215-482-1749

6214B Ridge Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19128

Sati Rose Yogeshwari

is one of the planet's brightest spiritual teachers and most radiant public speakers. She has been alive with escoteric thought, mystical curiosity, and a desire to share her views since her early life. She has always loved to train, school, and educate the public. Through this love for group speaking and training she naturally shares her unique spiritual journey with the world as a Yoga Instructor.

Sati (formerly Jolene Garey from Northeast Pennsylvania) has been inititated into the Hatha Yoga tradition by David Newman with 200 hours of training. She is a Yoga Alliance certified and insured instructor (RYT 200). Following her schooling in Hatha Yoga, she then went on to become initiated into the Kundalini Yoga tradition (as taught by Yogi Bhajan) and taught by Sada Sat Singh and Kaur. She was certified in Kundalini Yoga through 200 hours of training.

Sati is a member of The International Kundalini Yoga Teachers Association (IKYTA 200). She has traveled to India to study under her most Beloved teacher and Guru Ammachi (the hugging saint), while there Amma annointed her with the name Sati which means 'pious woman'. Sati has lived and worked at The Himalayan Institute one of the most respected Yoga associations here in the world. She was initiated into the Bhakti Yoga tradition by BhagavanDas and received the name Yogeshwari which means 'goddess of yoga.' Sati has completed certifications in Rebirthing Breathwork, and energy work (Reiki). She has assisted and observed several world renound body workers and chiropractors. She is certified to provide Vedic Thai Body Work as taught by The Vedic Conservatory. Sati has been schooled under several specialty chefs. Sati is also schooled in Cognitive based Psychology through Saint Joseph's University, she plans to complete her PhD in the next several years in the Cognitive Psychology program at Temple University.

During her training in mysticism, Sati acted as a Enterprize Marketing and Sales executive. She has assisted several small businesses in their growth, and as a sales person at one time commanded a half a million dollas in revenue. She is an excellent public speaker and is currently in the process of developing her speaking resume.

Sati is the founder and Executive Director of GreenLife Yoga, Health & Wellness.

Tricia Sletten

(In Tricia's own words) Yoga has always been a significant anchor in my life. From my first yoga class in Fargo, North Dakota in 1995 to being laid-off on my 30th birthday to completing my 200-hour Kripalu yoga teacher training, I believe yoga saved my life. However, it hasn’t been a dramatic overnight transformation, but a long slow evolution. I’ve always had a strong creative streak from acting and voice lessons to classical ballet training to writing and drawing. In 1995, I decided to pursue my creative impulses and moved to Philadelphia to attend the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts. I finished the four-year program in 1999 with a certificate in printmaking. In December 2004, an opportunity presented itself in the guise of a major setback. Although laid-off for the second time, I finally got the hint the universe was sending and decided to follow my heart to study and teach yoga full-time. And I haven’t looked back since! In my work as an artist, yoga instructor, and Thai yoga therapist, I am drawn to the practice and expression of health and healing. My focus in teaching is to explore the inherent strength and flexibility of the body through disciplined awareness of the breath. Taking inspiration from Ashtanga, Iyengar, and vinyasa flow yoga practices, as well as Vipassana meditation; I encourage the innate creativity of living yoga to express itself through the body. The result is a fresh and dynamic approach to an ancient practice. Whether my students are novices or advanced practitioners, my goal is to bring each student to their ‘edge’ - the place where they discover something new about themselves and their practice. In addition to my 200-hour training in the Kripalu lineage, I am completing my 500-hour training with Shiva Rea. And to further deepen my understanding and appreciation of the Vedic origins of yoga, I am currently attending the Ayurveda program at the Kripalu School of Ayurveda where I will complete my certification as an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist in 2009. Additional trainings include Yoga and Jung with Stephen Cope and Marion Woodman, Relax and Renew Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Judith Hanson Lasater, Iyengar yoga studies with Joan White in Philadelphia, and Thai yoga massage training at Lotus Palm in Montreal and the Yoga Center of Minneapolis.

