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Breathe Joy Yoga, at 3 Tisdale Rd., is Sharon's only yoga studio! We are conveniently located near Lake Massapoag and Sharon Center. Our teachers are highly trained and are all certified through the National Yoga Alliance. Devoted to yoga, our staff is comprised of some of the most inspiring and gifted instructors in the Greater Boston area (scroll down to read teacher bios).
"Our mission is to offer mind/body classes that will enhance your life - from the inside out. From the moment you enter the studio, you will instantly know why I decided to call it Breathe Joy. The serene environment sets the tone for the next hour - a special place where you can simply "breathe joy." Hatha yoga, an ancient healing art that links the breath to movement, has brought joy to my life. I hope it will do the same for you" -- Robyn Parets, director of Breathe Joy Yoga
Breathe Joy teachers:
 Robyn Parets, RYT, certified yoga teacher and director of Breathe Joy Yoga
Robyn Parets, a registered Hatha yoga teacher through the Yoga Alliance, trained at Maha Yoga Center in Bridgewater, Massachusetts. A journalist (www.robynparets.net) with many well-known publications, including the Los Angeles Times, Inc. Magazine Group, and Investor's Business Daily, Robyn found her way to yoga several years ago when her life was interrupted by a neurological disorder. Her illness left her severely weakened, depressed, and suffering from panic attacks. Yet, through her dedicated yoga and pranayama practice, Robyn rediscovered her inner-strength and innate ability to heal. Now devoted to yoga, Robyn inspires students to tap into their own healing potential (physical, mental and/or spiritual).
She incorporates vinyasa flow yoga as well as the teachings of Ashtanga yoga's Pattabhi Jois into her uplifting and energizing classes, which are often taught to rhythmic world music (and sometimes pop & soul!) -- helping inspire her students to open their hearts and deepen their yoga practices.
Robyn launched Pretzel Kids TM in 2004, which incorporates Hatha yoga postures with fun, imaginative games and relaxation techniques for children and teens. In addition to directing programming and teaching at Breathe Joy Yoga, Robyn runs the 200-hour registered Yoga Alliance teacher training program at Breathe Joy Yoga and is a featured guest teacher at New Age Health Spa in New York and the Lodge at Woodloch in Pennsylvania, two of the nation's top destination spa resorts.
Robyn is also certified in Meridian Yoga and is a Reiki II practitioner. Her own practice consists of Hatha, Ashtanga and Vinyasa yoga -- flowing, traditional yoga styles linking the breath to postures. For Robyn, yoga is a life-changing, joyful practice and she aims to instill a sense of well-being and happiness in her students of all ages.
Michele Mullin, M.Ed, RYT, and certified Hatha yoga instructor
A certified and registered Hatha yoga teacher, Michele has a passionate interest in aromatherapy and the study of yoga philosophy and fundamentals. As a teacher, Michele hopes to inspire her students to open their hearts to yoga so they may benefit from the mental focus and physical strength that results from a dedicated practice. Michele teaches Lunar Yoga, Energy Yoga, and Restorative Yoga at Breathe Joy Yoga.
1.jpg) Louise Kwong-Hing, Certified Yoga Teacher
Breathe Joy Yoga is proud to welcome Louise to our staff. Louise has been practicing vinyasa yoga for seven years and is also a Cardio Kickboxing, Step Aerobics, Spinning, and Stability Ball instructor. Completing her yoga and group fitness training in Canada, Louise moved with her family to Sharon from Toronto in 2003. In addition to teaching at Breathe Joy Yoga, she teaches yoga and group fitness at the Canton Club and The Striar JCC. Louise's energizing classes will build strength and flexibility, while allowing for relaxation and tranquility.
 Jill Stevens, certified Hatha Yoga teacher
Jill began practicing yoga in California in 2001 and and she completed Breathe Joy's 200-hour teacher training program in August 2007. Yoga has brought joy, strength, peace and patience to Jill's life, on top of alleviating her arthritis in her lower back. She lives in Canton with her children, husband and dog -- who inspire her to continue her yoga practice both on and off the mat.
VISITING INSTRUCTORS
 Bristol Maryott, certified Jivamukti yoga teacher.
Bristol, a guest teacher at Breathe Joy, is a lover of literature and art, an avid tea drinker, creative vegan chef and joyful yogini. A certified Jivamukti Yoga teacher since May 2005, Bristol has found incredible peace, focus, well-being and happiness through the development of a daily personal practice. Bristol has taught in New Haven for the last two years where she also served as president of Yogis at Yale, an undergraduate group which provided free yoga to the Yale community. Her practice is informed by her studies under Jivamukti founders Sharon Gannon and David Life and her teacher Jessica Kung. Bristol is an enthusiastic teacher and her classes are challenging but light-hearted. Jivamukti classes are characterized by a vigorous vinyasa flow, creative music, hands-on adjustments, and a focus on yoga philosophy.
 Sam Koval, certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher
Sam Koval is a junior majoring in Philosophy at Hobart College of Geneva New York. He has been practicing Yoga for five years, while teaching for two. Sam received his 200-hour teacher certification from the Kripalu Center in Stockbridge, MA. He takes a balanced approach to teaching yoga -- combining the powerful flowing practice of core work, warriors, arm balances, and deep openings; while also focusing on the restorative and psychological aspects of meditation, pranayama, and gentle stretching. It is Sam’s fundamental belief that yoga offers something for everyone and it is his aim to make this accessible.
Barbara P. Ward, Registered Kripalu Yoga Teacher and
Certified Partner/Couples Yoga Teacher
 Barbara, also a licensed psychotherapist, has been practicing and teaching yoga for over 36 years. The co-director of the Plymouth Yoga Connection, she sees herself as a facilitator who encourages others to do their own yoga practice. Her focus is helping others to breathe freely, to relax completely, and to allow the body to express itself from the inside out. Most recently Barbara is working with couples in therapy using yoga as a healing tool. She recently released her first CD, "Moving Stillness," which is available at BJY. Barbara is part of the teacher training staff at Breathe Joy.
Alicia Silva, RYT, certified Hatha Yoga teacher
 Alicia works as a physical therapist and has extensive experience treating pregnant, post-partum, peri-menopausal and osteoporotic women. She is the author of the book "Preventing and Managing Back Pain During Pregnancy", as well as many articles on women's and family health. She is expanding her practice to include mind/body healing through yoga. Alicia has a special interest in the therapeutic benefits of yoga for both body and mind. She strives to guide students towards peace, happiness and health through breath, movement and awareness. Alicia is part of the teacher training staff at Breathe Joy Yoga.
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