Meet Our Incredible Teachers
Ellen Bennet (she/her)
Mondays at 6pm - Vinyasa Flow Level 1, Hybrid
Wednesdays at 4:30pm - Align & Unwind, Hybrid
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Ellen first discovered yoga as an antidote to physical discomfort and emotional stress that had been sneaking up on her over a period of years. Though she had always looked to physical activity to relieve anxiety, yoga proved to be the perfect balm for body and soul. Her journey from avid student to instructor was a profound life shift for which she is immensely grateful. Ellen completed her yoga teacher training in 2016 and began teaching soon after, and has since completed an immersive anatomy training with Doug Keller and studied yoga philosophy with Tara Lemerise. She earned an MS in Public Horticulture from the University of Delaware; when not teaching yoga, Ellen oversees fundraising efforts and development of wellness programming (like Strolls for Well-Being) among other initiatives at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton, MD.
FUN FACT!
Ellen recently discovered the joys of stand-up paddle boarding and hopes to master paddle board yoga at some point in the future! -
With a focus on alignment and self-compassion, Ellen seeks to lead her students through a safe yet challenging practice. She incorporates meditation, pranayama and asana into her classes, emphasizing the importance of breath while weaving in the beautiful lessons of yoga philosophy as well as the healing qualities of nature. Ellen will often reference the natural world in her classes and sync class themes with the seasons, which so often affect our lives in tangible and sometimes unexpected ways.
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RYT 200
200-Hour YTT: Embodiment YTT at Simon Says Yoga
Other Training
Yoga for Healthy Aging (Baxter Bell)
“Yoga allows distance from the daily pressures and anxieties of life, providing opportunities for the joy of movement, the release of tension, and the gift of self-awareness.”
Dave Cohen (he/him)
Mondays at 7:15pm - Vinyasa Flow Level 2, Hybrid (Enrollment Series)
Wednesdays at 6pm - Vinyasa Flow Level 2, Hybrid
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Dave started his public service career as both a volunteer and career Firefighter and EMT in Montgomery County, MD at the age of 16. After earning a BS in Fire Science from the University of Maryland, he eventually accepted a position in Federal Law Enforcement and has remained an active volunteer in the Fire and Rescue Service. Along the way, Dave recognized the stresses associated with a high-risk emergency response career and the need to manage their effects on the mind and body. This led him to begin his own yoga practice in 2003, and to realize that the mind-body connection is often overlooked in his profession, something he actively seeks to remedy – through leading yoga classes and fundraisers for first responders and veterans, among others. Dave completed his yoga teacher training in 2016 and began teaching at The Happy Yogi soon after. His wife, Monya, is also an HYC teacher!
FUN FACT!
Dave has a small blacksmith and metal shop and enjoys making a variety of crafts. Dave also holds a Montgomery County Food Service license; when he’s not working, teaching yoga or blacksmithing, Dave is active in the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad and often cooks in their commercial kitchen. -
Dave infuses functional movement asana sequences with humor and heart, with the intention of strengthening and stabilizing the body while creating a sense of calm and balance. Dave’s classes offer numerous vinyasas and typically include a challenging arm balance option for students who would like the opportunity to practice and master such poses. He has also been known to include some High Intensity Interval Training, while reminding his students to prioritize enjoying the journey.
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E-RYT 200
Certified Maryland EMT
AHA CPR Instructor200-Hour YTT: Embodiment YTT at Simon Says Yoga
Other Training
FireFlex Functional Movement Yoga
Level 1 Yin
”It's okay to laugh and have fun in yoga class,
so be prepared to smile.”
Monya Cohen (she/her)
Tuesdays at 9:30am - Hatha Levels 1 &2, Hybrid
Thursdays at 9:30am - Hatha Levels 1 & 2, Hybrid
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Monya began her yoga journey in the late 1990’s, having been born with alignment and structural issues as well as scoliosis. Once she began a consistent yoga practice, her back pain gradually resolved and the feelings of low level depression she had experienced throughout her life became nearly non-existent. Monya began teaching yoga in 2015 and has been a certified yoga therapist since 2020. As a licensed psychologist in private practice, Monya’s specialty is empowering adolescents and adults who experience symptoms of depression, anxiety, social anxiety, PTSD and complex trauma. She believes that a regular yoga practice builds emotional and physical balance, and the resilience to bounce back from life’s challenges.
