my teachers
Shiva Rea
The source of Prana Vinyasa Yoga. Shiva Rea transmits the power of Shakti in all her aspects, Durga, Saraswati and Lakshmi. She is a fearless leader in the art of listening and allowing the creative impulse to guide her into action. She is a very powerful influence in my life and has been since I met her in 2007. I’ll never forget the look that came from her electric soul that turned me on to the path. She helped me realize how much more bliss and possibility there is and how to align with the auspicious current.
Victoria Laws
My beloved Ashtanga guru “Jayaji”. She changed my life. She held space with fervent devotion for many years at the Telluride Yoga Center. With absolute selflessness, she taught six early morning Mysore classes per week. She gave me true understanding of alignment and breath. She gave me the Ashtanga practice which is still foundational in my practice and gives me the structure and stability that I need. I am eternally grateful for her gift.
Maria Garré
My ayurveda teacher. I studied 150 hours with Maria through the Samudra School of Living Yoga. Ayurveda has become key to informing the wisdom of my choices. Understanding the gunas (qualities) of life energy is profound guidance in thwarting disease and living in harmony.
Monica Mesa Dasi
Servant of God/dess, Monica has huge energy and heart! Her support has given me the fire I need to expand my comfort zone and live in magic. She is my mentor in creative manifestations and has helped me become the Prana Vinyasa teacher that I am.
Jumana Sophia
Jumana, a teacher of the deep feminine arts, has shown me how to truly trust my intuition and inner voice. She has given me the container for belonging and deep self-trust that is innate to my being, yet called for awakening.
I also thank Nancy Stechert, Tim Miller, Annie Pace, Ajay Kumar, and Lama Tsultrim Allione, who have all helped craft the person and teacher that I am today.
Photo credit: Joanie Schwarz
Albert Roer
My business partner at the Telluride Yoga Center, thank you Albert for being a bhodisattva. I couldn’t do it without your commitment to the art of yoga, your cool head and your huge heart.
photography
Joanie Schwarz
Joanie has been known in the publishing world for over 25 years for her dreamlike imagery, and her endless patience with children and chaos. Creating images that show unconditional love is what Joanie was born to do. Her work has been on the covers of Time, Us News and World Report, NY Times Magazine and the LA Times.
She is fascinated with, and has studied advanced natural lighting techniques with numerous artists, including Joyce Tenneson at The Maine Media Workshops and Visual Arts Center of New Jersey. Her award-winning photographs and portraits are displayed in homes and galleries throughout the world. Joanie lives in Westfield, New Jersey, with her husband, two sons, and her dog Zoe. Joanie and her family also spend a few months each year in Telluride, Colorado, because everything is better in the mountains.
Joanie, my mystical, magical, artful friend and soul of the moon. Your photos are spiritual, like you! Thank you for your undying commitment to your art, and your generous, loving spirit. Thank you for sharing your photos with me and the world. Om Shrim. Blessings upon your sacred path.
Mary Kenez
Mary Kenez is professional photographer whose whimsical work celebrates her two greatest loves-- her canine companions and their daily adventures biking, hiking and skiing in the mountainous backdrop of beautiful Telluride, Colorado.
“It’s my job and someone’s got to do it,” Mary says cheerfully. “I designed my gallery’s logo to incorporate a bike and ski to remind me when I’m playing outdoors or even walking my dog, I really AM working!”
Mary is an animal advocate and a dedicated supporter of Second Chance Humane Society in Ridgway, Colorado. Red, her rescue and wild-card canine is her pride and joy.
Thank you Mary for your infinite humor and creativity! Thanks for being my adventurous friend and sharing your inspirations, motivation, and talent with me. Your pictures make people come alive! Like you, fully ALIVE! In Joy and gratitude for your artful eye and generosity.
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