All Triangle Yoga Instructors are available for private sessions.

  Please email them if you are interested.

Margaret Chesson, PT, RYT graduated from UNC Chapel Hill in Physical Therapy in 1976.

She is a Certified Senior Strength Trainer with IWA and member of the International Association of

Yoga Therapists. She has worked most of her PT career in orthopedic or geriatric physical therapy,

working the past ten years at Carol Woods Retirement Center part time where she also teaches  

senior gentle yoga classes. Her attraction to yoga was a natural extension of her interest in intersection

of western and eastern thought. She first trained with Ginger Garner, MPT, RYT, ATC, a long time physical

therapist and yoga teacher who specializes in chronic pain management. Most recently she successfully

completed the 220 hours of Yoga Teacher Training with Body, Mind and Spirit of Chapel Hill.

Margaret continues her studies as a candidate for the Professional Yoga Therapy Studies Certification, a

unique Yoga therapy program that is only offered to licensed health care professionals. She also credits

the nurturing and attentive tutelage from the instructors of Triangle Yoga with the development

of her own personal practice. It is Margaret's desire to share her enthusiasm for the health benefits

of yoga with every Body and reassure you that it is never too late and you are never too old to

begin the yogic exploration. With the ample aid of props and supports, her classes meet

you where you are and invite you to experience the benefits of merging the therapeutics

of movements of your own body and breath with the focus of your mind. email Margaret

Jeff Cobb is Tracy Bogart's business partner, and although Jeff is not a yoga teacher he is a dedicated yogi who has

spent the last 20 years practicing. Jeff balances his life between fatherhood, traveling extensively as an executive for a

large corporation, and carrying the honor of being one of Triangle Yoga's most advanced practitioners. It is Tracy and

Jeffs vision that Triangle Yoga be a sanctuary for anyone looking for peace in their lives.

Stacey Cutbush's yogic path began through dance. 

She was hooked on dancing by the time she could tie her shoes. 

So—conscious movement and breath have always been a lifeline for her, ultimately

enabling a seamless transition to yoga in 1996.  Since then, she has become an

Ashtanga devotee, drawn both to the physical intensity and invigorating attention to the breath. 

Her study at the Ashtanga Yoga Center in Washington, D.C., ultimately prompted her to pursue a teaching path. 

She has since completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training.  Throughout this rich, life-long experience

with movement, Stacey has gleaned an intimate knowledge about and awareness/appreciation of the body. 

Teaching yoga has become a natural extension of this; it is part of her journey:  to teach what she knows.

Stacey experiences vinyasa-based yoga as a moving meditation—

a purposeful breathing exercise—paradoxically stimulating the body and quieting the mind. 

Her intention—both on and off her yoga mat—is healing for herself, for all people, and for the planet. 

In yoga, this looks like practicing deep respect and non-judgment toward ourselves and each other;

always doing our best, knowing full well that “our best” shifts during different life moments;

taking care of our bodies through safe yet dynamic exploration of our possibilities and limitations;

and certainly, having fun! email Stacey

Mike Dorman has been a devoted student of Anusara Yoga since January, 2005.

Though he delights in the asana practice, and has found deep physical transformation,

the greatest benefit of this heart-centered practice has empowered him in moving beyond his habits

and self-imposed limits. Mike's yoga journey has led him to realize a greater connections with others.

He has completed a Teacher Training with John Friend, and studied extensively with his local teachers,

Paul and Sommer Sobin and Lila Brown. Mike will complete his Anusara Teacher Training in June 2008.

When not practicing or teaching, he works to find the yoga in his marriage, cooking, programming computers

and playing very loud electric guitar. email Mike

Dr. Jay Dunbar began his Taijiquan studies in 1975 with Ruby Blaurock, and in 1976 he traveled to San Francisco to study with Chung and Kuo where he met Henry Look, his primary Yiquan teacher. In 1978 he began a discipleship with Jou, Tsung Hwa which was to span the next 20 years. Dr. Jay has also studied with Dr. John Painter, and taken workshops with many teachers, including Zhu, Tian Cai; Liang, Shouyu; Yang, Jwing Ming; Yang, Zhenduo; Shi, Zheng Zhong; Huang,

Chien-Liang; Susanna DeRosa, and Sam Masich.

