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Lori Bonazzoli, Teacher/Owner
Poetry in motion. Lori embodies a pose from within and then, in a very unique way, translates that to her students, guiding them on a journey to an unknown place. From the moment Lori steps into a class you are acutely aware that this is going to be something special.
500+ hours Bikram Yoga TT
200 hour Conquering Lion YTT
Workshops & certifications – Rolf Gate, Baron Baptiste & Rodney Yee
Assisted Kelly Morris in CLY Teacher Training
Practicing – 19 years | Teaching – 12 years
Interesting Fact: Lori is a slam poet and loves to read and write poetry.
Wanna learn more about Lori? Read an interview with Balanced's studio manager in "Lori Unwrapped"

Tobie
The doctor is in! Tobie’s teachings are inspiring and grounded in the technicality of the body. Clinically and yogically, Tobie will bring you on a bodily exploration. If you're curious how yoga sequences soothe and restore the nervous system she'll crack the whip and teach you how the hip bones connected to the thigh bone bone...! And so much more.
200 hour ERYT
Masters in clinical nutrition
Masters in Massage Therapy
Workshops and certifications from Rodney Yee, Seane Corn, Rolf Gates, Baron Baptiste and Stephen Cope.
Practicing – 11 years | Teaching- 8 years
Fun Fact: Tobie has attended over 100 Phish shows.
Verred
Actual and factual. Every single step you take is sequenced towards every single shape you make with your body. You truly are working in the name of sweaty passionate love in all of her classes…and she will totally drop a cold lavender towel in your hand to promote the yummiest savasana EVER.
200 hour Teacher Training in the lineage of Parayoga
100 hour advanced training – Laughing Lotus
100 hour advanced training – Elena Brower
Practicing - 12 years | Teaching – 5 years
Interesting Fact: Verred speaks fluent Hebrew
Rebecca
Built Tough. With the voice of an angel and the strength of an army, Rebecca is like your own personal Yoga Compass guiding you the whole way. Warning: do not be fooled by her small stature and soft voice. You will walk out of a Rebecca class dripping with sweat wondering where the hour went.
200 hour E-RYT – Lotus Gardens with Lara Ward
300 hour YTT - Cross Roads Yoga School
500 hour E-RYT – SoulSpace
Certified in: Group Fitness Instructor, ACE Children’s Yoga, Mindful Resilience, Veteran’s Yoga Project
Continuing Education with Kathryn Budig and Kino MacGregor
Continuing Education – Studying yoga for PTSD and other trauma
Practicing – 7 years | Teaching – 5 years
Fun Fact: Rebecca served in the US Army

Jesse
Peace and Presence. By way of movement and breath we learn to calm the body and calm the mind to get to know your true nature.
200 hour YTT – Paula Tursi – Nosara Costa Rica
200 hour YTT – Jared McCann – Brooklyn NY
200 hour YTT - Sri Dharma Mittra - NYC
Continuing education with Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Ma (Amma) and Sri Dharma Mittra
Practicing – 6 years | Teaching – 5 years
Fun Fact: Jesse believes that love conquers all
Tara
Grit & wit. Tara is a true embodiment of the goddess of yoga. She maximizes the foundational postural stuff but keeps it simple (and by no means does that mean “easy”) yet she engages your mind and spirit. Bringing grit and wit to each class she will invite you to question your comfort zone each and every time.
200 hour YTT – Kripalu School of Yoga
Practicing – 20 years | Teaching – 10 years
Fun Fact: Off the mat, Tara is an Attorney and an Argentine Tango dancer.

Meg
Calm, cool, committed & comical. Meg is the bright light that you'll catch during Early Riser classes. She happily was the worktrader for a year and one day I had a hunch to see if she wanted to teach those classes! and she was all in.
200 hour RYT – Laughing Lotus, NYC
Studied Buddhist Vipassana Meditation
Practicing - 12 years | Teaching - 6 years
Fun Fact: Meg is a professional photographer
Lisa A.
My little long lost sister from another mister, we could be from the same family! Lisa’s focus while she practices Yoga asana truly stands out. A way to say it is, she just doesn't flinch. She holds the same soft expression, no matter what posture she's in and she is offering her absolute highest in every single pose. She is also our resident DJ. Lisa Lis' rolls up wit fat playlists when Jesse can't figure out how to work his phone.
200 hour YTT – ISHAT Yoga, New York, NY
Practicing – 10 years | Teaching – 6 years
Fun Fact: Lisa is a physical therapist

Kingston
the king of play, with the best voice EVER!
Kingston is an advocate for the liberation of all bodies.. he is a breath of fresh air. You’ll feel it through his inspired, creative sequencing and the way he energetically designs the safest space for you to refresh and center your body mind and soul in.

Sarah
Sarah is a yogi, exercise physiologist, spiritual seeker, runner and personal trainer. She is grateful for the practice of yoga as a way to understand her body and life more fully. After being challenged with injury throughout her high school and college running career, and subsequently depression for much of her 20s, she began to explore sustainable options for injury prevention and rehabilitation in body and mind. Sarah developed both stretching and strengthening routines to keep her running injury free, alongside spiritual disciplines and practices to welcome the light back into her life.
Through these practices of mindfulness and increased body awareness, she is on the continual path of healing her body and living a fuller, more joy-filled life. Sarah is passionate about empowering others to connect with and find peace, power, endless possibility and joy in their own bodies and minds.

Patrick
Bio coming soon.

Josh
Bio coming soon.

Abigail
Don’t let the fear of falling keep you from flying
If you ever had a thought about flying, Abigail is THE ONE to get you there. From North Andover, MA she was a USA competitive gymnast for 16 years and a competitive gymnastics coach for 7 years. She now teaches and performs partner acrobatics and acro-yoga in her spare time. Abigail is excited to be able to share her knowledge of body alignment, conditioning and hand balancing to enhance your personal practice.
Anna
The practice of yoga has helped transform and align Anna’s body, mind and spirit. It is a gentle reminder for her to slow down and listen. Anna teaches synchronized vinyasa with a strong emphasis on breath awareness. Don’t be surprised to slow down and be challenged in in her classes. New to the east coast Anna is excited and grateful to share her passion of yoga with others.
In addition to yoga and meditation, Anna also loves traveling, cooking and adventuring with loved ones and her four-legged baby.
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