4155 Washington Street, Roslindale, MA 02131
RoslindaleYoga@Gmail.com
617-363-9642
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Heather Ruiz RYT, Owner, Usui Reiki Master, Level I Shamballa Reiki , Zumba Instructor, 2007 Director of Yoga for Peace, Boston, MA and 2008 Founder Global Mala Yoga for Peace Boston, MA Heather began her journey a few years ago after trying yoga for the first time at a Bikram studio. She was experiencing physical and emotional pains that faded as soon as she decided to make a commitment to her mat. She received her certification through Open Doors Teacher Training program. Heather also holds certification in Prenatal, Postnatal, and Baby & Me Yoga. Heather continues to learn from master instructors in workshops and conferences. Noting how her life had changed, Heather decided to surround herself with happiness, friends, and peace - to surround herself with yoga. Heather believes that yoga and Reiki work together as one, and generously shares her energy with all of her students, family, and friends. Amanda Richter Amanda Richter (RYT) has this to say about how she came to appreciate the role yoga has played in her life:  "Yoga came into my life at a time when I was completely lost. I had grown up with a difficult childhood, where I carried the weight of the world on my shoulders. I internalized the emotional pain I felt and took on the role of being the perfect everything. This led to me participating in competitive sports, such as rowing and running which left my body strong, but my heart empty. By my early 20’s, I was deeply depressed. Yoga found me after completing a marathon in 2004. Yoga broke away all the painful layers I was carrying and built me back up again by allowing me to connect to my inner self. All it took was showing up to my mat as often as I could and being present with my breath and body while I was there. Yoga brought a wealth of positive energy into my life, and slowly all the negativity disappeared. I went from being insecure, unhappy with very few friends, to someone who is confident, joyful and surrounded by positive people. Yoga helped me to see that I didn’t want to live a life of fear, and I credit my practice with recently helping me to leave my frequent-travel, goal-orientated job of 5 years. I knew I wanted to bring the gift of yoga to others and in late 2006, I completed my 200 Hour teacher training through Open Doors Power Yoga studios and began teaching at their Canton studio. I also completed my Reiki I and II certifications. I am so thankful for all the Open Doors teachers have taught me, and thank especially Richard Lanza, Jene Rossi and Pat Iyer for their love and guidance. When I am not teaching yoga, I work part time and volunteer teaching for yogaHOPE, a non-profit outreach organization dedicated to bringing the practice of yoga to residential facilities for underserved women in substance abuse recovery, poor and homeless women and victims of domestic violence. I look forward to sharing with you the joy yoga has brought to my life. Namaste." Anthe Kelley 
Anthe Kelley (RYT) Though it's been nearly a decade since Anthe first experienced yoga, her true passion for it intensified three years ago under the guidance of an inspired teacher which, in turn, inspired her own journey through the Open Doors Power Yoga Teacher Training Program. Bo Walter 
Bo Walter (RYT) became a certified Power Vinyasa Yoga teacher through Open Doors Yoga. She has been practicing yoga for over 10 years, and realizes the strong impact it has made in her life over the past five years. Creating and maintaining a balance and connection between mind, body and spirit has helped her to be resilient and strong during periods of family illnesses and life transitions. "The importance of the breath is such a life-giving source," she says. "It has carried me through moments of distress and frustrations and allowed me to open up and see the answer from within." Bo has two amazing children and a loving supportive husband, all whom practice yoga as well. She believes her two children are the greatest teachers she could ever have, and that they have taught her patience, the simplicity of life, not to take life so seriously, and to laugh all the time. She is inspired by their genuine, pure spirits and aspires to become a teacher like them. Says Bo, "I hope yoga has found you and you have found yoga. Practice within the light and find your inner peace." Charles Faris 
Charles Faris (ERYT), who's been a practicing yogi since 1998 has been blessed to have the opportunity to study with such inspirational yogis and yogins as Dave Swenson, Callie Littlefield, Amy Ippoliti, and John Friend. Charles was certified in flow yoga by the White Lotus Foundation in 2003, and in the Anusara tradition by Todd Norian in 2004. Charles is registered with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners as a Holistic Health Counselor and is also certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, practicing full body massage since 1993 and Thai Yoga Bodywork since 2003, when he studied with Jonas Westring of Thai Yoga Healing Arts. Charles brings humor, compassion, intelligence, and a sense of questioning wonder to his classes and his bodywork, ever pointing himself and his students in the direction of an authentic experience of the individual aligned with the universal. Deborah Bernstein 
