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Having studied with some of the world’s leading teachers MELISSA GRIFFITH, E.R.Y.T. guides students with a warm, compassionate style that includes an element of fun. In her 15 + years of teaching she has worked with a variety of adults and children who have physical limitations, including those with life threatening diseases and debilitating illness. In addition to teaching yoga Melissa has also created Balance Studios Creative Core Method; a class designed to build a strong core, develop all-over strength, improve your posture, focus your mind and soothe your soul. The combination of Hot Yoga and Balance Studios Creative Core Method has given her the strong and toned muscles necessary to enjoy her hobby of Stand-Up Paddle Boarding. In addition to owning and teaching at Balance Melissa is board certified by the American Board of Drugless Practitioners and specializes in nutrition, holistic health and Wellness coaching. She holds certificates in Wellness Coaching and Nutrition from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the Natural Gourmet Institute. Recently she has been focusing on THE RESET PLAN, a nutritional program she developed to remove toxins, restore your sense of wellbeing and rejuvenate you. The Reset Plan is part of Living Well & Being Well Health Coaching Firm founded by Melissa. Melissa also taught and directed Yoga programs at Princeton University for seven years. While at Princeton she specialized in yoga programs for athletes. Today she still trains many world-class athletes of all ages. TIM SHAHADY: Tim is a graduate of the Yoga Works 500 hour Professional Teacher Training in New York City. In addition to his intense training at Yoga Works he has taken workshops to further his knowledge of yoga tradition and philosophy with nationally known teachers Sean Corne, Douglas Stewart and Mark Whitwell among others. We are so excited to have Tim join our staff. His gentle demeanor and easy-going attitude compliment the great energy we've created here at Balance. JEFF aka Jeffro: Bio coming! CAROLINE ZEMKOSKI , CYT, MSOTR/L Caroline began her yoga practice in 1995. During her 14+ year journey, she has practiced and studied in New York, Miami and Los Angeles; embracing yoga styles including, but not limited to: hatha, vinyasa, Kundalini and Bikram. She was formally trained as a yoga instructor at White Lotus in Santa Barbara, CA, in 2007 under the supervision of Ganga White and Tracey Rich. Caroline has customized and taught yoga classes for diverse populations including: a chair sequence for the geriatric population, a floor sequence for children with developmental delays and a vinyasa sequence for a championship-winning collegiate lacrosse team. Her understanding of human anatomy, physiology and the healing properties of movement is strengthened by her work as an occupational therapist, currently in a rehabilitation center for individuals suffering from acquired brain injury. Caroline joined Balance Yoga as an instructor in February of 2009. Caroline is on maternity leave. |
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RUTHIE BOHAN: Having endured debilitating back
issues for several years Ruthie turned to Yoga, seeking
relief, as a last resort. Within one month of beginning
yoga at Balance she was off intense doses of
medication and felt finally she was on the road to
recovery. After a year of practicing with Melissa she
decided to increase her knowledge of yoga by
attending yoga teacher training at Balance. Ruthie
teachers Slow Flow Yoga as well as private classes to
clients who suffer with back pain.
Currently Ruthie is expanding her knowledge of back
pain management by studying Pilates with Melissa at
Balance.
PHEBE KHALIL has been practicing different forms of
yoga since 2007, during her time in San Francisco she
studied under various teachers mainly engaging in
Vinyasa & Iyengar. She finds the philosophy of yoga
and the asanas (postures) to be a remarkable tool for
creativity and every day life. She is certified in Vinyasa
Yoga through a Yoga Registered Alliance School, Joschi
Body Bodega in New York City. Her class is structured
for many levels flowing through the postures using
breath as a tool for calming, strength, & concentration.
Above all, she believes each student is their own
teacher, promoting personal awareness, intention, and
acceptance.
Colleen Kady
Justin Bellero
issues for several years Ruthie turned to Yoga, seeking
relief, as a last resort. Within one month of beginning
yoga at Balance she was off intense doses of
medication and felt finally she was on the road to
recovery. After a year of practicing with Melissa she
decided to increase her knowledge of yoga by
attending yoga teacher training at Balance. Ruthie
teachers Slow Flow Yoga as well as private classes to
clients who suffer with back pain.
Currently Ruthie is expanding her knowledge of back
pain management by studying Pilates with Melissa at
Balance.
PHEBE KHALIL has been practicing different forms of
yoga since 2007, during her time in San Francisco she
studied under various teachers mainly engaging in
Vinyasa & Iyengar. She finds the philosophy of yoga
and the asanas (postures) to be a remarkable tool for
creativity and every day life. She is certified in Vinyasa
Yoga through a Yoga Registered Alliance School, Joschi
Body Bodega in New York City. Her class is structured
for many levels flowing through the postures using
breath as a tool for calming, strength, & concentration.
Above all, she believes each student is their own
teacher, promoting personal awareness, intention, and
acceptance.
Colleen Kady
Justin Bellero
| Balance Studio is a oasis for all who long to shed the stress of daily life. We offer cutting edge Yoga classes and Creative Core Method classes designed by Melissa that will add Balance to your life by strengthening the core, stretching the body and soothing the soul. |
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