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	Thanks for an awesome class on Thursday! The many unexpected moments of laughter were welcome and wonderful! As always, and especially Thursday, the class was great – my "hams" were so much better the next day! The nurturing class and humor are a real treat. — Michele

Teacher/Therapist Bios

Yoga Teachers

Our instructors enjoy teaching the wonders of yoga and helping students to incorporate basic yogic principles into their daily lives. They share the goal of helping each student to develop a firm foundation upon which to build their yoga practices. Each instructor is certified in at least one style of Hatha yoga.

Yogeshwari Cindy Lawrence CYT, CMT, founder of The Tree House, teaches with heart, precision, and enthusiasm. Her unique teaching style weaves together 20 years of experience and training in Shambhava Hatha yoga, massage therapy, and various spiritual practices. She received Level 1, 2 and 3 certifications from the Shambhava School of Yoga and meditation, completing 370 hours of study. In addition, she has studied Viniyoga and Yoga for Transformation with Gary Kraftsow, and Yoga for Addiction Recovery @ RMYIA. She offers private lessons, group instruction, meditation classes, and spiritual mentoring.

Francesca Shanti Nicosia, CYT, CNA, has been practicing yoga and meditation since 1998 and received her Level I yoga teacher certification from the Shambhava School of Yoga in 2005. Her teaching style incorporates elements of Kripalu and Integral yoga. She is also a Reiki Master and Certified Nurses Aide who has experience working with end-of-life care and people with disabilities, which brings a deep sense of compassion to her classes. Francesca is also certified to teach chair yoga and people with Multiple Sclerosis and other disabilities.

Barbara Coleman, CYT, has practiced yoga for over 20 years, sampling a wide variety of yogic disciplines. She received Level 1 & 2 certification at Eldorado Mountain Ashram. Her Restorative yoga training was at Om Time with director Shannon, senior student of Judith Lasater, the "Queen" of restorative yoga. She teaches Blissful Yoga for Women every 1st and 3rd Sunday at The Tree House Yoga Center.

Deb Seigel, CYT, has taught a variety of dance,
exercise and yoga classes for over 25 years.
She teaches in the Shambhava Hatha Yoga style
and is also a level 2 certified instructor.
Her classes focus on building strength,
and are dynamic and full of life.

Mirabai Gale, CMT, CYT is a long-time student of Sri Shambhavananda Yogi. She was a resident of Shoshoni Yoga Retreat for over ten years where she trained in, practiced, and taught meditation, hatha yoga, Ayurvedic cooking, Integrative Massage and Ayurvedic treatments. She teaches meditative, heart-centered yoga classes at the Tree House Yoga Center. A singer, composer and musician since childhood, Mira has a special connection with devotional chanting and has recorded numerous CD’s and lead Kirtan locally as a member of Shiva's Garden.

Massage and Ayurvedic Therapists

Cindy Lawrence CMT, CYT, founder of The Tree House, received her certificate to practice in 1998 from the Healing Spirits Massage School. Her training includes 600 hours of massage therapy and she is a level 2 Reiki initiate. Having trained with a Native American Shaman in therapeutic touch, her therapy integrates several modalities, working specifically with her client’s healing and relaxation needs. Massage sessions may include Shiatsu, Reiki, Deep Tissue, Myofacial Release, Swedish Effleurage, Ayurveda, Sounding, Hot Stone Massage, and Aromatherapy.

Terra Rafael, CMT, CYT
is certified in Ayurveda,
Maya Abdominal Massage and Reiki.
She has practiced and studied flower essences,
pancha karma, and herbs.
Refer to Terra’s Web site for more information: www.wisewomanhood.com

Mirabai Gale, CMT, CYT received her certificate to practice from the Colorado School of Healing Arts and has studied Ayurvedic Marma Point Warm Oil Massage. She offers massage and bodywork treatments that integrate Swedish, Deep Tissue and Ayurvedic principles. As a certified yoga instructor and a certified massage therapist, Mira seeks to integrate her continued study of yoga, bodywork, and Ayurveda into a lifelong commitment to nourish people through conscious touch. Refer to Mira’s Web site for more information: www.everyonedeservesmassage.com



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