Deborah Bernstein (RYT) teaches in the Viniyoga tradition of yoga that encourages each individual to work at their own pace and level. Deborah draws on different traditions of yoga to teach an eclectic Vinyasa-based class. Her style focuses on integration of breath and movement. Deborah received teaching certifications from the Frog Pond Yoga Center and Fitness Resource Associates. Doreen Kleinschmidt 
Doreen Kleinschmidt (RSYT) teaches Svaroopa Yoga. She has been practicing and teaching yoga since 1986. Originating as a Kripalu Yoga teacher, Doreen stylized an eclectic rendering of hatha yoga based on an emphasis of Kripalu yoga with strong influence from other styles. The Svaroopa practice and paradigm has evolved and satisfied her life work in yoga, and her understanding of yoga practice and yoga philosophy. She offers yoga classes, yoga therapy and massage. Ines Hudson 
Ines Hudson (RYT) is a seasoned yoga practitioner and teacher in the Boston-area for the past nine years. Ines has studied with world-renowned teachers in various yoga traditions. Her teaching method focuses on anatomical alignment, breath awareness and mind-body integration. Jean Stawarz Jean Stawarz (RYT) has studied the Iyengar method in India with Geeta, Prashant and BKS Iyengar. She continues to train intensively with senior Iyengar teacher, Patricia Walden. In addition to yoga, Jean has written for film and television in the U.S. and Canada. Jennifer Maniates 
Jennifer Maniates is an official Zumba Instructor and member of the Elite Zumba Network. She completed Zumba I teacher training with Master Trainer Ann Saldi. Jennifer believes there is no right or wrong way to Zumba – just have fun and let the music move you! In addition to teaching Zumba, Jennifer holds a M.A. in Applied Sociology and works for MassHealth. She is attuned in Usui Reiki Level I and enjoys practicing yoga, hiking and camping with her husband. Michelle Leotta 
Michelle Leotta (RYT) I have some confessions: I can't do a handstand, I've never reached enlightenment, and I wish my hips were more flexible. But I'm ok with all of that because yoga isn't about "getting it right." What a relief! Instead, practicing yoga helps me examine and appreciate the body and mind exactly as they are in the present moment. Yoga has helped me through anxiety, depression, and digestive disorders, and has given me strength to change my entire lifestyle. With compassion and humor I hope to bring gifts like these to all of my students. Coming from a dance background, I've always been drawn to how the human body moves and works. My teacher training with David Vendetti was Vinyasa-based with a strong emphasis on prenatal yoga. In 2009 I will become certified as a Holistic Health Counselor. Join me in a place where there are no judgments and everyone is free to be exactly as they are. We'll leave our stories at the door and explore our wonderful, unique bodies and the life force inside all of us. Nina Moliver 
Nina Moliver (RYT) embodies a style of teaching yoga is safe, supportive, and joyful. She uses her profound understanding of the body to help her students align themselves comfortably, prevent and heal from injury, and deepen their self-discovery. Her classes are slow-paced and heart-centered. Since taking her first yoga classes in 1968, she has studied in the Integral, Kripalu, Svaroopa, Bikram, Iyengar and Anusara traditions. Nina was certified in Iyengar-style Hatha Yoga in early 2004, and after that she continued to study with some of the world’s greatest yoga masters. Her travels have led her to Anusara Yoga, which is currently the major influence in her teaching. Nina is also certified to teach yoga to elders. She offers private yoga therapy sessions and whole-foods dietary counseling. Rick Frank 
Rick Frank lived at Kripalu Center for four months in 1986, where he returned to eighteen years later to complete his yoga teacher training. His teaching is also influenced by the Viniyoga approach as taught by Gary Kraftsow. Rick uses yoga in his work as an occupational therapist to help people with physical health challenges, as well as those with mental health issues. His teaching style emphasizes compassionate self-observation and conscious use of breath. He places a high value on modification of a yoga practice to suit individual needs. Shelley Loheed/Sahaj Kaur 
Shelley Loheed/Sahaj Kaur (CYT) is a certified Kundalini Yoga Teacher and is currently assisting with the Kundalini Yoga Teacher training in Millis ,MA. She brings a deep love of yoga and 17 years experience in studying both Hatha and Kundalini yoga. Come and experience pranayama, vigorous yoga sets and meditation combined in one class and open up to your full potential.
"The techniques of Kundalini Yoga form the owner's manual for consciousness. Yoga explores your dimensions, depth. nature, and potential as a human being. In simple terms, that is all that yoga means.The power of Kundalini yoga lies in the actual experience. It goes right into your heart and extends your consciousness so you may have a wider horizon of grace and of knowing the truth." |
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Roslindale Yoga Studio ~ 4155 Washington Street ~ Roslindale, MA 02131 ~ 617-363-YOGA
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