As owner of Pure she has immersed herself in the journey of self-exploration through Yoga. When she first stepped onto a mat and noticed the immediate release of tension in her physical body. As she continued taking classes, she noticed how much more relaxed her mind was and how to manage stress better. This realization sparked her to continue to learn about the philosophy of yoga. Ashley has completed continuing various trainings throughout the years to ensure the best experiences for her students. Through her passion of the practice she decided to commit to share what she has learned in hopes that her students learn to live their lives to the fullest. Ashley’s classes challenge students to step out of their comfort zone and to have breakthroughs for the mind, body, and soul. Both yoga and music connect us to universal energies! In the practice of yoga, your breath is like the music that you must merge into the flow of your practice. No matter what kind mood you are in whether you are sad, angry, anxious, frustrated or any other negative emotion when music starts playing you will immediately feel uplifted and that what Ashley hopes to bring into your practice through music and movement.
Adrienne completed her first 300-hr course at The American Yoga Academy in 2013 and a second 300hr YTT in 2022. She also went on to study meditation and authentically apprenticed to become a Reiki Master / Teacher. She loves learning and has continued to be a diligent student herself so she can share the new experiences in the practice of her students. To deepen her traditional yoga practice she is also certified in SUP, Aerial Yoga, Barre, and Yoga Sculpt. She designs her classes to be a positive and encouraging environment and enjoys watching the transformation of her students both on and off of the mat.
Maura began her yoga journey when she became pregnant with her first child in 1998. It was a prenatal class that set her upon a path of refinement to this very day. She has studied various styles of yoga and has deeply connected with the Bhakti tradition. Understanding that as the body changes, so did her personal practice. As her life took on new and unexpected turns, Maura discovered that moving with fluidity and grace was what she really needed to practice on her mat so that she could treat life’s transitions more like a dance. Maura is a 500 hr E-RYT who completed her training under Sudha Allitt of Kula Kamala Yoga in 2013 and Raghunath Cappo of Supersoul Yoga in 2018. Maura’s love for yoga is translated in her teachings, as she approaches each pose like a journey, mindfully linking them together with intentional breath (pranayama). Her classes are playful and flowy, infused with love, humor, music and spirituality. Maura believes that having a sense of maitre (friendship with one’s self) is the best way to gain access to who we truly are.
Camille took her first yoga class many years ago in NYC looking for a different kind of workout, but from the moment she stepped on her mat, she felt a sense of peace and connection to herself that she never expected. Not only was it a physical practice but it allowed her to quiet the mind and become in tune with her true sense of Self. She continued her yoga journey on and off through the years, including during her pregnancies of her two daughters. Camille became passionate about sharing yoga with everyone around her, especially children and as she saw their life start to transform through yoga, she knew that her life path has brought her to teach. In 2017, Camille completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training and continues her education through various workshops and trainings. Camille brings her authentic and compassionate energy to the classroom, creating a space for students to experience the full mind, body and spirit connection of their own. While focusing on proper alignment, she creates a safe, comfortable environment, which allows you to navigate mindfully on your mat. She is honored to teach yoga and to have the opportunity to share with others the knowledge and guidance that she has received from the teachers that have inspired her. It is her mission to encourage you to honor the light, love, truth, beauty and peace within yourself.
Ryan found yoga during a time where he was immersed in finding the most functional way to create movement patterns using the mind and body. Discovering the freedoms of yoga took Ryan to a place unimaginable where he found deeper connection to the soul and spirit of a variety of yogic traditions. Eventually, leading him into vast new rituals of expansion through the connection of breath and movement. Using his background of mathematics and movement culture and bringing them to yoga, taking anatomy of the body and meditation to explore levels of consciousness to cross onto a physical plane in which to open and align the body and spirit. Ryan’s teaching style incorporates his asana obsession, meditation and life experiences and molds that with the of knowledge of Summer Quashie, Jerry Saluti, and Yulady Saluti under whom he did his 200 hour RYT to create a platform for all to come to open and align.