Dr. Jay graduated summa cum laude from Colgate, received an M.A. in English Literature from Duke, and a Ph.D. in Education from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1991. He has served as judge and referee in numerous tournaments and the Taiji Legacy since 1989, and has developed tournament rules for form competitions that encourage interaction between judges and competitors, and for push-hands intended to foster and reward good Taijiquan. He was technical editor of Tai Chi for Dummies, and contributed the foreword to Exploring Tai Chi, by John Loupos. He has presented workshops at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, The American Dance Festival, the Guang Ping Annual Conventions, Qigong, Yi Jing divination, Straight Sword, Chen, Wu/Hao styles of Taijiquan, and has team-taught over 40 intensives in the traditional 88-movement San Shou. Jay is Director and Founder of The Magic Tortoise Taijiquan School in Chapel Hill, NC. email Dr. Jay

See Dr. Jay in action!

Dara Fort's first yoga class brought new-found physical and mental awakenings for her.

Being a competetive gymnast and dancer for years, yoga was a refreshingly non-competitive way to

feed her body while nurtring her soul. She found a sense of balance between having always pushed her edge

and learning to be where she was in a moment. Through this balance Dara began to realize yoga's ripple effect

within herself and within her community. Her relationships became stronger, her grip on life was softer and her

appreciation for the connectedness of the universe was finally realized. After a year of practice Dara decided she

wanted to teach. She wanted to spread the word, to share the gifts of this practice that others may not have experienced.

Erich Shiffmann was one of her first inspirations to teach and take her personal practice further. She became a certified

Level 1 and Level 2 Yoga Instructor and continued her education by attending classes and workshops. Over the next few

years Dara's life and learning was enriched further by teacher trainings and the births of my her daughters. Dara's favorite

"gurus" are David Swenson, Beryl Bender Birch, Ana Forrest, Doug Swenson and Seane Corn. Over the last nine years of teaching, Dara has learned more about life and people through the giving and recieving of this practice than any book,

teacher or formal education could ever provide. It has been a strong, continuous thread that has weaved itself into her

life and connected her to others...and for this, she is thankful for yoga. Email Dara

Click here to see pictures from Carrington's Postnatal Yoga class.

Deborah Klinger began studying yoga in Los Angeles in 1985 with Billy Porter. Around the same time, she apprenticed

with Bess Gatewood, creator of a stretch and alignment technique based on the premise that the body holds different emotional issues in specific muscle groups. After Billy's death in 1988, Deborah focused on teaching the stretch technique. She also went on to become a licensed psychotherapist and was additionally certified as an eating disorders specialist. Deborah has studied a variety of disciplines with many teachers including teachers including Gurutej Khalsa, Brian Kest, Chuck Miller & Maty Ezraty, Rod Stryker, Todd Norian, and Tracy Bogart, all of whom inform her eclectic teaching style. A firm believer in the body-mind emotion-spirit connection, she is a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy practitioner. email Deborah  and visit her web site.

Danielle Koppel found yoga through transcendental meditation when she was in High School, and practiced for

many years before becoming a yoga instructor. She trained in San Francisco with Eva Kastel (a contributing writer for the Yoga Journal), Astrid Kastenberg and Brendan McCall (currently lecturing on Movement at the Yale Drama School), and also studied guided meditation and creative visualization at the Cal Arts in Valencia.Danielle's classes are characterized by a contemplative yoga practice followed by an extended relaxation period involving a guided meditation. She hopes to help her

students cool their minds, warm their bodies, and find balance within.  
   

