Paul has been in Fitness Wellness Movement Domain since 1987, In 1990 developed Great Valley Health Club where he was owner&operator until the year 2000, at which time he sold facility which is now the Great Valley YMCA.
* In 1997 he was one of the the original founders of Power Yoga Works, a successful Yoga Studio in Malvern,It was started in his Health Club with Bill Raup, and Baron Baptiste..
*He began teaching in the year 2000, and started Dharma an outsource solution for yoga programming to many of the companies in Area, Johnson&Johnson, Lockheed Martin, Sanofi and De lage Landen to name a few..
*He is a Student of Iyengar Yoga, and credits his primary teacher Joan White for inspiring his teaching

Courtney lives to inspire others to realize their full potential and to be better than they were yesterday! She discovered yoga in college, as an avid long distance runner, weight lifter and gym enthusiast but regularly suffered from hip injury & pain. She was recommended yoga to not only heal her injuries, but also as a means to manage her stress levels during college. Being that she had no background in dance, ballet or gymnastics, the physical practice of yoga did not come easily to her. However; it was that afterglow effect that yoga has to release emotional, mental and physical sources of self-limitation that kept her regularly returning to the mat.
Courtney's yoga practice began elegantly showing her that a change of perspective “on her mat”, whether physical or mental, becomes a change of perspective “off of her mat” and into her world. This subtle shift made her realize that we are all capable of limitless possibilities!
As her love and dedication to yoga grew, so did her desire to share it with others. She completed her 200 hour Hatha Vinyasa certification through the yoga alliance that transformed her life deeply. It strengthened her confidence in the potential that yoga has to support life “off the mat” - in daily activities, in work as well as in relationships with people in your life! Courtney not only continues her cross-training (and is injury free) but she remains extremely dedicated to her yoga practice & continuing education; she is currently in her 500 hour Yoga & Ayurevda training with Kripalu. In her classes she strives to provide a safe, creative & fun experience “on the mat” that opens the doors for transformation “off the mat”.
Her passion for sharing her love of yoga and inspiring students to feel empowered most definitely shines through in each one of her classes.

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Sarah's love for yoga started in college. She came to her mat looking for a way to cope with stress and relieve body aches. She fell in love with the practice as she realized it was transforming her mentally, spiritually, and physically. After graduating from Drexel with a BS in Health Sciences, Sarah deepened her practice by beginning yoga teacher training. Sarah received her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification through Svadhyaya Teacher Training. She is also a certified meditation teacher. She loves yoga for the community it builds, and for the practice's never ending learning process. Sarah truly believes everybody and every body can befit from yoga. She is a vinyasa teacher with Ashtanga and Anusara roots. In class she emphasizes breath control and alignment. Her classes are physically challenging, relaxing, and FUN! Sarah looks forward to seeing you on your mat!

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Tiffany Pierson got her first taste of yoga in 2009. After just one practice she was left with a renewed and energized feeling amidst a world of chaos that kept her wanting more of this thing called Yoga. The more she found herself on the mat the better she felt in all areas of life. Finding a passion she hadn't felt since being a child playing softball and cheerleading, Tiffany dove head first into any yoga class or workshop she could find. Wanting to further her knowledge in all things yoga and share that passion with others Tiffany completed her 200 Hour Svadhyaya Teacher Training in February of 2016. Delving even deeper into the complete yoga practice, she also completed Awaken to Stillness Meditation Teacher Training in 2016, Vipassana Fellowship Meditation Course in 2017, and Restorative Yoga & Yoga Nidra training in 2018. The journey of the self through yoga and meditation has made a huge impact on how she views and lives life. Tiffany feels lucky to have had the opportunity to work with yoga practitioners of all levels through public classes, private sessions, workshops, private, community and corporate events, and even internationally through yoga retreats; Helping each and every person find the strength and passion inside of themselves. With focus on awareness and engagement, along with the gentle touch of assisting, Tiffany enjoys finding new ways to help others connect with their inner strength while encouraging the physical strength and healing to support it.

