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| Jackie DeGaetano, Director |
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| Jackie has been a devoted student of Yoga, healing and meditation for over 8 years and decided to share her love of Yoga by becoming a teacher. She received her teaching certification from Moksha Yoga in Chicago and has been specializing in yoga for healing. She has been blessed with opportunities to practice and study with many great senior teachers such as Seane Corn, Tias Little, Saul David Raye, Shiva Rea, Ravi Singh, and Rod Stryker. She currently teaches yoga in a variety of styles and areas including womens issues such as weight loss, prenatal, infertility, and is a certified Thai Yoga Therapist. She is a certified HypnoBirthing® Practioner and Childbirth Educator (HBCE). Jackie and her family have lived in Elmhurst for 18 years. She is deeply grateful for the opportunity to offer Yoga teachings to the Elmhurst community at Yoga Shala. Check out Jackie's classes.
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| Candi Eichstaedt has been studying and practicing yoga since 1984. Currently, she is in the process of becoming certified at the Elmhurst Yoga Shala with Stephanie Starnes and Anusara-inspired Sarah Starnes. She also has a degree in herbology from Clayton College of Natural Health. Having a family and practicing yoga with her children expanded her horizons into the field of children's yoga. Candi knows that combining creativity with playfulness will encourage children of all ages to develop a greater sense of health and wellness as well as increase their physical fitness interest. Check out Candi's classes.
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| Carrie Santucci |
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| Carrie enjoys the benefits of yoga in her own life and feels blessed to witness it in the lives of others. She received vinyasa training through Yogafit and developed a hatha approach through Yoga for the Special Child at the Satchidinanda Center in Evanston. She guides adults and children, although her special connection with children is also visible in her work as an inclusion aide for K - 5. She feels that yoga offers children freedom to be themselves while developing a foundation of healthy living. She encourages all ages to explore their own emotional and physical capabilities and enjoy the peacefulness of relaxation. Check out Carrie's classes.
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| Stephanie has been practicing yoga since she was 15 years old, and received her Hatha Yoga Certification at the age of 18. Growing up with an herbalist and holistic healer as her mother, Stephanie was exposed to many different health practices and spiritual teachings as a child. Taking with her all the insights she learned growing up, Stephanie has continued to expand her knowledge with studies in yoga, meditation, dance, music, nutrition, and spirituality. With a playful and fun practice, she teaches students of all ages to connect to the joy and love in their hearts, and to appreciate the beauty and wonder in the world around us. Check out Stephanie's classes.
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| Linda Troutman |
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| Linda has practiced hatha yoga for 18
years. In her desire to deepen her understanding of yoga, she became a
certified yoga teacher and received her adult yoga training with Moksha
Yoga School of Chicago. In addition, Linda is a Yogakids® certified
facilitator. She considers herself very fortunate to have studied under
Marsha Wenig, author of the book, Yogakids®, Educating the Whole Child Through Yoga.
She has been teaching yoga to children for several years. Linda says
that she has many L&L ( living and learning) moments, and she
believes that each student teaches her something. She taught yoga to
children at a local montessori school, enrichment programs, and park
districts. She also has experience working with children with special
needs in group and therapeutic settings. Check out Linda's classes.
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