Ann Waring, Director Yoga Seva Studios
I have been studying yoga, metaphysics, healing arts and meditation for over fifteen years. After  receiving my  Hatha Yoga Teacher certification and Advanced Teacher certification from the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago in 1997,  I taught at a variety of facilities from Health Clubs and Recreation Centers to Wellness Place (Cancer Resource Center )in Palatine where I started the Hatha yoga program.

 I received an additional Hatha yoga teacher's certification with the Chicago Yoga Center headed by Suddha Weixler in 2005 and traveled to Thailand where I received a  Thai Yoga Therapy Certification, ITM, Chaing Mai, Thailand in 2000.  See Thai Yoga Therapy Page for details.

I have been teaching yoga classes and facilitating personal growth workshops in Crystal Lake since 1997 and continue to attend  workshops with Master teachers throughout the year.

As a certified Reiki Master and group facilitator, I expand on the theme of compassionate action as a way to explore the process of personal growth, reduce stress and restore balance. 

My style of teaching is both intuitive and progressive using a practical approach to assist beginners and continuing students alike.

The more I teach, the more I love the vast and intricate knowledge that Yoga has to offer.  Seva means compassion in action and I allow that philosophy to guide my life.
 

Deb Kamholz:
I completed my 200 hour Yoga Certification at The Lotus Yoga Center with Sarla (Shirley) Walters a student of Swami Rama the founder of the Himalayan Institute. I am a member of the Lotus Yoga Teacher's Association and a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. I became a Licensed Massage Therapist in November of 2005 after completing a 740 hour certification at Elgin Community College. I am a member of the American Massage Therapy Association. I completed Pilates Instructor training with Movement Education in 2003.  I am certified in Mat Pilates and currently pursuing full equipment certification with PIA (Pilates Institute of America).

Yoga is the journey to one's true self. My path began with the exploration and teaching of Pilates and continued with the study of therapeutic massage, becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist along the way. Soon I discovered yoga, and through the influences of many teachers in classes, workshops, conferences, and teacher training I realized that yoga was a compliment to Pilates and massage therapy. As a yoga teacher I promote the bridge between disciplines emphasizing body awareness, wellness
and the connection of mind, body and breath. This path is a process and each day I realize the more I teach, the more I learn, and I know my journey has just begun.
 

Betty Andrysiak: Certified with Temple of Kriya Yoga Level 1 and RYT
I began studying yoga at Yoga Seva about 5 years ago. My first experience at the Intro. Night is etched forever in my mind, and heart, for it opened the gateway to a totally new way of ‘Living’ for me. I soon was taking classes three times a week, assisting Ann with the Special Needs class, and began teaching at Yoga Seva after completing my certification. Since then, I have studied with yoga masters who are internationally, and nationally, known as I seek to learn even more to become a more effective teacher.

As a teacher of yoga, I focus on the use of “Breath” to bring about an integration of the mind, body, and spirit to produce a feeling of Centering within each student. I consider the needs of each individual student as paramount as we practice yoga and discuss ‘the yoga way of living’.
 

Nan Palmer: Certified American Viniyoga Institute 500 Hours RYT
I have been a serious student of yoga for more than 18 years and began training in the Iyengar tradition in the Seattle area with some of the nation's leading teachers. Since 1995, I have studied in the Viniyoga tradition, and received a Teacher Certification at the 500-hour level with the American Viniyoga Institute. While in Washington, I taught at the well-known Yoga Barn for six years.

After moving to Michigan, I taught yoga in St. Joseph for five years to adults, and to children at the Brookview Montessori School.

I believe in life-long learning as a librarian as well as a yogini. I love sharing my knowledge of yoga literature and philosophy with students, and bring a warm heart and deep knowledge of the traditions of yoga to my teaching. My particular training has been in the use of therapeutic yoga, addressing students where they currently are, and helping them achieve wellness and freedom from aches & pains.

Teaching is a pleasure and a joy in my life.
 

Do you have questions, comments or feedback about a class or workshop?
Email Ann today.