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Temporarily Closed
We regret to report that our building, Billings Plaza, has sustained serious fire, water and smoke damage over the weekend. Lilac Soul classes are suspended until further notice. Please be patient with us as we navigate the maze of assessing damages, salvaging what is possible, and dealing with insurance and fire agencies.
We will attempt to find a temporary or another permanent space to hold classes. If you know of any space where classes can be held, please let us know. Thank you for your love and support. Om Shanti
Always check our Schedule for any cancellations before heading out.
TONI
2001 Certified Integral Yoga Teacher, Satchidananda Ashram, Yogaville Virginia. 200hr RYS
2004 Yoga Teacher Enhancement
with Charles Matkin & Lisa Bennet Matkin.
2005 Heart-centered Yoga Weekend with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, Himalayan Institute
2006 Certified Kripalu YogaDance (Danskinetics) Teacher 200hr RYS
2007 "You Can Do It" Weekend, Sivananda Ashram
2008 Certified Korean Style Happy Tao Yoga Teacher
(20 hours)
2004 to 2008 Owner Yoga Studio in Pawling, NY
2009 Certificate in Shiva Rea Yoga Trance Dance at Kripalu
2009 Omkarananda Ashram, Rishikesh, India
Chilinuala Ashram, Chilianuala, India
2020 Yoga Wall Teacher Training Weekend, Allsport
2021 Certified Qi Gong Infused Yoga Teacher
2022 Certified Yin Yoga Level 1 Teacher, Akira Yoga
2022 Certified Yin Yoga Teacher, Anjali Yoga
2022 Certified Chair Yoga Teacher, Lilac Lotus Yoga
2022 Acupressure and Self Massage Training Course with Lee Holden.
Current Studies:
- Revolution Yoga Anatomy Teacher Training, Sadie Nardini.
- Yin Yoga Myofascia Release Techniques, Akira Yoga.
- Yin Yoga Physiology Teacher Training, Akira Yoga.
- Yoga Teacher Training For Trauma, Depression and Anxiety with Jessica Fleming.
- Yoga Nidra Teacher Training, Bodsphere Health & Wellness. (YACEP)
- Yoga Alignment Philosophy & Practice, Corinna Kokourec.
- Professional Accredited EFT Diploma Course - Tapping To Heal, Dr. Karen E. Wells
- Yoga for Sciatica - Sarah Beth Yoga
BIOGRAPHY
Toni was introduced to Yoga at a young age by her father who taught her to "breathe in the good and breathe out the bad," as they studied books of Yoga and imitated the postures.
Many years later, she was reintroduced to the practice while working at HBO when she began taking classes at the company gym, and then daily classes at Yoga Haven in Tuckahoe NY.
After knee surgery in 2001, she decided to take Yoga Teacher training at Yogaville with Swami Satchidananda. She then realized that he was the author of the books she had studied as a child.
Toni has since taught thousands of hours of group and private classes.
She has spent many days and weekends over the years studying at Kripalu, Himalayan Institute, Ananda Ashram and Sivananda Ashram.
Additionally, Toni has studied Ayurveda through a distance learning program offered by Ayurveda.MD, in association with The Institute Of Indian Medicine in Poona India.
She has written articles on Yoga such as: In Search of Bindu -- the true Holy Grail: Bindu Visarga & the Cosmic Torus; The Goal of Yoga Asana & Pranayama; The Greatest Mystery, Tantra,Tao, Duality - Non Duality.
Toni taught in Pawling from 2004 to 2008 at her studio. She has taught at Gold's Gym, Fitness Unlimited Mahopac, Allsport Fishkill, NYSC, Kisco Management, Corp, Restorative Management Addiction Recovery Center, Integral Yoga Institute in Manhattan, Carmel Fitness & Racquet Club, Snap Fitness, Saw Mill Club and AER Yoga in Mt. Kisco as well as Taconic Fitness in Beekman.
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