Yoga is an exploration of the ongoing relationship
with the life force (prana) as it is expressed
through the layers (koshas) of our being. Through
self study (svadyaya) in a yoga practice we may
begin to cultivate awareness that brings the
physical, emotional and energetic experiences of
who we are to a place of stability and clarity. Our
effort towards steadiness supports our health and
well being as individuals, and on a larger scale,
as a global community. We are all connected.
Hari om tat sat,
Basil
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Basil's interest in yoga began when he worked as a chiropractic assistant in NYC in 1995. After seeing hundreds of patients per month, he began to feel that wellness stretched beyond the body. Basil questioned whether energetic patterns unintentionally held by people such as, “clinging to tension,” “shallow breathing,” and, “dis-ease,” could be replaced with time tested techniques from the practices of varied traditions of yoga that allowed the individual to rebuild patterns of wellness. He went on to pursue studies in yoga philosophy, postures, and energetics.
In 2005 Basil co-created the Aer Yoga Studio and Wellness Center in Upper Westchester NY. The studio expanded quickly to include holistic massage and acupressure and added an organic café and juice bar selling products that supported sustainable agriculture, bio-dynamic farming and locally grown fresh foods. Recognizing the need to bring the benefits of yoga to include the community of people that favored health clubs over yoga studios, Basil additionally created and directed a yoga program for the Saw Mill Club from 2005-2009.
In mid 2008 Basil went on to pursue an independent teaching career and created Basil Yoga, where he continues to teach and bring the yoga community of the area together at the historic Union Hall in North Salem NY. He is an advocate for the non-for profit group Green Chimneys which supports the nurturing and development of children, animals and wildlife, and organic farming.
Inspirations: Through his personal journey exploring all facets of yoga, Basil has been awakened by the teachings and gives thanks to Patanjali, Swami Satchidananda, Osho, Sharon Gannon, David Life, BKS Iyengar, David Swenson, Seane Corn, and Dharma Mittra. His clients include celebrity TV talk show hosts, Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actors, international fitness gurus, carpenters, and everyday people. Basil has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show and is featured in her publications. Since beginning his teaching career in 1999, Basil's path has brought him through certifications, close studies and alignments with Integral Yoga, Jivamukti Yoga, David Swenson and Seane Corn.
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Theresa is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher, and has received additional training and certification as a Women's Cancer Survivor Yoga Teacher from the renowned OM Yoga Center in New York City. Her inspiration to offer this class was her mother, who lost her long battle with cancer when Theresa was only 7. Years later she and her sister also were diagnosed with breast cancer, and thanks to modern medicine and the healing tools of yoga they have had much brighter outcomes.
Theresa is also an accomplished mixed media artist and has worked with cancer patients using expressive art to guide in the healing process. She feels that both yoga and art can be a conduit to, and a catalyst for, emotional and physical well- being, wholeness and healing. Her art work has been exhibited extensively in acclaimed galleries and venues throughout the Northeast, including The Katonah Museum and Lincoln Center, and has been featured on numerous CD covers. She has also been an instructor at The Katonah Art Center in Katonah, NY for the past twelve years.
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Dorothy is honored to bring the joy and passion of her yoga practice to our Kula (“Community of Friends”). She brings her experience of working with a diverse population – including patients at Four Winds Hospital.
While placing emphasis on the cornerstones of breath and alignment, Dorothy’s classes are safe and playful for all to explore. By incorporating modifications into the exploration of the yoga poses, she invites grace and ease into the practice of her students.
Dorothy has been a yoga instructor since 2004. She has received her yoga teaching certifications from The Yoga Institute of Houston, Texas – as well as YogaFit and Prema Shanti Yoga (Janice Clarfield). She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance. Dorothy has additional certifications to teach Yoga For: “Seniors, “Kids”, and “Pre-Natal/Post-Partum."
Dorothy has had the honor of studying with many inspirational teachers – such as Seane Corn, Shiva Rea, Erich Schiffmann, Beth Shaw and Rodney Yee. In addition to teaching yoga, Dorothy is a certified Spinning instructor.
