Guides, Instructors, Healers, Facilitators
Our dedicated Allies are here as Empowering Guides. We strongly believe and support the theory of taking your yoga off the mat and into the world. Whether a new student or an experienced practitioner, you will find that your guides are here to guide and support you, and to give you the encouragement and confidence to step onto your mat and into your practice!
As Allies, we are not here to tame you or enable you but to awaken you by empowering you in further knowledge by Doing and Being.
We look forward to meeting you soon :)
Madrina Claudia, E-RYT500, LMBT #17542
You want to Learn Yoga. Simple, so you will it the Old School way.
Thru Connection.
Thru Breath.
Wanna be Challenged. I will Challenge you. I am not here to coddle you or enable you.
I am here to Empower you and to take Responsibility for ‘YOUR’ life.
SU VIDA.
Wanna Learn what Ails You? We can have an energetic conversation with your muscles and cleanse the bad ju ju with one or all of my healing services.
Warning * Laughing may happen.
Amelia Sheffler -
Casita Majia Studio Liaison
Before finding y Respira, Amelia studied Stoicism as a way to understand the world and her place within it. Now, she brings that wisdom together with embodied practice, compassion, and presence. She is deeply humbled to walk alongside Claudia and this community, offering her experience, her steadiness, and her sincere desire to be the most loving and kind version of herself.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
NASM/ACE Behavioral Change Specialist
Classical Pilates Instructor
NASM/AFAA/ISSA Certified Cycling Instructor
Lisa, RYT 200
Born in the Adirondack Mountains of New York, Lisa has always had an appreciation for the wonder and beauty of nature and Mother Earth. Movement, music and mindfulness have always helped her to connect to and embody this natural wisdom within.
Her passion is teaching and she has shared this in several roles throughout her life:
Meditation
Yoga
Singing bowls and Sound Baths
Drum Circle Facilitator
Professor of radiology
Teacher for children with special needs
Dance Instructor
Emotional awareness through creative expression
Her biggest inspiration and teacher has been her 8 year old grandson who she has custody of.Through this life-changing experience and her daily interactions with him, she has learned that Self-love and care are imperative to facilitate our well-being. She has been transformed and given a new perspective on the concept of “nurturer” and what it truly means to support versus enable.
Lisa loves to encourage and support others to play, nurture self-love and find joy; connecting to their innate wisdom and sense of wonderment utilizing meditation, yoga, drum circles and singing bowls. To schedule a time with Lisa, please contact Claudia.
Referrals & Recommendations
Patricia Pace
Patricia Pace is a Licensed Professional Counselor, with expertise in helping clients recover from Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Grief, Addictions and Trauma.
Allison Yost, LCMHC, CYT
Specializing in working with teens and adults, I address a spectrum of challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma/PTSD, chronic stress, acculturation, relationships, and life transitions. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and body-centered therapy. I weave in the benefits of yoga and mindfulness techniques, highlighting the powerful mind-body connection to enhance your well-being.
Dr. Jeremy Broadhead, D.C.
Chiropractor
Dr. Linda Orlasky
Chiropractor
Acupuncture
Functional Medicine
Dr. Adam Gries, DACM, L.Ac.
Acupuncturist
Herbalist
Dr. Kathleen Kelly LaRose
Integrative Holistic Podiatrist
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