Mission Statement
Simply Yoga Studios devotes itself to serving our community with its finest efforts to bring about the greatest potential for human peace and joy and to heal all forms of our suffering.
Studio Director
- Debra Harper Hess, E-RYT
- 200 hour YA
- Forrest Yoga Certified 200 hour
- Training 500 hour with Shiva Rea
- Bachelor's Degree in Music Therapy
It is with great Joy that I welcome you to Simply Yoga Studios.
Since May of 2003 I have had the pleasure of focusing my efforts in building a home for a community of people who embrace similar values of health, wellness and spiritual development.
I am confident that you too will experience the heart of who you are in the support of people whom you will soon call friend.
My teaching style, and my love of music will allow you to open deeply to an emotional and spiritual level, as well as improving your physical awareness and strength.
Through my most enthusiastic efforts I will share my knowledge of my extensive training in Forrest Yoga, bringing you the unique and remarkable awareness to body, mind and emotions known for Forrest Yoga. In my continued studies I will bring to you the powerful complement of Vinyasa Flow as designed and inspired by Shiva Rea.
My willingness to encourage openness allows you to explore your own limits and growth potential.
For those who come to the practice with more extensive challenges I am prepared to work patiently and theraputicaly with you. I am grateful for my training in music therapy preparing me for the rewarding work with those with special needs and yoga.
Additional Instructors
Danielle Anastasi, RYT Community Teacher
Danielle is a warm and generous
spirit who is looking to share her love of Yoga with others.
Danielle has what most of her students are looking to create -- a
solid personal yoga practice. This self discipline enables
Danielle to support and embrace her students while they too
encounter the rich rewards of applying themselves in Yoga.
Danielle's Yoga Alliance teacher training program included
exposure to Ashtanga, Kripalu, Iyengar, Baptiste, and Forrest
Yoga. From that exposure, Danielle has developed a confident
teaching style that flows from her own strengths.
Asha Sahijwani, RYT Community Teacher
Asha is passionate about yoga and has been interested in the mind/body connection since high school. In the last five years, yoga and meditation are two components that have helped her experience more joy, peace and happiness in her life - she loves sharing that with her students. Her classes are infused with breath and awareness and are always grounded in her passion for the yogic philosophy. She is presently an advocate for victims of crime. Yoga is a great complement to the work she does as an advocate. Asha is excited to join the growing community of Simply Yoga and is honored to have this opportunity. Love and Light to all her teachers and mentors!
Katie Tandon MA,CEAP,CADC,LPC,CCAP,RYT Community Teacher
Katie was first certified to teach Sivananda Yoga in 1983. She has studied a variety of yoga styles over the ensuing 23 years, including Iyengar, Kripalu, Kundalini, Bikram’s, Tibetan, Kriya and Siddha yoga, and more recently, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Anusara and Therapeutic yoga. Her style is eclectic and incorporative. She has studied yogic meditation and philosophy for 25 years. She has received initiations in the mystical traditions of Tibetan Yoga, Kriya Yoga and Sufism. Katie strengths are her extensive knowledge of the Anatomy and physiology of our yogic body.
Kate Brion RYT Community Teacher
Kate has been practicing yoga for 12 years, is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor, and is currently studying Forrest Yoga. In addition, Kate teaches seventh grade English and enjoys many activities such as meditation, reading, snow skiing, hiking, wave riding and biking. A talented traveler, Kate has fascinated upon many cultures and beliefs; she weaves these experiences into her teaching. Kate’s mission of self-awareness and education enables her to work with all types of individuals.
Kristin Roosevelt RYT Community Teacher
Cara Engle RYT Community Teacher
Linda Thoman RYT Community Teacher
Dawn Mehan RYT Community Teacher
