Kathleen is a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher (200 hour). Kathleen is excited and amazed that her dream of opening a yoga studio has finally been realized. Kathleen has practiced yoga for eight years and, in addition to her Kripalu training, has studied Ashtanga, Kundalini and Anusara styles of yoga. Kathleen is also an Anusara-inspired yoga teacher. Kathleen conducts research to examine the effects of yoga on the risk of falling in older adults. Kathleen recently presented: "The Use of Therapeutic Yoga to Prevent Falling in Older Adults" at the Combined Sections Meeting of the American Physical Therapy Association. Kathleen's mission when teaching yoga is to provide a safe, nurturing environment for all participants and, above all else, keep it light and have some fun! Kathleen's true passion is continue her research on the effects of yoga on strength, balance, postural control and falling in adults of all ages.

Renee Braunsdorf, Yoga Teacher




Promoting health and healing –for herself and others - have always been central values in Renee’s life. After earning her Masters in Social Work from Florida State University, she practiced the healing art of psychotherapy for many years. In the summer of 2004, she attended her first yoga class and was immediately impressed with Yoga’s comprehensive attention to the development of the whole person – the physical, the emotional, and the spiritual. It was through her yoga practice and teacher training that Renee first experienced the profound peace that can occur. Renee is a graduate of Kim Valeri’s YOGAspirit® Studios 200 hour teacher training program. She has also studied Vinyasa, Tantra Hatha Yoga, Anusara, Power Yoga, and Sanskrit with Seane Corn, Kitty Moore, Ann Greene and Todd Norian, Rolf Gates, and Manorama.

Laurie Edwards, Yoga Teacher

Laurie views every class as an opportunity to help students reconnect with an awareness of their original divine nature. This is accomplished by beginning each class with a brief meditation and by emphasizing alignment, breathing, and gentle holding within each posture in order to discover a sense of lightness and freedom that can be carried into the world and used to guide everyday actions and relationships. Laurie attended her first yoga class 11 years ago and completed her 200 hour teacher training with YOGAspirit. Studios in 2005. Classes are designed to give a thorough introduction to each pose and to set a pace that helps students challenge themselves in healthy ways. Laurie also holds a doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the California Institute of Integral Studies, a program that trains students to combine Western psychological theory and practice with Eastern Spirituality.

Sue Fowler, Yoga Teacher

After years of taking yoga classes from other instructors, Sue decided to help

others reap the benefits of yoga by becoming an instructor herself. A 2009 graduate

of the Ganesh College of Yoga in Glastonbury, CT, a triathlete and marathon runner,

Sue uses yoga as a way to tone and strengthen as well as to create balance and

calm within. She strives to help others connect the body with the mind through

yoga. Whether to improve athletic performance and/or overall health and well being,

she offers a multi style yoga class open to everyone of all levels in a friendly

non-intimidating atmosphere.

Donna Lombardo, Yoga Teacher

Jennifer Lucia is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through the Yoga Alliance, 
having completed her 200 hour teacher training in 2006 through Yogaspirit® Studios.  
Her training is in Iyengar-based Hatha Yoga, a style that emphasizes proper breathing, 
a peaceful mental focus and healthy alignment and form.  Jennifer has also studied 
Restorative Yoga, and received her basic teaching certificate from the renowned 
restorative master, Judith Lassister.  In 2009, she completed a Seniors Yoga teaching 
training program through Lotus Gardens Yoga School.  Feeling that laughter is as important
 as yoga, Jennifer can sometimes be found quoting from a Mel Brooks movie in class.