All Triangle Yoga Instructors are available for private sessions.

  Please email them if you are interested.

 

 

David Beadle, MFA, is a professional dancer, movement teacher, licensed massage therapist, and certified practitioner of Body-Mind Centering. Influenced and inspired by many years of study with outstanding teachers in Somatics, Meditation, Iyengar, Vinyasa, and Kripalu Yoga, he has been seeing private clients and teaching yoga in various settings since 1984.

David's teaching approaches asana mindfully, gently, and deeply. He is interested in helping students embody a unique blend of alignment, movement, and breathing principles. David's classes will enrich your yoga practice with insight, subtlety and depth. Shedding new light on the inner workings of the poses, his approach offers an embodied exploration of the transformative and creative potential of Hatha Yoga. David's students can gain new levels of awareness resulting in a radiance that is both clearly and profoundly experienced.

David is co-director of  'Yoga Body, Mind and Spirit' ,

a yoga teacher's training program in Chapel Hill, NC.

Email David

Tracy Bogart, E-R.Y.T., has yoga roots that stretch back to her Waldorf School kindergarden curriculum when she was introduced to Eurythmy (the art

of speaking and singing through movements and gestures that are intended to reveal to the eye what language and music bring to the ears). Tracy's personal teaching style is directly connected to these roots. She creatively emphasizes the liquid- like coordination of breath and movement, along with the direct connection of expression of oneself through the heart and the body as a whole. When she teaches (not often these days) each class unravels a unique sequence of poses designed to unleash the movement of energy within, tap into the energy around the body, and connect with the infinite space outside the room. A yoga instructor for over 24yrs, Tracy's traditional teaching experience was adopted in Southern California where she lived, studied and practiced yoga at the renowned YogaWorks in a variety of styles with teachers such as Erich Schiffmann, Chuck Miller, Maty Ezraty, Brian Kest,

Rod Stryker, Ana Forrest, Lisa Walford, Max Strom, Steve Ross and Robyn Shumacher. Looking for a way to continue studying with her teachers,

find new teachers to study with and stay close to home to raise her two daughters, Tracy opened Triangle Yoga.

Through the years she has hosted (and studied with) over three dozen master teachers at the studio.

       

Tracy has been Co-founder and Director of Triangle Yoga since 1995. Prior to that time, yoga was not openly accessible in

'The Triangle', and it was difficult establishing classes for the public, so in 1992 she developed yoga programs in a number

of local gyms and fitness centers thus creating a new awareness for 'the practice' in the area. In addition to Tracy's teaching,

and managerial duties at the studio she has also taught yoga to the Men's Football and Women's Lacrosse teams at UNC

Chapel Hill and to students at the American Dance Festival in Durham. Tracy is certified as an Advanced Yoga Teacher

by the White Lotus Foundation, an Advanced Yoga Alliance Teacher, in Thai Yoga Therapy with Saul David Raye and has a

certificate of completion in Anatomy and Physiology with Carol Verner's 'Form & Flow' program. As senior teacher at Triangle

Yoga, Tracy recognizes how profoundly yoga transformed her life and gave it a purpose. Grateful for everything the practice

has provided, she is dedicated to sharing her enthusiasm for as long as she can through empowering newer students,

and motivating continuing students to keep their yoga practice authentic. Email Tracy   

Click here to see some of Tracy's press         

 

Tracy has had two hip replacements within the last two years.

The following videos document her recovery and

the healing power of yoga.

Pre Surgery, Tracy with Rebecca Drake;

Post Surgery progress here;

    

1st photo taken 7 months post right hip surgery (4 days prior to the 2nd hip replacement)

and 2nd photo taken 3 months post left hip surgery.

 

 

Hannah Byrum first studied yoga while living abroad at Galway Yoga Centre in Ireland.

This Sevananda-style school gave her a firm foundation in the practices of Asana,

Pranayama, Meditation and Yoga Nidra. While living in NYC, Hannah studied at Integral

Yoga and upon returning to Chapel Hill (her home town), she continued expanding

her studies through Yin Yoga, Anusara Yoga, Bikram Yoga, and Vinyasa Yoga.

     

Hannah is now an Anusara Inspired Yoga Teacher. She is a graduate of the Triangle Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Program

and addditionally has completed 60 hours of Teacher Training and 30 hours of Therapy Training with Anusara Yoga founder, John Friend.

