Yoga Teachers
Dove
Gentle Yoga
Dove’s classes are all gentle stretching integrated with yoga poses, all levels will find they will enjoy this class. Dove says practice is the way! Keep practice going and you will see changes in all areas of your life. Dove’s classes are on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 8:00 am–9:00 am; NEW Friday Morning Class from 9:00-10:00 am. For information call 215-290-5517, e-mail dove613@gmail.com.
Pat Albright
Iyengar-based Yoga
Students of all ages, backgrounds and yoga experience are welcome to this class, emphasizing yoga basics: correct body alignment with the use of props and individual attention. Classes are on Saturday mornings from 9:00-10:30 am. For information call, 267-254-4467 or e-mail Pat@allwomencount.net.
Melanie Jones
Yoga for People of Size and Mobility Challenges
Melanie teaches very gentle yoga geared to embrace body acceptance. A non-judgmental atmosphere using props, chairs, pillows, blocks, and the wall, allow students to experience and benefit from yoga through individual modifications. You Don’t Have to be Teeny to be a Yogini classes are Thursday evenings, 7pm-8pm. Private yoga instruction available. Melanie is certified in Reiki and uses a custom built massage table to offer intuitive healing sessions for people of size. abundantyogini18@gmail.com
Michelle Stortz
Yoga for Cancer and Chronic Illness
Michelle Stortz, C-IAYT, RYT500, MFA, is a certified yoga therapist specializing in yoga for cancer and chronic illness. She teaches in numerous medical settings throughout the Philadelphia area and augments this work with her studies in mindfulness/meditation, contemporary dance and Somatics practices and Reiki. She leads retreats and group classes and works with individuals in private sessions. E-mail M@michellestortz.com or call 215-242-1366 for class information or to make an individual appointment.
Pau Martin
Qi Gong
Paul Martin’s training began in 1995 with Master Hou from northwest China. He then studied with Master He, a renowned Qigong Master specializing in treating cancer, and received a Mid Level Certification from the World Institute of Self Healing. His training in qigong based therapies continued with Ron Diana, a senior instructor for Master Mantak Chia’s Healing Tao, and is a member of the Healing Tao Society. In 2007 he completed 5th year training in Belgium with 4Dimensional Bodywork. He has also been a regular participant of Philadelphia’s World Tai Chi Qigong Day. Beginning in 2003, he began studying Feldenkrais ‘Awareness Through Movement’ classes, taught by Bob Chapra. Recent studies include workshops with Master Mantak Chia, Dr. Stephen Chang, Daisy Lee and Francesco Garripoli.