Mary Clare O'Connor Owner And Instructor |
Mary Clare O’Connor has been practicing yoga on and off the mat for over twenty years. Her study began in life, religions, spirituality, philosophy and the workings of the mind and then shifted into the body through sound, asana and dance. She seeks to integrate an appreciation for the wisdom found in the body into consciousness in everyday living. She earned a 200 hr. Kripalu Yoga Teachers Certification in July 2011 as well as a Kripalu Yoga Dance Certification in 2009. Along with graduate study in Literature and Philosophy at SUNY Albany, she also studied philosophy, cosmology, and consciousness @ The California Institute of Integral Studies. |
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Christine Barton has been teaching yoga in the capital region for 14 years. She received her training and certification at Kripalu after retiring from teaching elementary school. She loves sharing the gift of yoga with her students. Her classes are safe havens with a lovely, calm spirit. Christine currently teaches yoga for cancer survivors and caregivers at Hope Club, as well as a gentle class at Schenectady’s YWCA. She moved to the Stockade about two years ago and enjoys her Riverside walks with her dog Cocoa, savory meals at Tara Kitchen, African drumming on Jay Street and now, teaching yoga on the boulevard.
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Christine Barton Instructor |
Amit Goel Instructor |
Amit Goel is originally from India and has been teaching at Yoga Bliss since 2014. He has experience in various styles of Yoga – Sivananda, Ashtanga, Vinayasa, Hatha and Restorative. He practices Vipassana Meditation and has attended many 10 day silent retreats as well as maintaining a daily practice. He offers a fun blend of asana, pranayama and meditation with focus on alignment and breath. He has also taught Yoga at Heartspace Yoga, Siena College and volunteers teaching at the Albany Hindu Community Center. Along with his 200-hr. YTT certification he has attended various workshops, wanderlust yoga festival etc. and is near to completing his 500-hr teacher training at Kripalu.
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Beckie Galick has been practicing yoga and meditation for over a decade. She earned her yoga teacher certification at Yoga Lily in Clifton Park in June 2017. She describes herself as a typical Type A personality, and credits yoga and meditation with helping her to be more mindful, as well as reducing her stress and anxiety and helping her maintain a healthy spine after a spinal fusion surgery in 2008. With an MBA in Finance, she is a finance yogi by day, as a Finance Director at a local not-for-profit working to end poverty.
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Beckie Galick Instructor |
Grace Janiszewski instructor |
Grace Janiszewski found yoga in her teens and after college fell in love with the mindfulness it brought to life. She completed teaching training with Jai Yoga School in Slingerlands, NY in May 2018. A lover of the arts and the theatre, her full time job at Proctors keeps her mind full and yoga is the re-centering. Nonetheless, a song from a musical is likely to get into her playlist! As a yoga teacher, she seeks to create a safe space where students can explore and relax into Savasana.
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Graciela Solano is a certified yoga teacher, holistic minister practitioner, reiki master practitioner and reiki teacher from Binghamton, NY. With her background in Nursing, her passion for helping others has shaped her love of using her healing gifts to bring balance to the mind, body and spirit.
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Graciella Solano instructor |
Kate Mial Instructor |
Kate Mial is a NYS Licensed Massage Therapist, Energy Worker, 200 hr RYT, and a Women's Circle Leader. A mother of three small children that have moved her into finding more balance and patience in life and remembering to "be here now". Passionate about bringing community together in order to not only heal ourselves but the collective. Time spent in meditation, movement, sharing in sacred space, and creative expression draws us closer to ourselves and the divine.
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Jenny Meers has been working in the dental profession for over twenty years. Her love of yoga initially began many years ago as a practice to soften the occupational demands that dentistry can take on the body, later while pregnant, she utilized yoga and meditation as a way to connect with her breath, deeply understand her body, and prepare it for childbirth. After years of daily practice, yoga opened doors to a deeper connection to the divine. It made her see herself more clearly, allowed more peace in her life, and gave her courage to speak her truth. More recently her practice paved the way for her sobriety. Knowing she wanted to share her experiences and assist others in their healing journeys, she earned RYT 200 at Jai Yoga School in May 2018. In September 2018, she became Y12SR (Yoga of 12 Step Recovery) Certified Leader.
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Jenny Meers instructor |
Lily Instructor |
Lily is a certified 200hr RYT from Schenectady, NY and a graduate of the University of Vermont where she earned a B.S. in Nutrition & Food Science. She has more than five years of teaching experience in traditional studios, group fitness, and youth rehabilitation centers. In addition to being a chef, Lily works as both a yoga instructor and nutrition counselor in private 1-1 and small group settings. Lily believes in accessible heath & wellness for every body.
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Mandee Guzzo has been practicing yoga both asana and meditation for 8 years. Yoga has helped her achieve a healthy mind body connection. She earned her 200hr Therapeutic Teacher training at Phoenix Rising school of Yoga Therapy. She offers classes with dynamic flows, a focus on self care, and mind body connection. Off the mat Mandee is a nanny for an amazing family and enjoys hiking and Polaroid photography.
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Mandee Guzzo instructor |