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Brigitte Gordon

Brigitte has been studying movement since the age of six by taking ballet, modern, African, and dance theatre classes three days a week at the Gwendolyn Bye Dance Studio in West Philadelphia and performing in a variety of student and professional dance performances. From fifteen to age twenty, Brigitte performed as a member of the Contempra Dance Company as well as was employed as a teacher at the Contempra Dance Studio where she taught a variety of dance methods, including dance theatre, modern, jazz, ballet and tap. She received a scholarship to study dance at Muhlenberg College. Her great appreciation and love of the freedom of creative movement has carried over into her adult practice of both dance and yoga. Brigitte started taking yoga classes at sixteen as a supplement to her dance career, but grew so fond of the Ashtanga yoga practice that her focus turned primarily to yoga. Throughout her yoga training, she has studied with a wide range of teachers including, Pattabhi Jois, Ashtanga yoga’s founder, Doug Swenson, Amy Gordon, Christine Hoar, Baron Baptiste, Godfrey Devereux, Nancy Gilgoff, and Manju Jois, son of Sri. Pattabhi Jois. Brigitte maintains a daily Ashtanga yoga practice but is experienced in both Vinyasa and Power yoga styles as well. She has been teaching yoga to children, adults, and special needs students for five years and has over 500 hours of experience in yoga training and has been practicing regularly for eight years.

Rich Garrison

Having been involved in a serious accident almost one year ago, I am certain that I would not be at my current stage of recovery had it not been for yoga. It was a wonderful feeling to get back to my mat after lying in bed for so many months. Working safely back to my pre-accident level of ability has allowed me to appreciate and come to a deeper understanding of proper technique to avoid injury. Though Sunday classes are vigorous ones, all students will be able to participate in meaningful ways. This may be facilitated with pose modifications that make accommodations for injuries or the use of props.

A great deal of my training has been in the Anusara style of yoga, the lessons learned here have been the most beneficial to enhancing the experiences of my students. Anusara is a non dogmatic hatha yoga system that emphasizes alignment and a "celebration of the heart". I strive to make the classes I teach fun, mindful, and accessible. Variety is also incredibly important to me when teaching. Experiencing new things and not falling into the same old routine keeps students enthusiastic and happy!

Amy Angelo

Amy began her journey in the practice and study of yoga and meditation over 15 years ago while pursuing her BSW at Temple University. Yoga has been not only a source of strength in her life, but also has taught her what it means to be truly flexible on the mat and in the world. Her teaching style is guided by Ayurvedic principles and life experience as a social worker, health care marketer, student of Organizational Dynamics, animal lover, friend, dancer, child of grace, and lover of art, music, and beauty.

She received her 200 hour certification from Yoga on Main and has over 500 additional continuing education credits with renowned instructors. She currently teaches beginner, intermediate and prenatal classes and workshops, as well as privately in and around Philadelphia.

Christopher Coan

is one of Philadelphia'a most Beloved instructors. He has taught in most of the studios in the city. He is well known and popular for his balanced perspective, compassionate nature, and challenging class style.

Christopher was apprenticed into his teaching as is customary for a Pilates Instructor. He has completed the required hours of apprentiship and has been teaching for many years. Through Christopher's journey as a Pilates Instructor he schooled himself and received countless numbers of hours of Yoga Instruction.

Due to Pilates very fine tuned anatomy instruction Christopher is also an excellent Yoga instructor.

Christopher is educated in Fashion through the New York Fashion Institute of Technology and has completed his BFA in Fashion Design. He is the owner of COAN Clothing, Unisex Pilates and Yoga clothing in totally sustainable materials. Christopher's vision of his clothing mission is to allow people to understand the need for natural clothing. There is a frivolous waste of natural resources with some standard fabrics. Christopher feels that natural textiles are a force that can change society for the better! He is also co-cordinator of the GreenLife Sustainable Fashion Show being coordinated now through the Sustainable Business Network.

Christopher is also the owner of 108 Painting, an eco-friendly company providing interior and exterior paint in natural materials. His business is affluent and he has hundreds of clients throuhgout the city and a very reputable resume for his services.

Lori Zatz

Lori is a rebirther, Loving Relationships Training ® (LRT) Trainer and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has been facilitating people in their personal growth process for 10 years, and assisting people as a professional rebirther for 7 years. She studied rebirthing under the guidance of Tony Lo Mastro, Maureen Malone and Sondra Ray, and is certified by the New York and Philadelphia Rebirthing Centers.

Her counseling work includes an eclectic mix of traditional psychology and psychoanalysis along with cognitive therapy, behavioral management, relationships and marriage counseling, bereavement, crisis intervention and life coaching.

Lori earned her Master’s of Social Work from the University of Pennsylvania and an English degree from Syracuse University. Her love of working with people and groups began while working as a Naturalist for the National Park Service and an instructor at wilderness therapy programs in the Western United States. Combining over 10 years of wilderness experience with her professional training, she helps people to achieve their individual goals in unique, supportive and effective ways.

Currently Lori works in Philadelphia, with individuals, families and couples. Additionally she facilitates a variety of workshops on relationships as well as self care and stress reduction. See the Health and Wellness section for more information.

