TEACHERS "You cannot help anyone - you can only serve." -Swami Vivekananda |
Tish Hegel, BS Kinesiology, RYT, ACSM CPT
With a practice of yoga spanning the last 27 years, Tish has developed a knowledge of Yoga that as evolved and deepened
throughout many life stages. She has had to modify and apply her Yoga practice through child bearing, rehabilitation following
various injuries resulting from an auto accident, and management of the chronic pain resulting from a spinal disc disease. These
life experiences, along with the experience of gaining and loosing excess body weight, have enabled Tish to empathize with many
challenges to and approaches toward the practice of Yoga. Tish draws from these experiences, along with her knowledge of body
mechanics learned while earning her BS degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University in every class she teaches. Tish is a
certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and a Registered Yoga Instructor with the National Yoga
Alliance. Her enthusiastic and passionate approach to Yoga is conveyed through constant encouragement of her students and her
efforts to make a Yoga practice accessible to anyone who is eager to improve their mobility, functional capacity and ultimately their
quality of life.In addition to teaching and managing Hegel Yoga, Tish teaches Yoga as a Faculty Associate with the Department of
Exercise and Wellness at Arizona State University.
With a practice of yoga spanning the last 27 years, Tish has developed a knowledge of Yoga that as evolved and deepened
throughout many life stages. She has had to modify and apply her Yoga practice through child bearing, rehabilitation following
various injuries resulting from an auto accident, and management of the chronic pain resulting from a spinal disc disease. These
life experiences, along with the experience of gaining and loosing excess body weight, have enabled Tish to empathize with many
challenges to and approaches toward the practice of Yoga. Tish draws from these experiences, along with her knowledge of body
mechanics learned while earning her BS degree in Kinesiology from Arizona State University in every class she teaches. Tish is a
certified personal trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and a Registered Yoga Instructor with the National Yoga
Alliance. Her enthusiastic and passionate approach to Yoga is conveyed through constant encouragement of her students and her
efforts to make a Yoga practice accessible to anyone who is eager to improve their mobility, functional capacity and ultimately their
quality of life.In addition to teaching and managing Hegel Yoga, Tish teaches Yoga as a Faculty Associate with the Department of
Exercise and Wellness at Arizona State University.
Lisa Corine von Koch, M.F.A, B.S.A, 200 CYT
Lisa completed her 200 hour Yoga teacher training in 2010 at Inner Vision Yoga in Chandler. Lisa graduated in 2009 with a
Master in Fine Arts from Arizona State University and also holds a Bachelors in Fine Arts from the University of Utah. Her
beautiful art work can be seen on the studio walls. Lisa's creative energy and talent can be felt throughout her Yoga classes as
she weaves posture and breath together in a wonderfully organic style. Yoga has been a transformative experience for Lisa. She
communicates the practice to her students with a clear and confident voice that invites each participant to experience their own
transformation through the power of Yoga.
Lisa completed her 200 hour Yoga teacher training in 2010 at Inner Vision Yoga in Chandler. Lisa graduated in 2009 with a
Master in Fine Arts from Arizona State University and also holds a Bachelors in Fine Arts from the University of Utah. Her
beautiful art work can be seen on the studio walls. Lisa's creative energy and talent can be felt throughout her Yoga classes as
she weaves posture and breath together in a wonderfully organic style. Yoga has been a transformative experience for Lisa. She
communicates the practice to her students with a clear and confident voice that invites each participant to experience their own
transformation through the power of Yoga.
Monica Page Subia, 500 RYT, 500 Hour Yoga Therapist
Monica is a native of Southern California. She spent many years living in the Netherlands before relocating to
Tempe in 2009. Monica taught Yoga at Svaha Yoga in Amsterdam, in the University of Amsterdam Dance
Department, various corporate events, for private clients and in fitness centers. She ihas completed the
Loyola Marymount University Yoga Therapy Rx Certification Program directed by Dr. Larry Payne, author of
Yoga RX. Monica specializes in beginner's Yoga, restorative, vinyasa (flow) and power Yoga. Her uplifting and
enthusiastic teaching style is based in proper body alignment. Her classes are filled with laughter and joy. In
addition to having a passion for helping people improve their lives through Yoga, Monica is a professional
musician. She has traveled throughout Europe and California performing on her guitar and singing. It is not
uncommon for her to sing the names of the Yoga postures during a class, bringing a smile to everyone face.
