Howard Blaustein, a Vassar College and New York Law School graduate, has been a practicing attorney in New York for over 16 years at such firms as Weil, Gotshal & Manges; Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw; and O'Melveny & Myers. In late 2004, Howard joined Kurtzman Carson Consultants, a firm specializing in bankruptcy consulting and administrative support, to open their New York office. Howard has had an active yoga practice for over 6 years.

Claudia Disalvo
bio coming soon...

Scott Gordon, a graduate of Bowdoin College, is currently Managing Director with Bank of America in NY. He has worked professionally on Wall St. for over 20 years. Scott resides in Manhattan with his wife and 2 children and practices yoga regularly.

Jana Platina-Phipps, owner of Home Couture Collective, is a design and marketing innovator within the home furnishings industry. She was the Creative Director for eight years at Gelberg Braid, a NYC based trimming manufacturer where she developed new product and created a branding campaign that earned her a Young Leadership Award. Originally from California, Jana graduated from UC Berkeley then came to NYC to nurture her creative talents. Even after fifteen years, Jana continues to be inspired by the cultural diversity of the city and now considers New York her home.

Eddie Stern has been studying yoga with Sri K Pattabhi Jois, of Mysore, South India, since 1991.

Barbara Verrochi has a background in fine arts, dance and performance arts. She began her teaching career in 1986 as an elementary school art instructor for the NYC public schools and began studying yoga in 1990. She practices Ashtanga yoga with Eddie Stern and has made many trips to Mysore, India, to continue her studies with Sri K. Pattabhi Jois. She co-directs The Shala, a yoga studio in New York City, with Kristin Leigh.