Daniel’s yoga resonates through the entire being of the practitioner. A fascinating, miraculous blend of mysticism, devotion, fluid movement, and grounded shape, this yoga has the ability to appropriately challenge any level of practitioner in a myriad of ways. His classes dedicate practices which allow one to learn how to climb into the body, to be in the body, to compassionately embrace places of limitation, and to celebrate places of spaciousness and vibrancy. Eschewing dogma, Daniel offers myth, poetry, and simple principles discovered by ancient yogis so his students can explore the depths of their own minds, and be guided, rather than force fed as they open toward deeper meaning. His teachers both too numerous and too mysterious to name, Daniel recognizes he would have not had the opportunity to meet any of them had it not been for the kindness extended to him by the parents who gave him birth. He divides his time between teaching, directing Main Line Yoga School in Ardmore, Pa, practicing Thai Massage, sitting on his mat, and opening his hips really, really wide.
 | Sally’s teaching radiates from her heart. As a practitioner of Ayurveda and Yoga, Sally incorporates vast ancient teachings of holistic medicine into the practice of asana, pranayama, meditation, and nada yoga (sacred sound). Sally’s approach is one of playfulness, joy, and deep inner knowing. While encouraging her students to be open to growth, she holds the space for relaxation into the truth of each moment. Sally’s primary teachers have been Parvathi Nanda Nath Saraswati (Kirin Mishra), a yogini from the Kashmirian Shaivist tradition of Bihar, India, and Dr. Vasant Lad, director of the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM. Sally works to incorporate both Yoga and Ayurveda into her life on a daily basis, and teach from a place of groundedness in the teachings she shares with others. Sally has a private practice in which she works with clients one-on-one, using a variety of Ayurvedic remedies and recommendations to assist each client in finding his or her unique state of balanced health. You can read more about Sally at www.tulsiayurveda.com |
| Angelique began to practice yoga as a child with her father. She began teaching after being certified by Yogi Hari in 1995. Angelique has travelled to Mysore, India three times to train under Ashtanga Yoga Master Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. After her first trip to India, Angelique and her husband opened a yoga school. Angelique now lives in Philadelphia, however she returns frequently to Pittsburgh to conduct workshops at the Schoolhouse. Angelique's study of anatomy, physiology, Ashtanga Yoga and Anusara Yoga are strongly reflected in her teaching. She focuses upon mindful bodily alignment to help students develop strength and grace. |
| Stephanie enjoys providing a safe, fun and nurturing environment in which anyone can practice yoga, regardless of age, weight, injury or physical issues. Her classes challenge both body and mind while focusing on alignment, mindfulness and breathwork. Above all Stephanie loves to keep a light heart and a positive mindset in all of her classes. She believes that yoga can bring health, vitality, peace and smiles to those who practice. After spending 12 years in the insurance & financial services industries, she decided to leave the corporate world to teach full time. Stephanie has completed three half marathons, and four 5K races. She actively participates in many fundraising walks and has been an active participant/mentor for Team In Training since 2005. Stephanie has a BS in Painting from Towson University; she paints in her own abstract style as well as provides murals and portraits on a commission basis. When she is not teaching, Stephanie enjoys being outdoors, walking, kayaking, hiking or mountain biking and is currently working on her inversion practice! Visit Stephanie at yogasteph.com |
| Before yoga became a passion in her life, Katrin was trained (since her childhood) in classical ballet. Chosen for the National Academy of Dance & Music to continue her studies, she was also trained in Modern, Jazz, and Tap Dance, and later on discovered the world of Joseph Pilates. When Katrin started yoga eight years ago, she realized that all the disciplines that she practiced for decades are not evolving “from the inside out”. In other words, you need, for example, a mirror in order to perform these poses. Or as Katrin would put it, “these disciplines are kind of soulless”. With this discovery in mind, Katrin decided to devote her private time to yoga only. Listening to the inner voice and using breathing as a guide in the asanas became the motivation in her yoga practice. Certified in Vinyasa at Main Line Yoga under Daniel Shankin, it is not surprising that Katrin’s sequences are very often dance-like. As Theresa Conroy, owner of Yoga on the Ridge, once wrote about her style: “Her classes are beautifully choreographed and heartfelt.” Katrin holds a M.A. in Art History and works, besides a yoga instructor, as a Curator, Exhibition Manager, and Art Critic. She grew up in North Germany and spent most of her life in Europe before she settled down with her American husband in Bala Cynwyd more than a decade ago. |
