| Bija teachers who advance postures and improve strength and balance |
| Jamie Shane C.Y.T. Jamie Shane is the owner- operator of Bija. " Yoga came to me through the generous gift of my great friend Pat Eidenmiller just as she was coming to her certification in 1998. I study with her still. My own call to teach came in 2002 when I went to learn from Guruji Yogi Hari at his ashram in Miramar, Florida. It was the most powerful experience of my life. I try to bring this power into my own classes through breath and focus, gratitude and strength. I liketo think that my teaching style is smooth and deep, slow and strong. They are filled with creative vinyasa and wonderful release. Click to the schedule to see a full listing of Jamie's classes. |
| Gigi Felicetta C.Y.T. "The gift of healing allows the healer to give" "My joy is spiritual and physical connection. My gift is to heal through that connection" Gigi has recently arrived from San Diego, California leaving a thriving 20 year Acupuncture, Physical Therapy, and Massage practice. In the last 15 years, teaching yoga and leading yoga retreats has been an integral part of Gigi's self discovery and personal growth. Her teaching certificates are from the San Diego School of Yoga & Meditation studying under Yogiraj Behramji and the White Lotus Foundation studying with Ganga White and Tracy Rich. Gigi's style of teaching is Hatha with emphasis on body alignment, Vinyassa flow, and Pranayama. Also, Gigi has studied in China and Thailand and offers various forms of Eastern therapy including Thai Massage, Acupuncture, Acupressure/Tui-na and Chinese Herbs. Gigi teaches Wednesdays at 8:30, Thursdays at 5:30 and Sunday mornings at 10:30 |
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Nadya Simakina CYT Certified Kripalu Instructor Certified Laughter Yoga Leader My journey into Yoga began nine years ago under the private tutelage of Angelie, a noted Russian instructor of the Ananda Marga style. I Taking my pursuit of Yoga to higher levels, I moved to America, where, after a year of extensive travel, I located a top rated school in California, Body Mind College where I spent a year with many excellent instructors, including the renowned Dr. Barry Green, (a Guinness record holder for the longest massage ever given). I studied massage, yoga, rebirthing, anatomy as well as the metaphysical aspects of the human mind and body. I participated in numerous Personal Body and Emotional Clearing retreats, often guiding and coaching others in their practice. Next I enrolled in a teacher training program at the Discovery Yoga Center of St. Augustine and studied under Deva Parnell, one of the original staff of Kripalu yoga in Massachusetts. The emphasis of my instruction was Kripalu yoga as well as learning general Hatha Yoga philosophy, anatomy, and physiology. I was taught effective, practical methods for designing classes, introducing new postures, clarifying details and guiding students into a deep, integrated yoga experience that balanced exacting physical alignment with a patient, reflective and compassionate attitude. www.naplesyoga.com Nadya teaches Tuesdays at 11:30 and Sundays at 9:00 |