About Kasey:
Kasey is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor and Yoga Instructor (AHC, RYT200) having studied at the Kripalu School of Ayurveda & Yoga. She came across Ayurveda and Yoga in her own journey toward health, as she was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis at age 25. Refusing to settle for a lifetime of prescription medication, she looked for an alternative. Ayurveda and Yoga are that alternative and they have changed her life. She feels incredibly fortunate to have found these sister sciences and is passionate about bringing this healing and balance to as many people as she can, especially her husband, Steve, and two boys, Grady & Sam.
Contact: kasey@thebalancecenternj.com
ABOUT MIKE:
Mike is the guy behind the scenes, working to bring Ayurveda into as many lives as possible, through sales and marketing. He became interested in Ayurveda when he was asked to be one of Kasey's first clinical studies in school and, through that experience, saw the wisdom and benefit of this ancient science. When he isn't talking Ayurveda with people, he is the busy Operations Manager and Producer at Mints Insurance Agency, as well as a husband and father of two sons.
Contact: mike@thebalancecenternj.com
ABOUT our fabulous instructors:
Karen Malatesta, RYT200 - Karen is a retired educator who turned to yoga to find healing and happiness. She completed her 200-hour yoga certification with Jill Blumenstock and now shares her yoga practice with others for the mental, emotional and energetic benefits that it provides. Her self-reflective teachings are based around the “do what feels good” method and you will leave her classes feeling more grounded, connected and aligned.
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Lorraine Santandrea, RYT200
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Rachel Smith, RYT500 - Rachel is a registered yoga teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance. Rachel completed 500 hours of Yoga Teacher Training in India and has developed a teaching style that is primarily focused on mindfulness, expansive breath, and slow, intentional movement.
Her classes are designed for those who are new to yoga, but more challenging modifications can be provided for those practicing at a more advanced level. Attendees can expect an emphasis on breath, simplicity, meditative movement, and self-reflection. Rachel's class is ideal for those looking to de-stress, slow down, and cultivate a deeper understanding of their mind and body.
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Rebecca Toscano - Rebecca teaches Total Body Conditioning and is dedicated to helping others to look and feel their best.
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Linda Marchese, RYT 200 -
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Jenifer Plummer, RYT50 - She is an educator at a local high school. Her journey with yoga began in 2019. As an avid runner, it wasn't until her college coach encouraged her to practice yoga that she realized how beneficial it could be for her. He suggested yoga to help Jenifer work on her balance and to stretch and strengthen particular muscles, especially her hips flexors. After college, she began to practice on a daily basis and connected to the other benefits of yoga, like relaxation, and feeling more grounded/centered in her body. She furthered her journey by becoming a RYT50, specializing in Yin Yoga. She really felt the difference with this type of practice, as holding these postures for long periods of time allows dense connective tissue to unwind, thus harmonizing chi (energy) in the body. Her favorite part about Yin Yoga is feeling the flow of chi throughout the body during a practice, which is enlightening and liberating.