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Lauren Jay Toolin

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Lauren is a Senior ParaYoga Teacher (Level Two). ParaYoga is one of the most in depth and transformational schools of Yoga in the country, blending elements of Tantra, Classical Yoga and Ayurveda to create a powerful tool for living to one's fullest potential. She has been studying with her teacher, Rod Stryker, since 2001. She directs ParaYoga’s Teacher Certification Program, developing its curriculum and standards, and evaluating and mentoring current and prospective teachers.

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ltoolin [at] gmail [dot] com

Phone: 
774-696-3859
Website: 

www.laurenjaytoolin.com

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Ashly Ballesteros, RYT

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I started my yoga journey six years ago after being referred to yoga by a chiropractor and haven’t been able to get off the mat ever since.

I recently moved to Dallas from St. Louis, MO where I completed a 200 yoga certification course and I am interested in a part-time Yoga Instructor position.

I have a strong passion for yoga which allows me to quickly develop a positive relationship with students by listening to their needs and concerns, and encouraging them through each stage of their yoga journey.

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Certifications and Memberships:
• Registered Yoga Teacher's (RYT) certification, November 2011
• Yoga Alliance Member, 2012

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Latino Shape
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ashly1perez [at] gmail [dot] com

Phone: 
214-682-5380
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Gail Pickens-Barger, E-RYT 200, RCYT, LVCYT

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Gail Pickens-Barger, has been practicing yoga since the birth of her first child, over 25 years ago.

After taking a college course in Yoga, Gail has discovered her love in teaching yoga to others. Gail's thoughts are if "You can breathe, you can do Yoga."

Gail offers Beginners Hatha Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Yoga for the Kiddos and Sweat "n" Sculptin Yoga.

Certifications: 

E-RYT 200,
Registered Childrens Yoga Teacher (RCYT)
Get Fit Where You Sit LVChair Yoga Teacher (LVCYT)

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Exygon Health and Fitness Club
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yogawithgaileee [at] gmail [dot] com

Phone: 
409-727-3177
Website: 

www.yogawithgaileee.com

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Varsha Jahagirdar

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Varsha was born and raised in the birth place of Yoga and Sanskrit , India, who draws her experience mostly from Yoga in India. She was raised in a traditional Hindu family, where chanting, bhajans and meditation were part of her daily rituals. She has practiced and studied yoga since her childhood with her maternal uncle and had formal training in Hatha Yoga and Sanskrit language when she was in high school. Certified in Yoga from Patanjali Yoga Shikshana Samithi in 1986, and in Ramayana (The Great Hindu Epic) from India.

Certifications: 

200 hr RYTn/a

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Yogalaya - The House of Yoga
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varsha [at] yogalaya [dot] net

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Valerie Rogers

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Valerie Rogers passion for teaching derives from the profound transformation of her own personal life through the practice of yoga. She has a unique, fun, eclectic teaching style which blossoms from ten years of studying various styles of yoga including Hatha, Kundalini, Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Vinyasa Flow. Through her clear explanation of postures she brings awareness to harmonizing the energy within to reverse the effects of aging, restore vitality, rejuvenate the nervous system, strengthen the body and calm the mind.

Certifications: 

Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher
Registered Massage Therapist

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MoveStudio
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Addison Athletic Club
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valerie [at] chogaflow [dot] com

Website: 

www.chogaflow.com

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Sally Wilkins

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Sally’s life journey has taken her through a variety of careers and experiences including high fashion retail, personal assistant to several nationally known fitness personalities, and Director of a Natural Healing School. Her passion for health and wellness started over 25 years ago. After years teaching weight lifting and aerobics she started practicing yoga. Sally's introduction to yoga and meditation came at a very crucial point - actually changing the direction of her life. Yoga was a major part of her healing her clinical depression.

Certifications: 

Bryan Kest 300 Hour Teacher Training, 1997
The Hard and The Soft Yoga Institute with Beryl Bender Birch
Massage Therapist - Hands-On Approach Massage School, 2008
Thai Massage, 2005
Currently in a 2 year Kundalini Training with Tej Monga

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sallywilkins [at] sbcglobal [dot] net

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Samantha Martin

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Samantha discovered yoga about 6 years ago and not long after decided to deepen her practice by attending a weekend YogaFit training. She decided to look into other options to work toward her 200 hour certification and chose Alpha Omega led by Sherri Cherokee.

She completed the training in August 2008 and has been teaching gently Vinyasa flow at The Mat Yoga studio in Richardson. Each class focuses on alignment and breath work with an emphasis on core body strength.

Samantha is currently working toward her 500-hour at Blue Anjou studio in Lewisville.

Certifications: 

RYT 200 hr

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The Mat Yoga Studio
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s_k_martin [at] msn [dot] com

Phone: 
214-808-5742
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Toni Farris, ERYT500

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Toni has a reputation of honesty and kindness in her practice of sharing the benefits of yoga with others.

She is honored to share her insight and experiences with students committed to expanding the practice of yoga.

Certifications: 

Samatva Yoga 200RYT, 500RYT, Yoga for Women, Prenatal Yoga, Postnatal Yoga, Mommy and Me Yoga, Let's Play Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Founder of Yoga for Fibromyalgia and Chronic Pain, Founder of Yoga Tree RYS.

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Yoga Tree
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toni [at] yogatreeplano [dot] com

Phone: 
214-642-1348
Website: 

www.yogatreeplano.com

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Brooke Stokes

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I began studying yoga in 2003. I started my practice in hot yoga and Bikram. After being introduced to Anusara Yoga through Jason Lobo, I focused my studies in this method under the guidance of my dear teacher, Christina Sell.

Currently working toward my Anusara-Inspired certification, I study deeply with both Christina Sell and Senior Intermediate III Iyengar yoga teacher, George Purvis. You can find George at the BKS Iyengar Studio in Dallas. My classes are playful, clever, and challenging; they're athletic, spiritual, and therapeutic.

Certifications: 

500 HR RYT

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Allen Yoga Center
Yoga Tree
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brooke [dot] stokes [dot] yoga [at] gmail [dot] com

Website: 

www.brookestokes.com

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Misha Flores

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Having suffered all her life with scoliosis, Misha Flores finally encountered yoga, and found sweet relief. When she had a decade as a yoga student, and about 4 years as a serious meditator, Misha felt pulled to share the joy she had found on her path. She began assisting classes at the Dallas Jail through Resolana, a non-profit that helps to empower and educate incarcerated women. [If you're interested in doing some Karma Yoga check them out at www.Resolana.info.]

Certifications: 

Divine School of Yoga Therapy 200Hr.
Yoga Alliance RYT200
Reiki Master/Teacher

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Cosmic Cafe, Colleyville Family Karate Studio
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mishapen [at] gmail [dot] com

Phone: 
682-465-9191
Website: 

www.mishaflores.com/

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