friendly faces you see at the studio

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 Nicole is an E-RYT 500 hour yoga teacher and a YACEP 500.  She holds a BS in Natural Health and Healing and is a Priest in the order of Melchizedek.  Nicole is also a yoga therapist   since 2019 from Spanda Yoga Therapy and has been practicing yoga since she was 15 years old.  Nicole has always been called to serve.  She loves to work with people to offer a better way of living for themselves and a healthier way to relate to the world around them.  An avid practitioner of yoga and a voracious appetite for esoteric wisdom has lead her on the path of a yoga teacher, reverend and wellness/ life coach.   Offering yoga, spiritual counseling, natural health and healing, and yoga therapy, Nicole only wishes to assist you on your own healing journey.  Wake up the healer within and Unite your mind, body and soul through yoga and ritual and life style changes. 

 My yoga journey began over 6 years ago with Yin yoga. After a few months, I branched out into Hatha and Iyengar yoga.  I fell in love with the practice because I loved the way I could come and practice and not worry about what everyone else was doing.  I found strength and confidence that I never knew I could even have.  I love these styles of yoga because they give me the opportunity to go deep within and feel how my body reacts, where I can change when something doesn’t feel right or if it is an off day. 

In 2021, I decided to take Teacher Training because I wanted to the opportunity to give someone else the same feelings and experiences I receive from yoga.  I have been instructing for almost 2 years at various studios, as well as online and with individuals privately.  I continue to strengthen my knowledge of yoga by taking courses such as a Yin Yoga training. 

Yoga has given me the chance to truly find myself and it is my hope that my instruction will help you find your confident and happiest self.  

Jake is a RYT-500 yoga teacher.  In addition, he holds certifications as a personal trainer, functional movement specialist, and Ayurvedic Health Advisor.  He is currently studying Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy through the Sarasvsti Institute to become accredited as an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Yoga Therapist.  Jake primarily teaches Hatha-inspired vinyasa and alignment focused classes.  He began practicing yoga in 2009 while at York College of Pennsylvania.

Jake previously worked in experiential education and then as a chef and still enjoys outdoor adventures and all things food, especially when it involves spending time with his wife and two sons.

My yoga practice started in my early 20’s when my triathlon coach recommended it as part of my training and recovery. At the time, I probably got a little more flexible but had no idea the way it would slowly and begrudgingly change my relationship to stillness. I’ve been a lifelong student of the body and mind earning my masters in Exercise Physiology and always learning new physical practices and modalities. In 2021 I completed my 200 hour YTT in Hawaii with Deborah Koehn and my Children's YTT with Courtney Hart of Therefore I Learn. My teaching style varies based on my mood but tends to incorporate music, include some playful exploration, and invite you to connect to your own inner knowing.

 Elaine took her 10-year love of Barre to the next level, completing her Barre Above Instructor training program in June 2022, following the suggestion of one of her instructors.  She is enthusiastic about health, well-being, and sharing with others.  When not teaching, she enjoys Barre classes on a regular basis, in addition to yoga, Pilates, and walking.  She has a heart for instructing and learning more ways to make classes beneficial and enjoyable. 

 I was a Zumba student for 10 years before I decided to become an instructor. I loved that it wasn't your typical workout, and I was happier and more confident when I was taking Zumba. After a fellow student asked me if I was an instructor and told me I should be, I got licensed in May 2019. Now I hope to help others smile and feel confident while burning calories dancing to Latin-inspired music, as well as several other rhythms. 

Ally found yoga over a decade ago as a way to show up for herself! She enjoys the purpose yoga brings her life both on and off the mat. Exploring body movement in different poses and styles is a way Ally discovers her capabilities and learns to grow into the everchanging new. She finds fulfillment in connecting with others though leading a yoga practice and being a student herself. Ally encourages you to share, begin, or enrich your yoga journey by connecting with her on the mat!