Who teaches at BYS?
Christine Reed brings over 15 years combined yoga practice and professional yoga instruction to Bristol Yoga Studio. She is a co-director of Bristol Yoga Studio. Her teacher training certification was completed at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health in Western Massachusetts. Christine's practice is both meditative and athletic, combining her interest in yoga and fitness modalities. She enjoys teaching many styles of yoga from Gentle to Heated. Her non-intimidating teaching approach helps students of all levels go beyond their mental or physical limits, opening the door to nourishing the soul, and experiencing the freedom of a strong body and peaceful mind. Christine lives in Bristol with her husband and their dog, and continues to explore her culinary interests and healthy lifestyle.
Tracy Cooper Ramos is a certified yoga instructor and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance. She completed her teacher training at Innerlight Center for Yoga and Meditation in Middletown, Rhode Island, and also completed pre- and post-natal training with YogaFit USA. While her training was both Kripalu Yoga and Anusara influenced, she practices a variety of forms of hatha yoga. In addition to teaching yoga, Tracy is a hotel real estate consultant and instructor with eCornell.com. She holds a Bachelor's degree from Cornell University, and lives in Bristol with her husband, two children, and dog. Tracy is a co-director of Bristol Yoga Studio.
Teale Puchalski is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance. She completed her teacher training in 2006 at the Yandara Yoga Institute in Baja, Mexico, where she studied Iyengar based Hatha yoga. Teale found yoga at a time in her life when she was travelling extensively, "living out of a suitcase". She began attending yoga classes in each city she visited and realized that no matter how transient she was physically, there was one constant in her life - yoga. Always very in tune with her physical fitness as well as her mental growth, she found yoga to be a natural fit. With a background in gymnastics, the physical aspect of yoga always came easily. Growing her spiritual side was the journey. Teale continues to work on her own personal practice, her inner growth, and furthering her education. Her love of yoga and passion for life comes through in the energetic and playful environment she establishes in her classes. Students are encouraged to listen to their bodies to develop strength, balance, and flexibility. Her teaching style emphasizes the importance of alignment in a vinyasa flow. In her classes, she guides her students through mindful movement, incorporating pranayama and meditation, with the intention of sharing the balance and happiness that practicing yoga has brought to her life.
Barbara Gee first encountered yoga over 30 years ago, from a book. Since that time, she has delved deeply into the connection between body, mind, spirit, and the heart. In her journey, she has learned from many traditions including Transcendental Meditation, Aikido, Shiatsu, Buddhism, Zazen, and Pilates. While influenced by Kripalu Yoga, Insight Yoga, and Mindful Yoga, she continues to question and learn, with an open mind, and heart. Barbara is a graduate of the Innerlight Yoga Teacher Training program, and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance. She is also a Master Gardener, professional writer, and published author (www.barbaragee.com). Barbara lives in Portsmouth with her husband and their two daughters. Also part of the family are Toby, their Golden Retriever, and Noelle, their cat.
Kris Karlone, a Certified Yoga Instructor through the International Sports Medicine Association, brings many years of teaching to Bristol Yoga Studio. She furthered her yoga studies under John deMinico, MBS, RYT. In addition to her yoga background, she is also a Certified Personal Trainer, and has received training in various fitness modalities. Kris currently teaches Yogalates at Bristol Yoga Studio - a fusion of yoga and pilates. In addition, Kris is also certified through the premiere fitness certification forum, AAAI/ISMA, and the Aerobics & Fitness Association (AFAA). She has taught Pilates for eight years, and Yogalates for four. In tandem with this teaching, Kris has worked as a group fitness instructor at Rhode Island fitness centers for 11 years. Kris Lives in Bristol with her husband and their daughter. Their son is in college on the West Coast.
Gerri Feldman has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years. In July 2007, she completed Level One teacher training with Baron Baptiste in the Power Vinyasa style of yoga. She received Yoga Alliance certification in 2008 from Prana Power Yoga in Cambridge, MA. Gerri has taken numerous workshops from other master teachers in a variety of styles, and trained with Master teacher Alyssa Sullivan. She finds that it is the physical practice that allows the spiritual unfolding - "...teaching is a way of refining what I understand, and bringing that to others. Yoga is an expressive celebration of Life. I love the idea of sharing my passion." Gerri grew up in New York City, and came to Rhode Island to study art. She found herself deeply connected to the beauty of the state, and chose to raise her family here. She taught art for many years at Tiverton High School, and now owns a yoga clothing design firm, Wild Buddha Designs (www.wildbuddhadesigns.com).
Moriah Reardon is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certified with the Yoga Alliance. She received her teacher training at Innerlight Center for Yoga and Meditation in Middletown, RI. Moriah has studied and practiced yoga for over 20 years, and has also taught Pilates. She skillfully incorporates her knowledge of core strength into all her yoga classes. Moriah's open and warm teaching style is gentle, strong, and fun. She continues to explore new outlets of yoga, and to expand her knowledge. Moriah is a veterinary assistant at Portsmouth Veterinary Clinic. She lives in Barrington with her husband, and their dog.
Mary Guerenabarrena is an Ayurvedic Consultant and Yoga Educator. Her work combines Ayurvedic lifestyle counseling, yoga, diet and nutrition, and herbal remedies, to assist her clients in regaining balance in the body, mind, and soul. Mary has over 1,200 hours of professional training in this area. She is a graduate of The Kripalu School of Ayurveda in Lenox, MA, and is a professional member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) and the National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA). Mary has also served on the Board of the Rishi Center in Newport, Rhode Island. She is a Cho Dan (Black Belt) in Tang Soo Do Mi Guk Kwan. She feels her blend of yoga, meditation, breathing techniques, and the martial arts has helped her achieve a higher level of consciousness, relaxation and peace. Her goal is to help others do the same.
Jill Josephson is a certified yoga instructor through YogaFit USA. She came to yoga as a physical therapy resource after years of distance running. After one class she was hooked and yoga has become an essential part of her life. Jill teaches a hybrid of styles, with a Vinyasa and Power influence. Her classes provide a great workout and "work in." She creates a nurturing and challenging environment for yogis of all levels. For Jill, challenging the body quiets the mind, and brings change to our lives. She lives in Bristol with her husband, Dave, and their little boy, Jack.