Her primary teachers are Sommer and Paul Sobin, and Lila Pierce Brown. She also travels to Massachusetts yearly to study with Senior

Certified Anusara Teacher Todd Norian. Her studies have also included a 200 hour Teacher Training in Hatha Yoga with Ti Harmony and

workshops with Desiree Rumbaugh, Betsey Downing, Gabriel Halpern, Seane Corn, Patty Townsend, Sarah Powers, and Paul Grilley,

Angela Farmer and Victor VanKooten.  Email Hannah

 


 

Scott Campbell took his first yoga class in Texas almost 35 years ago. Although fascinated by the experience, he detoured to L.A. for a career in acting, and amidst the craziness, explored the relationship between the mind, body, and the emotions. Seeking balance in his life, he returned to yoga some 7 years ago and used his practice to heal, ground, deepen, and expand what he learned as an actor. He is a student and teacher of Taoism and Tibetan Buddhism as well as Indian styles of yoga. His teaching reflects the eclectic mix of his background, using what works to help each student to uncover and move closer to their truth and the peace that eventually comes. Email Scott

   


 

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

 

 

 

Lisa Chickos was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. She discovered the truly healing power of yoga after suffering a back injury a couple of years ago. It was through yoga that she learned to develop patience and compassion for her body and spirit, and hopes to share that same gift with others. She is interested in helping students deepen their practice while at the same time cultivating an acceptance of where they currently are. Her classes are inspired by the words of T.K.V. Desikachar, “We begin where we are and how we are, and whatever happens, happens.”

    

 

 


 

Lisa is a graduate of the YogaWorks 200 hour Teacher Training program hosted by Triangle Yoga in July 2009. Before teaching yoga, Lisa worked in the philanthropic sector and holds a MA in International Relations from Tufts University. When not on the mat she can be found spending time with her English Bulldog, Louie, and cheering on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Email Lisa

 

 

Bhavani Crisp was most recently been certified to teach Vedic Chanting through the Kryshnamacharya Yoga Mandarim. Her study of yoga began with a 200 hour teacher training inspired by the Bihar School of Yoga (led by Shraddhasagar Ruth Hartung) and blossomed into her extensive work with Rama Jyoti Vernon with completion of her 500 hour teacher training at the International Yoga College. Bhavani's asana practice uses the breath to unfold the alignment of each pose. The breath is the practice, and this allows asana to become pranayama, dharana and an opportunity to practice all eight limbs in one pose.She also studied Kundalini Yoga through both sadhana practices given by the Bihar school,sadhana from a Nepalese Tantric tradition and kriyas as taught by Yoga Bhajan. She completed her Master’s Touch 200 hour training through the 3HO in 2005 and has taught both Hatha and Kundaini Yogas in her other home, Sedona Arizona, where she began a high school yoga program. Part of the faculty in the 200 hour 30-Day Yoga Teacher Trainings at 7 Centers School of Yoga Arts, she led early morning sadhana and taught asana principles. These different modalities have all led to Bhavani's inner journey and are all supported by her ongoing study of Patanjaliís Yoga Sutras, the Vedas and Bhagavad Gita. While asana keeps her body strong and clear, she finds chanting, Sanskrit and sound close to her heart. If interested in chanting the Vedas, Patanjaliís Sutras, or developing a personal practice with sound, please email Bhavani


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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 25 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 Jeff's vision that Triangle Yoga be a

sanctuary for anyone looking for peace in their lives.

email Jeff

 

 

 

Molly Drake has been practicing yoga since 1973. Through studying, practicing, and teaching Iyengar yoga, she gained respect for the intensity and awareness that one brings to practice. In pursuit of her own authentic expression of the spirit of Hatha Yoga, Molly has explored and studied with many nationally known teachers and has particpated in dozens of workshops and teacher trainings. Particularly inspired by the teachings of Angela Farmer and Victor vanKooten, Molly now teaches in a gentle, yet powerfully fluid, internal, open, and playful manner.

Her classes are not about rigid discipline or intense striving;

she teaches the poses as a means to explore and study

our inner selves. She sees yoga as being about the empowerment of our inner being through the vehicle of our personal body--an internal exploration, a journey, a continual unfolding and revelation of our true self. Email Molly

 

Please contact Rebecca for private lessons, choreography,

or performance.

Email Rebecca.

Rebecca Drake, Certified Vinyasa Flow Teacher, began practicing yoga with Tracy Bogart while attending the American Dance Festival in 1999. Rebecca has had the privilege of studying with many master teachers,

and has been deeply influenced by Sarah Powers, Shiva Rea, Andrey Lappa, and Tracy Bogart (her mentor).

She is committed to everyone in her classes, and aspires to create a safe and supportive environment

for her students. She has a sweet sense of humor, and encourages a playful approach to practice,

while gently and lovingly challenging her students.

Rebecca was the first Aerial Dance teacher in North Carolina, and continues to teach Aerial fabric technique to students of all levels at Triangle Yoga. She specializes in Aerial Dance choreography, having had her work performed by varied artists such as Archipelago Theatre, Playmakers Repertory Company, and the Carolina Friends School dance program. She also has performed at the NC Museum of Art, Fletcher Opera Theater,

and National Music Festivals.


