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| Jamie Shane E.R.Y.T. Jamie Shane is the owner- operator of Bija. "Bija" is the seed sound of the Universe. It is the seed, or the place from which all things come. I find that yoga is just such a seed, and we encourage it to grow here in whatever shape or form it takes. 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 like to think that my teaching style is smooth and deep, filled with creative vinyasa and wonderful release. Yoga is truly the seed of my life. www.jamieshane.com |
| Kathy Ruch C.Y.T. Certified Hyp-Yoga Instructor Kathy originates from the Big Apple where she minored in Physical Education and majored in Fashion Merchandising. " I am a person who deeply believes that if you want to feel good as you age, you have to devote some time and energy in that pursuit. Growing old does not mean that you have to lose flexibility." Yoga Stretch is designed for all bodies and any age. You can start at 25 or 65 and receive a gentle workout designed to give all muscle groups a great stretch. Kathy is proud to be member of the Bija staff and even prouder to be Jamie Shane's mother. Kathy teaches Monday at 8:00 & 9:30 AM Tuesdays 4:15 PM Wednesdays at 9:00 & 10:45 AM Friday 8:30 AM |
| Albert Kleiner C.Y.T. Albert has a long and distinguished Yoga practice, based on the classical yoga traditions of India. He has studied with Swamis Vishnu Devananda & Satchidananda, Ramurti Mishra Md and Amrit Desai. He received his certification to teach Yoga from the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center in 1969. He is also nationally certified and licensed in massage and movement therapies. Albert’s class, suitable for beginner and intermediate students, incorporates classical postures with prepatory stretches to balance our Western Lifestyle and achieve holistic health and well-being. Albert teaches Tuesday mornings at 8:30 |
| Gigi Felicetta C.Y.T Certified Hyp-Yoga Instructor. "The gift of healing allows the healer to give" "My joy is spiritual and physical connection. My gift is to heal through that connection" 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. |
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| Matthew Gibbons, C.Y.T Matthew Gibbons is one of our newest members here at Bija and our resident bhakti yogi. His classes are for those seeking to explore a deeper meaning in their practice and in their lives. Matthew is not the first member of his family to manifest healing for others through the presence of the Divine. His grandmother Colleen, in the mid 50's witnessed many mystical miracles, such as cancers falling off people, goiters shrinking, blind eyes opening and many more.. Before she passed she laid her hand on Matthews head and prayed that the mantle (gift) of healing on her life with be transferred to his. Since then Matthew has seen these same mystical miracles begin to manifest in his life. During a yoga class with DamaDe', Matthew discovered that healing can actually take place while doing yoga. This stirred a hunger inside of him, not only did he want to learn more about yoga, but he wanted to become a yoga teacher. He thought, "The more ways to bring healing the better." Love of the practice grew inside of him as he began to study at what used to be known as OmVibe Yoga Studios with Kat Farrell (now, Love Yoga ran by Carla Olla). He continued his studies with The Sun Shine State Yoga Academy lead by Alan Lowenschuss. Alan nurtured Matthew and encouraged him to step out and begin to use the gifts that had been given to him. Now certified by The Sun Shine State Yoga Academy, Matthew is not only teaching yoga, but also holding monthly Nights of Healing. Matthew teaches Wednesdays at 11:45, Thursdays at 2:00 and Saturdays at 10:45 |
| Shanti Shanbon, C.Y.T I have been blessed with the grace and teachings of many talented and loving teachers through the years and am so grateful that I get to pass on the teachings I have learned through the years. I have been teaching yoga for twelve years now. It has been an awesome journey of self discovery with so many awakenings along the way. My life is so rich and full of wonderment because of yoga. Anusara yoga has awakened my heart and made my life even brighter than I could imagine. These last few years of practicing and teaching Anusara yoga has proven to me that whatever life presents to me if I stay centered in my heart I can move through it and handle everything with joy, hope and faith. Come and experience heart oriented yoga, that creatively expresses spirit from the inside out. Shanti teaches Mondays at 6:30 |