Photos by Bob Gabella
Linda's Backround

I have been given a gift that I chose to accept, maybe I sought it, and maybe I earned it, now I treasure it...

I have been practicing Yoga my whole life. I. was fortunate to learn Yoga as a teenager in Bavaria Garmish Germay. I continue my Teacher training with renowned yoga teachers as David Swenson, Sharron Gannon and David Life,Beryl Bender Birch.

I learned that I will always be a student….with a beginners mind and I continue to attend teacher training with notable teachers:

David Swenson - Ashtanga
Sharon Gannon and David Life - Jivamukti
Beryl Bender Birch - Power Yoga
Shirly Walters - Himalayan Institute
John D. Minico - Power Yoga I & II

My certifications are:

o Himalayan Institute – 200 hour- Training that is recognized by the Yoga Alliance.
o American Aerobic Association and International Sports Medicine Association + Phase I (1999) & phase II (2003)- Power Yoga
o AFAA

From Linda

"It has been the greatest honor to be able to bring the gift of yoga to all of the wonderful people I have met in the last ten years. I thank God for my wonderful parents, my husband and children, and all of the inspirational people I have met. I am looking forward to bringing power yoga to the area."

Testimonial


I really enjoy your classes and I believe you have a special teaching gift. The energy you project during your Yoga Instructions is very energizing yet peaceful to my soul and spirit. I have a daughter in college and I am very unhappy with my stressful job. She is an art student at a very prestigious school on the east coast. My position at work is helping her achieve her dreams. Your Yoga class is helping me deal with my stress. Unfortunately there are times when I can not make the class. If you have any of your programs taped I would like to request a copy so I may practice at home with you on the days I can not make the scheduled class time. There are other tapes on the market, but I don't think they compare to you.
Maybe its because you are humble and always willing to learn and better yourself that creates the karma around you. I can not pin point why I feel so strongly about your teaching methods, but I do understand how I feel once class is over. Thank you for taking time away from your family to share your gift with others.

Laura

"Hi Linda, Good morning, I wanted to let you know how much I truly enjoyed meeting you and taking your class. I am very new to Yoga and your class is the first and only class I have ever attended. I absolutely love it and wonder why it took me so long to try it out. I feel so good during and after your class. The stretching and meditative breathing is wonderful. It brings peace to my day and I look forward to Monday, Wednesday and Sunday! I feel stronger and believe it or not taller! (better posture, I know) Your class is exactly what I need to feel better mentally and physically and I plan on spreading the news of the great benefits to practicing yoga. I have only just begun my journey with yoga and I am very excited! Your Woodfield Bally's fan, Denise"