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Randi Coen Gilbert, MA, E-RYT-500, RPYT, YACEP 

 

Randi Coen Gilbert is a Registered Yoga Teacher since 2000, she has over 1200 hours of training, including in Yoga Therapy and certifies Yoga Teachers in Pre & Postnatal Specialties. She’s been a life long nature lover, world traveler, and hiker-experiencing her most spiritually charged and healing moments while practicing yoga outdoors. She became a Sierra Club Trip Leader to learn more about inspiring others to cherish the earth and now unites these experiences in her retreats.

Randi fulfilled a lifelong dream in 2019 on a spiritual journey to India where she could acknowledge the roots of her practice at the YogaLife Institute in Mumbai, yoga retreats in Goa, Anand Prakash Ashram in Rishikesh, and classes in Mysore, along with visiting a multitude of holy sights. She feels truly blessed and grateful to be part of the yoga community

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Veronica’s practice has evolved through out the years. Thirteen years ago, her curiosity for yoga allowed her the opportunity to explore with movement and breath. Her passion and love for the practice encouraged her to get trained to be a teacher and share this love with everyone.

Today her practice is more spiritual and has helped her find a better balance in her life.
As a mother of three, wearing many different hats in one given day, yoga and mediation allow her to stay grounded and present.

She loves to try all different types of yoga styles, exercise, spend time with her family and make her delicious V-Empanadas.

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Megan discovered yoga in high school while working at a gym, and instantly fell in love. It wasn’t until
her mid-20’s that she really became a devoted yogi with a daily practice.  For Megan, yoga is all about the experience of getting to better know yourself and your anatomy. She loves finding a balance between strength and flexibility, both on and off the mat. Her classes focus on that equilibrium between exertion and release. You can expect to flow, sweat, and most importantly: breathe.

Come for her creative flows and curated playlists, stay for the deepened mind/body connection. 

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I discovered yoga in 2014 while living overseas with my family in Australia. After my first yoga class I was hooked and drawn to the physical, spiritual and mental benefits of the practice. Not long after taking part in weekly and sometimes daily yoga classes I decided that I wanted to share my knowledge of this beautiful practice with others. I received my RYT from the Australian Yoga Academy and am also certified in Yin. I have a background in Exercise Physiology and am also a Registered Nurse.

Each class I teach starts with intention setting and the class is built around that intention. Slow, mindful movements can be expected during this class along with alignment cues and awareness of breath to help guide you into a deeper state of connection. Modifications are offered in each class because every body is different. All levels are welcome and each student is encouraged to move at their own pace. My teaching style is nourishing and honest. So, you can expect a purposeful class that is lead from the heart.

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Cher Ann Rago, E-RYT 500, C-IAYT, YACEP makes it to her mat to relieve stress, gain strength, and find balance in her life!

 

As a yoga teacher and therapist, she shows up for others interested in engaging their strength, receiving their peace, and nourishing the very best parts of themselves. Cher began yoga to improve her health, then, quickly began to study the immeasurable benefits of yoga asana and yoga therapy. Holding fifteen years of experience and advanced training in her field, she is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Educator Provider with Yoga Alliance as well as a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists. Enthusiasm for this practice drives Cher to teach group and individualized sessions. Her students appreciate her kind nature, and her ability to deliver a session that leaves them feeling calm, centered and invigorated.

 

The physical benefits of yoga lured her to the mat in 1999 Not only did yoga transform her body; it transformed her mind and spirit. Little did she know that her yoga practice would play a huge part in her journey through breast cancer and into survivorship. Her practice has helped her grow stronger, more flexible and fearless - both on and off her mat.

Kathy is a graduate of the Verge Yoga teacher training. She has also trained with Erica Bleznak, Simon Park, Rolf Gates and Ed Harrold. Healthy breathing, alignment, and balanced energy flow are the focus in her classes. Her teaching style brings humor, support and a non-judgmental attitude to her class.

Kathy lives in Havertown with her husband Steve, sons Steven and Michael.