FUN FACT!
Monya loves spending time with friends, family, and with her husband Dave (also a Happy Yogi teacher!) who makes her laugh every day. She also enjoys bicycling, swimming, reading and learning, and has a passion for traveling. -
Monya believes in the healing power of breath and movement, and her classes offer a rich, diverse yoga experience that a student once described as “a large, green leafy salad, full of color and texture.” She often talks about the energy centers and Koshas (layers) of the body, and incorporates a variety of postures and breathing techniques to cultivate awareness of physiological sensations in the body, and encourage her students to make the practice their own.
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E-RYT 200; C-IAYT; YACEP
BS in Psychology; MS in Social Work; Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology200-Hour YTT: Inner Axis Yoga, Max Strom
200-Hour YTT: Radiant Child & Family Yoga
900-Hour Yoga Therapy: Phoenix Rising YogaOther Training:
Reiki Certification Levels 1 & 2
iRest Level 1
“In yoga, the breath is just as important as the movement.”
Lisa Danahy (she/her)
Wednesdays at 11am - Gentle Yoga, Hybrid
Fridays at 11am - Gentle Yoga & Meditation, Hybrid
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Lisa began her yoga journey in the early 1990’s, recognizing the physical benefits of yoga early on and gradually uncovering its profound spiritual dimensions. She completed her first 200-hour certification in 2011 and became part of the Happy Yogi community soon after, as a student and teacher. Lisa is a yoga therapist, having completed her MS in Yoga Therapy (RYT-800 training) in July, and offers group classes, private therapeutic yoga sessions, and trainings nationwide, providing accessible therapeutic movement and meditation programs that help students recover from injury, illness, and trauma. Her main focus is on strengthening children and adults through mindfulness-based behavioral health education, and much of her work is with neuro-diverse and disabled children and adults. Lisa’s personal yoga practice is the source of great strength, inspiration, and joy as she strives to be, in the words of Swami Kripalu, a “Pilgrim of Love,” by improving access to health, enhancing resilience, and building community so that every student can realize their potential for happiness and well-being. Lisa is the founder of the non-profit, Create Calm, and recently became the owner of Radiant Child Yoga.
FUN FACT!
Lisa loves to drive fast cars! She is a big fan of Formula 1 racing and had the opportunity to drive a NASCAR Sprint Cup car on the Richmond Speedway – the ultimate practice of present moment awareness! She also loves walks on the beach, hikes in the mountains and tending her gardens, spending time with friends and family, and being curled up with her cats, Tuey and Tori. -
Lisa’s intention for every class is one of education and inspiration. She truly believes in her students' power to heal and experience joy and well-being by cultivating opportunities to learn the why and how behind yoga. With simple, accessible movements and cuing, as well as ample time in poses to develop the skills of reflection and awareness, she demystifies alignment and the brain-body connection.
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E-RYT 200; E-RYT 500; CIAYT; RCYT; YACEP
BA in Psychology; MS in Yoga Therapy200-Hour YTT: Pranakriya Yoga (Santa Fe, NM)
200-Hour YTT: Radiant Child & Family Yoga
800-Hour YTT: Maryland University of Integrative HealthOther Training
Foundation of Kundalini Yoga Therapy
Adhaya Therapeutic Yoga
Divine Sleep Yoga Nidra
Gentle Somatic Yoga
Pranakriya Prenatal Yoga
Kripalu Yoga in Schools
Radiant Child Trainer
“Yoga is a personalized experience of connecting with the body, mind, and breath in such a way as to bring greater harmony and well being.”
Natalie Dodson (she/her)
Current Schedule:
Saturdays at 11am - Mellow Hatha Medley, Online Only
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Natalie was born and grew up in Ontario, Canada. She began practicing yoga to reduce the effects of everyday job-related stress on her body and discovered it gave her so much more: a sense of well-being that wove itself like a golden thread into every aspect of her life. Her gratitude for the practice has flowed into decades of teaching it to others. Natalie obtained her 200-hour YTT from Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in 2003, and in 2022, she became a Registered Massage Practitioner (RMP) with the state of Maryland. Starting in June, she will be offering massage therapy in the Treehouse on the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month!
Fun Fact!