• For mental health workers on self-care
• Relationships and communication
• Using forgiveness and gratitude
• The Loving Relationships Training
• Abundance and prosperity

Katonya Mosley

Katonya is passionate about communication! She is a nurturing presence who hears and understands her clients and friend with remarkable clarity. As a breathwork counselor, she feels blessed to bear witness to the communion of her client’s physical being, identity, and higher Self. Born in the South Bronx, her journey has included boarding school and an inner city complex, Southern Baptist churches and the Cathedral de la Almudena, Rebirthing Breathwork Training and legal training. Katonya received her Juris Doctor from Temple Law School in 2005. She currently works in medical education as a clinical skills consultant, and she is actively involved in the renaissance of a local theatre group. Katonya will be offering an ongoing facilitation of morning breathwork.

Antonio Aragona (Vishnu)

Our Brother and Beloved Anonio Aragona has joined the GreenLife team in order to share his knowledge and experience as an Ayurvedic Practitioner and Teacher. He hopes to encourage the mission of GreenLife by offering a system of Holistic Medicine that is intertwined with the preservation of the Earth and linked to the human potential. Antonio feels that true healing revolves around understanding what role we, as humans, play in our own development as part of nature and how we can learn to become aligned with Nature's harmonious rhythm, called life. He will help us to connect with our own inner abilities to regain and remain in balance. Antonio offers consultations, treatments and various other modals as part of a holisitic approach to health and well-being, supporting the body-mind-spirit into union.

Antonio Aragona (Vishnu), with many years of experience: has a BA in Psychology, is a Certified Shiatsu Practitioner (CSP) through The Motherhand Society, Certified Massage Therapist (CMT) through the International Massage Association, Registered Yoga Instructor (RYI) through the National Yoga Alliance, AYI (Ayur-Yoga Instructor through Betheyla Anuradha), CAS (Certified Ayurveda for Self-care) and CAHE (Certified Ayurvedic Health Educator) through The American Institute of Vedic Studies. Antonio is a CAP (Certified Ayurveda Practitioner) graduate of the Kerala Ayurveda Academy. Currently, he is working on his AAP (Advanced Ayurveda Practitioner) certification with Kerala Ayurveda Academy and his Masters in Ayurvedic Sciences through Hindu University of America.

Barbara Morrissey

is a gem. She is a beam of sunlight on a rainy day. Her bright blue eyes and sunny smile can warm the heart of anyone. Barbara is classically trained in Yoga. She began her in depth yoga studies in the late 70's She was schooled with the SKY foundation which led her to deeper unfoldment of her spiritual self as a teacher. Barbara received her teaching certification in Inner Fire Yoga with David Newman. Barbara's studies took her deep into the heart of yoga schooling. She was led to Aryuveda and became a certified Aryuvedic consultant through Ed Zadlo D.A.Y. Barbara is a soothing soul and within this she received schooling in Restorative Yoga under Judith Lasater.

Janice Innella "The Beauty Chef"

Janice is a licensed aesthetician who has acquired over 30 years of professional experience in the beauty industry. Janice's extensive career includes: Hair and makeup for ad/print Broadway shows: Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserable, Cats, Royal Ballet and several local Operasnon-surgical facelifts to eternal beauty Madonna and mega-star Warren BeattyHead Chef at Buddha Garden - clientele was Woody Harrelson, Edward Norton, Salma Hyeck, Florence Henderson, Darren Starr, Sofie Dahl and Kirsten DunstThe Living Light Culinary Art Institute Graduate Worked at a variety of spas in California - CWE (Christopher Watt Aesthetics)Board of Advisors for Woman's Day Magazine: contributing beauty expert Founder and creator of "Goddess Gatherings" and Beauty and Beyond Events Published in several Raw Food books Janice’s passion is to create beauty from the inside out using her expertise of nutrition and live foods! Janice is a resident at GreenLife. She will be offering living food education and her famous workshop ”Eating for Beauty.“ Janice is Aphrodite herself, with a real smile, California laid back personality, and unremarkable beauty she is an inspiration of how to live a healthy life! Her raw food business has inspired us here at GreenLife and we want to offer her services now to you! She is available for food classes, food workshops, and consultations for food, facials, and skin consultations. Janice will change your body, your skin, and your life!

Matt Goodman

Matt's Story in his own words

I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in November 1997, by neurologists at the University of Pennsylvania and Jefferson hospitals, just before my 26th birthday. My book details philosophies on the origin of illness. In short, I and many others theorize that it is caused by an acidic blood condition, and its ensuing internal overgrowth of yeast, bacteria, and/or fungus.

