Erin has been practicing Yoga since 2008 but really found her place in 2010 with the Integrative Yoga Therapeutics method. Erin completed her 200-hour training with Bo in 2013 and is teaching in Western Mass where she lives with her family.
Ali’s journey with yoga began with an initial desire to reconnect to her body, her practice becoming a place of refuge and growth. A devoted student since 2006, her interest in deepening her studies and connecting to the practice with others led her to become a 200 Hour RYT in vinyasa and restorative yoga under the guidance of Bo Forbes, with whom she continues to study and assist workshops. She is also a certified Radiant Child yoga teacher. She is moved by the capacity of the breath and believes that through the cultivation of embodied awareness and self-compassion, we can find our own heartfelt language within.
Lindsey completed her 200HR Integrative Yoga Therapeutics/Elemental Yoga teacher training with Bo Forbes in 2012. Lindsey discovered this style of yoga after years of competitive running, and was humbled by the way her yoga practice left her feeling grounded, centered, and deeply connected to her truest Self. Through mindful movement, we allow ourselves the space to create a balanced depth of awareness, strength, and flexibility, and a sense of nurturance for body, mind, spirit, and soul. Lindsey is honored to bring yoga to the local community, with the intention of holding space for others to step into their own embodied fullness.
Erin Britt began her yoga practice over a decade ago when she took her first yoga class as a freshman in college. She quickly became deeply rooted in her practice and fell in love with the stability and comfort that she found in yoga. She completed her 200-hr training with Bo in 2010 and has been teaching since. Erin teaches a slow-paced vinyasa practice, focusing on the mind-body connection and the therapeutic aspects of yoga. In her class there is a strong emphasis on the breath and mindfully moving through the asanas. Students can expect to be challenged through slower movement, and are encouraged to listen to their own bodies, modifying poses as necessary.
Sara has been practicing yoga since January 2000 and is currently certified at the 200-hour level. She began in the Ashtanga tradition before finding a deeper resonance in slower-flow styles. Sara teaches both Vinyasa and Restorative. She holds a B.A. in communications with a print concentration, and is passionate about travel and great food.
Kate has been committed to health and fitness as both a fitness instructor and student for more than fifteen years. She received her 200-hour certitification and advanced teacher training with Ana Forrest in 2005. Upon joining the Elemental Yoga 500-hour Teacher Training Program in 2007, Kate turned the focus of her own practice to the Elemental Yoga alignment-based style of slow vinyasa that systematically heals the mind and body. With an emphasis on alignment, transitions, and mindfulness, she has been able to heal injuries and imbalances in her own body and mind; these personal experiences have been instrumental in framing her teaching in both group and private settings. Beyond teaching Elemental Yoga, Kate has also worked in clinical settings, helping patients with diet and nutrition; she volunteers at Emerson Hospital’s Oncology Department, in nursing homes, and teaches yoga to teens and pre-teens. Kate’s passion is to empower people with the
Anne Taylor did her first 200-hour teacher training at the Kripalu Center and then went on to do a subsequent 200-hour training in Elemental Yoga as a means to further develop her skill set as a teacher and to complement her background in mental health and addictions. Anne also holds a 500-hour certification in Vinyasa from Yoga Sutra in NYC, as well as pre-natal certification. Anne currently teaches yoga full-time in the NYC area at gyms, studios, corporate and residential settings, and non-profits and medical facilities. Her students range in age and abilities, including children and seniors and all ages in between.
Stephanie Mashek has had a dedicated Vinyasa yoga practice since 2000. Studying primarily with Bo Forbes, she has also studied Iyengar and Anusara styles of yoga. She completed the Elemental Yoga 200-hour Mind-Body Teacher Training with Bo Forbes in 2007 and continues in the EY 500-hr advanced program and Integrative Yoga Therapeutics track. Characteristic of Elemental Yoga she incorporates props, isometric stretches, and creative sequencing to her slow vinyasa classes. Through the mindful flow of poses linked by the breath and guided by careful alignment and sequencing of Elemental Yoga, Stephanie has found enhanced self-knowledge, physical awareness, and mental and emotional balance for herself and for her students.
An Li has been drawn to meditative practices for many years, beginning at the University of Toronto where she majored in Religious Studies. This interest deepened during numerous trips to South Asia where she delved into both Tibetan Buddhism and Hatha yoga. After exploring a gamut of yoga styles, she now practices and teaches a mindful Vinyasa flow that augments the mind-body connection. Her classes integrate thoughtful sequencing, alignment, and breath to facilitate inner awareness and presence. An Li completed the Elemental Yoga teacher training with Bo Forbes, and continues to assist Bo’s classes, workshops, and research projects. She has a keen interest in the benefits of therapeutic yoga for people of all ages and abilities. It is this deeply multi-faceted aspect of yoga that inspires An Li to continue her journey with this ancient, yet evolving, Indian tradition. Off the mat, An Li is an artist and designer. You