Natalie is also a vocalist/recording artist, and an artisan of sumptuous natural body care products and candles under the umbrella of her small business, Blissful by Natalie. -
Natalie’s teaching style is infused with joy, and fosters a safe and deep experience for every student. Whether gentle or more vigorous, her classes are paced to allow time to fully experience each pose and cultivate fine awareness, so that the teacher within becomes the most important guide. More than any outward measure of a pose, Natalie believes the intelligence of the inner process should be trusted, and she will remind you of this while you memorize how safe alignment feels and deepen your practice from there.
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E-RYT 200
RMP - Registered Massage Practitioner, State of MD200-Hour YTT: Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
Prenatal YTT: Janice ClarfieldOther Training:
Tools for Transformational Teaching (Kripalu)
“I started practicing yoga because I noticed that my mental, emotional, and even physical state were too dependent upon external circumstances. Yoga equips a person with the knowledge of how to be defiantly joyful and irrationally peaceful in this world.”
Lika Elwood (she/her)
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A native of Syktyvkar, Russia, Lika moved to Washington DC when she was 24 to find new opportunities, learn a new language and culture and get away from cold weather. Her lifelong love of movement and dance eventually led her to find yoga, which she was initially drawn to as a way to stay flexible and strong and find relief for her lower back pain, but she found the practice to be life-changing as well. Lika has been teaching yoga full time since 2010, and currently teaches in countless settings in her community, including studios, schools, corporate settings, health facilities, and festivals. She also leads yoga retreats several times a year, and will be completing her 300-Hour advanced yoga teacher training by the end of 2022.
Fun Fact!
Lika enjoys many types of physical activities and is determined to learn kite surfing. She lives outside of Charleston, SC with her husband and two young “vibrant “ boys, as well as her two dogs, Bonny and Morgan, and is the co-author of a children’s book called Om Om on the Farm. -
Lika frequently reminds her students to practice in a way that will allow them to practice tomorrow. She strives to teach with equality, diversity, and inclusivity in mind and offers students of all ages and experience levels the opportunity to become stronger, more flexible and more relaxed and at ease in their bodies, minds, and breath. Lika encourages her students to try new, unconventional poses and transitions, and to modify or amplify their practice to meet their own needs and desires. During class, yoga props (including a spiky half-shaped ball called a hedgehog) are Lika’s best friends, and she encourages her students to use props as well, to get the most out of their practice.
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RYT 200
200-Hour YTT: Flow Yoga Center (Washington, DC)
300-Hour YTT: Yoga Renew (in progress)Other Training
Kids Yoga (75-hour)
Yin Yoga (50-hour)
Rocket Yoga (50-hour)
Aerial Yoga (75-hour)
Zumba
Meditations Training with Pema Chödrön
Sundays at 1pm - Gentle Yoga, Online Only
Wednesdays at 9:30am - Sculpt Yoga All Levels, Online Only
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“I am still a work in progress but I strive to offer all my teachings from a deeply nurturing and warm place.”
Sarah Fishman (she/her)
Sundays at 9am - Vinyasa Flow All Levels, Hybrid
Tuesdays at 6pm - Vinyasa Flow All Levels, Hybrid
Thursdays at 4pm - Yoga for Longevity, Hybrid
Thursdays at 6pm - Vinyasa Flow All Levels, Hybrid
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Sarah Fishman has been with the Happy Yogi community since its inception, when she helped open its original iteration (Olney Yoga & Wellness) in June of 2007. She has taught with the community ever since and became its 5th owner in September of 2022. Sarah is a Maryland native who received her BFA from Syracuse University. After several years as a professional modern dancer, she was referred to a yoga class to help recover from a knee injury. What she found on the mat was not just a physically healing routine, but also tools to live a happier, healthier, and more fulfilling life. Sarah has been blessed to study with master teacher Max Strom since 2007, and has assisted him in workshops and teacher trainings in DC and PA. She has over 10,000 hours of teaching experience, and has co-led two 200-hour YTTs. Sarah has also studied Thai Massage and Thai Medical theory (similar to Ayurveda), and drawn inspiration from the teachings of Doug Keller, Seane Corn, Shiva Rea, and Judith Hanson Lasater.
Fun Fact!