Julie is a 200 hour certified yoga instructor e-RYT200, Holistic Health Coach, Massage Therapist, Reiki practitioner and ThetaHealing practitioner. She has a well rounded understanding of how to incorporate natural healing through self care into one’s lifestyle. Julie started practicing yoga while recovering from a hip injury and found a steady hot yoga practice that was challenging yet relaxing, joyful, and meditative at the same time. This is where her love for yoga truly began. Julie teaches vinyasa, gentle, and restorative yoga. She infuses all classes with sound healing elements, whether it be the use of crystal bowls or chanting mantras. She has a great sense of humor and it reflects in her classes which are always playful and fun. They are great for people who like to stay active no matter what age. You will walk away feeling balanced in mind, body and spirit.
Jess Stansbury completed her yoga teacher training in 2013 through the School of Royal Yoga where she was trained in Hatha yoga. After earning her certification, she spent several years diving deeper into her own practice before making the decision to start teaching in 2018. While she primarily teaches Vinyasa classes now, she still draws on her Hatha routes for inspiration in her classes. Jess has also completed trainings in restorative and SUP yoga, and being out on the water is one of her favorite places to practice!
When she’s not teaching yoga, Jess works as a health coach, helping people make diet and lifestyle changes so that they can lead joy filled, healthy lives. She loves spending time with her husband, Ryan, and their two cats. And aside from yoga, her favorite hobbies include biking, kayaking, hiking, paddle boarding, and camping.
Yoga has been an integral part of Jess’ own holistic health journey. Through yoga, she’s learned how to let go, slow down, become present, and just breathe. It’s her hope that she can share these powerful lessons with you in her class so that you too can experience the peace and healing that comes from practicing yoga.
Kelly has spent the last 14 years working part-time in the fitness industry. She loved the physical movement: challenge, perseverance, dedication; but needed something for her mind. She completed her 200 RYT in July 2018.
While the human mind tends to drift off into thoughts of the past or future, the human body exists only in the present moment. Yoga emphasizes presence and encourages awareness of this body. Coming back to your body draws your mind back to the present. Then, thoughts fall away and there are no more shoulds or musts. Yoga allows us, even if only for an instant, to experience the present moment. Each time you come to the present moment, you release your thoughts. You may pick them up again shortly thereafter, but the point is that you have practiced letting them go. Eventually you may be able to let go for longer periods of time. In this respect, yoga is like life training. Its practice is a tool for transformation.
For Kelly, this is yoga. Yoga is life. And all it encompasses.
-B.K. Iyengar
YTT 200 RYS Graduate. Yin, Prenatal and Nidra Yoga Long time Pilates practitioner, Spirit Junkie, Meditation advocate, Health and Fitness lover! Also a beach loving Jersey Girl! Beth wants to serve the world the gift of Yoga! Yoga is not a religion but a spiritual practice that is assessable to all people of all ages! Come share your energy and lets heal the world together one asana at a time. Namaste! certificated loves music , Long time Pilates practitioner, Spirit Junkie, Health and Fitness lover!
After both bones in her leg were broken Christine was looking for a new way to keep fit and healthy now that her options were limited. A friend suggest yoga, which she had never seen let along done before. After a few classes she was amazed at the affect not only of the physical body and health benefits but the emotional and spiritual body of the practice in her daily life. it was only a few years of practicing that Christine became a proud graduate of Pure 2020 YTT Program and incorporating her experience with some physical limitations to keep students encouraged regardless of their physical abilities and continues her studies with working on additional certifications of teaching yoga for anxiety and modifications for people with arthritis.
Liv completed her RYT-200 in San Diego, California where she first dove into natural healing. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, which sets the frequency for her Yoga practice: connection of body & mind, utilizing the breath as a bridge. She is LoveYourBrain Yoga certified and has worked closely with LoveYourBrain since 2019. When you practice with Liv, you will focus on the breath, reframing your mindset and tuning into the innate wisdom of the body. Everybody welcome.
Lynn Parker was introduced to yoga by way of Rodney Yee video tapes nearly 20 years ago. As a stay at home mom with two young children, the tapes were the perfect answer for at-home fitness. She always liked stretching and fell in love with yoga.
Lynn’s first studio experience was 4 years ago when she joined the Pure community. She instantly fell in love with the welcoming, non-judgmental community. Studying and graduating from Pure’s YTT further deepened her exposure to the mind-body connection, and the power of the breath.
