TEACHERS

	Krista Basis Krista is the lucky owner of B Yoga Center. She started practicing yoga in 2002 while living in Denver, CO. During a floor bow pose, Krista had an epiphany and decided that teaching would be her calling. She graduated from Core Power Studio's Power Vinyasa Yoga training in June 2003. Shortly after, she trained with Shiva Rae at Sacred Movement Studio in Venice, California, with Sarah Perron and Laura Staton at Baby OM in NYC, and Prenatal Yoga at Prana Yoga and Ayurvedic Mandala in Denver. Most recently Krista studied with David Swenson in Ashtanga Primary Series. She is a level 200 E-RYT certified through Yoga Alliance. "I am constantly growing as a yoga instructor and student - at times this means staying still and letting yourself enjoy the present moment." She lives in Melrose with her wonderful husband Dan, daughter Zoe, and three "furry" children. She is thrilled to be able to share this wonderful practice with the community!   Krista is also a Reiki Master. Visit her website at www.intuitivereikihealing.com for more information. Sessions can be scheduled at the studio.
	Kathy Kenneally Kathy began practicing yoga 6 years ago, after the birth of her first child and immediately felt a joyful mix of peace, strength and serenity. She continued her practice with Prenatal yoga during her second pregnancy and found that the benefits were remarkable. Kathy obtained her 200 hour teaching certification thereafter, accompanied by a Prenatal Teaching Certification. She started teaching in 2005 in order to share her love of yoga with students of all levels.  Kathy is continuously inspired by her students and will always be a student of yoga.
	Melissa Claeys Melissa has been teaching regularly since the fall of 2006, while caring for her wonderful children as a stay at home parent.  She is Yoga certificated teacher and working towards receiving a 200 RYT certification.  Melissa teaches 4 different classes around the area: Vini yoga, Piyo, Spin yoga & parent child yoga.  She reallys strives to keep her yoga classes fresh and exciting, while being attainable to all.
	Michelle Couris Michelle Couris began practicing yoga in the mid 90's to help alleviate life-long back problems. Through practice she not only found a strong, tall spine, but also peace through meditation, power through breath work and so much more. In teaching her students she hopes to offer them the opportunity to discover for themselves the joy of yoga. She encourages her students to make their practice personal. Teaching them to practice with compassion, fluidity, grace, and to bring a sense of joy and lightness to the mat. Michelle has completed over 300 hours of training with the Kripalu Yoga Center since 2002.
	Bobbie Finocchio Bobbie was a high school and college athlete, interested in mostly aggressive sports, she was at first skeptical of yoga and it’s benefits.  Quickly after her first yoga class, she realized that she needed and loved the practice.  She started to see changes in her own body, noticed her mind was calmer, she was performing better in her other activities, and it just made her feel good. She knew that she needed and wanted nothing more than to share yoga with others. She studied through Finding Inner Peace Yoga School, a program that incorporated the teachings of many styles.  She began to embrace not only the physical element of yoga, but also the yogic lifestyle as a whole. As a special education teacher at an elementary school, she first shared her practice of yoga and mediation to her students and others in the school community.  Bobbie continues to share the gift of yoga and loves every moment of it!
	Lauren Egavian After taking her first yoga class in 2005, Lauren was instantly hooked. She found herself totally immersed in the moment. Yoga allows Lauren to be who she is without struggle.  She embraces the notion of knowledge as truly infinite, allowing herself to be open to this wonderful and fulfilling practice. Possessing an exuberant teaching style, classes are Vinyasa inspired, focusing on alignment, assists and well thought out sequences. Lauren allows her students to learn, live, play and grow in an open and non-judgmental space. Lauren completed her 200-hour teacher training course with David Vendetti in June 2008.
	Vito Politano Vito took his first class at the recommendation of a PT for his sprained neck. From that first class, he didn't know what hit him but he kept going back to find out. What initially felt more like a physical endeavor challenged his mind, heart...and life. Vito is primarily inspired to teach and assist in order to share this healthy, powerful and transformative practice. He enjoys teaching themed sequences and incorporating music while maintaining a strong connection to breath and safe alignment to inspire a sustainable practice -- and never taking things too seriously. Vito's teaching is inspired by his trainings, continuous studies and workshops. Vito's trainings include: 200 hour Teacher Training with Natasha Rizopoulos in the YogaWorks method -- inspired by a synthesis of Astanga, Iyengar, and Viniyoga; training with Seane Corn; Baptiste Assistant training. Vito also assisted at the Baptiste studios. Vito voluntarily teaches gentle/chair yoga to the Residents of the Little Sisters of the Poor (where he previously managed volunteers and grants).
	Aimee Tow Aimee has been practicing yoga since 2000. As a competitive swimmer, she began yoga to increase her strength and flexibility. She soon fell in love with the physical, mental, and soulful aspects of yoga. Certified by yogi masters Randal Williams and Priti Robyn Ross at the Kripalu Yoga Center in Western Massachusetts, Aimee enjoys teaching classes that stoke the fire of the mind and body. Aimee has a B.A. in Biology and is currently a Physical Therapy student. Aimee also enjoys hiking, traveling, and teaching swimming lessons.