Yoga Darshana Center | Vinyasa Yoga | Hatha Yoga | Iyengar Yoga | Meditation

Regina LoBosco eRYT: Is the Director of The 200 hr Yoga Teacher Certification Program. She has studied formal yoga for over 25 years. Regina is a licensed massage therapist, registered nurse and works in care management in Good Sam Hospital. She studied under Gurani Anjali for 17 years until her death in 2001. Regina has completed advanced training in Yoga Nidra Integrative Restoration (i Rest) level II with Richard Miller, Yoga Therapy, Hatha and Iyengar yoga. She is a consultee of Patanjali Kundalini Yoga Care with Joan Shivarpita Harrigan and Swami Chandrasekharanand Saraswati. Regina is the grounding force of YDC. Just being in her presence is enough to make you feel calm, centered and more open. Her specialty is guiding the student into the inward journey.

Matthew Pecorella RYT: is the Director of Yoga Darshana Center and a Teacher and student of classical yoga for over ten years. He became a certified yoga instructor at Yoga Darshana Center. Matthew has taken advanced training in iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation with Richard Miller, Restorative yoga, Iyengar yoga and more. He is a consultee of Patanjali Kundalini Yoga Care with Joan Shivarpita Harrigan and Swami Chandrasekharanand Saraswati. Matthew has a way of bringing people together and making things happen. He has a gentle, loving technique that guides the student into the pureness of the heart.

Heather’s Casale RYT: Heather otherwise know as (Yoga Mommy) is the office manager at Yoga darshana Center. She received her certification from Yoga Darshana Center. This was the natural progression of her sincere love of yoga. As a wife and stay-at-home mother of three lively children, she sought out yoga as a means to deal with stress and to exercise. She found these benefits, and so many more. Yoga has become her life’s passion and she finds delight in introducing others to the life changing effects it has to offer people from every walk of life. Heather has been trained in the Iyengar method under the guidance of Elaine Fruchtman and Jeff Logan. She has a very calm, grounded, friendly approach to teaching with clear & precise instruction.

Susan Benigno RYT: Susan is a certified Yoga Instructor from Yoga Darshana Center. She received advanced training in iRest Yoga Nidra Meditation with Richard Miller. She is also a consultee of Patanjali Kundalini Yoga Care with Joan Shivarpita Harrigan and Swami Chandrasekharanand Saraswati. Susan is a lover of life. When she laughs, the whole world laughs with her. Susan is known for her strong intuition and understanding of life. Her nickname at the center is Wise Sage.

Dan Elfawal, MS, RYT: Dan is a special education consultant who specializes in behavioral therapy. His passion for yoga, children, and connecting with others has brought him to practice and get certified at the Yoga Darshana Center. Dan is filled with life and known for his energetic, loving nature. He always meets the students where they are. When you meet Dan you will feel like you have known him forever.

Heather Kash RYT: Heather is a Registered Yoga Teacher. She completed her yoga teacher training here at the Yoga Darshana Center. Heather teaches a class that is inspired by the power of breath, softening/opening of the heart, and trusting in one’s own strength, while being compassionate, intentional and present. She has an abundance of gratitude for yoga, as it has empowered her to explore within her own practice “on” and “off” the mat. Sharing the gift of yoga as a teacher brings great joy into Heather's life.

Barbara Goubeaud RYT: Has been a student of yoga and meditation for more than twenty five years. She completed her yoga teacher training at the Yoga Darshana Center in 2008. She is always ready to share her love and knowledge of yoga. Her style of teaching is eclectic. Yoga has served her well in her professional role as a computer analyst and programmer and in her personal roles of wife and mother of two. What you see is what you get when your with Barbara. She is as pure as a Yogini can be.

Barbara Furlani: Knee injuries and shoulder dis-ease brought Barbara Furlani to yoga, which healed her and delivered her from eminent surgery. This transformed her career out of the western medical establishment into life as a yoga instructor. Since certification, Barbara has also studied Ashtanga with Lino Miele in Rome, Iyengar alignment and anatomy with Rodney Yee, and the Anusara heart-centered approach with john Friend. Moving through cancer survival in 1982 to thriving well-being, Barbara has experienced the potential we all have to evolve beyond fear into healing and love, and uses this teaching of empowerment as the foundation of her personal style

Dolores Burns MA: Dolores began her study and practice of Classical Yoga under the guidance of Gurani Anjali, Founder of Yoga Anand Ashram. Gurani Anjali pronounced her a teacher after 11 years. Dolores’ quest for the truth has brought her to Patanjali Kundalini Yoga Care where she takes instruction from Swami Chandrasekharanand Saraswati (a Vedic Vedanta monk in the Saraswati Order) and Joan Shivarpita Harrigan. Dolores has taught at many venues on Long Island since 1997 including: Yoga Anand Ashram, Yoga Darshana Center, local libraries and adult education classes. In 2006, Dolores became a Registered Yoga Instructor with Yoga Alliance

Elaine Fruchtman: certified Yoga instructor eRYT: a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner and Group facilitator also teaches yoga to people of all flexibilities. Elaine specializes in stress- management, wellness, and yoga for people with special needs, including yoga for expectant moms. She is razor sharp in her classroom instruction, alignments and adjustments with her students.

Debra Jensen eRYT: Is a Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Personal Trainer & teaches yoga to breast cancer survivors since 2003. She is currently attending the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. Deb is well known for her in dept wisdom of the physical body. She has a vibrant personality that makes everyone feel at home.

Jeff Logan: is the co-owner of Body and Soul Fitness & Yoga Center in Huntington. He is currently on the Board of the Iyengar Yoga Assoc. of NY & an Officer of the Long Island Yoga Assoc. where he writes the Asana Column for its quarterly newsletter. He is certified in the Iyengar tradition and he is frequently involved with yoga in the media. Jeff is known for his in-depth, yet light- hearted approach to teaching asana. When you meet him, you will see why everyone loves Jeff..

Tamara Page: RYT500 Tamara is the founder of Discover & Recover^® Inc., an organization promoting wellness of body, mind and spirit through the practices of yoga, meditation, devotional chanting, and hypnosis. Tamara shares her experience and facilitates growth to those who are inspired to live more fulfilling lives physically, emotionally and spiritually. Tamara’s experience includes teaching in hospitals, schools, corporations, workshops, community classes and private instruction.

Donna Brook RN MA RYT: Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner, Angel Therapy Practitioner Reiki Master, and holds Therapeutic Lifestyle Certification. Donna is known for her brilliant yet laid back approach to teaching. If you have any questions about health or wellness, she certainly is the one to ask.

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