Monica is a Bhakti (Devotional) Yogini. She uses Yoga as a method to strengthen her connection with the
Divine. Yoga has miraculously transformed Monica’s life and she is deeply grateful to be teaching & sharing
this miracle with others.
Monica is a native of Southern California. She spent many years living in the Netherlands before relocating to
Tempe in 2009. Monica taught Yoga at Svaha Yoga in Amsterdam, in the University of Amsterdam Dance
Department, various corporate events, for private clients and in fitness centers. She ihas completed the
Loyola Marymount University Yoga Therapy Rx Certification Program directed by Dr. Larry Payne, author of
Yoga RX. Monica specializes in beginner's Yoga, restorative, vinyasa (flow) and power Yoga. Her uplifting and
enthusiastic teaching style is based in proper body alignment. Her classes are filled with laughter and joy. In
addition to having a passion for helping people improve their lives through Yoga, Monica is a professional
musician. She has traveled throughout Europe and California performing on her guitar and singing. It is not
uncommon for her to sing the names of the Yoga postures during a class, bringing a smile to everyone face.
Monica is a Bhakti (Devotional) Yogini. She uses Yoga as a method to strengthen her connection with the
Divine. Yoga has miraculously transformed Monica’s life and she is deeply grateful to be teaching & sharing
this miracle with others.
| From the Light within each of us, helping you to find the Light within you. Hegel Yoga 5861 S. Kyrene Rd. #11, Tempe AZ 85283 480-478-2934 |
Cristina de Isasi, BA Journalism, MA Spanish, 200 RYT, Currently a 500 CYT in Training
Cristina de Isasi has been practicing yoga since 1995 and teaching it since 2010. She completed her 200-hour
yoga teacher certification at Inner Vision Yoga, where she is currently pursuing her 500-hour certification, and she is
registered with the National Yoga Alliance. For her, yoga is a practice that strengthens the mind, body and spirit to
help us harmonize our lives and connection to others, endure adversity with grace, transcend limitations and
discover the beauty within and surrounding us. She uses gentle encouragement and a meditative style to help
people focus and explore what their bodies can do. Above all, she feels that each person owns his or her own
practice -- each of our bodies is unique, and each day is different. Cristina holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism
from Rutgers University, and a master's degree in Spanish from Arizona State University.
Cristina de Isasi has been practicing yoga since 1995 and teaching it since 2010. She completed her 200-hour
yoga teacher certification at Inner Vision Yoga, where she is currently pursuing her 500-hour certification, and she is
registered with the National Yoga Alliance. For her, yoga is a practice that strengthens the mind, body and spirit to
help us harmonize our lives and connection to others, endure adversity with grace, transcend limitations and
discover the beauty within and surrounding us. She uses gentle encouragement and a meditative style to help
people focus and explore what their bodies can do. Above all, she feels that each person owns his or her own
practice -- each of our bodies is unique, and each day is different. Cristina holds a bachelor's degree in Journalism
from Rutgers University, and a master's degree in Spanish from Arizona State University.
Sherrill Prideaux Smith, CYT, RYT
Sherill began studying dance at an early age and was first introduced to yoga while completing her BFA in Dance from Arizona
State University. Sherrill continued her yoga practice later in life to manage the stresses of a demanding career. After receiving
a cancer diagnosis in 2008, she found that through yoga she could reduce pain, strengthen her immune system, feel younger
and stay healthy. Sherrill received her 200 hour teacher training at Inner Vision Yoga in Tempe, Arizona at the age of 53,
showing that it is never too late to begin. In addition, she has obtained additional training in restorative yoga with Judith Hanson
Lasater, and served as the Arizona Director of Yoga Bear. Sherrill works privately with clients and offers yoga classes and
workshops at oncology/radiation centers, hospitals, high schools, and yoga studios. Sherrill’s student-centered classes offer a
safe space to manage life’s challenges and relieve stress, while allowing healing of the body, mind and heart.
Sherill began studying dance at an early age and was first introduced to yoga while completing her BFA in Dance from Arizona
State University. Sherrill continued her yoga practice later in life to manage the stresses of a demanding career. After receiving
a cancer diagnosis in 2008, she found that through yoga she could reduce pain, strengthen her immune system, feel younger
and stay healthy. Sherrill received her 200 hour teacher training at Inner Vision Yoga in Tempe, Arizona at the age of 53,
showing that it is never too late to begin. In addition, she has obtained additional training in restorative yoga with Judith Hanson
Lasater, and served as the Arizona Director of Yoga Bear. Sherrill works privately with clients and offers yoga classes and
workshops at oncology/radiation centers, hospitals, high schools, and yoga studios. Sherrill’s student-centered classes offer a
safe space to manage life’s challenges and relieve stress, while allowing healing of the body, mind and heart.
