Barbara Tara West, ERYT 500

(Certified & Nationally Registered Yoga Teacher)  

Barbara has taken professional trainings in the lineage traditions of Integral Yoga and The Himalayan Institute, with additional studies in a variety of traditions. She has achieved the ERYT 500 training level, the advanced educator level recognized by the national accreditation organization, Yoga Alliance. Her specialized teacher trainings are in the areas of Meditation & Mantra, Advanced Asana & Pranayama, Gentle Yoga Therapy, Pre-natal Yoga, and was chosen as a pilot teacher for the American Arthritis Association’s Yoga program.

Her area of foremost interest is practicing, studying and teaching meditation based on a variety of traditional styles and techniques. She wishes to assist others in finding that steady peace that yoga & meditation brings. She is an initiate in the lineage of Swami Rama of the Himalayans. Barbara has regularly practiced Raja yoga for 18 years and meditation for over 50 years, has over 4,500 hours of teaching experience and has taken over 1000 hours of teacher training. Barbara teaches yoga & meditation classes and workshops at Inlight. She and her husband are happy to live in Powhatan, and call it home. 

 

Certifications/Teacher Trainings: ERYT 500 (Certified & Registered Yoga Teacher, level approved to train intermediate/advanced 500 level yoga teachers)

RYT 200 Basic, Integral Yoga; RYT 500 Professional Yoga Teacher Level Certification in Philosophy, Theory and Practice, Integral Yoga; Advanced Asana & Pranayama additional 175-hour, Integral Yoga; Advanced Meditation, Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science & Philosophy; Gayatri Mantra, Himalayan Institute; Advanced Pranayama, Himalayan Institute; Extra Gentle Yoga Therapy, Integral Yoga; American Arthritis Foundation Yoga Teacher; Pre-natal, Yoga Source

Continuing Education: Mantra Meditation, Rolf Sovik; Science of Breath, Rolf Sovik & Sandra Anderson; Emotional Release During Yoga, Mala Cunningham; Yoga Nidra, Amrit Desai; Science & Clinical Application of Meditation, HH The Dalai Lama; Inner Tantric Yoga, David Frawley; Tri Yoga, Kali Ray

Studied Under/Attended Classes: Himalayan Institute, Rolf Sovik & Sandra Anderson; Integral Yoga, Swami Asokananda; Dharma Yoga, Dharma Mitra; Amrit Yoga/Kripalu Yoga, Amrit Desai; Kundalini, Denise Kondick; Iyengar, Lindsey Clennell; Om Yoga, Cindy Lee; Baptiste Power Yoga, Coeli Marsh; Tri Yoga, Kali Ray; Additional classes in Sivananda, Ashanga, Jivanmukti, Bikram and Anusaura

Professional Training: Universal First Aid, American Heart Association; CPR Training

Member: Yoga Alliance, Integral Yoga Teachers Association, Himalayan Institute Teachers Association, International Association of Yoga Therapists

 

 

 

Marie Winn, RYT 200 

(Certified & Nationally Registered Yoga Teacher)

Marie began a personal yoga practice eight years ago and received her 200-hr certificaion to teach yoga through Glenmore Yoga in the 2008. She is currently working towards the 500-hr certification. She enjoys teaching yoga to students at all levels and her specialized areas of interest are teaching yoga to seniors and to those students, who because of physical or medical issues, prefer a more gentle yoga practice or yoga practiced in a chair.

 

Marie is happy to be a part of the inlight community where yoga is accessible to everybody and every physical capability. She finds sharing the benefits of a yoga practice including the balance of the mind, body and spirit most rewarding.

 

Certifications/Teacher Trainings: RYT200, Glenmore Yoga; Gentle & Chair Yoga, Integral Yoga

Continuing Education: Yoga for the Lower Back, Hips & Pelvis, Glenmore Yoga; Yoga for Parkinson's Disease, MS and ALS, Glenmore Yoga; Hands on/Hands off, Glenmore Yoga; Teaching Meditation 1, Inlight Yoga; Yoga for Freer Hips, Karen Prior; Balance Your Life Ayurveda, Hillary Garivaltis; Joy is in the Journey, Lilias Folan

Studied Under/Attended Classes: Dr. Rich Panico, Gary Krafsow, Doug Keller, Ellen Saltonstall, Dr. Loren Fishman, Karen Prior, Judy Spagnola, Nadiya Nottingham, Barbara Benaugh and Lilias Folan

Member: Yoga Alliance, Integral Yoga Teacher Association; The International Association of Yoga Therapists

 

 

 

Kathleen Baber, RYT 200

(Certified & Nationally Registered Yoga Teacher)

Ten year practice prior to teacher training, growing in the hatha tradition with an emphasis on vinyasa flow and Iyengar methods, creating balance between body, mind, and spirit. Studies towards 500 hour ongoing.

