At Happy Buddha Yoga our focus is on bringing joy, compassion, and kindness to the practice of yoga.
We can accommodate all levels.
Our beginner classes are a great introduction to the wonders and joys of yoga, and our intermediate classes are extremely challenging, filled with headstands, handstands and all kinds of other exciting things. Whether you are brand new to yoga, or have been practicing for many years, our philosophy is the same -- love what is.
Kelly Kamm
Kelly is the Director of Happy Buddha Yoga.
She has been a devoted yogi for over ten years. She has studied
numerous disciplines including Bikram, Iyengar, and Ashtanga. To her, yoga is not about how much of a pretzel you can
twist yourself into, it's learning about yourself on your mat and taking that into your daily life so that you can
be a better person.
Kelly's classes are a vigorous blend of poses fused together in a fun, dynamic flow.
She believes in the power of music to inspire and uplift so she combines all different types of music,
from devotional to rock and pop, in her flow. Her challenging classes invite you to connect with your
truest self through the body and the breath.
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David Kamm
David, Kelly's husband, runs the studio along with her.
He teaches Beginning and All Levels Yoga on Thursday evenings and brings a fun, upbeat vibe to the studio.
He is currently completing his 200 hour certification. Stay tuned for his next Punk Rock Yoga class!
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Christina DeFeo
Christina has been practicing yoga since 2003 and always looks forward to sharing her love of yoga asana with her students.
A graduate of the Birchwood Teacher Training in Nyack, New York, Christina is a certified 500 hr instructor.
Her classes are a mixture of Hatha and Slow Flow with a variety of music.
She believes asana practice has the power to help teach us how to adapt, flow and enjoy our world.
Christina encourages her students to look within to find their strength and she is always grateful when they share their practice with her.
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Lisa LaBella
Yoga has been a part of Lisa's life for over ten years.
She has explored many different forms over that period of time, including Bikram, Iyengar, Jivamukti, PowerYoga, and Ashtanga Yoga.
In January of 2007 she completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training at the Yandara institute in Todos Santos,
Baja, Mexico.
Since then, she has been teaching various classes at gyms, wellness centers, dance studios, and multicultural facilities.
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Brian Thomasberger
Brian has been practicing yoga since 2001. He has completed his 200 hour Yoga Certification program, and is currently working on his 500 hour and Professional Yoga Therapy
certifications. He also studied Thai Yoga Therapy, and Ayurveda through the Lotus Palm School of Montreal. These studies include Ayurvedic counseling, Sen (energy) Lines,
Marma (pressure point) Therapy, and Relaxation Techniques.
His yoga practice is rooted in many facets of yoga, included Iyengar and Sivananda Yoga, as well as meditation and Pranayama (Yogic Breath).
Each class demonstrates the core and dynamic of each asana.
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Ali Tyack
Ali has been practicing yoga for over four years.
She recently studied with Michael Stein of Ashtanga Yoga of New Paltz where she received her teacher training certification and is certified with Yoga Alliance at the 200 level.
Ali is drawn to the beauty of the Ashtanga system, which energizes the body and clears the mind.
She is interested in inspiring people to integrate yoga into their lives.
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Nikki Bendavid
Nikki is certified in both Hatha Yoga and Yoga Therapy.
She received her Yoga Therapy certification from Yoga Vidya Dham in India and her Hatha Yoga Teacher's certification from Ananda Ashram.
Her travels through India brought her heart and soul closer to the teachings of the ancient sages.
She currently lives and works at Ananda Ashram, studying yogic scriptures in addition to seriously practicing meditation and asana.
In her Yoga classes, Nikki addresses students of all levels in a gentle yet strong manner.
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Jenese Martinez
Jenese became fascinated with mind/body connection and how it transformed her life. She knew that it was her calling to share the gifts and benefits of Yoga.
She completed her 200 hour certification from the Yoga Alliance through the Bright Spirit Teacher Training program with mentors Jillian Pransky and Carrie Parker-Gastelu in 2002.
Being a dance and fitness teacher for 20 years has been an influence in her teaching. Jenese is also certified in Restorative Yoga and YogaFit.
She continues to study Yoga philosophy and Vinyasa. She leads a lively, eclectic practice for people to experience the bliss that is possible when body, breath, and mind are in harmony.
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Meredith Melder
Meredith has over 20 years of extensive training in Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Hip Hop, Choreography, Improvisation and Pedagogy.
She has studied and performed with multiple companies including Dean College Dance Company, Impulse Dance Company,
Boston Dance Company, Alvin Ailey, New Haven and Hartford Ballet.
Meredith enjoys incorporating energy and emotion with fun and exciting new dance moves in every class she teaches.
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