A challenging class with advanced poses including inversions, backbends and arm balances. Builds strength and flexibility. At least one year prior yoga experience required.
Last updated Nov. 22, 2014, 9:47 p.m. UTC
Chaya is a fully certified Anusara Yoga Teacher and member of the Yoga Teachers Alliance. Chaya is the director and founder of Shree Yoga Studios, formerly Rockland County Yoga. Her classes are upbeat, fun, informative and safe.
Born and raised in New York City, Chaya first traveled to India when she was 14 to study yoga and meditation. For the next three years, she traveled all over the world with her meditation and yoga teacher, studying Indian philosophy, Sanskrit, yoga, Indian music and cooking. Chaya attended Sarah Lawrence College.
Over the years, Chaya regularly returned to India for extended periods to continue her studies. She received her first yoga teacher certification in India in 1990. She is a perpetual yoga student and continues her studies throughout the year.