Sarah still sings whenever the opportunity allows, and during the pandemic, she and her family created a couple of musical parody birthday tributes which are just waiting to go viral (so go ahead and watch David's 80th and Betty's 75th). She loves to travel and has a long bucket list... When not on the mat, you'll find her on her bike, in the pool, reading, or snuggling with her kids. -
Sarah’s gentle yet rousing teaching style results in an accessible and invigorating "slow-flow" Vinyasa practice, with an emphasis on breath, alignment, healing and transformation. She believes that "motion is lotion," strength and flexibility are best developed in tandem, and that stability allows us to open, soften, and find balance. While her classes have opportunities to move, you'll also have plenty of time to align in stillness and breathe. Her ultimate intention is to deliver a safe, challenging and rewarding practice, where all levels of students are encouraged to first find and connect with their breath, and never to sacrifice the breath to “achieve” a yoga posture.
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E-RYT 200
BFA Musical Theater200-Hour YTT: Max Strom
Other Training:
Prana Flow with Shiva Rea Detox and Vinyasa Intensive with Seane Corn
The Spine, Anatomy, Asana & Relax and Renew Restorative YTTs with Judith Lasater
Anatomic Yoga with Dr. Ray Long
Tantra Yoga Immersion with Rod Stryker
Thai Massage (40 hrs) and Thai Medical Theory (40 hrs) at the Naga Center
“Through our practice we can open the body, quiet the mind, and finally hear the wisdom of our hearts.”
Lindsey Haldeman (she/her)
Wednesdays at 7:30pm - Tranquil Hatha & Sound Bath Savasana, Hybrid
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Yoga has been an integral part of Lindsey’s spiritual journey and she loves sharing it with others. She grew up in a small town in Pennsylvania, where both sets of her grandparents lived within walking distance. Lindsey discovered yoga while in high school and practiced (with a VHS tape!) almost every day after school. She completed her Psychology degree in 2021 and then immediately pursued her yoga teacher training, soon after moving to Rockville to work as the Program Director at a local yoga studio. Along the way, she fell in love with Sound Healing and Energy Healing and completed training in both modalities. Lindsey has also worked with children of all ages, and teaches yoga in various elementary schools around Montgomery County through Create Calm.
Fun Fact!
Lindsey lives with her partner and their four cats: Peanut, Sophie, Maggie, and Annie. Maggie and Sophie especially love to join Lindsey when she is practicing yoga at home. When she’s not on the mat, you can find her curled up with at least one of the cats, reading a fantasy novel, or watching sci-fi. Lindsey also enjoys doing cross stitch and writing poetry. -
Lindsey is passionate about building a playful relationship between body, mind, spirit, and heart. She considers herself more of a guide than a teacher, and believes that each individual is capable of curating the practice that he or she needs. Her slow and simple cuing leaves time for exploration of sensations in the body. She attempts to bring a holistic approach to exploring yoga, integrating mudras, meditation, and pranayama alongside movement to bring balance to the physical as well as the energetic body. Her current Wednesday evening class ends with an extended savasana while she plays some of her favorite sound healing instruments.
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RYT 200
BA in Psychology200-Hour YTT: Thrive Yoga
Other Training
Reiki Master
Radiant Child Yoga (30 hour)
Yoga Nidra (30 hour)
Sound Healing (10 hour)
Meditative Sound Bath (10 hour)
“Yoga is about cultivating curiosity, taking the time to be open and commit to our whole selves. When we courageously show up on the mat it is an act of self-love and a step towards self-acceptance.”
Chris Kohout (she/her)
Current Schedule:
Fridays at 9:30am - Vinyasa Flow All Levels, Online Only
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Chris initially discovered the practice of yoga as part of her recovery from a back injury and later decided to deepen her practice to manage the stresses of work and motherhood. After experiencing the truly transformative power of yoga in her own life, she decided she wanted to share these gifts with others through teaching. Chris was able to share the treasures of yoga more widely through the Olney and Fulton, MD communities as the owner of The Happy Yogi from 2014-2019. When not on the mat, Chris homeschools her eldest son, and is also the Director of HR & Recruiting for a local software company, of which she is a founder.
FUN FACT!
Chris loves dancing to live music, especially at outdoor concerts or music festivals! She also enjoys kayaking, biking, and camping with her husband and two teenage boys. In her other free time, you’ll find her curled up with her kindle and two dogs, Sheriff and Finn. -
Chris infuses the alignment principles of Iyengar Yoga with the sequencing methods of Ashtanga Yoga, offering her students an invigorating physical practice with a meditative quality to help them find more steadiness, clarity and joy both on and off the mat. Her classes will frequently provide new insights into common poses, and her attention to detail elevates her students’ physical practice without taking them out of their comfort zone, facilitating the connection of body and mind and helping them inhabit the present moment.
