Teachers

Wes Tudor has been practicing yoga since 1992 and became a Himalayan Institute trained yoga teacher in 2006. Prior to that, he studied meditation and biofeedback in San Francisco, while also completing a masters degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego. In 2001, he traveled to India for the Maha Kumba Mela festival and did intensive practices on the Ganges for one month. He teaches in the Hatha yoga style, and brings an expertise in meditation and guided relaxation to his classes. Wes has an undergraduate degree in cello performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of music.

Tracy Galloway certified through YogaWorks in 2009 and is adept in a variety of styles and methods. She uses props skillfully to assist students in their alignment, drawing from her experience with Iyengar. Her class is Friday at 7:00 a.m., and she also teaches at the Lombard Swim Club. Tracy works as a nurse anesthetist at Hahnemann University Hospital.

Ashley King certified through Dhyana Yoga in Philadelphia and teaches in the Vinyasa style. Her Wednesday 7:30 p.m. class is flowing and can provide a challenge. She also teaches at Hawthorne Yoga and Reiki. Ashley is a holistic psychotherapist, Reiki practitioner, and writer. Her practice is located in the Camac Center behind the 12th Street Gym. Visit www.ashleykingtherapy.com

Erin Zuccaro is certified through the Nosara Institute in Costa Rica, and in children’s yoga through Karma Kids. Her “Mommy and Me” class Wednesday at 5 p.m. is fun and emphasizes creative play. As an elementary school teacher and educational consultant she is uniquely qualified to work with children. Erin teaches adult Vinyasa Wed at 6 p.m. and also teaches at the 12th Street Gym, Sankhya Yoga, and Hawthorne Yoga and Reiki.

Virginia McKinnie has practiced yoga for 13 years, and certified in Hatha yoga from the Himalayan Institute in 2010. She has also studied Chakra yoga, Restorative yoga, and has an MA in Literature from the University of Warwick, England. Virginia is a poet and writer, and uses yoga as inspiration for creativity and health. Virginia teaches hatha on Thursdays at 6 p.m., and you will surely rejuvenate from her Yin yoga class Sun at 11:30 a.m.

Rebecca Brumberg has practiced yoga for 9 years and trained at Dhyana Yoga. You can expect a challenging and balanced Vinyasa flow practice with a spirit of lightness, freedom, and a lot of smiles. Rebecca has a marketing career and holds an MBA from George Washington University. She also teaches at LifeSport Fitness in Fairmount.

Alyse Levy began practicing yoga and pursuing the spiritual path as a teenager, and is certified through Dhyana Yoga. Her Vinyasa classes weave breathing and movement into a moving meditation designed to warm and open the body while quieting the mind. She has studied with renown teacher Simon Park, and Ashtanga teacher David Garrigues. Her Sun 8:30 a.m. class will be a great start for your day.