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EVERYONE CAN DO YOGA You do not have to be strong or flexible. Our method is safe, precise and progessive. Some postures are taught with the support of props as a way to learn and meet the needs of students of all ages and abilities.
Class sizes are small and comfortable. Strength, coordination, flexibility, and calmness are some of the benefits of Yoga. Classes consist of yoga asanas (postures), guided relaxation, and pranayama (yogic breathing).
Debra is an experienced and caring Yoga teacher. Her 
knowledge of Yoga is expressed with clarity and enthusiam. It is inspiring for students of all abilities and levels of Yoga experience to study with Debra, she gives special attention to the needs of each individual and awakens you to go beyond your precieved limitations. Inspired to practice Yoga by the teachings of B.K.S. IYENGAR,
Debra has studied with many Internationally known and recognized IYENGAR teachers over the past ten years. One of Debra’s teacher's had encouraged her to pursue a career in teaching Yoga. With the sanction of her teacher and following the clear, precise and progessive approach of B.K.S. IYENGAR's teachings students experience the asanas with ease and steadiness. Born from the IYENGAR tradition of Yoga are Yoga props.
It is Debra's keen understanding of their uses that enable students of all ages, abilities and levels of experience to enjoy and benefit from the practice of Yoga. Learning the asanas as they were meant to be practiced ~ correct alignment, lightness and steady. Five years ago, Debra opened her own studio Yoga Vita, and has been directing and teaching in addition to teaching at the EASTERN SCHOOL OF ACUPUNCTURE AND TRADITIONAL MEDICINE in Montclair, corporate and private Yoga lessons. Debra's Yoga students will tell you that her love for Yoga combined with great communication skills, helping students perfect their technique, great sense of humor and a desire for her students to understand Yoga makes her a very special teacher.
comes to Yoga Vita with more than 20 years of yoga experience. He teaches from the heart with humor, clarity and compassion. He is heavily influenced by B.K.S. Iyengar, Integral Yoga, Vipassana Meditation, and the spiritual teachings of his teacher, Swami Satchidinanda.
In addition to his work as a teacher of yoga, Christopheray is an acknowledged authority in the realms of stress management and therapeutic fasting, and has taught workshops and produced instructional presentations in both fields.