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About Our Instructors |
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Stacey Wade
RYT, CYT, RCYP
Associate Baptiste Teacher, Studio Owner and Director |
Stacey was first introduced to the practice of yoga in 1991 by her father who was a black belt teacher and practitioner of Judo. Taking judo as a child and having a basic understanding of eastern science, Stacey fell in love with yoga immediately and began studying with a yoga teacher and small group class. A traditional study of Sivananda yoga was her practice for 13 years before training and studying to become a Certified Yoga Instructor in 2004. After receiving her certification in Hatha Yoga and becoming Nationally Registered with Yoga Alliance she continued her teaching education with many other yoga masters and leaders of the industry. Stacey is certificated in Hatha Yoga, Power Vinyasa Yoga, Kids Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Yin Yoga and Thai Body Massage.
Stacey has done most of her studies with Baron Baptiste, he has been one of the main teachers that has influenced and changed her outlook on life and her yoga journey with Power Vinyasa Yoga. Stacey has been traveling the country and studying under the instruction of Baron Baptiste since 2004 completing Level 1 and 2 of his training programs along with many other Baptiste programs. Working with Baron has been an amazing experience both personally and professionally. Baron has inspired her with his brilliance and life long experiences in practicing and teaching yoga. Stacey’s desire to spread the love of yoga is evident in the passion she has put into her 2 studios. Yoga Bliss opened in 2006 and more recently Studio BE in 2010. |
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Alisha
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Alisha began her yoga journey with the 40-Day Personal Revolution Program at Yoga Bliss. After the 6 Week intensive program she continued her journey with a diligent yoga practice until she decided to join Baron Baptiste and Take Level 1 Teacher Training. Alisha has a background in athletics being a Personal Trainer, Health and Physical Education Teacher, Camp Director and High School Softball Coach. Alisha graduated from William Patterson University and received a BS in Health and Physical Education. Currently Alisha works a Substance Abuse Counselor and is furthering her education at Monmouth University with a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. |
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Donna Vitale
RYT, CYT |
Donna has been practicing yoga privately for the past 8 years. Since her practice was at home the majority of the time, she wanted to obtain a deeper meaning of it. Donna attended and completed her Teachers Training Program (200 hours) at SWIHA, the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, in Tempe Arizona and became a Certified Yoga Teacher Registered with Yoga Alliance. Donna began teaching at Yoga Bliss in 2006. Her favorite is style of yoga is Power Vinyasa.
"I initially practiced yoga or the physical aspect of it. Within a couple of months, I was as able to appreciate tapping into my true spirit and enjoy challenging my mind and body everyday. I love encouraging students to twist, bend and breathe a little bit deeper to feel the bliss of yoga. I promise to challenge you differently each time!" Namaste! |
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Lissa Larkin
RYT |
Lissa is passionate about Yoga, bringing love, compassion and laughter with her to every class. Her favorite pose is smilasana (ok,and headstand & pigeon & half moon.... hhhmmmm.....maybe all?).
She has had the good fortune to study with many of the 'greats' including Alan Finger, Baron Baptiste, Ana Forrest, Shiva Rhea, Amba & Don Stapleton and Rodney Yee.....learning much from all of them.
Lissa's style of Yoga is happy and a bit eclectic. She believes there is a modification and a place for every body in Yoga.
The journey is the destination to Lissa in both Yoga and life and she finds tremendous pleasure in everyone she has the pleasure to meet along her path.
Namaste my friends. |
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Jenna Vaccaro
RYT |
“If not you, then who? If not now, then when?”
I began my journey at Yoga Bliss in summer of 2010, initially starting the practice to get in shape. That first class was a true awakening. I was instantly blown away by not only the physical, but mental challenge yoga presented. It was then I realized how different yoga was from anything else I’ve tried – the mind and body connection makes the practice unparalleled to anything else. The true transformation came for me after participating in the 40 Days to Personal Revolution program at Yoga Bliss. A spark ignited, and I was hooked. I completed my 200-hour teacher training in December 2011 with Barbara Paulsen and have since been inspired by Baron Baptiste, most recently participating in workshops in the Baptiste community. I truly feel lucky to be able to share my unconditional love of yoga with the community of Yoga Bliss.
