Yoga Instructors that have completed JG Yoga and Wellness's Yoga Teacher Training and who have teached at JG Yoga and Wellness and are always open to teaching when they can fit it into their schedules.
Larissa Cysanyi, RYT 200
Larissa recently graduated from JG Yoga and Wellness Teacher Training in Latrobe, PA. She is married and lives in Blairsville with her husband Jason. and her 2 dogs. Larissa enjoys biking and educating people on the benefits of essential oils. She also owns a store in Blairsville, PA called Founders Gallery and Gifts. She offers group painting classes, furniture restoration classes and essential oils/ a lot of unique items there. Larissa has a passion for Yoga and Wellness. She teaches at Chestnut Ridge Spa and for Blairsville Parks and Recreation when she is not teaching at JG Yoga and Wellness. Larissa's Yoga is called Blue Bird Yoga and Wellness.
Alaina Durigon
RD,LDN, RYT-200
She discovered hot yoga during her high school years at Hempfield. Her passion for yoga led her to complete a Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher Training (RYT-200 in 2014.
Alaina loves a good workout that challenges both the body and the mind. Teaching and sharing the many benefits of yoga with like minded individuals brings her immerse joy. Alaina specializes in Vinyasa yoga flow. Each class is designed to build heat, strength, endurance, and mobility. While the sessions are challenging, She always provides variations to ensure you can tailor the practice to your own needs, culminating in a deeply rewarding savasana.
Alaina was recently awarded her certification in Prenatal Yoga. She is very passionate about teaching this class and helping expecting mother's relax. She feels like there is a real need for this type of class in our community. She will be offering a Prenatal Yoga Class on Sundays at 10:30am at JG Yoga and Wellness.
When she is not on the mat, you can find her offering nutrition counseling as a Registered Dietitian, cooking and spending quality time with her family. Alaina is deeply passionate about health and wellness, and her goal in life is to enhance the health of everyone she meets through the power of a healthy body and mind.
Jennifer Goebel,B.A,M.A.,E-RYT 500 and RYT 500.
Jennifer Goebel has been a fitness and Wellness enthusiast/educator for 20+ years. She started learning and training while in high school. Jennifer holds many certifications in health and fitness; such as: Yoga, Pilates ,Tai Chi, Aerobics, Spinning and many more... but her true passion is Yoga and Holistic Wellness Therapies.
Jennifer has a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Holistic Health Studies.
Jennifer has trained and studied with Dr. Robin Shapiro,Sachiko Komagata,Claire Diab/Deepock Chopra,Sean Korn,Scott Cole,Megha Nancy Buttenheim and many other known presenters through out the United States and at the Kripalu Health and Wellness Center in Stockbridge, MA.
Jennifer is published and has a binded Master's Thesis available for review at Georgian Court University Library on: "How Yoga and Meditation Improve Individual's Stress Levels."
In 2005, Jennifer was invited by the Head of the Holistic Health Studies Program at Georgian Court University to give an undergraduate lecture on Yoga Movement and Nutrition. She was also invited by the New Program Director in 2009 to teach undergraduates yoga and wellness.
Currently, she teaches at the studio: JG Yoga and Wellness in Latrobe,PA;Community Colleges,Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Community Centers. Jennifer also speaks and teaches at Corporate Events and at Yoga Events by request.
Jennifer loves teaching Yoga and educating the community on Wellness Therapies. Her goal is to continue to grow and learn personally and professionally on and off that mat.
Amie Gillingham
Amie is a graduate of Moon Glow Yoga. She is an expert in class structure and planning, inversions, Yin Yoga, Restorative Yoga, as well as other areas of practice.
When not on the mat, you'll find Amie in her garden or out hiking with her kids. Amie is an artist and longtime business owner, and brings a wealth of knowledge concerning student interaction and building community with students, on and off the mat.
Come join Amie on the Mat on Monday Nights at 6pm.
Cassie Pfaff
Cassandra Pfaff
RYT-200/500, YACEP
Cassie is a lifelong yoga practitioner and Yoga Alliance certified instructor that had been teaching for nearly a decade in the Westmoreland County area. Former owner of Moonglow Yoga in Greensburg, Cassie teaches a wide range of classes, from gentle, restorative, and yin yoga to a more active power vinyasa style. Her classes are aimed at being inclusive, body positive, and adaptable for every body type. She specializes in beginner and yin yoga, and brings her ever expanding knowledge of yoga and the body into her classes.
Come join Cassie on the Mat every Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Kaitlyn Lewis, RYT 200
Kaitlyn lives on a farm with her husband and Kids. She is passionate about animals and yoga. She graduated JG Yoga and Wellness's Yoga Teacher Training.
She is very easy to follow and has a soft spoken yet fun voice and teaching style.
Gentle Neck & Back Care is at JG Yoga and Wellness.
Dr. Yalana Austraw is a Chiropractor practicing in Latrobe, PA. She specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating conditions associated with neuromusculskeletal system, improving each patients functionality and quality of life. Conditions treated include sciatica, neck pain, TMJ and arthrtis pain, among many others. Dr. Austraw seeks top reduce pain and discomfort through manipulation and adjustment of the spine.
Call her to schedule an appointment at: (724) 331-0657