Biography

Cora took refuge in the Buddha over 30 years ago at age 13 and has been committed to practicing Yoga to develop compassion and joy since 1995. After a stressful Ivy League education and fervent career as Vice President of a bank, she left corporate America finding her passion in yoga, and has been leading workshops and retreats internationally since 1998.

She is an avid and focused practitioner of Hatha yoga, and has been influenced by many renowned teachers including Judith Hanson Lasater, Erich Schiffmann, Patricia Walden and Rodney Yee.

Cora has worked with Erich, Judith and Rodney as student, apprentice and assistant in workshops and trainings throughout the US, Canada and Mexico. From 1996-2003, she benefited from personal teaching apprenticeship with Erich Schiffmann, and since 1998 continues to assist Judith Hanson Lasater in Relax & Renew teacher trainings and therapeutic workshops.

Featured in many regional newspapers and magazines, Cora has attained Experienced RYT500 status with Yoga Alliance and is one of the first Advanced Relax and Renew Trainers of Restorative Yoga. Many students have discovered the complimentary path of meditation with yoga practice through Cora's passionate and enthusiastic guidance.

Class Description

Classes are sequenced so they can prepare and open the body for asana and pranayama practice. We focus on postures to strengthen and increase flexibility, while building a solid foundation for continued practice.

Slow and mindful movement allows us to be guided from within, creating a lighthearted approach to asana. This can begin to bring a sense of wellness and harmony both on and off the mat. Preparing classes this way helps challenging poses become easier and "easy" poses more interesting...

Cora is committed to the practice of yoga and believes fitness and healing are byproducts of yoga; the actual purpose is to awaken our highest potential as human beings. Her workshops and classes are an environment to expand, explore and challenge your body, mind and spirit.