Power Vinyasa is my true passion; this challenging practice is for all and can spark the inner fire in anyone who is willing to show up. If not you, then who? If not now…then when? Can’t wait to see you all on the mat. |
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Kerry Zukowski
RYT |
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Christine Aspen
Certified Baptiste Yoga Teacher |
I believe that we are ultimately your own best teachers, and when we embrace yoga as a catalyst for change and growth, there’s a magic that sparks within ourselves. An inner revolution emerges that can change our lives and eventually lead to change in our community and even the world. My goal is to hold a space for awareness, acceptance, expansion, and inspiration for students of all levels and abilities so that they can discover their hidden potential and authentic personal power.
I got my first glimpse of yoga about ten years ago while experimenting with ways to incorporate more stretching into workouts as a distance runner. I returned to yoga some years later at a point of physical and emotional exhaustion. With yoga, I found a quiet space that allowed me to re-connect to what was true in true heart and find love for myself and life again. It also helped to heal my physical body from excessive running injuries. Over time my yoga practice became about seeing beyond my own suffering and reactivity so that I can hold a greater space for others to heal, practice yoga, and have an abundant vision for their life.
Yoga has molded, shaped, and reconditioned the way I make choices. It is a powerful tool that everyone can tap into for themselves. I love to teach and practice yoga because I believe it is a valuable gift that is infinitely interesting and challenging for body, mind, and spirit. I look forward to practicing and deepening my understanding of all aspects of yoga throughout my life and in spreading the messages and practice of yoga to others. My greatest hope is that my classroom will always be a safe haven for openness, healing, compassion and acceptance for students of all levels and abilities.
I am a certified Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher and am committed to teaching Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga because it resonates with me the most as a path of true intimacy and connection with others. I have completed over 1,300 hours of yoga teacher training with over 800 hours in the Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga method. I have also had the privilege to study at Baron Baptiste’s studios in Boston and Cambridge for 7 years and I have assisted many Baptiste Master Teachers in Baptiste classes and workshops.
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Jutta Kay |
Jutta Kay has been working as a massage therapist since 2002, and as a holistic nutritional counselor since 2009.
She graduated from Institute of Therapeutic Massage in 2002, and has taken numerous continuing education courses. She is trained in Therapeutic and Deep Tissue Massage, Aromatherapy, Raindrop Therapy, Reflexology, Trigger Point Therapy, Thai Massage, Lomi Lomi, and Hotstone Massage. She also studied with the Upledger Institute, and is a certified cranial sacral and somatic release Therapist.
She also has a Bachelor in Holistic Nutrition from Clayton College, Master Herbalist, and is currently pursuing a Doctor in Naturopathy (drugless healing).
Jutta’s massage is a unique blend of different modalities and energy work, and is always custom tailored to the specific and unique needs of each client. A session usually begins with relaxation techniques that help the client relax, and let go. A person needs to be relaxed and feel at ease for the therapy session to be successful. Sessions often include passive stretching, and joint mobilization techniques to reset the muscles to their proper resting length. Hot towels and essential oils are used during the treatment to help penetrate the musculature and connective tissue on an even deeper level.
Jutta has worked in Spas in the area and in her own practice for the last 8 years, and has ample experience in dealing with clients and their various health concerns, may it concern bodywork or nutritional needs, supplement questions, or lifestyle changes.
Jutta beliefs that health is a state of complete harmony of the body, mind and spirit. When one is free from physical disabilities and mental distractions, the gates of the soul open.
The part can never be well, unless the whole is well. - Plato |
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Barbara Paulsen
RYT |
Barbara Paulsen, E-RYT has been practicing yoga since 1992. Certified by the Center for Yoga and the Samata Yoga Center in Los Angeles, California she has an eclectic background in Hatha Yoga. Her training with Larry Payne, PhD. is inspired by the teachings of T.K.V. Desikarachar. She is also massage therapist, reiki master and has advance training in pranic healing.
Barbara is the founder of In Balance Yoga. In Balance Yoga was founded with the intention to remind students that peace and happiness lie within. When we turn our attention to the inner wisdom of our heart, we are shown the way to a balanced life. |
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