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RYT-300
200-Hour YTT: Yoga Works
300-Hour YTT: Columbia Yoga CenterOther Training:
Willow Street Immersion Program focusing on yoga philosophy, therapeutics, and meditation
“Only through aligning, strengthening and
healing the physical body, can we be grounded and
fully present to experience life to its fullest.”
Jean McDonald (she/her)
Current Schedule:
Thursdays at 6:30pm - Prenatal Yoga, In-Studio Only (Enrollment Series)
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Jean has been practicing yoga since 2000, and it has transformed her life. Before becoming a yoga teacher, she had a long-standing career teaching music, dance and theatre to children and adults in schools and professional theatres across the country. She is now the Program Director for Create Calm, and regularly teaches yoga and mindfulness to teachers and children in Maryland and Washington DC.
FUN FACT!
Jean is also a Radiant Child Yoga Trainer, and loves to teach adults how to share the vital tools of yoga and mindfulness with the children in their lives. -
Jean believes that listening to your body and following your intuition will lead you to health and vitality, and thus helps her students tune in to their own inner guidance as they practice. She has a special interest in working with mothers during pregnancy, and loves helping them navigate their changing bodies as they mentally and physically prepare for the labor experience.
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RYT 200, BMED in Music Education, MFA in Theatre
200-Hour YTT: Radiant Child Family Yoga
Prenatal: Bliss Baby YogaOther Training:
Children’s Yoga Foundations
RCY Trainer
Yoga and Mindfulness for Neurodiverse Children
“Yoga makes you more present and connected to yourself, and it helps you move through negative emotions to live a happier, calmer life. It is movement connected by breath, and it feels great!”
Nancy Neves (she/her)
Current Schedule:
Sundays at 11am - Hatha Fundamentals Level 1, Hybrid
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After leading aerobics and fitness classes for many years, Nancy’s desire to find a lifelong, more sustainable practice led her to yoga. Recognizing the healing and transformational power of yoga inspired her to become a devoted yoga practitioner and instructor in 2008, and she previously taught at Olney Yoga Loft/The Happy Yogi between 2010-2019. Nancy’s background as a geriatric social worker informs her mission to promote healthy aging through gentle, mindful movement.
Fun Fact!
Nancy lives with her husband, daughter, a sweet dog, and an irascible cat. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, nature, cooking, and television shows about “true” ghost stories. -
Emotional and physical wellbeing are emphasized in Nancy’s classes. She encourages students to explore their strengths and vulnerabilities with self-compassion through slow, mindful movement connected to breath. She also offers modifications to promote safe practice.
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KYT 200
BS in Psychology; MS in Social Work200-Hour YTT: Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health
Other Training:
Reiki Certification Levels 1 & 2
“If you change your breath, you change your body.
If you change your body, you change your mind.
If you change your mind, you change your world.”
Julia Otten (she/her)
Current Schedule:
Tuesdays at 11am - Baby & Me Yoga, In-Studio Only (Enrollment Series)
Tuesdays at 12pm - Vinyasa Flow & Yoga Core, Hybrid
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After losing her father to cancer and getting diagnosed with some health issues, Julia struggled to make sense of her new normal. It wasn't until she started practicing Yoga that she was able to see the light at the end of the tunnel. Yoga became her outlet and helped her realize the strength within herself to get through the highs and lows of life. Helping others see this is what made her want to become a teacher.
FUN FACT!
Julia is a twin mama!
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Every BODY is welcome in my classes! I combine pranayama and asana to encourage students to work through mental and physical sensations in order to stay present and receive the many blessings yoga offers.
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CYT 200
200-Hour YTT: ISHTA Yoga
Prenatal: Thrive YogaOther Training
YogaFit Level 1-3
YogaFit Prenatal/Post-Partum
YogaLean
“We are stronger than we give ourselves credit for and if we can take a few minutes on our mat each day transformation will happen..”
Meet Our Guest Presenters & Substitute Teachers
Nancy Kochuk (she/her)
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Following a lengthy career in communications and public relations, Nancy has been teaching yoga since she retired from full-time employment in 2012, with a focus on hatha, restorative yoga, and yoga for seniors. In addition to teaching breath-focused classes in the area, Nancy teaches with the Prison Yoga Project and is their Volunteer Coordinator in Maryland, working with prison administrators to bring yoga into area correctional facilities and teaching trauma-sensitive yoga classes for men and for women. Nancy has also studied extensively with Doug Keller and Max Strom.
