ABOUT OLIVIA:

Olivia is a mother of two daughters and long-term practitioner of Yoga and Buddhist Mindfulness. She runs a private retreat in Wales (http://www.thecoachhouseretreat.co.uk/) and loves to work in an intimate and personal way with individuals and groups. Her teaching style is slow, mindful, insightful and deep and will appeal to those who wish to integrate psychological and spiritual teachings, in an embodied and nuanced way. She helps individuals to craft a consistent, intelligent and personal practice, that feels relevant, potent and intentional, empowering others to become their own Healing Master. She has been teaching since 1998 and trained with Sivananda Yoga (Teacher Training & Advanced), Mandala Yoga / Bihar, Shiva Rea, Simon Low (RYS 200), and since 2011 Sarah and Ty Powers, her primary and most transformative teachers. Originally a Healing Shiatsu practitioner (MRSS) she studied TCM, Five Elements and Meridian Theory with Chris Jarmey and Sonia Moriceau.

ABOUT JENNIFER

Jennifer O’Sullivan believes deeply in the power of yoga to heal the body and mind and to nurture the human spirit. She sees the mat and cushion as laboratories for self-discovery and transformation. With an emphasis on mindful movement, she strives to illuminate paths to awareness and wakeful living. Jennifer has been teaching in the Washington, DC area for more than a decade after completing her first teacher training in 2004. She has studied with exemplary yoga teachers from a number of disciplines but is most influenced by Don and Amba Stapleton of Nosara Yoga Institute and Sarah Powers. Jennifer is also greatly inspired by the mindfulness teachings of Thich Nhat Hanh and Bhante Gunarata

About Erinbell

Erinbell’s practice and teaching is one of inclusiveness and compassionate acceptance. “Each day is precious and with each practice/sit/breath we begin afresh to open-heartedly meet ourselves just as we are.” Erinbell honors our individual uniqueness through teaching yoga asana with a functional approach. Mindfulness and self inquiry are the base of her teaching as is laughter and openness. She encourages her students to be brave and feel for themselves what’s going on and to meet what’s there with tenderness and kindness.

In the tradition of the Insight Yoga Institute, Erinbell teaches a modern fusion of Yoga, Buddhism, meridian theory, fascial anatomy, and psychology. She is very grateful to her teachers, Sarah & Ty Powers, Martin Aylward, and Paul & Suzee Grilley. She has also studied with Daniel Siegel and trained intensively in Internal Family Systems.

Born in Vancouver, Erinbell now lives in Berlin where she offers yoga and meditation classes/workshops/retreats in the city and in Europe. She also teaches weekly online classes and offers mentoring.

ABOUT DIANNE

A yoga practitioner most of her life, Dianne left the corporate world to share the joys and discoveries of yoga with others. Based on her studies with Sarah and Ty Powers Insight Yoga, she interweaves Buddhism, yogic philosophies and meridian theory into her offerings, to encourage you to ‘get more from your yoga’. She invites you to explore and discover the richness of yourself in the present moment. To develop clarity of mind and discover and live from the beauty or your heart, in all of its’ states.

Owner operator of happyheart Yoga, Dianne conducts Teacher Trainings, workshops and classes internationally. She is an Insight Yoga Institute Endorsed Teacher, is certified CYA-E-RYTGOLD, and has also trained extensively with Paul and Suzee Grilley and Ahimsa Yoga.

ABOUT THERESA

In teaching yoga, Theresa’s deepest intentions are to expand minds, open hearts, and be a catalyst for discovering the wisdom and wonder of an embodied life. She offers a varied approach to practice, including soft somatic work, individualized alignment, wisdom teachings, sounding, and open exploration of physical and mental awareness. As a certified Yoga Therapist (IAYT), she believes in doing what works for the individual while recognizing that all approaches which cultivate self inquiry and wisdom are worthy of respect. In all aspects of her life, she makes a sincere effort to “walk the walk” and recognizes that Yoga & Dharma aren’t things to do, but a way to live.

ABOUT GEORGINA:

Georgina gained a 500 hour British Wheel of Yoga teaching certificate and professional registration in 2006.  Her growth as a teacher has spanned various styles and been influenced by leading Yoga teachers: Astanga Vinyasa Yoga with Hamish Hendry, Yin Yoga with Sarah and Ty Powers, and Restorative Yoga with Judith Lasater.  She incorporates particular attention to breath, physical alignment and strength when teaching dynamic classes and encourage inner reflection and self-healing through more restorative approaches and sharing of Yoga and Buddhist teachings. She works both as a Yoga Facilitator and Health and Care Professions Council Art Psychotherapist in London, offering individual and group sessions.