 

Certifications/Teacher Trainings: RYT 200, Glenmore Yoga;

Continuing Education: Yoga for Parkinsons, MS, and ALS, Glenmore Yoga; Balance Your Life, Ayurveda, Hilary Garivaltis; Backbend, Inversion, and Arm Balance, Glenmore Yoga; Teaching Meditation 1, Inlight Yoga; Hands on/Hands Off, Glenmore Yoga

Professional Training: American Red Cross CPR & AED Training

Member: Yoga Alliance 

 

 

 

Linda McDorman, RYT 200

(Certified & Nationally Registered Yoga Teacher)  

Linda has been in the health and physical fitness field since 1987, as a certified group exercise instructor and personal trainer. Her love for yoga inspired her to attend the Yogafit 200-hour teacher training program, in the Vinyasa Flow style. The Vinyasa style is a derivative of Ashtanga yoga, and what is often called "power yoga." She received her RYT in 2005, and is working towards a the 500-hour level. She has studied with Beryl Bender Birch, Richard Freeman, Ana Forest, Roger Cole, Seane Corn, Baron Baptiste, Richard Rosen and Rodney Yee.

Linda has found a tranquility and inner peace from yoga that could never be obtained from other fitness disciplines, and now is quite passionate about her teaching and personal practice. She derives great joy from sharing the benefits of yoga with others. Linda is a native Richmonder, has a wonderful husband and four furry kids (one dog, 3 cats), a birdwatching hobby and is a flower and vegetable gardener.

 

Certifications/Teacher Trainings: RYT 200, Yogafit

Professional Training: Universal First Aid Training; CPR, American Heart Association

Member: Yoga Alliance

 

 

 

Candy Evans, ERYT 200/RYT 500

(Certified & Nationally Registered Yoga Teacher)

Candy Evans, has been studying the wisdom tradition of yoga and practicing meditation and Tai Chi for more than 20 years. She completed the 230-hour teacher training program at the Asheville Yoga cetner in North Carolina under the direction of Stephanie Keach in 2007 and the Advanced Studies program in 2009. She has studied with many great and inspiring teachers from far and wide and loves and appreciates them all. She holds a BFE in Theater from Virginia Commonwealth University and has worked as a trainer and teacher for more than 15 years. She enjoys bringing the practice of yoga to all people regardless of age, life circumstance, perceived ability or experience.

 

Candy has spent years out of doors, largely in the Utah desert and the Virginia woodlands (among other wild and wonderful places) and enjoys bringing yoga outdoors and nature indoors. Her most dominant sources of inspiration both in life and in her classes include: Momma Earth, Buddhist mindfulness practices, quantum physics and Native American wisdom traditions. Candy's classes are a flowing celebration of body and breath infused with a playful spirit, some poetry and prose, loads of practical bit of data, along with some laughter, which hopefully all combine to allow each student to connect with their own Infinite Source of inspiration and creativity both on and off the mat.

 

Certifications/Teacher Trainings: ERYT 200/RYT 500 (Certified & Registered Yoga Teacher, level approved to train basic 200 level yoga teachers); 40 Hour Training, Doug Swenson; Prenatal, Jane Ann Tager; Ayurveda & Vinyasa, Scott Bloom; Yoga Sutras & Vinyasa, Shayla Worsley; Restorative Yoga, Stephanie Keach; Yin Yoga, Shayla Worsley; Children’s Yoga, Jane Ann Tager.

Member: Yoga Alliance

 

 

 

Cheryl Brousseau, RYT 200

(Certified & Nationally Registered Yoga Teacher) 

Cheryl Brousseau enjoys sharing her passion for dynamic flow yoga with her students. Cheryl began her personal practice in 2000. Even though she originally sought out this practice to keep fit and healthy, she soon discovered that yoga had empowering effect on her life. She found that training both the mind and body is the key to reaching your personal best. Through a combination of vinyasa and heart-centered poses, emphasis is on correct posture alignment, the growth of core strength and flexilility, mental clarity and wisdom. Cheryl seeks to bring joy and mindfulness to each class and works with all levels of students. Modifications are always provided to fit the needs of the student.

 

Cheryl has completed over 200 hours of course work and is registered with Yoga Alliance as a RYT 200 instructor. She is continuing her studies toward the 500 level in Anusara. In order to better educate herself on all studies/disciplines of yoga, she has taken classes and workshops around the United States. It is her great joy to share her quest with others.

 

Cheryl continues to work in the corporate world so she understands the challenges, stressors and emotions of this environment. She is the mother of 3 young adults. When she is not teaching or practicing yoga, she is an avid outdoors person with a deep love of animals. "Animals don't ask for anything but love" is her mantra. She is active in raising funds for local humane societies and non-profit cancer organizations throughout the Richmond, VA area.

 

Certifications/Teacher Trainings: RYT 200, Grace Yoga

Continuing Education: Arm Balancing, Kino McGregor; Breathing/Ashtanga, Richard Freeman; Ashtanga/Flow Yoga, Krista Shirley; Jiuvamukti Workshops; Meditation and Vinyasa Flow Workshops

Studied Under/Attended Classes: Krista Shirley, Anne Marie Lewis, Arlene Bjork, Kino McGregor, Richard Freeman

Professional Training: CPR

Member: Yoga Alliance

 

 

 

Mary Reding, RYT 200

(Certified & Nationally Registered Yoga Teacher) 

Mary started practicing yoga at the age of 14 and a year later decided she wanted to teach yoga. She received her 200-hour certification through Glenmore Yoga and is working towards her 500-hour certification. Mary is currently a freshman at Warren Wilson college and teaches at Inlight during breaks. Mary wants to help people of all ages become healthier and more comfortable in their bodies through yoga.

 

 

Certifications/Teacher Trainings: RYT 200, Glenmore Yoga

Continuing Education: Teaching Techniques 90-hour Program, Inlight Yoga

Member: Yoga Alliance