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Rob Manosca |
I
started practicing yoga at the college I worked for in 2004 in
North Carolina. I wanted to implement yoga as conditioning for
my mens volleyball program. While visiting my parents I discovered
the Jacksonville Bikram studio. My first class was amazing. I
did less than half the class yet I felt like I had completed the
best workout, meditation and most relaxing massage all in one.
I was hooked. The first three months I lost 30 lbs. and throughout
that first year I lost a total of 50 lbs. My body totally transformed.
I knew I wanted to teach. I attended the first Teacher Training
in Hawaii, spring 2007. This was the hardest thing I've ever done
in my life, both mentally and physically, as well as the most
rewarding experience. I love teaching this yoga. I never thought
I'd own a studio. Thank you all for coming in, you are the ones
that keep it going. Peace. |
Krupa Alford |
I started practicing Bikram yoga in 2001 in St. Augustine , FL under the instruction of Kate Mitchell. As I was starting my yoga practice, I was finishing my Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy at the University of Saint Augustine . It was then that my eyes were opened to the benefits of yoga for various types of musculoskeletal dysfunctions. In 2005 I went to teacher training in Los Angeles , and shortly after finishing I took over management of the San Marco studio in Jacksonville . I no longer teach full time, as I am a full time therapist at Heekin Orthopedic Specialists. As I have grown in both my yoga practice and my physical therapy profession, I have become increasingly aware of how beautifully they compliment one another. I still practice Bikram Yoga regularly, and enjoy teaching whenever I have the opportunity. |
Lisa Franzino |
Lisa
is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. After working in the corporate
world as a technical writer, she dropped out to go to Bikram training
and then opened two Bikram schools in Jacksonville. As a third-time
transplant to Portland, Lisa feels she is there to stay: for a
while at least.
Lisa started practicing yoga as a rehabilitative therapy after her battle with cancer. It has greatly helped her chronic back pain, lymphedema and post-traumatic stress, as well as helped eliminate the toxins from her cancer treatment. As someone who is herself continuing to heal, Lisa brings a compassion to her teaching that is both comforting and inspiring. In addition to teaching and practicing yoga, she works as a Web and graphic designer under her design company, CircleScapes. |
Michael Gilbourne |
I
have been teaching at this studio since it opened and love the
atmosphere and feel that the studio eminates. I love the connections
that are created between the studio and the students.
I'm not in Jacksonville full time anymore, but you can expect me to drop by every so often. For me teaching is everything! It's all about you and your growth. My goal is to do everything possible to make your class the best experience; helping you discover your greatest abilities while getting stronger all the way. To all the students that had me in the past … I thank you for being such an integral part of this living yoga community. I am thrilled that Rob Manosca has taken over the studio and feel that he will make it an even better place for all to pursue their own individual goals of health, strength, and union with the self. See you soon in class! |
Akemi Hofmann |
I
started practicing yoga in early spring of 05 with Master Adam
in Virginia Beach. At the same time I joined 200-hours intensive
Hatha yoga course, I regularly practiced Hot yoga, which is very
similar to Bikram yoga. In summer of '05 I and my husband returned to Japan, I found out that Bikram was planning to open studios in Japan, so I joined its preparatory training in Tokyo. With the help of wonderful mentors, Cynthia Wehr, Leslie Christhansen, I could go through TTC in spring of 06!! I taught Bikram yoga in Tokyo about one year until we came back to Jacksonville, my husband's hometown. Honestly, I was a total geek, never athletic, severe sociophobic. Who could imagine what I do now? Yoga transformed me! Life is filled with lots of surprises! I love practicing Bikram yoga at Jacksonville studio! Great people, friendly atmosphere! Peace! Hiza o shite (lock the knee)! |
Cindy Toda |
This is the studio where I began practicing Bikram Yoga, back in 2002. Born and raised in the Canal Zone in Panama, I immediately took to the heat and quickly became addicted to the complete ass-kicking experience. After a few years of expanding my practice and opening my mind, I went to teacher training in the Spring of 2005. Since then I have set up my life to travel and teach Bikram Yoga around the world. Mostly in Florida (here, St. Augustine, Sarasota), Chile (in Español), Denver and Kansas. Stay tuned, more to come... :) Bikram
Yoga has given me a new direction in life. Before discovering
Bikram, I was stuck in a "rat race" j-o-b that dragged
me down. Now I am living large: continuing to expand my practice,
opening my mind and body, and helping others along the path
of self discovery one asana at a time. |
