VINYASA YOGA -- ALL LEVELS

This class is taught by:

Amy Schramm, a Lululemon Ambassador, is a registered yoga teacher with over 300 practical hours of training. She completed her teacher training out of Laughing Lotus in New York City, studying directly under Dana Flynn and Jasmine Tarkeshi. She has also completed her Yogic Arts Level One teacher training with Master Duncan Wong. In addition, she has practiced with Sharon Gannon, David Life, Baron Baptiste, Shiva Rae, Edward Clark, Naime Jezzne, Vinnie Marino, Dharma Mittra, and Kirsten Young. She has learned to incorporate different approaches to her yoga practice and her classes.

Amy believes that art, music, and a little physical exercise will cure what ails you. If you do not need a cure then just let yoga take you to that next place, where your mind is open and anything can happen. A world can change with an idea, a color, a word, or a new breath. There is no greater freedom than expressing yourself. Creativity is a gift and a choice. We give it to the young when we believe in it ourselves and we choose it when we realize it is what our soul calls for. Yoga should be fun. It has given her more self-confidence than anything she has ever done. It has taught her that if you try hard enough and practice, you can do anything you want to do. It's just a little commitment, some persistence and a love of what you're doing. It's that belief that she loves to share with other people. If you connect with it, it will change you for the better, forever.

Jillian Bussey

VINYASA YOGA CERTIFIED 200-RYT

Jillian found Hatha yoga in 2001 and immediately became enamored with the practice, feeling immediate, positive changes: physically, mentally and emotionally. Having studied the Humanities at Villanova University Jillian always craved to understand humans: our relation to each other, society, the world, a higher power, and of course how people consider themselves. Taking yoga practice is a similar discipline in that the focus is on connection: the physical movement and breathing is connected with the mental/emotional practice through the heart; we become more aware of ourselves and those around us. The way yoga changed her perspective led Jillian to want to share this with others. She enrolled in an Anusara-inspired yoga teacher training at Focus Fitness in Bryn Mawr, PA and became a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) in 2013 and has hopes to continue on in a 500 hour training to practice Yoga Therapy this year. It is her hope that Jillian will inspire others to utilize the yoga practice to make positive strides in their own life and that they leave her classes feeling cared for and important, because every single person is important.

Ivy Monaco

VINYASA YOGA CERTIFIED 200-RYT

Ivy began practicing yoga several years ago when an injury kept her from her normal exercise routine. With guidance from knowledgeable instructors she made an amazing recovery through her new-found therapeutic yoga practice. About 18 months later, she was severely injured again in another accident, this time she knew she had a powerful tool to heal her body, mind and spirit.

Now she’s passionate about serving and sharing the benefits of yoga, in hopes to inspire others. 200 hour RYT.

Gail Wright

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

She is also certified in the areas of Pilates Mat, Group Fitness, Personal Training and Kickboxing. Gail has been teaching since graduating college with a BS in Elementary Education in 1993. Her greatest passion is being a full time Mom to her three daughters and enjoys motivating and inspiring others. She is a firm believer in the physical, holistic benefits of yoga, as well as the importance of the mind/body connection, specifically personal reflection, and finding emotional and spiritual strength. Gail believes that yoga is for everyone and can be transforming when you practice with an open heart, gentle spirit and a positive

attitude.

Kristy Mitchell

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Kristy first discovered yoga in 2006. She’d always been active in outdoor sports, so going indoors to exercise was never on the radar. After struggling with back pain for awhile, she finally decided to try yoga. She entered the studio skeptically, but left completely addicted to the practice. It wasn’t long before she was practicing three to four times per week.

Soon, she began to feel fantastic physically, lost weight, and found a sense of calm that she had been lacking. That’s when she decided she wanted to share this wonderful practice with others. Kristy believes that yoga should be challenging, yet safe and accessible for all bodies, and it’s reflected in her teaching style.

In addition to holding a 200-hour certification, Kristy is trained to teach Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga, and Yoga for Trauma and Addiction. Kristy teaches wall yoga, vinyasa, power vinyasa, and stand-up paddle board yoga. Her classes are open and accessible to all levels, with modifications offered throughout.

