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Claire, founder of the American Yoga Academy, is an internationally renowned Yoga Therapist, Health and Wellness Expert, Fitness Specialist and Inspirational Speaker with over 25 years of experience. She is a Chopra Master Educator and Vedic Master and serves on the Advisory Board at the Chopra Center for Wellbeing in Carlsbad, California. Claire teaches throughout the United States and internationally with Deepak Chopra.
Claire is a Professor of Asian Studies at Seton Hall University teaching one of the most popular courses on campus: Zen and Yoga. Claire has written yoga manuals and workbooks on Health and Wellness and has produced, directed and starred in 7 Yoga DVDs. Her lectures are inspiring, life-transforming, fun, and informative!
Francine Ling is one of The American Yoga Academy Lead Educators. She specializes in Meditation and Mindfulness. She received both her 200 Hour and 500 Hour Certificates from The American Yoga Academy.
Justyna is a Lead Educator at The American Yoga Academy. She was certified by The American Yoga Academy in the 200 Hour and her 500 Hour programs. Born in Poland, a former Gymnast and Judge for the National Gymnast Association in Poland. She has been living in the United States for the past 15 years and is proud mother of three. She specializes in Partner Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Private Yoga Lessons, and Meditation. Her classes are fun and informative!
Mary Ann’s deep respect for yoga comes in part from her experience working in hematology and open-heart surgery as a Medical Technologist, where she witnessed first-hand the powerful connection between mind and body in the healing process. Her classes are a blend of movements that encourage strength, balance and relaxation.
After I developed back problems at a young age playing tennis and other sports, I sought help and was introduced to the world of corrective and connective fitness. After relieving myself of back pain, I became a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor to help and share with others what I learned from my experience. My qualifications include an American Council of Exercise (ACE) personal trainer certification, an American Yoga Academy 500-hour Yoga Alliance teacher certification and a Functional Movement Screen certification from physical therapist Gray Cook. I am also Yoga Tune-Up® certified and include their techniques in all of my classes.