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TADASANA’S TEACHERS
(IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER)

 Yoga teachers in Palm Springs

Nancie Larson

 

Angela Raney

Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance

Angela's  introduction to "the pearl" of yoga was at a Buddhist retreat center in rural southern New Hampshire in the early 1980's. Angela teaches an eclectic blend of different yoga styles that is most heavily influenced by the Iyengar school, which put an emphasis on proper physical alignment and breathing. She encourages the use of modified poses and props to make the healing benefits of yoga accessible to all regardless of age, body type, health status or physical ability.

"I believe that Yoga truly is a multi-layered 'pearl' that has something of value to offer to anyone who is willing to take the time and make the effort to study it."

 

Donna Riley

HHP, RN, CA licensed esthetician, 200 hr. RYT with Yoga Alliance

 

Donna Riley is a 30 year veteran in the health and fitness industry. Little did she know that the years she studied yoga in NJ prior to moving to CA  in 1976 would set the stage for a long love affair and career in the field of wellness. She began by teaching yoga for the City of Palm Springs which lead to teaching aerobics, water exercise and body conditioning classes not only for the City but also for The Palms of Palm Springs, the Betty Ford Center and The Spa Hotel.  In 1984 she graduated from C.O.D. with a degree in Nursing and maintains an active CA RN license. She branched out into nutritional counseling and worked for Fit’n’Fat Freeä. Among her other accomplishments was being one of the first 500 people to pass the aerobics certification exam given by A.C.E. In 1990 she won 1st place and overall in her first body building competition, The California National (drug-free) Championships, in Venice Beach, and took  2nd place in the Laguna Beach Classic. Her latest achievement was completing an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy course through the California College of Ayurveda. Currently she is teaching mat Pilates and  yoga classes at Tadasana Studio, the Palm Springs YMCA  and the Moore Tennis Academy at the Desert Princess.  She also has her own skincare and massage business, In Home Day Spa. She makes her home in Palm Springs with her 4 dogs, all rescues, and a Sun Conure.
 

Jayne Robertson

Jayne began her professional fitness career 26 years ago in Melbourne, Australia coaching young gymnasts as she attended university, majoring in Physical Education. By the age of 20, she was Head Coach of that gymnastics club and gained national notice within the gymnastics community. She went on to study with renowned international coaches, gaining various accreditations along the way.

After a long and successful stint in the world of gymnastics, Jayne decided to see the world and expand her experiences. This resulted in a 20 month journey around the globe highlighted by 6 months in Africa where hitchhiking was often the mode of transport. Returning to Australia, she undertook Graduate Studies in Exercise and Sports Science, as she worked fulltime managing the aerobics and wellness program at the University of Melbourne. It was during this time Jayne began studying Iyengar yoga. During her 4 years at the university she taught a total of 848 group exercise classes, averaging 45 people per class. An astounding total of over 38,000 people moved to the inspirational and always different classes, which became Jayne´s trademark.

Moving to Palm Springs in 1999 from the Bay Area, Jayne has grown her yoga therapy and personal training business, Fitness & Beyond. In 2006 she completed a certification in Yoga Therapy and now uses these skills from a 5,000 year old tradition, in working one-on-one with clients with specific needs and challenges.  Yoga Therapy is the wave of the future, integrating and complementing well with western medicine. She works with Dr. Brossfield, M.D. & Dr. Lindley, M.D. at Rancho Mirage Womens' Health Center as their resident yoga therapist. She continues to teach group classes at Palm Springs Golds Gym in strength training and yoga.

Along with her academic degrees, Jayne is an IDEA Elite Personal Trainer, 500 hour Yoga Alliance certified instructor, Certified Aromatherapist and a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapy. She has worked extensively in post-rehabilitative programs, with athletes and special needs clientele.

A truly international person, Jayne is a much loved teacher. She is able to bring nonjudgment into her sessions, allowing the space for each individual to find what is needed for him/her at each particular moment. What you experience in all of Jaynes classes stays with you long after you have walked out the door. Enjoy!

Visit Jayne's website: www.desertyogatherapy.com

 

Virginiah Vadeboncoeur (Jesenya)

I have always been in dance, jazz, tap, and ballet, and then became very interested in teaching dance/fitness, so I became certified with AFAA and ACE and have been certified for 26 years. I have been teaching most of my adult life. I love teaching jazz, tap, and Pilates. I have also taught Yoga, Ballet stretch classes, sculpting, and step classes. My ULTIMATE LOVE is BELLYDANCING. I get the most pleasure from seeing my students learn the basics of bellydancing and actually start to "feel" the music and dance it. Its awesome, everybody should try at least one class to see what they have been missing.

Class members are welcome to join a troupe who dance with Jesenya at the Dancing Greek restaurant.

 Jesenya's website: www.virginiahbellydance.com

 

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