Lisa W Werny

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Certified RYT 200 hr. – Yoga Alliance Certified Aerosling Instructor
“Yoga connects us and separates us at the same time. It grants us the ability to discover where we find our supreme energy as individual and to express that energy in a way that feels best for us.”
I started yoga to find balance and strength in my life both mentally and physically. After teaching aerobics for a few years in college and outside of college I discovered yoga and fell in love with the practice. I have enjoyed practicing yoga in a variety of styles for 15 years . Lisa is a graduate of the Verge Power Yoga/Empowered Yoga teacher training program and has been teaching yoga for over 5 years. She has experience teaching beginner and advanced classes as well as corporate classes for GE and classes for athletes at the high school level. She has a passion for sharing her enthusiasm for the practice and the benefits it brings to all levels of fitness.
She enjoys spending time outdoors staying active, hiking, biking, playing tennis with her two sons Mason and Rhys.

Carol Crist McGee

Carol is a licensed Esthetician. She worked at the Day Spa at Skin Deep in Media from 2012-2014 and has been employed for the last 8 years at Maris Grove in Glen Mills, Pa. Carol is a consultant Rodan and Fields Dermatologists, Rodan and Fields was developed by two Stanford trained Dermatologists, Katie Rodan and Kathy Fields. Previously, they developed Proactiv and licensed the products to Guthy Renker. Rodan and Fields was purchased in 2003 by Estee Lauder Companies but the business still operated somewhat independantly. Rodan and Fields launched on QVC and it was a huge hit. Rodan and Fields could previously be purchased from high end department stores but it is now concentrating on direct selling through consultants.

Sue Singer

Sue fell in love with yoga over 16 years ago. In 2007, Sue decided that it was her “calling” to teach yoga. She graduated from Verge/Empowered Yoga Teacher training and became a certified yoga teacher in Spring, 2008. Sue is registered as an E-RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance. Sue is grateful to all of her teachers. Sue continues to study different styles of yoga, including Vinyasa, Iyengar and Bikram. Sue brings her life experiences, sense of humor, enthusiasm, and passion for the practice to every class. “I believe that everyone on this earth can benefit from practicing yoga and it is my honor to be able to spread the word and share my passion. Yoga has changed my life.” Her teaching experience includes students of all ages ranging from children through senior citizens.

Dawn Altman

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Dawn Altman, M.S., N.C.C., RYT-500, CYT.

Dawn Altman, M.S., LPC, ERYT-500, is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Psychotherapist in private practice in Bryn Mawr, PA. She is a Jungian Analyst in Training with the Inter-Regional Society of Jungian Analysts and has studied extensively with Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estes, author of Women Who Run With the Wolves. She is deeply committed to the care of the soul, and takes a spiritual approach to both her yoga teaching and her psychotherapeutic work.

www.dawnaltman.com

Kathy DiGiorgio

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

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.

Carol Elia

SPINNING, YOGA, BARRE, HIIT INSTRUCTOR

Carol Reitter Elia, E-RYT200, RYT500, is also an ACE Certified Personal Trainer & Group Fitness Instructor. She started practicing Power and Astanga Yoga in the mid 90's with teachers Baron Baptiste and Dee Silvers. Carol has been teaching throughout the Main Line area for over 25 years.
Carol devotes gratitude to her many previous teachers including Bryan Kest, Beryl Bender Birch, Anna Forest, Shiva Rhea, David Swenson, Sri Pattabi Jois, and Sean Corne to name just a few.

Kim Seaman

Kim has been active in teaching or participating in all types of group fitness for 20 years. She has been a student and practicioner of yoga since 2000 certified in Ashtanga yoga from Beryl Bender Birch at the OM institute in New York and Baptiste Vinyasa Power yoga. She is passionate about balancing classes of varied levels with personal physical and mental fulfillment and advancement. She aims to focus on mindful breathing, body awareness and modifications, and “progress and intention not perfection.”

