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.
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 in Connecticut. A Founder of Breathe…more, Cherie is also Director. She is active in her service to the community, including work with the Tolland Elementary PTO Board, Tolland Family Services and 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 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 is currently working on her 500 hour certification. 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.
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 9 years, and teaching for 6. 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 Level III Reiki Master practitioner and offers this healing modality 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.
June Hyjek June holds certifications with the Center for Mind/Body Medicine and AFAA, with specializations in chronic disease, core stabilization, orthopedic disabilities, eating disorders and seniors. She 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.
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 8 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.
Suzanne Vaughn, RYT Suzanne teaches our Wednesday 1:00 pm all level express yoga class. Suzanne has been practicing yoga for 7 years, and is a 200 hour certified RYT. Suzanne has always been active, enjoying biking and hiking. She notes that she “did not plan on loving yoga, nor did I expect it to change my life. What has started as a tiny flicker of interest has become a radiant guiding beam…”. We are grateful that her light is with us.
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.