A Founder of Breathe..more, Cherie Trice holds a Bachelor’s degree from Southern Connecticut State University and a Master’s degree in Counseling from St. Joseph College in West Hartford, Connecticut. Cherie is a well respected and locally known instructor with over twenty years of group fitness experience. She has attained the certification of a registered yoga teacher (RYT) through Yoga Alliance, having received her 200 hour certificate through Sacred Rivers Yoga. Cherie is currently working toward her 500 hour certification and is proud and grateful to have studied locally with Paula Scopino.

In addition, Cherie is also Mat Certified for Pilates through PhysicalMind Institute (the “Method Pilates”) and holds an AFAA group fitness instructor certification. Her background includes extensive experience working with individuals of all ages and abilities, including several years teaching and working with cardiac patients within a Phase II cardiac program at a large regional hospital in Connecticut. Using her experience as a businesswoman, Cherie is active in her service to the community, including work on the Tolland Elementary PTO Board and the Board of Conserving Tolland.

Dennis Cotton is a renowned drummer/percussionist who has made a name for
himself as an elite music educator, session player, and accomplished
performer. He has recorded over 30 albums and toured internationally as
a member of the Blues/Rock group Savoy Brown. He has also performed with
Commander Cody, Duke Robillard, The British Blues All-Stars, Charlotte
Kendrick and countless others. Locally, he has presented in various school programs, including Tolland Middle School. Dennis has an engaging and infectious personality that delights children of all ages.

Dory Dzinski is a nationally certified Licensed Professional Counselor with a private practice in the historic Collinsville section of Canton, CT. She is an Usui Reiki and Karuna Reiki® Master Trainer and has trained hundreds of people since 1998. She is a registered trainer with the International Center for Reiki Training and facilitates both group and private Reiki classes. Dory is also a Certified Spiritual Healer with a certification from the Institute of Healing Arts and Sciences, where she also taught for 3 years. Dory is the Editor/Publisher of The Door Opener Magazine.

Robyn Hall, Microbiologist, MBA, RYT, Zumba Certified Instructor, participated in the Eyes of the World Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Certification and is registered with National Yoga Alliance. She traveled to Costa Rica to practice at the Nosara Yoga Institute and has had the opportunity to study with a long list of respected yogis including Seane Corn, Shiva Rea, Judith Lassiter, and Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa. Robyn is known for her “down to earth” approach and her enthusiastic and fun classes.

Ludwika “Vicky” Hannon is a certified Kripalu Yoga and Kripalu DansKinetics instructor. She has been a student of yoga for 8 years, and teaching for 5. Vicky is currently enrolled in the 500-hour teacher-training program at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, MA. She is also a puppeteer, singer, songwriter, and music/theatre enthusiast. Vicky has been teaching Yoga Dance at Breathe…more since Breathe…more opened its doors. Vicky is known as a caring and compassionate teacher.

June Hyjek June holds certifications with the Center for Mind/Body Medicine and AFAA, with specializations in chronic disease, core stabilization, orthopedic disabilities, eating disorders and seniors. She is also a Reiki Master and practices Chi Kung and Tai Chi Chu’an. June is currently enrolled in the Professional Training Program at the Hartford Family Institute, studying Body Centered Psychotherapy and Subtle Energy Healing.

Marie Wallace Marie is a Vernon resident and has practiced locally for years. Marie began her yoga practice in l988 and graduated from Kripalu in l997. She is a registered Yoga Instructor (RYT) through Yoga Alliance. Besides her practice and teaching, Marie enjoys long walks, hiking with friends, gardening and photography. She also enjoys cooking wonderful vegetarian meals for her family, which includes several grandchildren.