Sandra “Sam” Sather is an Endorsed IYI Teacher, RYT-500, and Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). Sam specializes in seniors, fascia, functional movement, mindfulness, cancer, brain trauma, and yin yoga. She provides training as a YACEP (YA) and APD (IAYT). Sam has two businesses. Dogwood Studios, a yoga therapy studio, through mindful movement and meditative balance, provides services to help empower individuals to progress toward greater health and well-being. And Clinical Pathways, a clinical research consulting and training group, dedicated to supporting high quality. Sam is thrilled to have the ability to integrate mind, body, heart practices in both. Sam and her partner Chuck live in Chapel Hill, NC, USA. She has two delightful grown children, Rob & Sarah.

ABOUT MARIJE:

Marije’s teaching style is understated and compassionate. She has the ability to present complex concepts, and an in-depth knowledge of yogic anatomy and philosophy, in a simple and approachable way, for which she is loved by beginning and advanced practitioners alike.

Marije was born and raised in Amsterdam where, after her training to be a professional ballet dancer, she studied law and worked as a corporate lawyer. She currently lives in a small beach town in New Jersey with her husband and 2 cats and teaches yoga and meditation around the world.

After her foundational and professional level yoga teacher certification at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health (MA), she found Sarah and Ty Powers who she considers her most important teachers. Marije is honored and grateful to share and teach Insight Yoga.

ABOUT ERINBELL

Erinbell’s practice and teaching is one of inclusiveness and compassionate acceptance. “Each day is precious and with each practice/sit/breath we begin afresh to open-heartedly meet ourselves just as we are.” Erinbell honors our individual uniqueness through teaching yoga asana with a functional approach. Mindfulness and self inquiry are the base of her teaching as is laughter and openness. She encourages her students to be brave and feel for themselves what’s going on and to meet what’s there with tenderness and kindness.

In the tradition of the Insight Yoga Institute, Erinbell teaches a modern fusion of Yoga, Buddhism, meridian theory, fascial anatomy, and psychology. She is very grateful to her teachers, Sarah & Ty Powers, Martin Aylward, and Paul & Suzee Grilley. She has also studied with Daniel Siegel and trained intensively in Internal Family Systems.

Born in Vancouver, Erinbell now lives in Berlin where she offers yoga and meditation classes/workshops/retreats in the city and in Europe. She also teaches weekly online classes and offers mentoring.

ABOUT SUZANNE

Assisting clients in personal healing and transformation is Suzanne’s passion and purpose in life. Her trained specialties—Clinical Psychology, Insight Yoga and the practices in mindfulness—form a powerful triad. Suzanne has been helping her clients live a healthier, and more heart-based life for over 25 years. Her true passion is helping students truly heal by finding a practice to suit their needs. She is inspired by the physical strength gained through yoga, but her primary interest lies in transformational capabilities of the mind through a regular practice.

ABOUT ANNEMIEKE VAN NOORT

Annemieke is an E-RYT 500 & YACEP teacher with International Yoga Alliance and a certified IFS-practitioner level 3.

She started teaching in 2009. In 2011 she met Sarah Powers, whose teachings and personality had a transformational impact. Throughout the years, Annemieke found her strength and inspiration in the yogic as well as Buddhist & Taoist teachings. Combined with her keen interest in psychology, she developed her own style of teaching, where she focusses on the interrelatedness of our physical wellbeing, as well as our emotions, thoughts and beliefs, in the way we live our life.

Annemieke is in private practice working as a certified IFS-practitioner. She also teaches Yin-Yoga, Vinyasa yoga and meditation classes. Additionally she develops and teaches workshops, leads silent retreats and is a mentor for IYI-students.

ABOUT SARAH JANE:

Sarah Jane studied religion from an anthropological perspective well before discovering Wisdom teachings as a source of personal support. Now, in her classes, workshops, and coaching sessions, she weaves together yogic and Buddhist methods with psychospiritual inquiry as a means to nourish the body, heal the heart, and train the mind. She believes that freedom is possible, in moments, and even amidst difficulty, when we take life as the path. By retreating annually, paying attention to the evolving relationship of Buddhism and psychology, and working to uncover her unconscious bias, she keeps her practice and teaching fresh and responsive. Sarah Jane is also a stepmother, book editor, and musician. She offers deep gratitude to her teachers and spiritual friends.

ABOUT THERESA

In teaching yoga, Theresa’s deepest intentions are to expand minds, open hearts, and be a catalyst for discovering the wisdom and wonder of an embodied life. She offers a varied approach to practice, including soft somatic work, individualized alignment, wisdom teachings, sounding, and open exploration of physical and mental awareness. As a certified Yoga Therapist (IAYT), she believes in doing what works for the individual while recognizing that all approaches which cultivate self inquiry and wisdom are worthy of respect. In all aspects of her life, she makes a sincere effort to “walk the walk” and recognizes that Yoga & Dharma aren’t things to do, but a way to live.