Lisa Pumper began her journeys into Yoga studing the Ashtanga Vinyasa system. After several years of studying with a wide array of senior teachers she was inspired to share her passion with the community and become a teacher. Lisa completed her certification with Aananda Yoga, which she now is co-director with Surendran Panderan. Her passion to connect has lead her into becoming one of the leaders in South Florida, connecting and supporting our South Florida Yoga cOMmUNITY. As a Reiki Master and classical Ayurvedic Thai-Yoga bodyworker, Lisa has the ability transform those who attend her well known and loved workshop, "The Restore & Renew Yoga Series" as well as a collection of her Creative Master classes. She has created and conducted many workshops, trainings & classes in south Florida with the greatest love, kindness & compassion. As both a Vinyasa & Restorative teacher, Lisa understands the need to cultivate mind-body connection in every class she teaches. It has become her mission & passion to share this knowledge with other seekers.
For more on Lisa go to www.lisapumper.com

Surendran Pandaran was born in Kerala, India where his love for and learning of yoga began.While living in New Delhi, he studied various aspects of Hatha Yoga such as Aasanas, Pranayama, Shat Karmas, Mudras and Meditation, at Sri Aurobindo Ashram and at the Kaivalyadhamma Yoga Samiti. He also learned Transcendental Meditation at the New Delhi branch of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s ashram. In 1999, he completed Sri Naranda Yoga Teacher Training Course, in Fort Lauderdale. Since then, he has studied Yoga with eminent teachers in USA and in India including studies at the Yoga Institute of Mumbai, Sivananda Ashram in Kerala as well as in Rishikesh (Yoga Vedanta Forest Academy where he attended their monk hood program) and Yoga Niketan in Rishikesh, all in India. Presently, Surendran is registered with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT 500.) Aananda, Inc., of which he is the President, is also registered with Yoga Alliance to conduct Yoga teacher training programs. www.aananda.com

Sensei Jason Mastrian earned his Bachelors of Science Degree in Neuroscience from the University Of Pittsburgh. As a Florida State Licensed Massage Therapist with over 10 years experience, he combines his hands on skills with practical knowledge of anatomy, kinesiology, breath work and mind-body mechanics. Jason has worked with thousands of students of all ages and levels as a Yoga and mat Pilates instructor. He is one of the first Budokon Academy Professional Teachers on the east coast and one of 120 worldwide. He currently teaches classes and workshops in South Florida and travels throughout the country training with and assisting Budokon creator Kancho Cameron Shayne, one of the world’s leading experts on Yoga Martial Arts fusion and mind-body dynamics.
For more on Jason go to www.therightstretch.com

Ceci Lester makes yoga real, practical and inclusive. She has a passion for her personal practice that permeates all that she does. Her enthusiasm and directness encourages yogis, both novice and practiced to look past their preconceived notions of yoga and discover the truth that lies within. Ceci inspires and engages her students through her determination and confidence that everyone can achieve self awareness.

Ceci’s unique style of yoga is a seamless mesh of her teacher's trainings in Kundalini Yoga with Amrit Andrew Levinson, Astanga Yoga with Wayne Krassner, and Anusara Yoga with Betsey Downing and Jaye Martin.  Ceci’s teaching style also incorporates her knowledge of yoga philosophy from her teacher's trainings and self study.  In addition to the teacher’s training listed, Ceci studied Sanskrit, mantra and yoga philosophy with Manorama Thea D'Alva.

Ceci continuously seeks self awareness and enlightenment through many avenues of study.  She uses her gained knowledge to improve her understanding of yoga and human nature.  Ceci holds a bachelor degree in Communication and a bachelor’s degree in Psychology.  These areas of study enhanced her understanding of human interaction and psyche.  She also focused her study in the human body.  As a licensed massage therapist, Ceci developed an understanding of how the body moves and works together.  Her two year study to become a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant further increased her understanding of anatomy, posture and alignment direction.  Ceci uses her combined knowledge of the body and the mind to approach the instruction of yoga in a well rounded and learned way.

Ceci extensive study of yoga, human nature and the human body provides an incredible yoga experience that is beyond compare for the yoga student.  Ceci is a unique person who makes an impact on each life she touches.  Her approach to studying, teaching and living yoga is one to be emulated.