On June 8th, 2003, my dog Jerry and I began hiking the Appalachian Trail near Maine's Mount Katahdin. We traveled over 1600 miles on rugged terrain, and passed virtually everyone! Our last month in the forest, my church, we covered over 25 miles per day, 6 days a week! I did this to prove that the laws of nature, if followed, can not only heal, but bring us to new heights of health and fitness. If nothing else, one can at least expect to alleviate some of their symptoms after implementing some of nature’s wisdoms.

A personal trainer since 1992, Eagle Scout, and author of “HOLY SH!T! How I Did It!”, I am focused on spreading the healing word to prove that the diagnosis of any disease can become the best thing that ever happens to us. In my effort to become symptom-free, I became more powerful spiritually, mentally, and physically than I ever imagined.

Due to my devastated environment and unnatural consumption patterns, a lifetime of toxic exposure took a heavy toll. My symptoms were severe: exhaustion, numb arms and legs, blurred, double, and skipping vision, tremors, vertigo, and incontinence.

In 1999, I began implementing an arsenal of natural healing too strong for any disease. I traveled the country, studied with numerous healers, read countless books, and hiked many miles and mountains, preparing myself for the long haul of the Appalachian Trail.

Medication-free, every day I pray and meditate, eat a living foods diet, and perform yoga. I also sometimes do self-massage, and frequently fast.

I wish to give hope that there is a life without dependency, strength despite diagnosis of Parkinson’s, diabetes, lupus, AIDS, cancer, chronic fatigue, ALS, mental disorders, or other chronic debilitating disease.

Thousands of others have seen similar healings when they changed their lifestyles for the better. Not only can the body heal, but the individual potentially becomes stronger mentally, physically, and spiritually than ever before, affecting the behaviors of themselves and those around them in a gloriously positive fashion. However, I am happy to see people make small changes that improve their lives, but desire for the world to be conscious of nature’s total healing powers.

I teach health and fitness to “healthy” individuals, and inspire others afflicted with so-called incurable diseases, by actively pursuing a whole living foods diet, exercise regimen and spiritual exploration. I organize retreats that feature yoga, meditation, raw foods and a natural environment. I also lecture to adults and children with glorious feedback.

Bonnie Hauck

A Message from Bonnie " As on the mat, so in life" this is the emphasis I want to put out to students. It is not about competition, but being the best you can be incrementally and with consciousness. I came to yoga for the mental and emotional components. Of course, as an athlete the physical served me well, but it was really secondary. It was the mind chatter that I could not control resulting in extreme depressive episodes in days gone by. (hey! it's the age of oprah- if it helps : share it!) The knowledge of the correlation between breath and the brain was crucial in helping me begin to heal. A history of severe distractibility- it's amazing that the mind (how loud it is sometimes!) can actually be quieted. If I can do it anyone can!
My body is very strong and in my 50's CONTINUES to grow and develop! I placed in the top 20 of the 100 meter run internationally a few years ago and I believe that through the power of the breath in yoga (relaxing) and the opposite breath in Pilates (strengthening) were components that helped me in that event. I also want to remind students of the Pilates/yogic moments during ones day: balancing on one leg in a long line at the bank and breathing into the strength of that leg, exhaling fully and abdominal muscles pulled back to the spine when you are stuck in traffic, etc., So much is out of our control yet if I have any input into maintaining my good health I will do it. I have been blessed to be a vehicle for the knowledge that I have acquired through all these practices. Come join me! Yoga practitioner for 30 yrs. Certified in the Sivananda lineage in 1992. Introduced to Pilates by way of an injury and a book! Pilates certified in 2006. Also an artist (www.wireglassart.com) Look for the chakra window pendants in the GreenLife Yoga office!

Dawn Reid

Dawn Reid, RYT has been exploring the world of yoga for the past six years. Having completed a 200-hour teacher training program in Inner Fire Yoga, she is now a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance. Dawn enjoys teaching a meditative flow class for all-levels at the AMMA Center in Glenside, Pa. In addition, she teaches two sections of yoga at the University of the Arts and a lunch hour yoga class open to all UArts students, faculty and staff. Her most recent endeavor is the completion of a 95-hour prenatal teacher training program with Jade Groff.

Leslie Cottle

Leslie is the new marketing intern for Green Life Yoga. She will be helping with the virtual world of the internet for the company, providing general public services for the surrounding areas. Leslie currently attends Penn State Abington with aspirations for a Corporate Communications major, and a minor in business. She anticipates graduating in the Spring 2009. Leslie enjoys an active lifestyle including stimulating the mind and body. She also enjoys reading and writing. Leslie is interested in learning more about the eco-friendly lifestyle. Leslie asserts that, “There are many paths to success, my only wish is to learn to grow from every experience given.”