Namaste
I fell in love with movement at the age of 2 and a 1/2 when I took my first dance class. I spent years studying ballet, lyrical, modern, jazz, hip hop, tap, and more, competing and performing across the country. (I spent a few years performing as Elmo at Sesame Place in Langhorne, PA!) Along the way I also became immersed in competitive cheerleading, having cheered and coached at the collegiate level during my time at Temple University where I also earned a minor in Dance Movement and Theory and a major in Communications. Continuing my dance path, I spent some time as an ACE-certified group fitness instructor teaching dance at Bally's Total Fitness (now AFC Fitness) in NYC.
Years later my movement journey led me to my new passion, yoga. I completed a 200HR RYT certification in 2019 where I began teaching in yoga in premiere studios in NYC and more recently in my hometown of Bucks County, PA. In the summer of 2023, I felt a call to continue my yoga studies, and am currently on my journey to completing my 500 HR LOAY (Life of a Yogi) certification in Dharma Yoga passed on from my guru, Sri Dharma Mittra, belovedly called the 'teacher's teacher', often known for his Master Yoga Chart of 908 Postures. This Hatha Raja style of yoga is a complete practice incorporating Asana (physical poses), Pranayama (breathwork), Yoga Nidra (yogic sleep/relaxation), and Dharana / Dhyana (concentration/meditation) in each class. It's a traditional, classic lineage based upon the Ashtanga 8 Limbs and invites us to go inward, guiding our way towards Self Realization.
TEACHING & COACHING EXPERIENCE
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Vallerina, Bucks County, PA, Dharma Yoga II (11/23 - present)
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Kin Wellness, Bucks County, PA, Dharma Yoga (10/23 - present)
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The Buck Hotel, Outdoor Series, Bucks County, PA, Vinyasa, Dharma Yoga (8/23 - 9/23)
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YogaSoul, Bucks County, PA, Vinyasa, Power Yoga, Hot Yoga, Dharma Yoga (12/22 - 7/23)
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Yo Yoga!, NYC, Vinyasa Yoga (2020 - 2021)
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YogaSpa, NYC, Vinyasa Yoga, Restorative (2019 - 2021)
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Bally’s Total Fitness, NYC, Group Fitness Instructor - Hip Hop, Jazz, Dance Fitness (2/01 – 12/01)
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Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, Collegiate Cheer Coach (1998 - 2000)
YOGA, DANCE + MOVEMENT CERTIFICATIONS
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500 HR RYT, Dharma Yoga Center, NYC, (9/23 training completed; internship in progress)
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Dharma II /Dharma III
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50 HR RYT, Dharma Yoga Center, NYC (6/23)
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Dharma Complete
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200 HR RYT, Prananvah Yoga, NYC (1/19 - 3/19)
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Vinyasa, Restorative
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Flexibility & Stretch Coach, YOGABODY, online, 2023
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Group Fitness Instructor (GEI) / American Council on Exercise (ACE Fitness), 2001-2003
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Dance Movement & Theory Minor, Temple University, Philadelphia PA, 1997
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Major: Communications
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WELLNESS CERTIFICATIONS + TRAINING
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Breathwork Coach, YOGABODY, online 2023
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Usui Reiki I Certification, Dorothea Lucaci + Erika Bartolini, NYC, 2019
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Plant-based Nutrition, eCornell, online, 2018
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Beauty & Personal Care, Clean Living, Low Tox Lifestyle, Direct Experience via Brand Immersions (2018-present)
As both a teacher and a continuous student of movement and life, I am always looking to add knowledge through workshops, coursework, and certifications to share with my students.
I would be honored to be a part of your journey and have you a part of mine.
Please follow me on Instagram for class schedule updates and more: @SolLunaLife or SolLunaLife.com.
Om Shanti.