Sangha Yoga Teaching Staff

Emily Weitz
Emily Weitz is a hatha yoga teacher trained in the Anusara tradition. She brings an emotional connection to her strong, alignment-based practice, and enjoys leading people towards lives in which they can be fully present in each and every moment. She is grateful to all her teachers. Learn more about her at her web site: www.yogamatized.com

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Jennifer Frasher
Jennifer is an encouraging teacher who is always trying to spice up any yoga practice. Born in Germany and raised in Sag Harbor, Jennifer has studied intensely with Mark Whitwell, with whom she became certified with, as well as completing the 200-hour Nosara teacher training in Costa Rica.

After a year abroad in Paris Jennifer returned to Manhattan to complete her degree in photography. It was there that she was introduced to the amazing lifestyle of a yogi. Her very first yoga class was at Jivamukti. It was at Jivamutki where Jennifer was taught the basics of asana, pranayama, chanting and philosophy. From there she went on to study at Om Yoga, Sivananda, the Iyengar Institute and Universal Force, where she completed a certification course with Shakta Kaur Khalsa on teaching yoga to children.

Jennifer emphasizes breath and pranayama in her strong yet fluid vinyasa flow, allowing the breath to be the main source of movement. She refines the practice with precise alignment, hands on adjustments and mindful meditation. Believing in the Krishnamacharya lineage in that you "adapt the yoga to the individual" Jennifer strives to develop a unique yoga practice for each person. Forever a student, Jennifer is continually furthering her spiritual knowledge with daily practice both at home and in the classroom. She has taken numerous courses with exceptional teachers such as, Angela Farmer, Patricia Walden, Bonnie Bainbridge-Cohen, David Swenson, WAH, Genny Kapuler, Gurumukh, Manorama, Rodney Yee and many others.

In 2008 Jennifer traveled to India for the first time where she completed the Level 1 course at The Art of Living ashram in Bangalore with His Holiness Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Jennifer incorporates, live music, chanting, Kundalini breath techniques and Iyengar alignment to suit all levels of students. You will find her teachings fresh, inspirational and ever surprising! She would like to thank the many beings that inspire her teachings and her life.