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- Darcy Tulya Jaskwhich , RYT
Darcy began exploring yoga a little over 20 years ago with Kundalini
Yoga. Between pauses in her practice for college, career and children,
Darcy continued to broaden her exposure to yoga with a variety of yoga’s
forms, including Iyengar, Vinyasa Flow and Integral. In 2002 she was
blessed in being able to develop a consistent study and practice of
yoga, including various certifications. In 2005 she completed her 200
RYT at Holy Cow Yoga under the guidance of Trace Sahaja Bonner. Darcy
continues her professional development with many wonderful teachers
including Doug Swenson, Ravi Singh and Anna Brett, Stephanie Keach,
Swamis Ashokananda and Karunananda, and Christine Carr. Between the joys
of 4 small children, and small business ownership, Darcy is pursuing her
500-hour RYT certification with Yoga Alliance. Her desire to open a
studio came from “’want (ing) to share with everyone the gifts of yoga,
strength, serenity, balance, and joy in all things.’ ‘ A daily practice
of yoga benefits not only me but also my family, and in turn everyone we
meet”.
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Marlene began her study of yoga in 1996 under the inspiring guidance
of Dot Linderman in Atlanta, GA. She is a devotee of vinyasa style yoga
and loves exploring and sharing its healing powers with others. Marlene
is a vibrant, energetic teacher who encourages her students to increase
their awareness of the interplay between body, mind and spirit. Marlene
completed her 200 hour R.Y.T. at Holy Cow Yoga Studio in Charleston, SC
in 2002. She continues to develop her skills as a practitioner and
teacher of yoga through workshops with Cindy Lee, Doug Swenson,
Stephanie Keech, Tracy Bonner and David Life. She has recently completed
a specialty training in children and teen yoga.
"If we are to
have true Peace in the world, then we must begin with the children." -
Mahatma Ghandi
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Marlene teaches various styles including Yin Yang Yoga (a mix
of Yin style slow release of connective tissue that features
primarily floor poses held for 1 min or more, interspersed with
some stronger active Yang style poses), and the hatha yoga
vinyasa style of interweaving one pose with the next. Marlene's
teaching emphasizes weaving the philosophical aspects of
yoga, such as cultivating inner serenity and meditative
awareness, with flowing physical postures (asanas) that enhance
physical strength, stamina and flexibility. Yoga's wide-ranging
effectiveness comes from its concurrent physical and mental
effects. As our ability to turn inward and awaken ourselves with
mindfulness grows, we bring what we learn from our yoga asanas
to expand the limits of our day-to-day life. Marlene's
experience as a registered nurse and licensed massage therapist
has influenced her emphasis on proper body mechanics to help
improve the beneficial effects of yoga. As a registered yoga
teacher (RYT), teaching yoga since 2000, currently enrolled in
an Advanced Teacher's program, Marlene continues to study and
explore various styles of yoga. Her other passions include
gardening, dancing and art.
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- Jane Ellis, Certified Pilates Unlimited
Jane
Ellis is the owner and instructor of Pilates of Summerville.
Jane received her certification as a full instructor in The Mat
Work and Apparatus of Joseph Pilates with Pilates Unlimited,
LLC. The program included over 400 hours of training, practical
work, observation and apprenticeship. She is currently
holding her own classes at The Yoga Loft as well as providing
exclusive personal fitness training at the Kiawah Island Club.
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Karen
discovered yoga in 1997 when curiosity led her to a yoga class.
She quickly realized the powerful yet soothing affects of yoga
on the body and mind. “I felt so wonderful after taking that
first class it was easy to become hooked on yoga.” Karen
completed her 200 hour certification at Holy Cow Yoga Center in
February 2006 and is registered with Yoga Alliance. She
continues to deepen her practice and skills as a teacher through
various workshops, Ashtanga yoga training, and Tai Chi. Karen’s
classes emphasize flowing movement connected to breath allowing
students to develop strength and ease throughout each pose.
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Tina has been practicing yoga for
the past four years. She decided to share her love of yoga with
others by becoming a teacher. She completed her 200 hour
training at Holy Cow Yoga Center in February of 2008. Tina
enjoys sharing how yoga can improve the quality of one's life
through asanas and meditation. In her spare time, she enjoys
reading, crocheting, and spending time with her family.
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- Cathy Kahrs, NIA blue belt
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