Tori has been an artist and Art lover for as long as she can remember. Art, and all its forms, has the uncanny ability to move people. Ironically, for nearly 2 decades she has been moving Art. Quite literally: She manages the handling & shipping of fine artwork from Picassos to Warhols to Monets and more! She moves Art, but Art also moves her. She believes Art awakens something deep inside us that connects us with our innermost truth.
She was drawn to Yoga for its stress-reducing ability and because of its similarities with Art. It, too, has the uncanny ability to move people. Whether you are the one practicing, creating, or observing – it’s a personal & unique experience every time. You might come back to the same pose (or the same painting) on a different day and have a completely different experience. Yoga, like a form of Art, unites the mind, body and soul.
Tori dove deeper into her yoga practice, became a 200-hr RYT (right here at Pure!), and is a certified Barre Teacher in the Lotte Berk method. She continues to expand her knowledge in both areas, and enjoys incorporating a little art-talk into her classes.
When she’s not practicing yoga or shipping art, you can find her running along the beach, walking her pup Barkley, or loving all things from her alma mater, Penn State.
Tracy has been practicing yoga for 17 years and teaching a variety of styles for 4 years. She received her YTT 200 hrs in 2019 and achieved her Reiki 1 in 2021. Proficient in teaching vinyasa, slow flow, yin, hatha, and yoga nidra, she finds joy in meeting her students where they are while encouraging them to meet their appropriate edge. She is a nerd when it comes to alignment, providing students with multiple modifications and illustrative queues to help them reach peace within their asana practice.
Tracy enjoys spending time with her family when not on the mat. Being present with her family is important to her.
She loves music and dance and incorporates her different music tastes in her classes. Tracy LOVES Prince.
Kate Lewis has been practicing yoga for several years, but became a more serious practitioner in 2014. Kate immediately loved the mental peace and clarity that she gained each time she stepped onto her mat, and credits yoga as what helped get her through some of the difficult life events that she was experiencing at the time.
Because of the deep healing and personal benefits she received from yoga, Kate knew that she wanted to share this gift with others. Kate obtained her 200 hour certification with Fire Shaper in 2017 and then went on to receive her 500 hour certification with Raji Thron of Yoga Synthesis in 2018. Kate is a passionate instructor that teaches various styles of yoga including Vinyasa, Hot 26, HIIT Yoga with weights, Yin Yoga, Chair Yoga, and Gentle Restorative Yoga.
Kate encourages her students to practice self-love and acceptance while breaking through their mental barriers and challenging themselves physically. She hopes to show her students that anyone and everyone can enjoy the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits that yoga has to offer, no matter where they are at in their lives.
Anxiety, ADHD, chronic pain, & autoimmune issues, led Kim to seek practices to invite freedom in to her mind and body. Yoga offered deep physical healing along with mental clarity aiding in focus, productivity, and over all a more balanced, joyful life. Kim felt like this practice enhanced her quality of life and wanted to share this gift of yoga with her loved ones and her community. Kim obtained her 200-hour certification with Karma Life Holistic Wellness in 2022 and 300-hour with Cathy Madeo in 2023. Kim has also obtained certifications in Trauma Informed, Yin, Pre Natal, Reiki 2, Ayurveda 2, Sound Healing 2, and taken courses on Vagus Nerve, MFR, QiGong, and Pranayama. Kim has a passion for connection and wellness working in lifestyle food brands by day, and serving her community by night. She invite’s these different modalities in to her teachings both on and off the mat. Kim radiates pure love and hopes to create a safe, inclusive, nurturing environment where she can show her students that no matter your circumstances, all humans can benefit from the mental, physical, and spiritual benefits that yoga offers.
Dominique Farina began her personal yoga and meditation practice at age 17 following her father passing away unexpectedly and her Brother getting caught in addiction. Over the years, Dominique has watched her heart soften and open in profound ways through her dedication to self-discovery, meditation, and yoga. 16 years later, Dominique is now a 500hr yoga teacher, a breathwork facilitator, Reiki master, and is trained in Mindfulness Meditation under Jack Kornfield and Tara Brach. She has found after multiple 10day silent meditation retreats and studying under different teachers and lineages, that each individual is capable of carving their own path to cultivate healing and peace in their lives and that her purpose here on earth is to help share the various modalities that have helped her along the way, whether that be through deep listening, lending a hand, sharing waves in the ocean, reiki healing, or teaching yoga/meditation.