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	Marsha McClellan ERYT 200 Marsha McClellan the director of The Yoga Connection received her teacher certification in the Hatha style yoga using proper anatomical alignment from the Health Advantage Yoga Center in Herndon, VA and a certification in Yin Yoga at the Asheville Yoga Center. She has been a student of yoga since 1995, studying with Doug Keller, Susan Van Nuys, John Friend, and Betsy Downing. She most recently studied extenstively with Judith Lasater and Rod Stryker. Marsha encourages her students to make yoga become a part of their everyday life, have compassionate self awareness and have fun with yoga.

	Wes Lorber R.Y.T. Wes Lorber received his certification from Kripalu Institute in Vinyasa Yoga, which encourages compassion toward the body and mind while practicing in a deep, satisfying way. His yogic journey began with meditation, which he has practiced since age 16. As a musician, he used meditation as a tool to calm and center himself for performances and recitals. Wes later discovered Hatha Yoga taking a class in college. Having experienced profound relief from depression and addictive behavior patterns, Wes has dedicated himself to a strong yoga practice. He has studied with Amy Weintrab, Jurian Hughes, Jovinna Chan, and Randall Williams. "Practice, and all is coming!" Sri K. Pattabhi Jois

	Jen Martin R.Y.T. Jen Martin has been practicing yoga on since 1995. She began to seriously study yoga in 2005 at the Columbia Yoga Center in Columbia MD and continued her studies at the Health Advantage Yoga Center in Herndon VA. She received her teaching certfication at H.A.Y.C. in 2008 studing under Susan Van Nuys and Doug Keller. She believes the best thing about yoga is that it is good for people of all ages and all levels.

	Lorraine McCleary R.Y.T. Lorraine McCleary is a Physical Therapist who began to study yoga more seriously in 2000 when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. She found that her yoga practice gave her new energy, stress relief and strength of body and heart. She has studied in the Inyengar and Anusara styles and completed her teacher training at Health Advantage Yoga Center in Herndon, VA in 2006 and received her certification in Yin Yoga at Asheville Yoga Center. Lorraine would like to share the healing art of yoga with those who wish to live each day with strength and compassion of heart

	Audra Monk R.Y.T. Audra Monk has been a student of yoga since 2000. She began teaching in 2002 and earned her teaching certification from Sun and Moon Yoga Studio. She truly believes that yoga is for everybody and encourages students to be where they are in their body on each day. She loves that strength and grace come together so beautifully in yoga, leaving us with a feeling of peace and power after our practice. Audra teaches yoga with a lighthearted style, knowing that if we enjoy the journey, we will continue to explore.

	Stephanie Ogg R.Y.T. Stephanie Ogg started studying Iyengar Yoga in Namibia, SW Africa in 2002. In 2003, she practiced Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga, teaching classes in the Vinyasa style for two years beginning in 2005. Upon moving to Virginia in 2007, she has furthered her practice by studying yoga at The Yoga Connection and Health Advantage Yoga Center (HAYC) in Herndon, VA. She received her certification at HAYC. Stephanie is looking forward to sharing the knowledge she has gained and to guiding her students, through yoga practice, into feeling a sense of well-being, where the mind, body and spirit are in harmony.

	Shernita Parker R.Y.T. Shernita Parker began practicing yoga in 2001 to find relief from lower back pain caused by pregnancy, but quickly found it offered so many benefits. As her own interest in yoga grew and she became more committed to her practice, she knew she wanted to share her enthusiasm and dedication to yoga with others. Shernita received her certification at the Health Advantage Yoga Center. Shernita believes yoga is the perfect tool to help you deal with life’s challenges and more fully experience life’s joy.

	Ely Razavi R.Y.T. Ely Razavi has been practicing yoga since 1995. She received her certification in the Hatha style yoga using proper anatomical alignment from The Health Advantage Yoga Center in Herndon, Virginia. She has studied with Doug Keller, Susan Van Nuys, Desiree Rumbaugh, and Jamie Allison. Ely believes yoga is the perfect means to achieve inner peace through creating harmony within the mind, body and soul.

	Kat Reeves R.Y.T. Kat first began studying yoga in Hong Kong in 2003 with Sri Swami Vidyanand. Upon completion of her studies in 2004, Kat returned to the United States. She began classes at the Health Advantage Yoga Center(HAYC) in 2005, and completed the HAYC teacher training course with Susan Van Nuys and Doug Keller in 2008.áKat believes that no matter how long one has been practicing yoga, there's always something new to find in every pose. Sheáloves helping students exploreáthe subtleties that yoga has to offer.

	Christina Nienaber Shotwell R.Y.T. Christina Nienaber Shotwell has been studying at The Yoga Connection since 2004. She initially pursued yoga for smoking cessation support. Yoga has since touched many aspects of her life; sustaining her through two healthy pregnancies, enriching her relationships and developing her spirit by learning to be open and in the moment. She received her certification through the Health Advantage Yoga Center. Christina hopes to help others find their unique path to emotional, physical and spiritual enlightenment through yoga instruction.

	Nancy Talley R.Y.T. Nancy Talley has been practicing yoga for over 10 years. She completed her 200 RYT at the White Lotus Foundation in CA. Nancy began her yogic journey in 1999 while working in the fashion industry in Los Angeles. The pressure of looming deadlines left her feeling stressed and unable to sleep well, so she began talking yoga classes. With the encouragement of her friends, family and yoga instructors she decided yoga teacher training a natural choice.

	Kelly Tynes R.Y.T., C.M.T Kelly Tynes is a nationally certified recreational therapist, massage therapist, and yoga instructor. Kelly's teaching is inspired by the Anusara style, studying primarily with Betsy Downing, Susan Van Nuys, and Doug Keller. Her teaching style is unique in that she incorporates all knowledge of her past therapies to aid the students in their personal growth. She shares with her students a benefit of learning how to live in the present moment; it truly is a gift.

	Jennifer Zoerkler R.Y.T. Jennifer began studying Iyengar style yoga at the Health Advantage Yoga Center with Betsy Downing in the early '90's to help manage migraine headaches. Her practice has been growing since 2005 while studying at The Yoga Connection. She has received her certification at HAYC and focuses on yoga therapy to guide students with special medical and physical needs. Yoga is a great de-stressor for today's world and a perfect therapy to calm the mind and the body, no matter what condition they may be in!