Lynn Peebles, Nia instructor and founder of Studio 208, began her Nia practice in New York City, where she has studied with the leading Nia teachers in Manhattan. She introduced Nia classes to the greater Cornwall community in 2007, and opened Studio 208 in the fall of 2008. Lynn has trained with Nia founders Debbie and Carlos Rosas at Nia’s international headquarters in Portland, OR. Lynn divides her time between New York City and Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY. She also teaches Nia at Sportsplex-New Windsor, NY (www.sportsplex-nw.com). She is certified as a MELT Method Hand and Foot Treatment Instructor and is an AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor.
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Stephanie is a certified Kripalu Yoga teacher as well as a certified Prenatal Yoga instructor. She has been teaching yoga for six years and practicing for eleven. She believes that what one experiences on the mat can help one find peace and joy off the mat. Her classes are both challenging and nurturing. Stephanie's favorite thing about teaching yoga is watching the transformation of her students from when they first walk in the door to when they walk out. "It is an amazing gift to watch someone leave the studio looking and feeling lighter, calmer, happier." |
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Arthur is a certified yoga instructor, and martial arts instructor with a second degree black belt in jujutsu. He is also a reiki master, certified metaphysical counselor, and a student and teacher of a course in miracles. He has been engaged in various forms of physical/spiritual practices since the age of 8.
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A graduate of Alfred University with a BFA and minor in dance, Elizabeth is now pursuing a life in the arts. With 19 years of dance experience, Elizabeth has explored many styles such as Modern, Ballet, Hip Hop, Butoh, and African. Her focus in recent years has been Middle Eastern Dance, her true passion. She has studied with fellow professional bellydancers such as Rachel Brice, Zoe Jakes, Mardi Love, Zafira Dance Company, and Asharah. She is currently teaching Tribal Fusion Bellydance in Cornwall and Newburgh, as well as workshops all over New York! Email: redmuise@hotmail.com.
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Milena is certified in Power Pilates, Intermediate Mat Pilates, Reformer on the Mat, Magic Circle, Physioball Mat and Bootcamp Pilates. She teaches at Studio 208, at Sportsplex-New Windsor, NY and at the City University of New York in Flushing, NY. Her goal in teaching is to bring Classical Pilates instruction to all levels of clients who can benefit from the healing power of movement, learn to strengthen their core, and increase flexibility. |
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Shelly has a 25-year career in fitness. She has taught classes such as step, mat Pilates, hi-low aerobics, kickboxing and core, among other disciplines. She is certified by the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA) for group training and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) for personal training.
"I am passionate about what I do and love the relationships I make in the process. Seeing people reach their goals and become active in their lives is the icing on the cake," says Shelly.
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Karen Shaw is a certified Yoga Instructor, Personal Trainer, a Reiki Master and Teacher, Spinning Instructor and an Ordained Interfaith Minister. She has helped many realize greater peace and acceptance in their day-to-day lives.
Karen’s approach emphasizes awareness of mind & body, and of letting go of those thoughts and feelings that may bind and hamper us. Choosing from a wide array of fitness techniques, Karen highlights full realization of mind, body & soul. Karen’s classes can help you center yourself and find peace in your life while still offering a challenging workout!
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Jane is a certified yoga instructor and received her training at The School of Hatha Yoga at Ananda Ashram, a department of the International Schools of East-West Unity (Gurukula) in Monroe, NY. Jane's recent studies have brought her heart and soul closer to the teachings of yoga. She wishes to share her love and enthusiasm of yoga with her students. Her goal is to help each student learn yoga in an effective and transformative way that promotes health, healing, and balance. Every individual has some uniqueness within, Jane will encourage you to blossom in your own way!
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Elizabeth was inspired by a meeting with Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati to begin an intense study of Yoga. She studied with Yogi Cidakasa, Ramesh Lahiri, received RTA certification from Paula Heitzner and continues to study Kriya Yoga under Swami Prajnanananda. |
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Sandy has been coaching individuals, couples and organizations in the skills of body-centered awareness, emotional intelligence and positive change for almost 20 years. Her work illuminates strengths, dreams and desires while engaging mindfulness and personal responsibility. In addition to earning a BA in English from NYU and a Master's Degree in Psychology from Vermont College, Sandy has had the privilege of training with Virginia Sandlin, Master Charles Cannon, Drs. Gay and Kathlyn Hendricks, Natalie Goldberg, Thich Nhat Hanh and many other teachers. In her own words, "All my life, I have been dedicated to evolutionary learning--personally and professionally. My passion is to elicit the vibrance and creativity that we all possess through the practice of mindfulness so that we can leave a legacy of sustainability for our children and grandchildren." |
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Kelly has been practicing yoga for seven years. She was introduced to yoga on the beaches of Costa Rica by her sister, and returned to the US to study Amrit Yoga with teachings from Guru Amrit Desai and James Amarish Caruso. She completed a 200-hour teacher training certification in Kripalu tradition in 2003 and has continued to refine her practice studying under Shiva Rae. Kelly is also certified in pre-natal yoga, and used the training to give birth naturally to her two children Cyrus and Farah, Farah being an at-home water birth. |
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Instructor Zumbi (Aristides Valeriano) was born in Sete Lagoas in Minas Gerais, Brazil. At the age of 13, Zumbi started to practice
Capoeira with Mestre Esquilo. When Esquilo joined the group Cordão de Ouro, Zumbi and other students followed.
Zumbi has completely dedicated his life to Capoeira and is an instructor today.
After spending time abroad, including Latvia, Israel, Austrian, Sweden and Germany, Zumbi has made the US his permanent residence where he hopes to show others the beauty and diversity of brazilian culture.
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