Joan Jowett

I started practicing yoga in 2008, right away I knew it was for me. Originally I practiced once a week, it wasn’t until 2013 that I began to take my practice more seriously. I became a CYT in February of 2015. Yoga has been all about transformation for me. Not only am I doing something great for my body, I am building confidence and courage. Yoga has opened my mind and heart. I LOVE sharing my knowledge of yoga with everyone. When I am not at a yoga studio, I work as a corporate trainer doing systems training for a global company. Being at home with my husband is one of my favorite places in the world. A good meal will make my day. I am always super excited for warmer weather so I can tend to my garden!

Laura C. Coogan

YOGA, MEDITATION & REIKI INSTRUCTOR

Laura is a Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master, professional Tarot card reader, and Medium. What started out as a curiosity to try yoga has evolved into an ongoing unveiling of the gifts she's meant to share with others to assist them in their own life journey. Since 2021, she has dedicated herself full-time to helping others. Laura has taught hundreds of classes and led several wellness workshops and events in and around the Philly area. When she's not in service to others, you can find her outside in nature, curled up with a book, or exploring new ways to express herself.

Paul Dunn

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

Carol-M Moran

Amy C Clements

Amy has been teaching in the Philadelphia area for the last 15 years. Her love for fitness started in college at the University of Delaware where she was a member of the swimming and diving team. While training in college she learned the fundamentals and importance of strength , conditioning, core and plyometric training. She loves to share her passion and knowledge of fitness with others. Amy is certified in primary group exercise AFAA, Johnny G Spinning, Les Mills Body Pump, CXWORX, Body Attack and GRIT (HIIT training). She enjoys distance running and spending time with her husband and four daughters.

Maggie Ebbott

Maggie is a positive and passionate yoga instructor who balances energy and serenity in her classes. Maggie is a lifelong athlete; she played Division 1 lacrosse in college and has completed running races of multiple lengths. She began practicing yoga as a means to balance her variety of vigorous exercise routines. Through her practice, Maggie gained more than expected: a balance of mind, body, and soul. Every time she stepped out of class, she felt a sense of peace and her worries started to feel more manageable. Yoga became a path to free Maggie’s mind from the anxiety and stress of everyday life. Maggie is a certified 200 Hour YTT yoga instructor who strives to help her students connect their breath to their physical practice, ultimately connecting to their inner selves and surrendering to what is and what will be. Maggie incorporates different tactics for managing stress and anxiety into each of her classes. Students can expect to walk away feeling refreshed and ready to take on the bigger practice that is life!

Veronica Fitzgerald

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

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.

Liz McLaughlin

Elizabeth M. Mott

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Liz began practicing yoga at a crossroads in her life. It was the only thing that allowed her to clear her head of external noise while noticing her internal voice speak. Focusing on movement and breath not only helped her physically but helped mentally.

She was so inspired by the amazing changes in her life due to yoga that she received a YTT 200 hrs in 2015 in Paris, France, spanning over 9 months. She has since traveled to India to expand her knowledge of the practice, has taught in several countries in Europe and has received pre/post natal yoga certificate and her meditation certificate.

Her yoga classes are a combination of mindful movement, focus on breath and asana. The flows combined with a contemporary playlist make for a fun yet challenging class, and you will leave feeling more connected with you.

Kaitlyn Cunningham

Vinyasa, meaning ‘flow’, merges movement with the breath. Many Vinyasa classes focus on breathing and seek to move students through a sequence of postures as the breath flows in and out. Using this breath, heat, or ‘tapas’ warms the body allowing the practitioner to move deeper into postures and eventually, deeper into their own personal practice. This class style is inherently diverse and sequencing will vary with each instructor’s personal flavor.

VINYASA YOGA -- ALL LEVELS

PURENERGY INSTRUCTOR

Amy S Schramm

Jillian Bussey

Ivy Monaco

Gail Wright

Kristy Mitchell

Lisa W Werny

Carol Crist McGee

Sue Singer

Dawn Altman

Kathy DiGiorgio

Carol Elia

Kim Seaman

Joan Jowett

Laura C. Coogan

Paul Dunn

Carol-M Moran

Amy C Clements

Maggie Ebbott

Veronica Fitzgerald

Liz McLaughlin

Elizabeth M. Mott

Kaitlyn Cunningham