni Task. She received
her certification through Marni’s teacher training.  Her classes focus on preserving and celebrating the
richness of the ancient yogic philosophy and practices so that her students can contemplate these teachings
in the context of their everyday, modern lives.
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