Hari om tat sat,
Basil
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Basil Jones
yoga teacher, spiritual activistBasil's interest in yoga began when he worked as a chiropractic assistant in NYC in 1995. After seeing hundreds of patients per month, he began to feel that wellness stretched beyond the body. Basil questioned whether energetic patterns unintentionally held by people such as, “clinging to tension,” “shallow breathing,” and, “dis-ease,” could be replaced with time tested techniques from the practices of varied traditions of yoga that allowed the individual to rebuild patterns of wellness. He went on to pursue studies in yoga philosophy, postures, and energetics.
In 2005 Basil co-created the Aer Yoga Studio and Wellness Center in Upper Westchester NY. The studio expanded quickly to include holistic massage and acupressure and added an organic café and juice bar selling products that supported sustainable agriculture, bio-dynamic farming and locally grown fresh foods. Recognizing the need to bring the benefits of yoga to include the community of people that favored health clubs over yoga studios, Basil additionally created and directed a yoga program for the Saw Mill Club from 2005-2009.
In mid 2008 Basil went on to pursue an independent teaching career and created Basil Yoga, where he continues to teach and bring the yoga community of the area together at the historic Union Hall in North Salem NY. He is an advocate for the non-for profit group Green Chimneys which supports the nurturing and development of children, animals and wildlife, and organic farming.
Inspirations: Through his personal journey exploring all facets of yoga, Basil has been awakened by the teachings and gives thanks to Patanjali, Swami Satchidananda, Osho, Sharon Gannon, David Life, BKS Iyengar, David Swenson, Seane Corn, and Dharma Mittra. His clients include celebrity TV talk show hosts, Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actors, international fitness gurus, carpenters, and everyday people. Basil has appeared on the Martha Stewart Show and is featured in her publications. Since beginning his teaching career in 1999, Basil's path has brought him through certifications, close studies and alignments with Integral Yoga, Jivamukti Yoga, David Swenson and Seane Corn.
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Theresa Bates
yoga teacherTheresa is a certified Kripalu yoga teacher, and has received additional training and certification as a Women's Cancer Survivor Yoga Teacher from the renowned OM Yoga Center in New York City. Her inspiration to offer this class was her mother, who lost her long battle with cancer when Theresa was only 7. Years later she and her sister also were diagnosed with breast cancer, and thanks to modern medicine and the healing tools of yoga they have had much brighter outcomes.
Theresa is also an accomplished mixed media artist and has worked with cancer patients using expressive art to guide in the healing process. She feels that both yoga and art can be a conduit to, and a catalyst for, emotional and physical well- being, wholeness and healing. Her art work has been exhibited extensively in acclaimed galleries and venues throughout the Northeast, including The Katonah Museum and Lincoln Center, and has been featured on numerous CD covers. She has also been an instructor at The Katonah Art Center in Katonah, NY for the past twelve years.
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Dorothy Gulla
yoga teacherDorothy is honored to bring the joy and passion of her yoga practice to our Kula (“Community of Friends”). She brings her experience of working with a diverse population – including patients at Four Winds Hospital.
While placing emphasis on the cornerstones of breath and alignment, Dorothy’s classes are safe and playful for all to explore. By incorporating modifications into the exploration of the yoga poses, she invites grace and ease into the practice of her students.
Dorothy has been a yoga instructor since 2004. She has received her yoga teaching certifications from The Yoga Institute of Houston, Texas – as well as YogaFit and Prema Shanti Yoga (Janice Clarfield). She is also a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance. Dorothy has additional certifications to teach Yoga For: “Seniors, “Kids”, and “Pre-Natal/Post-Partum."
Dorothy has had the honor of studying with many inspirational teachers – such as Seane Corn, Shiva Rea, Erich Schiffmann, Beth Shaw and Rodney Yee. In addition to teaching yoga, Dorothy is a certified Spinning instructor.