teachers

All of our teachers are certified, and have studied with wonderful teachers and mentors such as Ana Forrest, Baron Baptiste, Beth Shaw, David Swenson, Judy Baker, Rolf Gates, Beryl Bender Birch, David Life, Sharon Gannon and more.

Renee LeBlanc, co-founder of yogapower Renee trained as a classical ballet dancer, and continued her physical training with weight lifting, aerobics, and running. She is inspired to share her years of dedication to physical well being through teaching power yoga. The challenging flow of Renee's classes will leave you feeling strong and centered... and her lighthearted approach to teaching yoga will leave you feeling good about your body, and happy overall.

Tina Ahlberg Tina has been physically active throughout her entire life - from dancing, to running and swimming. Several years ago, a friend took her to a power yoga class and she was hooked immediately. She found that power yoga not only tremendously increased the strength of her body, but also helped her find a sense of serenity and escape from her otherwise demanding career. Tina believes so strongly in the practice of power yoga that she has joined yogapower as an owner. Tina's classes will help you discover areas of strength you didn't even realize you have, while bringing your mind into focus and taking you to a place of relaxation away from your hectic daily life.

Kristen Darci Kristen found herself on the yoga mat after a life of intensely competitive athletics landed her with knee injuries that required surgery. The therapeutic benefit of the yoga practice began in her body, spread through her spirit, and transformed her life. Kristen thrives on her practice that has helped to heal her body and balance her mind. She seeks these experiences daily and her classes offer the space for every practitioner to experience his or her own sense of bliss.

Sheryl Light Sheryl teaches Vinyasa flow yoga to students of all levels, ages, and abilities. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance holding a multi-style certification to instruct Ashtanga, Viniyoga, and Yoga for Children. Sheryl thinks of her own practice as eclectic which leads her teaching to a more intuitive place that honors the individual form. Sheryl is also an accomplished artist. Please visit Sheryl's work at www.crossyourtoes.com

Jamie Miller Jamie came to yoga several years ago because she had grown tired of the monotony of going to the gym. She found it interesting how, no matter how stressed or difficult her day had been, she consistently left class in a fantastic mood. Eventually, she realized that it was her yoga that had taught her how to keep a smile on her face through challenging and stressful times. Now she can no longer imagine life without it. She hopes that through teaching, she can help her students discover these same joys in their own practices.

When not on her mat, Jamie is an avid snowboarder and triathlete. She and her significant other live in Bedford with their 1-year-old black lab, Aspen, whom they hope will soon grow out of his shoe-eating phase.

Lauren Koenig-Plonskier Lauren came to power yoga initially because too much running and other impact sports had left her injured and in pain. She was looking for a new physical challenge and found it in power yoga. Lauren found herself coming back to her practice again and again, drawn to the tremendous strength she began to find within herself both mentally and physically. Off the mat Lauren is a classical pianist.

Vito Politano Vito took his first yoga class at the recommendation of a physical therapist to improve and prevent a neck strain. After his first power yoga class, he didn’t know what hit him, but he kept coming back to find out. Vito has found that which initially appeared to be more of a physical practice, continues to challenge his heart, mind and life. Vito is inspired to teach in order to safely share this healthy, powerful and transformative practice. His aim is to keep class challenging while stressing safe alignment and never taking things too seriously.

Jasmine Punzalan Jasmine began her journey into yoga in 2001 as a way to get exercise and relieve stress from her demanding corporate job. While training in Ashtanga yoga, Jasmine’s practice evolved beyond the purely physical as she gained an appreciation for the other limbs of yoga. She truly connected with herself, which inspired her to share her love for yoga with others. Jasmine works with students of all levels in an encouraging and compassionate manner, making her classes both accessible and challenging. Jasmine is originally from Edmonton, Canada and currently resides in Boston with her husband Paul and their two cats, Diva and Missy.

Rachel Silverman Rachel first discovered yoga after moving from California to the east coast for college. She has always been physically active, growing up with softball, dance, and ice skating. A friend introduced her to yoga, and she has been hooked since. Not only did yoga help her physically as a competitive figure skater but also mentally, helping to clear away the stress from any kind of day. Now, as a graduate from Brandeis, Rachel would like to share her passion for yoga through teaching.

Tom Slattery Tom's study of yoga was a natural extension of his career as a dancer. He has incorporated influences from several different yoga systems along with his passion for dance and movement of the human form to develop his unique approach. Tom leads students in a practice that is revitalizing, restorative, and motivating. His supportive style of teaching and enthusiastic sense of humor consistently leaves his students refreshed, thoughtful, and smiling. To learn more about Tom you can visit www.crossyourtoes.com