Our teachers are experienced and are skilled at helping individual students. Our goal is to make each class a special experience for each student.
Our teachers are Certified by the National Iyengar Yoga
AssociationTeachers in this method are certified through an internationally standardized body, and overseen by the Iyengar Yoga National Association of the United States. Becoming certified is a process that takes a minimum of 5 years, usually in addition to several years of practice as a student. Teachers must pass two separate, rigorous assessments where they demonstrate their competence and knowledge of the poses, teaching skills and philosophy during a two day long test. To remain certified they must continue their studies and may advance to one of the higher levels by taking additional assessments
There are 5 levels of Certification, each with from 2 to 3 sub levels. Teachers must study a minimum number of years and then apply and pass the two day exam to pass each level.
For more complete information about the Certification process you can go to: http://www.iynaus.org/teach/
Sue Salaniuk
I took my first yoga class in 1978 and fell in love with the subject. I started teaching in 1987 and have been Certified at the Senior Intermediate I level. I have three grown children and one grandchild. Yoga is the most challenging, rewarding, aggravating, satisfying and interesting subject I have ever encountered. I love passing what I know along to other people. sue@yogaspaceannarbor.com
Sally Rutzky
Sally has been practicing Iyengar yoga since 1977 and holds an Introductory II Certificate and has been teaching since 1983. She has studied with Mr. Iyengar and his daughter Geeta in Pune, India eight times. sally@yogaspaceannarbor.com
Alicia Rowe
Alicia Rowe, certified Iyengar yoga instructor, began practicing yoga in 1996 and has taught in the Iyengar method since 2002. She has studied directly under the Iyengars in Pune, India, and receives ongoing training from senior Iyengar teachers in the US. A lifelong student of music and a classical cellist by profession, Alicia brings to her practice and teaching an enthusiasm for yoga as both science and art. Alicia is certified at the Introductory II Level. alicia@yogaspaceannarbor.com
Pam Lindberg
Pam has studied yoga since the late 1980′s and began teaching in 2005. The thing she likes best about teaching yoga is helping students increase their sense of body awareness, become stronger & more flexible, and have the practice of yoga bring a sense of peacefulness. Pam is certified at the Introductory II level. pam@yogaspaceannarbor.com
Kirsten Brooks
Kirsten Brooks began studying yoga in the Iyengar tradition in January 2008 and immediately fell in love with it. Before moving to Michigan, her primary teacher was Holly Walck, a long-time student of Joan White and Patricia Walden, under whom Kirsten began assisting and studying the art of teaching according to the Iyengars. She is thrilled to be continuing that journey at the Yoga Space! Kirsten loves learning, travel, and languages, and is keenly interested in yoga philosophy. She is Certified at the Introductory II level.
Our Substitutes
Alexa Lee
Alexa Lee has been studying yoga since 1989, and teaching since 2000. She is a certified teacher at the Introductory level and has studied at the Ramamani Iyengar Institute in Pune, India in 2004 and 2009. As a lifelong athlete and dancer she appreciates the technical precision of Iyengar yoga. The pairing of technical precision with individual expression, of this ancient art form, inspires her practice and teaching.
Linda Damon
Teaching Iyengar yoga is a privilege. My Iyengar yoga experience began in 1994. Teaching since 2002, I received my Introductory II certification in 2007. In 2012, I studied at RIMYI Institute with BKS Iyengar, Prashant Iyengar and Geeta Iyengar in Pune India. I like to make my classes a fun learning experience.
