In Connecticut, I started taking Yoga classes in 1998 with Barbara Ruzansky, owner of West Hartford Yoga Studio. I fell in love with Yoga and practiced it on a regular basis. I couldn’t wait to get to the next class. Barbara guided me in the right direction when I asked about teacher training.
In 2002 I spent 9 glorious days at the Wisdom House in Litchfield, CT. hills where I received a well-rounded education from Lex Gillan and his staff. Lex owns the Yoga Institute of Houston, TX. I learned the basis of Yoga teaching, chanting, meditation, health, and the business of yoga. This was my first teacher certification. I then joined Yoga Alliance.
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Marcie Loffredo
Yogic Name - Lakshmi Devi
In 2003
I attended Soothing Touch Yoga teacher training from Doug Swenson, who came to teach at Barbara’s studio.
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In 2004, I attended Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training with David Swenson, also at Barbara’s studio
I continued to attend workshops/ongoing training with Beryl Bender Birch when she was in CT and took classes at various studios when my schedule permitted. I also continue learning by reading various Yoga related books and taking other Yoga classes.
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Also for ongoing training: Tai Chi, Usui Reiki, Zen Yoga
I was involved with the Yoga for Veterans Project – Teacher Training – helping Veterans with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome) - Mindful Yoga Therapy for Veterans Coping with Trauma
I am a member of the following:
Yoga Alliance:
200 Hour Level, Experienced, 200 E-RYT
Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce in CT (I no longer live in CT., moved to Crossville,TN 38558)
Madison Who’s Who:
Girl Scouts Volunteer List in CT. (have taught a workshop for the Girl Scouts and their Moms)
American Breast Cancer Foundation – participated in the “Yoga for Life” campaign.
NAMASTA and Yoga International
Current:
In Fairfield Glade, TN., I now teach 3 classes per week, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays at the Multipurpose room across the hall from the Fairfield Glade Library. I still offer private classes in peoples’ homes.
I love teaching Yoga. When my hubby, Lou, and I retired to TN, I really retired! I did not realize how much I missed teaching Yoga. Long story short, thank God for my neighbors here, I started teaching again. We are truly blessed to be here.