The Instructors at Prana Yoga and Healing Center of Sarasota, Florida
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Regina Halpin - RYT, RN, Pranic Healer Practitioner |
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 Regina began practicing yoga in 1995. Early on Regina participated in different styles of yoga, until discovering the teachings of B.K.S. Iyengar. Iyengar's alignment yoga is the foundation of her teaching today.
"Many people look to yoga to reduce stress, gain flexibility and find peace of mind. Following the death of my remaining parent, I turned to yoga to find emotional healing." Graduating from college 30 years ago with a Registered Nursing degree, she has learned that there is more to healing than just the physical body. Yoga assisted her with that discovery of yoking mind, body and spiritual healing. Three years ago she began studying Pranic Healing, an ancient science of the art of healing that utilizes prana or life energy to heal the whole physical body. Regina is actively working on her certification in this field. With the desire to share the ancient healing practice of yoga to others, Regina began teaching in 1999. She continues her teacher training education through workshops with Rodney Yee. Regina is a mother of two and a Grandmother. Although Regina studies with the 'senior teachers', she'll tell you that the one she learns the most from is her 6 year old grandson. |
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 Michelle Roy is an RYT-certified yoga instructor, Licensed Massage Therapist, and Reiki Master who has been teaching in the Sarasota area since 2001. Michelle’s teaching style is heart-felt, empowering and introspective, providing an atmosphere in which each student can discover their true Divine nature. Her teaching experience includes restorative yoga, beginner to advanced levels of hatha yoga, yoga therapeutics, prenatal & kids. She has trained primarily in the Anusara system and has studied with many national teachers, including Doug Keller, Judith Lassater, Tias Little, David Life & Sharon Gannon, to name a few. Michelle uses her knowledge of body mechanics and yoga therapeutics to aid in offering therapeutic massage sessions and provides Reiki treatments to heal energetic imbalances that manifest in the phy sical body. In addition to healing, Michelle’s other passions include Montessori education, her pets, and the arts. She resides in Sarasota with her partner, Bryan, and their two daughters, Nicole and Ravyn. (MA#51782)
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 Bryan began his study of yoga in 2001 and has been teaching since July 2003. He has participated in various Teacher Trainings, studying in the Anusara, Iyengar & Viniyoga systems, and is RYT certified at the 200-hour level. The therapeutic, alignment-based style of yoga he teaches enhances strength and flexibility, and increases focus and concentration. Students of all levels, from beginners to seasoned practitioners, find Bryan’s classes to be invigorating and inspiring. Bryan is an avid outdoor enthusiast who resides in Sarasota with his partner, Michelle, and their two daughters
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 Venessa discovered the healing powers of yoga in 2001. After working for 16 years at a stressful job as a graphic artist, she turned to yoga as an alternative means to manage stress, relieve pain, and to help her manage the challenges of everyday life. She wanted to share this wonderful gift and began teaching in 2006. Venessa is a certified hatha yoga instructor at the 200-hour level and is registered with the Yoga Alliance. She has trained in various styles including Iyengar, Ashtanga, Anusara, and Bikram. Her passion is Vinyasa or flow yoga, the ancient art of dynamic continuous flowing movement synchronized with the breath. Venessa uses an eclectic blend of asanas drawing from her favorite styles of yoga to create an invigorating workout. Her class will move and stretch as it cultivates overall stamina, strength, and flexibility, while gaining focus and peace of mind. Modifications for beginners and options for advanced students will be provided throughout each lesson. In addition to yoga, Venessa and her husband enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle of cycling, scuba diving, backpacking and canoeing.
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