Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu ~ May all beings be happy and free

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ROBIN APPEL (ARULA MUKTI) - Owner, ERYT-500 Yoga Instructor, Yoga Ed.™ Instructor/Trainer, Reiki Master/Teacher, BA

Robin has been teaching yoga since 1999.  She is registered as an ERYT-500 with Yoga Alliance and has been a Yoga Ed.™ Instructor/Trainer since 2004.  She is the founder of Always-At-Aum, an organization dedicated to empowering students to make healthier decisions by becoming yoga educated.  She holds teaching certifications for restorative yoga, Pilates, youth fitness training and is a Reiki master/teacher.  In 2006, Integral Yoga Institute honored Robin by giving her the spiritual name, Arula, which has two translations.  In Indian it means "filled with grace," and in Sanskrit it means "shining as the sun."  Robin added Mukti as her last name, which means freedom.  She has taught at Kripalu, Omega, Integral Yoga Institute, Yoga Works and many other prestigious studios. 

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HEATHER SIMONSON - LMSW, RYT-200 Yoga Instructor, Yoga Ed.™ Instructor, Trauma Teacher and Reiki Practitioner

Heather’s background and experience enables her to use a truly holistic perspective by joining eastern and western derived techniques, Heather has also received her certification as Yoga Ed.™ instructor and incorporates yoga into her teachings to encourage self-respect, foster resiliency and enhance the health and success of our youth, our families and our communities.

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JENNA DiPAOLO - RYT-200 Yoga Instructor, Yoga Ed.™ Instructor, Trauma Teacher, and Reiki Practitioner

Having a background in Classical Ballet and Modern Dance, Jenna began studying yoga in 1998. She is a certified instructor by the Always-At-Aum Yoga School and is currently pursuing her 300 hour advanced teacher training. During her training Jenna was given the spiritual name Lyla Ananya, which is Sanskrit and translates into "Divine Play" and "Unique." She has always wanted to make people healthier and happier and believes in the benefits of yoga. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance and also holds certificates as a Reiki Practitioner and in CPR.

 

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KELLY ALBANESE - RYT-200 Yoga Instructor, Trauma Teacher, Reiki Practitioner

Yoga has been a part of Kelly’s life for the past 10 years. A graduate of the Always-at-Aum Yoga School, Kelly teaches Vinyasa Yoga and is a Reiki practitioner. Her passion for yoga shines through her creative and inspiring classes for students of all ages, sizes, and physical abilities. Given the Sanskrit name, Abhati, Kelly aims to share magnificence, light, and splendor with her students through yoga

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MICHELE BOS - RYT-200 Yoga Instructor and Trauma Teacher

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REGINA McGOWAN - RYT-500 Yoga Instructor, Yoga Teacher Training Trainer, Trauma Teacher, Reiki Practitioner

Regina began her journey into yoga through a love for Asana practice and a desire to bring balance to her life.  Her passion and strength, both on the mat and in her life, has bestowed upon her the spiritual name Samarasa, which in Sanskrit means "having equal bliss."  Regina strives to build confidence in each of her students individually, while inspiring them to develop a physical, mental and spiritual balance that they can bring to their lives as well.  Finding her roots in the Vinyasa style of yoga, Regina became certified as a 500-hr yoga instructor with the Always-At-Aum Yoga School in January of 21012 and has been brought on as a trainer at the school, where she has further deepened her passion by training students to become teachers.  Registered with the Yoga Alliance Regina is also an Attorney licensed to practice in New York and California, a Reiki Practitioner, Horse Trainer and practices Equine Acupressure.  

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SHERYL OLEKSAK - RYT-500 Yoga Instructor, Yoga Teacher Trainer, Yoga Ed.™ Instructor, Trauma Teacher, Piano and Zumba Instructor, Reiki Practitioner

Sheryl learned the importance of restoring and maintaining good health when she began her practice in 1996.  Today she is passionate about bringing this knowledge to others.  In January of 2012 Sheryl received her 500-hr Yoga Teacher Training certificate from the Always-At-Aum Yoga School and is one of the trainers of the Yoga Teacher Training.  Teaching both Vinyasa and Hot Yoga, Sheryl is registered with the Yoga Alliance.  She is also a Reiki practitioner, Piano and Zumba Instructor and is featured in Herbal Destination's yoga video

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Always-At-Aum specializes in hot yoga and vinyasa teacher trainings, kids yoga teacher trainings and holds yoga classes on Gilgo Beach in Babylon, which is near both Nassau and Suffolk County on Long Island.

When you're placed in this world, when you're born your work is placed in your heart. ~Kahlil Gibran

Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything. ~Napoleon Hill

For more information call us at: (631) 235-5307 or email: Always-At-Aum