Shaila Parthasarathi MBA, Certificate in Training Practice, 500 RYT
As a child, Shaila watched her father practice yoga but didn’t establish her own practice until twenty years ago when she
found a wonderful Iyengar teacher in London. She continued studying classic yoga in the Netherlands and recently
completed her Occupational Certificate of Instruction at Scottsdale Community College and 500 hour RYT. Shaila teaches
Classical Yoga with an emphasis on building strength and finding flexibility to develop healthy posture with a focused and
relaxed mind. She especially enjoys working with people who are new to yoga and those wanting to deepen their practice.
As a child, Shaila watched her father practice yoga but didn’t establish her own practice until twenty years ago when she
found a wonderful Iyengar teacher in London. She continued studying classic yoga in the Netherlands and recently
completed her Occupational Certificate of Instruction at Scottsdale Community College and 500 hour RYT. Shaila teaches
Classical Yoga with an emphasis on building strength and finding flexibility to develop healthy posture with a focused and
relaxed mind. She especially enjoys working with people who are new to yoga and those wanting to deepen their practice.
Rev. Rebecca Hagman, BA, MIM, RYT, Thai Body Work Therapist (RTT), Certified TRE Facilitator
(Trauma Release Exercises), Ordained New Thought Minister (Lola Mays Seminary, Member of
INTA)
Rebecca was called to share her passion for health and wellness with others through yoga, traditional Thai healing
practices, health and wellness information, professional holistic and spiritual guidance. Rev. Rebecca Hagman has been
dedicated to being of service to others, facilitating their personal development for over 25 years. She has been helping
people improve their lives as a licensed counselor specializing in additions, as an economic development change agent in
Third World countries, and now as a yoga therapist and ordained minister.
Rebecca started practicing yoga in 2005. Rebecca has combined her current practice with over 30 years of personal
experience in nutrition and competitive sports training to help you reach your optimum health. She believes she has been
truly blessed by all the opportunities she has had to learn to be a conduit for others’ healing and is excited to share these
gifts as a direct way to improve and strengthen the well-being and quality of life for others.
(Trauma Release Exercises), Ordained New Thought Minister (Lola Mays Seminary, Member of
INTA)
Rebecca was called to share her passion for health and wellness with others through yoga, traditional Thai healing
practices, health and wellness information, professional holistic and spiritual guidance. Rev. Rebecca Hagman has been
dedicated to being of service to others, facilitating their personal development for over 25 years. She has been helping
people improve their lives as a licensed counselor specializing in additions, as an economic development change agent in
Third World countries, and now as a yoga therapist and ordained minister.
Rebecca started practicing yoga in 2005. Rebecca has combined her current practice with over 30 years of personal
experience in nutrition and competitive sports training to help you reach your optimum health. She believes she has been
truly blessed by all the opportunities she has had to learn to be a conduit for others’ healing and is excited to share these
gifts as a direct way to improve and strengthen the well-being and quality of life for others.
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Kelly Barrett, BA Psychology, CYT 200
Kelly has been practicing yoga for nine years and is dedicated to living the principles found in Yoga philosophy as well as
sharing them with those around her. Her classes accommodate each person's individuality; whether it be physical,
mental or spiritual evolution a student is seeking, Kelly hopes to be of assistance in facilitating the inevitable evolution
that comes with the practice of Yoga. Kelly's classes bring a balance between strengthening the body and stilling the
mind. Creating a space in class that allows the Yoga to nourish every student. Outside of yoga, Kelly has a BA in
Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. She spends her days working in human resources and running a
corporate wellness group and feeding fer passion for vegan cooking.
Kelly has been practicing yoga for nine years and is dedicated to living the principles found in Yoga philosophy as well as
sharing them with those around her. Her classes accommodate each person's individuality; whether it be physical,
mental or spiritual evolution a student is seeking, Kelly hopes to be of assistance in facilitating the inevitable evolution
that comes with the practice of Yoga. Kelly's classes bring a balance between strengthening the body and stilling the
mind. Creating a space in class that allows the Yoga to nourish every student. Outside of yoga, Kelly has a BA in
Psychology from the University of Wisconsin - Madison. She spends her days working in human resources and running a
corporate wellness group and feeding fer passion for vegan cooking.
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