Fun Fact!
Nancy is a freelance writer and editor for nonprofit organizations. She was for many years the editor of Moving Forward Together, a newsletter put out by the EveryBody Breath (formerly the Retreat Center of Maryland), and served on their Board of Directors for 7 years. -
Nancy is known for bringing joy and positivity to all her classes, and for an infectious laugh that makes everything on the mat fun! She teaches breath-focused yoga that cultivates awareness as her students stretch and move, with the goal of inviting spaciousness into the body and bringing calmness to the mind.
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RYT 500
Certified Relax & Renew Restorative Trainer200-Hour YTT: Willow Street Yoga
300-Hour YTT: Yoga Center of ColumbiaOther Training:
Integrative Yoga for Seniors Professional Training at Duke Integrative Medicine
Yoga for Back Pain Certification with Dr. Loren Fishman
“Yoga is breath and movement. Awareness. Connectedness. Wholeness. Kindness and compassion, for ourselves and others.”
Charlene Muhammad (she/her)
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Charlene Marie Muhammad is a traditional healing practitioner who has been embracing the spirit of natural living for over 25 years. Charlene’s practice is predicated on formal Master’s level training as well as her own personal use of plants, food as medicine, and movement therapy, giving her hands-on relationship and knowledge of these traditional healing modalities.
Charlene is a Certified Yoga Therapist (International Association of Yoga Therapists) with over 500 hours of yoga teacher training. In addition, Charlene is also an early childhood educator, childbirth Doula and certified Yoga instructor. A graduate of Cornell University, Charlene holds a Master of Science Degree in Herbal Medicine from the Maryland University of Integrative Health, and is also a licensed dietitian.
Currently, Charlene facilitates wellness lectures and workshops and conducts private sessions with groups and individual clients. Charlene also teaches a variety of yoga classes around the metropolitan DC area and is the principal yoga instructor for a clinical study of yoga for the National Institutes of Health.
FUN FACT!
Charlene’s wellness practice, Urbanherbalist, focuses on supporting clients with a practical application to optimal health by using the healing tools that she has grown to embrace in her own personal life: herbal medicine, nutrition and yoga. Her new book, Yoga in the Black Community, is now available to order. Charlene also serves as secretary for the Black Yoga Teachers’ Alliance (BYTA). -
Charlene is an alignment based teacher who strives to cultivate a mindfulness practice through the understanding of living fully within our bodies. She strives to assure that the asana practice is accessible to all by offering modifications and props tailored to each student's ability and comfort level.
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RYT 500; CIAYT
MS in Herbal Medicine200-Hour YTT: Yoga Center of Columbia
500-Hour YTT: Yoga Center of ColumbiaOther Training:
Certified Yoga for Arthritis Teacher
“Do what you can, where you are at, with what you have!”
Carrie Vieira (she/her)
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Carrie first discovered meditation and yoga in 2003 when she was teaching middle school in New York City and looking for a way to manage a high-stress work environment. Her practice initiated an ever-unfolding journey of transformational healing, growth and abundance. Carrie has been teaching meditation since 2010 and began teaching yoga in schools, churches, yoga studios, senior centers and workplaces in 2018. She is also an Instructional Specialist with Montgomery County Public Schools, where she creates restorative classroom communities to help both students and educators practice mindfulness and self care. Carrie has traveled to India several times, most recently in 2020, where she studied ancient yogic meditation and pranayama practices.
Fun Fact!
Carrie enjoys traveling. She especially loves visiting Greece, her parents’ homeland. She also enjoys hiking, long walks through new cities, and trying new cuisines. -
Carrie’s classes encourage journeying inward and promote physical, emotional, mental and energetic health and well-being through an integration of asana, pranayama/breathwork and meditation practices that help her students access inner balance, peace, connection and joy. Her classes often culminate with restorative poses to fully integrate the transformative benefits of the practice, and to experience the profound peace that is always available within us – right here, right now.
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RYT 500
200-Hour YTT: Thrive Yoga
300-Hour YTT: Yoga RenewOther Training:
Meditation Techer Training at The Mindfulness Center (160 hr)
“Yoga increases my sense of connectedness to
my higher self and to all living beings.”