Trained at the Winston Salem School of the Arts in Opera, Danielle is also an internationally known plus-size model and Size-Acceptance speaker. Her discussion of healthy body images and eating disorders, entitled "Beauty Knows No Pain," has been well received throughout the county, particularly at college and university Body Image Awareness Weeks.

email Danielle

	Becca Moss, R.Y.T., L.M.B.T., is a licensed massage & bodywork therapist and yoga teacher. Her sense of wonder about all of the stresses, emotions and tension we carry in our bodies down to the very last cell helped her dive into learning more about the roots of yoga and beginning her eclectic practice in 1997. She has been teaching Vinyasa flow since 2002 and has been inspired by many teachers including: Shiva Rea, Erich Shiffmann, Angela Farmer & Victor van Kooten, Donna Farhi, Tracy Bogart and Ti Harmony. Becca encourages deep internal awareness by simply listening to the body's infinite wisdom. She has completed a Vinyasa teacher training with Shiva Rea as well as an in depth yoga study/teacher training with Lisa Clark and David Beadle based on the teachings of Bonnie Bainbridge Cohen (Body Mind Centering). She continues to explore how to fully embody the practice of yoga on and off the mat.   email Becca
Zachary Nusbaum first began studying yoga in 1997 while he was a student at Eugene Lang College in NYC. His interest and study of yoga has continued to evolve over the past decade while studying with a variety of gifted teachers. Most influential have been Patti Bradshaw (NYC), Thomas Fortel (Big Sur, CA), Aadil Palkhivala (WA), and most recently John Friend and the Anusara system of Yoga. Other inspirations in Zach's life come from his local teachers Sommer & Paul Sobin, his extensive travel (Nepal, India, Greece, Turkey, and Brazil), his family, and from his love of many different styles of music. He is dedicated to teaching in a way that supports every individual's own realization of their highest potential. email Zach
Jen Serio began practicing yoga in 1992 with the goal of regaining the energy and flexibility she enjoyed as a child. She soon became a dedicated student as she learned yoga would not only make her feel better physically but practice taught her how to quiet her mind, be present and to activate subtle energy and sensations lying dormant. After studying with many gifted teachers near and far, Jen began teaching in 1999. In 2001 she completed the Interdisciplinary Yoga Teacher Training at the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica. While the focus on alignment and integrity found in Iyengar formed the basis for her teaching, the creativity and energy of contemporary teachers like Shiva Rea have helped Jen to find and embrace her natural affinity for letting go and allowing the breath to give life to the asanas. As an adult mental health therapist and social worker, Jen encourages stress reduction, mindfulness, and authentic expression on and off the mat. Her eclectic practice leads students through unique sequences and she often asks students to smile, be playful and to connect with their inherent wisdom and joy. email Jen
	Sommer Parris-Sobin, R.Y.T., has dedicated her life to self-study and teaching Anusara Yoga. Sommer has trained extensively with founder John Friend and senior teacher and mentor Betsey Downing. She is certified as an Anusara Yoga instructor and is known for her skillful eye and passion. Sommer loves working with students privately to deepen awareness and to also help individuals therapeutically. Her classes are spiced with challenge, creativity and inspiration. She also enjoys co-teaching with her husband Paul, spending time at the beach whenever possible and indulging in fine chocolates. email Sommer Paul Sobin, R.Y.T., is a certified Anusara Yoga teacher who trained extensively with John Friend (founder of Anusara Yoga), and Senior Anusara Yoga teacher (and mentor) Betsey Downing. Paul’s classes are playful, challenging and empowering. He is known for his ability to see the capacity of his students and to help them tap into that source, taking one’s practice to the next level. Paul also enjoys teaching with his wife Sommer & serenading his two dogs while learning to play guitar. email Paul Click here if you are interested in the Anusara Yoga classes. Click here to view Sommer & Paul's web site and their Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Program. View the Advanced Practice!

Kristin Young was exposed to dance and the beauty of movement from the womb.  A serious student of dance for all of her life, Kristin weaves a philosophy of dance and yoga in her study and teaching.  With a background in modern and African dance, she was inspired by the beauty, passion and energy of the Argentine Tango, leading her to several years of intensive study.  She partnered with a tango instructor from Four Seasons Dance Studio in Minneapolis prior to moving to Durham in the fall of 2006.  She has studied Anusara yoga for six years and is currently pursuing a yoga teaching certification.  With a degree in education and experience teaching movement and language in a variety of capacities for the past nine years, she is known for reaching her students through her contagious enthusiasm and creativity. email Kristin

Morris Arthur, creator of Triangle Yoga's database, 'Mula Bandha'.