Cheryl Paulson

Cheryl was lucky to find yoga years ago in the midst of health struggles, such as asthma and thyroid disease. She trained extensively under Paula (Padmasri) Tepedino and received her certification in Hatha Yoga. Her style is eclectic, with influences in the Vinyasa and Iyengar traditions, and she is currently studying to achieve her Advanced Professional Level of Yoga Teacher Training -- a program which will be offered in part at the Breathing Room Center! Cheryl has taught both privately and professionally in studios, universities, corporate centers, senior homes, churches, schools and gyms and is thrilled to finally have Breathing Room! She enjoys watching the many remarkable ways in which her students grow from the practice and is honored to guide them along the way...

Jessica Towle

Jessica has been actively involved in the Hoop Community since 2005, with her roots in the hooping town of Carborro, NC. She has worked, studied, and played with several Hoop performers and teachers including Julia Hartsell, Vivian Spiral, Baxter, Anah Reichenbach and many others. Her greatest influences, however, have been the Great hoop of life and the sustained spinning of the whirling dervishes. She feels dance and celebration are basic foundations of flourishing communities and that working with the hoop not only cultivates this, but also brings joy, strength and healing. Jessica has taught several hoop classes and workshops in North Carolina and New Jersey. She received her degree in Sustainable Community Development from Prescott College. Contact Jessica at OneWhirled@gmail.com or 973-919-8173.

Jennifer O'Hagan

Jennifer is a certified herbalist, Maya Abdominal Massage practitioner, massage therapist, certified Loomis Digestive Health Specialist, certified hypnotist, and belly dancing instructor. She offers the following forms of massage therapy - Deep Tissue, Swedish, Reflexology, Aromatherapy, Pre and Post Natal Massage, Shiatsu, Visceral Manipulation and CranioSacral. She provides classes and lectures on a variety of topics, both locally and internationally. Jennifer has had the privilege of studying with some of most highly regarded herbalists in the world and offers her expertise to help clients find their way back to harmony, balance and wellness. To learn more about Jennifer, visit www.woodlandnaturals.com or send her an e-mail at woodlandnaturals@embarqmail.com.

Diane Hynes

Diane Hynes, B.A. CBT, AOBTA, Nationally Board certified and NJ licensed practitioner, has been in privatae practice for 19 years and teaching since 1992 . She currently has a private practice in Blairstown and Denville NJ, instructs at ISS, Warren County Community College, and holds classes throughout the area. Treatments using Shiatsu/Shin Tai, Cranio Sacral therapy, myofascial and chakra energy work are suited to the current needs of the client accessing their own healing abilities. Suitable for all ages, infant to adult. Contact Diane at 973-202-9075 or dianehynes@earthlink.net.

Arava Geva

I began practicing yoga eight years ago when my mother, who is also a yoga teacher encouraged me to practice in order to help treat my asthma. Since then I have studied under three main teachers and my practice and teaching is greatly influenced by Vinyasa, Ashtanga and Iyengar Yoga methods. I received my 200 hour yoga teacher training in Vinyasa Yoga with Hillaire Lockwood. I have a Masters degree in Social Work and I am a strong advocate for using yoga not only as a physical and spiritual practice, but as a treatment modality for depression, anxiety and other mental illness. I am very excited to share my knowledge of yoga with my fellow yogis! My email is aravageva441@hotmail.com

Dorothea Brandes

Around 4 years ago, I was thrust into the yoga lifestyle headfirst, only to realize it is my home. Through the practice, I have begun a journey to reveal my true Self. There is no greater gift in life than to share your passion with others. When we give from the heart, the world is a better place. I truly believe that through our personal experiences, we grow and learn. I have attended various Yoga workshops through the years with such Yoga masters as Mira Mehta. I completed my 200 hour training with Gail Robertiello, YogaFlow, LLC and am currently enrolled in a 500 hour Advanced Teacher Training which allows me to focus more deeply on the therapeutic benefits of yoga. I belong to The Loving Touch Center and am pursuing an Advanced Practitioner Reiki Certification. You can send me an email at dorotheamr@gmail.com.

Paula Tepedino

Paula M. Tepedino, CRYT, brings her 35 years of living yoga and her gentle wisdom to the unique and inspiring teacher training courses offered at Breathing Room. She has a way to tailor each student's level of understanding while maintaining integrity of course material. Her lineage is from the Kripalu and Iyengar traditions and she holds Certifications from Kripalu, Integrative Yoga Therapy, Yoga Research Society, Wise Earth School of Ayurveda, Greens Ayur School of Yoga (India), as well as Reiki 2 Practitioner and Massage Therapy. She served on the Executive BOD as VP of Marketing at Yoga Alliance, the national registry of Yoga schools and teachers, and helped to create policy on the Ethics and Grievance Committee. She continues to be the 'perennial student' and is working towards completion of the Yoga for Sound courses in Sanskrit Mantra, Music and Meditation with teacher, Russill Paul. Send Paula an email at yoga2light@gmail.com.

Andrew Maishman

British born artist and meditator Andrew Maishman studied art in Nottingham, England before emigrating to America, where he began meditating on the art of life, through a life of art. Eventually, Maishman had an artistic breakthrough that synthesized his entire painting philosophy and career direction. This synthesis led to a patent pending for his “Automatic Intuitive Painting Methodology”. Maishman coined the term Dynamic Expressionism for his methodology, has applied it in various ways, with various populations, in various institutional and professional settings, and has regularly conducted Paint Your Peace workshops using this unique approach to visual language. Most recently Maishman has gotten back to basics, tailoring his method toward Spirit Painting, Soul Reading sessions now being offered through Breathing Room. To find out more about Andrew or to contact him about a session, please visit his website: www.maishman.net

Tulasi Jordan ~ Guest Instructor

Tulasi Jordan, LCSW, RYT-500, has been a student of Yoga and Eastern contemplative traditions for 20 years. She is a certified Anusara® Yoga Teacher, certified Kripalu Yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga and meditation since 1993. It is with gratitude that she is teaching Anusara Yoga as it has been such a healing and transformative practice in her own life. She is also a mom, personal coach, and a psychotherapist in private practice in Sparta, NJ. She recently released the yoga CD "Beauty from the Inside Out: Basic Home Yoga Practice."