TEACHERS

Gillian is the owner and director of Yoga Great Barrington, as well as sister studio, Radiance Yoga in Pittsfield. A 500-hour certified instructor with over 13 years of teaching experience, Gillian teaches a creative Vinyasa Yoga method, influenced by her many trainings in the field of alignment, anatomy, meditation and massage. With her passion for the art and craft of teaching Vinyasa and her keen attention to optimal alignment and breath expansion, she leads a soulful, inspiring and safe class for yoga enthusiasts of all levels. Her teaching is influenced by her daily adventures on the yoga mat and her travels throughout the world, where she continues to expand her knowledge of yoga & movement to better serve her students.

Mark is the founder/creator of Lunarhythms Yoga™, and draws on a diverse background. From survival instructor in the U.S. Air Force to actor in New York City, his unique blend of flowing yoga combines various styles and incorporates elements to include chakras, ayurveda, yoga therapy, and organic movement. He also specializes and offers private sessions in Yoga Therapy, Ayurvedic Yoga consultations and Thai Yoga Massage.

Kari discovered yoga in 1996 while recovering from a knee injury suffered during the Off-Broadway production of “Tony ‘n Tina’s Wedding”. Inspired, Kari has been practicing ever since, becoming certified through the Integral Yoga Teacher Training Program in 2002, the Bhava Teacher Training program in 2003, and founding her own studio, East Yoga Center in New York City’s East Village in 2004. (http://eastyoga.com) Kari’s passion for yoga continues through her continued study with Rodney Yee, who never fails to change her practice again and again.

Using a meaningful yoga and meditation practice, immersion in the dharma, life coaching, and a commitment to healthy basic essentials, Kat has been helping people find themselves and their path in life for over 20 years. Formerly the director of Bikram Yoga Ipswich and Ipswich River Yoga in Ipswich, MA, Kat has served as the managing partner at Ananda Shanti Yoga in Manchester by the Sea, MA, She currently teaches yoga in Salem and the Berkshires, leads Yoga Teacher Trainings and Retreats, and writes and educates about health, wellness, yoga and the dharma.

Johanna Wise is a 500-hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher, certified AcroYoga teacher, and licensed massage therapist who has been practicing yoga since 2001 and teaching since 2005.

Yoga has helped Johanna develop a sense of safety and ease within myself. It allows her to appreciate and love her body and mind, and discover that they are only part of who she is. It awoke her to the vastness and interconnectedness of her true self.

Johanna’s intention is to help her students experience deep peace, radiant energy, profound strength and ease, and an open, joyful heart.

Johanna’s classes are meditative, playful, and encourage tuning in to the wisdom of your own body. Her style is influenced by Kripalu, Vinyasa, and classical Ashtanga yoga. When Johanna is not teaching at YogaGB, she is a yoga instructor, R+R program presenter, healing arts therapist, and therapist trainer at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and has a private massage practice.

Monica, RYT M Ed, has been an educator for over 28 years and has been practicing yoga for as long. She is the creator of Equus Yoga, Yoga for Equestrians, on Horseback and the Mat. She is inspired by the therapeutic qualities and strengthening benefits that yoga brings to every body: whether you are a high performance athlete or someone who is in pain.

Jane teaches a lively, heart centered Vinyasa style class that is nurturing, grounding and strength building. She encourages focus on completion of breath, which supports each physical movement. Her teaching style has been influenced by many and is ever changing: Dharma Mittra, Shiva Rea, Sean Corn, Baron Baptiste and Kripalu yoga.

Olivia first experienced Yoga as a way to further strengthen and expand her body while studying for her career as a dancer. As time went on, Yoga became a regular practice and a way to keep her body healthy. After graduating with a Bachelors in Dance, Olivia went on to the pursue her certification in Yoga from the Kripalu School of Yoga. She continues her Yoga study at local studios and teaching a class to the employees of Community Health Practice. Olivia believes the expansion of strength and knowledge of the mind and body is made possible by the practice of yoga and brings this to her classes.

A graduate of the Radiance Yoga Teacher Training, Cathy brings her background as a massage therapist, occupational therapist, spinning instructor and a yoga practitioner of 25 years to her yoga classes. Expect a well-aligned flow experience with an emphasis on breathing, mind-body balance and an invitation to take the benefits of yoga off the mat and into the world.

As a dancer and lifelong yogi, Sayer brings an inspired sense of physicality and movement to her classes. She draws on her extensive professional dance background to provide an expansive movement based practice that will create strength, space and balance in the mind and physical body.

Nicole is a graduate of the Radiance Yoga Teacher Training. She is a dedicated yoga practitioner. Yoga has offered her stability and strength both on and off the mat. Nicole is passionate about health and fitness. She has completed many personal fitness goals including marathons and triathlons.

Nicole is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She has more than 18 years of experience in the mental health field. Through the course of her career, she has been providing emotional support and self-regulation skills to children and adults. She has expertise and training in the area of resiliency. She believes that resiliency is one of the key ingredients to a healthy body and mind. She is committed to helping people and she is excited about sharing her passion for yoga and teaching.