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Cara Sax is a certified yoga teacher, fitness trainer and holistic health counselor. She is also the owner of Elevate Yoga Studio in Cortlandt Manor, New York. She has been in the field of health and healing for over thirty years. Her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology gives her a strong foundation and excellent understanding of the physical body when she creates her vinyasa style flow yoga classes. Cara has created a vigorous new class called YogaStrong. By combining sun salutations and asana, light weight training, squats, and other power moves, she helps her clients get strong, fit, and flexible in the least amount of time. She is certified in Yoga Trance Dance and has developed her own style of YogaDance which she often teaches at her annual yoga retreats in the Catskills. Cara is also certified in Prenatal yoga. |
Grace Occonnor's journey to yoga led her to Thailand where she committed to the study and practice of the ancient teachings. During her time away, Grace's yoga practice helped her to transform her life and to realize that she wanted to help others transform their lives as well. Upon her return, Grace completed a 200 hour vinyasa flow training and is now a certified yoga teacher. Her goal is to share her heart with her students, to be open, to be vulnerable and to most importantly, have fun!
Mackenzie Kear began the practice of yoga in 2015 while attending the University of Colorado. She found herself turning to the practice to balance her college lifestyle of late nights, early mornings, exams, business school competition, friend drama, and the early 20's growing pains. Upon graduation in 2017, she felt a deep urge to complete a yoga teacher training. Not conscious of what exactly this desire was telling her, she tapped into her Tapas [fire energy] and dived into a 200-hour teacher training with Y7 Studios in New York City. Here she developed an understanding of yoga as union – the union of all beings, breath & thoughts, mind & body - all moving parts. After completing her training in December 2017, she joined Three Jewels, a non-profit yoga studio in NYC, as a Karma Yogi volunteer. As a Karma Yogi, she continues to learn how to create a space for other’s happiness & be of service to as many people as possible. Mackenzie's goal is to guide students through a gently flowing vinyasa class that will leave them feeling ebullient for days to come.
Katy Horowitz is a certified yoga teacher whose calm and gentle presence carries over into her vinyasa style yoga classes.
Katy received her training at Yoga Culture in Danbury, CT and the Flying Buddha in Armonk, NY, where she taught for the past several years.
In addition to her Vinyasa Flow training, Katy is a certified Aerial Yoga instructor. She has always been a fitness enthusiast, competing in half marathons and maintaining an overall fitness regimen. Katy brings a light hearted energy to her classes and enjoys using the Sanskrit names for the poses. While Katy has a special knack for creating a well rounded physical practice, she also has the ability to guide students into a deep meditative state that has lasting effects on the mind and body.
Katy received her training at Yoga Culture in Danbury, CT and the Flying Buddha in Armonk, NY, where she taught for the past several years.
In addition to her Vinyasa Flow training, Katy is a certified Aerial Yoga instructor. She has always been a fitness enthusiast, competing in half marathons and maintaining an overall fitness regimen. Katy brings a light hearted energy to her classes and enjoys using the Sanskrit names for the poses. While Katy has a special knack for creating a well rounded physical practice, she also has the ability to guide students into a deep meditative state that has lasting effects on the mind and body.
Rene Beimer is an ex-marathon runner who began the practice of yoga for the physical benefits. Five years ago, Rene delved more deeply into her practice and realized the immense emotional and spiritual benefits that it had on her life as well. She became an avid practitioner and went on to receive her training. Rene teaches vinyasa yoga and ties her Kripalu roots into her yoga style. She brings a sense of ease to her students and encourages them to go deep within. Her classes are both challenging and restful, leaving you with a sense of accomplishment and peace.
Brianna is a certified Ashtanga Vinyasa yoga teacher who has the "ultimate goal" of bringing yoga to everyone. She studied and received her training internationally from All Yoga in Thailand. She also received an additional certification from Acro-Yoga in Argentina. Her Bachelor of Science degree in Health Studies and Recreational Therapy has helped her to build an educated and holistic approach to treating the mind, body, and spirit with fun and play. Brianna believes that everyone has the ability to be healthy and happy and her teaching style reflects this philosophy.
When Brianna is not teaching yoga, she is helping people with special needs to improve their quality of lives through movement, socialization, and fun.