Julian Hall began yoga in the late 1980's when a chiropractor gave him back exercises for an injury. Learning that the exercises were yoga poses, he signed up for a yoga class at NOVA with Jean VanEglin and has been practicing ever since. After some years of practice, he decided to enter the field of teaching, completing a Yoga Therapy certification course in Ft. Lauderdale at Sri Naranda Yoga in March of 1999. He began teaching, and expanded his practice with a certification at the Kundalini Research Institute in Coral Springs with Deva Kaur. He started traveling throughout the U.S., attending yoga conferences, where he studied with a variety of yoga masters. He traveled to Virginia, recieving certifications in Pre-natal and Postpartum yoga from Satchidananda Ashram-Yogaville at Integral Yoga in June 2000, followed with David Swenson's Ashtanga Yoga teacher training in Naples, Fl. in June 2003. Craniosacral Therapy Level 1 and 2 in 2003 and 2004 from the Upledger Institute in West Palm Beach was next, and a workshop in Qigong. His practice led him to The Institute of Thai Massage in Lake Worth, in November 2004 to study Thai Yoga. Then, Pura Vida in Costa Rica to study Zen Thai with Martin Mizenhimer of the LMT Success Group in 2005, and on to Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Dao in Thailand to study Traditional Thai Massage From Martin and Thai Master Therdchai Chumphoopong in February, 2006. Also, in 2006 he completed the Sadhana Yoga Chi teacher training course with Doug Swenson, and went on to study and be certified in yogic Arts with Duncan Wong in 2006 and 2007. He continues to practice and teach in South Florida, and serves on the staff of Aananda Yoga with fellow yogi and friend, Surendran Pandaran. His practice and teachings are based on, Ahimsa-non-harming, and the greatest healer...Love.
Eat little...worry none...love much.

Rosa Santana, Certified Iyengar Instructor, has been studying, teaching, and propagating the therapeutic art of Iyengar Yoga since 1995. She was drawn to the mental and physical discipline after suffering three accidental falls, one of which fractured her tailbone. Since healing her back, neck and sciatica pains, she has introduced yoga to hundreds of students who had never experienced this healing art and science.In 2002, she founded and (still directs) classes, workshops and events at Yogarosa, a yoga studio which has attracted hundreds of students to the teachings of Iyengar Yoga. She pioneered the first Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training taught by Senior teachers in South Florida, and has hosted numerous teachers, including Patricia Walden, John Schumacher, Elise Miller, Dean and Rebecca Lerner, Mary Dunn, and Professor Edwin Bryant.  She attended Mr. Iyengar's 80th Birthday Celebration in Pune , India , the Odyssey and the National Iyengar Conventions, featuring Geeta Iyengar, and the Yoga Journal Iyengar Intensive Conference, in Estes Park , Colorado (which coincided with Mr. Iyengar’s Book Tour, Light on Life).Rosa has presented the benefits of Iyengar yoga as a Guest lecturer at Nova Southeastern University, Aventura Hospital, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society of South Florida, the National Parkinson’s Foundation, and the Synergy Teacher Training in Miami Beach, FL.She believes yoga is accessible, healing, and transformational to all who try it.  Rosa Habla Español e Fala Portugues.

 

Jessica Lohrey-Cobb began practicing yoga as a way to stay in shape and quickly noticed the positive changes it was making in other areas of her life. After a life-changing motorcycle accident, Jessica's healing process led her deeper into her yoga practice. Inspired by what she had experienced, she decided to become a yoga teacher.  Jessica studied under lifelong yoga practitioner Mike Noury at Yoga of India in Atlanta, Georgia. Over the last decade she has studied various forms of yoga in the Krishnamacharya and Sivananda lineages.

Jessica holds a B.S. in Zoology and spent more than 10 years working as an environmental educator. Her interest in physiology and anatomy has fueled her exploration of yoga as therapy and as a result she is a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

Jessica founded her company, Tree of India as a yoga instruction business in 2007. She began to incorporate the use of essential oils into her classes and when her unique blends became popular among students and fellow yoga teachers, Tree of India Aromatherapy was born! Jessica uses concepts from yoga philosophy, ayurveda, and traditional aromatherapy to create blends that rebalance body, mind, and spirit.  Stop by and visit her shop next door to Red Pearl!