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 200 hour registered yoga teacher (RYT) through Yoga Alliance and is currently working toward her 500 hour certification. She is also a sponsoring member of the International Association for Yoga Therapists.

In addition, Cherie is also Mat Certified for Pilates through PhysicalMind Institute (the “Method Pilates”) and holds an AFAA group fitness instructor certification. She enjoys working with all ages and abilities, both the young and the young at heart. Her experience includes several years working with cardiac patients within a Phase II cardiac program at a large regional hospital. Most recently, she has studied with master instructors Paul and Suzy Grilley. A Founder of Breathe…more, Cherie is also Director. She is active in her service to the community, including work with the Board of Conserving Tolland. She also serves on the St. Joseph College Alumni Board, and the Board of Community Health Resources.

Sharon K. Cormier, RYT 500 is a local Tolland resident and has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. Sharon is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through Yoga Alliance and Advanced Reiki Practitioner and a member of the International Association for Yoga Therapists. Sharon has studied recently with T.K.V. Desikachar and has also studied with Gary Kraftsow (Yoga for Wellness) and Paul Grilley, one of the founders of Yin Yoga. Sharon is also a published poet, a Certified Gemologist and an active research participant for the International Association for Near Death Studies. Through her teaching, Sharon seeks to instill that yoga is an art, science and philosophy that brings awareness, flexibility and a sense of peace into daily living. We know that you will enjoy Sharon’s peaceful presence.

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.

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 YogaDance instructor, and Assistant Director at Breathe…more. She has been a student of yoga for 10 years, and teaching for 7. Vicky is currently enrolled in the 500-hour teacher-training program at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Lenox, MA. She has also presented numerous workshops and classes locally and throughout Connecticut. Vicky is a Certified Reflexologist, a Level III Reiki Master practitioner and offers both healing modalities to clients of Breathe…more. She is also a puppeteer, singer, songwriter, and music/theatre enthusiast. Vicky is known as a caring and compassionate teacher.

Barbara Fasulo is a Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Energy Healer, RYT 200 and RYT 500 Candidate. Barbara’s goal is to offer others the opportunity to learn about and experience relation and healing through Reiki. She has had a private practice since 2004, and provides services as a consultant to The Center for Integrative Medicine at St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, Connecticut.

June Hyjek June is a graduate of the Advanced Training Program with the Center for MindBody Medicine and is certfiied by AFAA, with specializations in chronic disease, core stabilization, orthopedic disabilities, eating disorders and seniors. She is also certified with Body Balance University in Mat Pilates. In addition, June 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. She is also a Certified Associate with Lee Hecht Harrison in Transition Management and is a member of the Connecticut Holistic Health Association. She is the Holistic Health Writer for Examiner.com and is the Founder and Owner of Meridian Health & Fitness.

Paul Recker, M.AmSAT Paul is a Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique and will be offering this modality to Breathe…more clients beginning in the summer. Paul has been practicing since 1998 and completed a three year, 1,600 hour training course. Alexander is a process of re-educating individuals to move with a minimum of muscular effort”…i.e. move more efficiently. Paul came to Alexander as a way to cope with pain. He notes that the “Alexander Technique provided skills that allowed me to learn to live without pain…skills I can use anywhere at anytime.”. We hope you will join us on July 29th for Paul’s introductory workshop. More information to follow soon.

Sarah Simmons, RYT Sarah teaches some of our power classes at Breathe…more. A runner and athlete as well as a devoted mom, Sarah recognizes the importance of balance and has practiced yoga for over 9 years. Sarah is also a writer, and you may find her articles locally in the Reminder. Sarah holds a B.S. in Psychology from SCSU and is a vegetarian with “a strong sweet tooth”. We know you will enjoy her strength and her sweetness.

Marie Wallace, MS, KYT-RYT Marie is a Vernon resident and has practiced locally for years. Marie began her yoga practice in l988 and graduated from Kripalu in l997. Marie is a member of the Kripalu Yoga Teacher’s Association and Yoga Alliance. Marie teaches Kripalu-style yoga, teaching through compassion and consciousness. 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.

George Hoffman George is our instructor for our late morning Tai Chi class on Wednesdays. George is the founder of Silver Dragon Tai Chi, and has taught extensively in our area. George has over 17 years of study in Tai Chi and Qi-Gong. George’s belief in the power of these ancient arts comes across in his patient and compassionate teaching style.

Nancy Alder Nancy is the newest addition to the Breathe…more family. Nancy is a new graduate from Samadhi and has practiced yoga on and off for several years but came back to the mat to find space for herself. She loves how the combination of pranayama and asana offers quiet, peace and focus in her life. In addition to her graduation from Samadhi, she is currently working on her Core Strength Vinyasa certification with Sadie Nardini and plans to begin a 500 hour program in the Fall. When she’s not sharing the power of flight from arm balances and handstands with her kids in the yard, she writes for several nationally recognized blogs about yoga.