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Click here for info about the Aerial Dance Session and her Yoga Classes.

View some photos from Rebecca's Aerial Class

View Rebecca's article in 'Fit Yoga'

 

 

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.

Email Dr. Jay

 

 

      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

 

Amy Gorely has been teaching at Triangle Yoga since 2001.She was attracted to yoga out of her lifelong love of movement and dance,and began practicing yoga in 1994 as a way to overcome a dance injury. Amy was amazed with the healing and calmness that could be cultivated through yoga. She is a graduate of the Teacher Training Intensive at the White Lotus Foundation, and has completed trainings in Prenatal Yoga, Yin Yoga,Vinyasa Flow Yoga, and Therapeutic Yoga.

      

Amy brings a lightness and sense of humor to all of her classes. She aims to create a safe atmosphere in class where students are encouraged to work within their own limits and to practice mindfully in a way that nurtures one's own body, mind and soul. She views yoga as a tool to explore and open the body, mind and spirit, and practices Vipassana Meditation which she credits for keeping her (fairly) sane. When not teaching, she is using her yoga practice to help her with the journey of being a new mom. Check out her Prenatal class and email Amy  

 

Elaina Howard took up yoga at age 15, with a VHS tape in her family’s living room. She was hooked early on. Her first live class was an Ashtanga Yoga class at the University of Texas. Practicing in a group was a new joy, and ever since Elaina has valued the community that comes along with a public yoga class just as much as the introspective, personal nature of yoga. Her classes reflect these values. Elaina keeps things challenging but lighthearted. She encourages laughter, and experimentation with interesting postures. Her classes often include pranayama and meditation, emphasizing the quiet, internal aspects of a yoga practice. Certified in Hatha Yoga since 2007, she has studied with Russell Case, Mary Flinn, Christina Sell, Manju Jois and David Swenson. Sri K Pattabhi Jois and David Swenson are two of her greatest inspirations. Recently, Elaina and her husband moved back to Chapel Hill from Austin Texas, where she lived for five years, and received a PhD in Neuroscience. Email Elaina.

 

 

 

Eireann Leigh, our Kids, Tweens and Teens Yoga teacher, appreciates a generous amount of yoga with this dish of life. She first found yoga in an old book in 1997, and then forever through practice and within classes  in 2001. Eventually such a rewarding practice led her to graciously take Ti Harmony's Yoga Teacher Training beginning in 2007 which spurred yet more avenues of yogic relishing & study.  Sharing the infinitely healing, empowering and inspiring gifts of yoga with others, she enjoys teaching  an array of classes for those from various walks of life. Visit Eireann's website and email Eireann.

 

 

 

 

  

Kate Millen RYT, has been committed to health and fitness as both a fitness instructor and student for more than fifteen years. She has many western certifications including Pilate's, fitness instruction, personal training, nutrition, and a B.S. in chemistry. She received her 200-hour certification in 2005 and completed a advanced teacher training with Ana Forrest, most recently she completed the 500-hour TT certification. Kate was a member of the Center for Integrated Yoga Therapeutics (CIYT) practicing yoga therapy, and taught restorative yoga to oncology patients at Emerson Hospital. Upon joining the Elemental Yoga 500-hour Teacher Training Program in 2007, Kate turned the focus of her own practice to the Elemental Yoga alignment-based style of slow vinyasa that systematically heals the mind and body. With an emphasis on alignment, transitions, and mindfulness, she has been able to heal injuries and imbalances in her own body and mind; these personal experiences have been instrumental in framing her teaching in both group and private settings. Kate's passion is to empower people with the ability to heal themselves through focus, alignment and the physical practice of yoga. For private sessions, Kate's specialties are: performance enhancement, spinal anomalies, hyper mobility, anxiety, insomnia, depression, cancer therapeutics, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, arthritis, and immune disorders. email Kate

 

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Brian O'Grady found yoga thirteen years ago, was certified at the Asheville Yoga Center and began teaching regularly in 2002.  His focus on proper alignment, knowledge of pose variations, and use of props make his classes easy enough for beginners or students with limited ability, while challenging enough for more advanced students. Brian teaches asana as an essential tool for mindfulness, while physical strength, balance and flexibility are the welcome byproducts of the practice. Becoming skilled at pausing we learn to touch the happiness, peace and joy within each of us; we find health, strength and become resources for others.  Brian has taught students of all ages and abilities. Before teaching yoga Brian developed affordable housing and holds an MBA from UNC-Chapel Hill. Brian and his wife Julia are raising their two children. email Brian

 

 

