BKC YOGA FACULTY

The teachers below are our current regular yoga teachers. The BKC yoga committee maintains a list of substitutes to fill in when necessary. All of the teachers are Kripalu trained and teach a variety of levels. Descriptions of each teacher’s approach is listed below. If you are a beginner or have particular issues, please let the teacher know before class. Modifications and suggestions are always available on request. If you have comments or requests about BKC yoga classes, please email them to Shrila, the yoga coordinator at bkcyoga@yahoo.com.

Devadas
MODERATE/VIGOROUS
Generally a strong moderate level practice assuming student familiarity with more basic yoga postures and body awareness. Encouragement to continue growing student personal practice into more advanced asanas and pranayama. While beginners are welcome, the class is not directed to beginning level practice. Kripalu yoga training

Karen Arp-Sandel
MODERATE
Teaches a mixed level Moderate class for strength & flexibilty with attention to posture alignment. Includes flowing posture sequences suitable to both beginners and more experienced Yoga students.
Class format is a well rounded practice including meditation, pranayama and Yoga Nidra ( deep relaxation)
Certified Kripalu Yoga & YogaED teacher. Kripalu Program presenter.
Member of the IEL Research Team for teaching the MMHS Yoga program.

Abhi
VIGOROUS YOGA FLOW
A well balanced fluid series of basic postures carefully sequenced for a good physical workout to enliven and nuture body, mind, and spirit. Kripalu yoga teacher for 15+ years. Kripalu yoga trained.

Ramani
MELLOW FLOW
Ramani, (Nancy Costerisan)has a relaxed yet vibrant teaching style that moves at a mellow pace. She cultivates one point mindedness by inviting you to stay focused and engaged in the postures and breath. Besides classic yoga poses, classes always include some breath work (pranayam), core strength training and periodic pauses to allow for integration

Hildy Kronen
MODERATE/VIGOROUS
My classes start slowly and build into various vinyasa flows (offered with modifications and variations), that build strength, increase flexibility and reduce stress. I emphasize deep breathing technique, outer alignment and inner awareness and compassion for one’s own needs allowing the student to physically relax and mentally re-energize.
I am a Kripalu certified yoga instructor, certified instructor of yoga for Osteoperosis, a teacher trained in Ashtanga yoga, a certified Positional Therapist, and have trained for many years in Bioenergetics-a deep breathing technique I incorporate into my yoga classes to increase the release of tension and allow for a deeper relaxation.

Carole Weinstein
MODERATE
Based on the Buddha’s Seven Factors of Awakening – mindfulness, investigation, persistence, joyful energy, serenity, concentration and equanimity – the morning classes focus on aligning mind, body and breath and on integrating the physical practice and meditation. We begin with warming stretches and postures, build to moderate and moderate/vigorous movement and then flow into gentle postures and relaxation. Each practice is an opportunity to explore, to be creative and to cultivate compassionate awareness and embodiment. A period of both guided and silent meditation follows each class for those who wish to stay. Carole is a 500 Hour Kripalu teacher and a certified Mindfulness Yoga teacher.

Michelle Dalbec
MODERATE

Michelle teaches a moderate level class that is intended to accommodate all levels. Classes are led as an offering to explore postures and as a movement inquiry guided by breath, including specific breath practices. Classes are structured as a slow flow with an emphasis on awareness of sensation and are designed to encourage participants to find their edge.

Michelle has been teaching for over 8 years and is 200hr & 500hr Kripalu trained. She is trained in Restorative Yoga, and is a certified Positional Therapist.

Megan Elliott
MODERATE/VIGOROUS

Megan’s class is a blend of mindful movement with free form flow.  Megan creates a grounded, nurturing and balanced experience full of creative flows and personal challenges.  On the mat, Megan taps into her skills as a yoga therapist and fitness and yoga dance instructor to guide and entice the opening of mind, body and spirit.  Megan is inspired by the kindness and tolerance she has been shown by all walks of life.  Mother Nature is her true respite.  Megan’s most meaningful teacher has been her voice within along with those who have taught her how to listen to that voice.  Megan sources from many styles and schools of yoga including Kripalu, Ashtanga and Vinyasa.