Susan Reeve's life passion is to share the radically transformative, life-changing power of yoga as she has experienced in her own evolving yoga practice. After 8 years of frightening and debilitating symptoms from a mind/body condition considered untreatable by Western medicine, Susan began Karma Yoga service in '02 at Integral Yoga Institute, NYC, founded by Sri Swami Satchidananda. The yoga classes, body work and therapy she received there set the ground for deep cleansing and healing that continues to this day. By '07 Susan delved into formal teaching instruction at the North Carolina School of Yoga. Committed to deepening her knowledge and experience, Susan regularly attends Workshops and Immersions led by nationally and internationally renowned teachers such as John Friend, Gary Kraftsow, and Edward Clark. She is focusing currently on Immersions steeped in the Anusara principles of heart-centered living and anatomically-based alignment that allows energy to flow smoothly and evenly through the body, unlocking, healing, and integrating all levels of the body/mind. There is no limit to the light that may be brought into a life lived in the deepening awareness Yoga brings. Email Susan

 

 

 

 

Shanna Siegel, RYT, is an ISHTA (Integrated Science of Hatha, Tantra and Ayurveda) influenced yoga teacher, and believes that individuals have the ability to heal themselves mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually through the practice of Yoga. In order to assist practitioners in achieving this healing lifestyle she is dedicated to creating a space for personal growth through the proper teaching of asana, pranayama and guided meditation— By allowing students to discover their own divine selves, they may become their own teachers. She applies her Yogic philosophy of the power of the self to her work as a Trained Doula/Labor Assistant and Sexual Health Educator. Shanna received her Yoga training through the Long Island Yoga School and is a graduate of the Himalayan Ayurvedic Massage School and the Himalayan Yoga School in Rishikesh, India. She is grateful for the practice of yoga and for the opportunity to share it with others and reminds herself daily to look inward for peace, truth and wisdom, and open outward with intention,

love and light. Email Shanna

 

 

Visit Sommer & Paul's Web Site.Visit the Anusara Yoga Practice Gallery.

Read all about our Anusara Yoga Classes.

 

Sommer and Paul Sobin are both Certified Anusara Yoga Instructors having trained extensively with founder of Anusara Yoga, John Friend. Their teaching is an invitation to awaken to the goodness of life through the exquisite practice of Anusara Yoga that also encompasses the study of philosophy, meditation and breath work. Sommer and Paul also bring insight and experience from years of energetic healing work into their classrooms and private sessions. Their precise eye for dynamic alignment and with the vision of honoring the sacred in each person creates a supportive atmosphere for students of all levels and all walks of life to feel welcome to the gift of yoga.
Their classes and workshops are spiced with challenge, creativity and inspiration. They are co-directors of the Triangle Anusara Yoga Teacher Training Institute, they co- lead Immersions Programs, Workshops, Retreats and lead Yoga Teacher Trainings locally and nationally. When not on the mat Sommer and Paul enjoy traveling the world, spending time at the beach whenever possible and indulging in fine teas and chocolates with friends and family!
Email Sommer & Paul

 

   
 
 

Joshua Walters was introduced to yoga after 20 years of competitive soccer. In 2001 he discovered Ashtanga Yoga at the Monkey Yoga Shala in Piedmont, CA. In an instant, Josh's eyes were opened to a new way of moving, breathing and interacting with the world around him; an ember that he fostered for years until discovering Yoga Shakti Studio (Irvine, CA) in 2006. It was there, under the tutelage of Jnana Nanda Bharati and Diana Pipaloff, that Josh established a daily practice buoyed by a community of yogis engaged in authentic practice; a confluence of self-discovery, mental and physical balance, alignment, strength and flow that permeates all aspects of life. As a graduate of Yoga Shakti's Teacher Training & Advanced Yoga Studies program, Josh builds on the subtle aspects of this teaching, linking active, strength-building postures culled from classical and modern sequences that emphasize active body positions, clean lines, proper alignment, and breath. Like his good friend and mentor, Robin Martinez-Hall, Josh finds inspiration in the practice of many styles of yoga and enjoys incorporating the benefits of these styles into his classes. Students leave Josh's classes feeling accomplished, physically energized and mentally calm; ready to engage life with confidence and a peaceful heart. Email Josh

   


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

'Mula Bandha' The application of Mula Bandha means drawing up the muscles of the perineum. Although difficult, one practices contracting and relaxing the whole of the pelvic floor until muscle tone is gained. The importance of Mula Bandha is the foundation for core strength in the body. On a psychic level, the contraction of Mula Bandha also activates the base chakra, muladhara. This is the chakra for spiritual awakening and earth energy, and its activation can lead to rapid progress in the spiritual

aspects of yoga when the energy released is channelled in the right direction.