Art and Soul Space Teachers

M.Ed., Registered Yoga Teacher, and Certified Health Coach

 Linda Storm

Linda became interested in yoga about 10 years ago, while working in Corporate America.  She had always exercised to help relieve the stress and tension from her job, but as time went on her normal routine was not working.  She constantly suffered from neck, shoulder, and lower back pain and often felt fatigued and depressed.  Though massage therapy worked temporarily for her ailments it did not help her chronic conditions.  After taking her first yoga class Linda noticed an immediate difference in how she felt both mentally and physically.  As her practice continued her symptoms of stress slowly begin to fade.  It was her yoga practice that motivated Linda to return to school where she received her M.Ed. in Health Promotion with a concentration in Exercise Science.  When her current job situation changed, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming a yoga teacher and completed her 200 hour teacher training at Finding Inner Peace in 2007. 

Linda has also studied with internationally known instructors Seane Corn and Richard Freeman. Her yoga education is on-going through the Kripalu Center in Lenox, MA.  She looks forward to helping you bring balance into your life through yoga and meditation.

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Certified Yoga Teacher and Physical Therapist

Marcela Heffron                                    

Marcela is happy to share her knowledge of yoga and Pilates with us.  A native of the Czech Republic, Marcela also continues her physical therapy work here in the States.  She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Therapy.   In 2003, she received a Pilates certification, which led her on to explore yoga.  "I realized how much we need yoga as a way of life to keep our body and mind in balance." 

As a way to deepen her practice and further her knowledge, Marcela went to the Big Island of Hawaii for a month to train for her 200-hour certificate through the Shambhava School of Yoga, a Yoga Alliance certified program.  "Practicing yoga in Hawaii was such a gift, an amazing learning experience where I grew spiritually and physically."  She brings this knowedge to her teaching, and further draws from her P.T. and O.T. therapy experience by modifying of varying postures, thus allowing beginner and advanced students alike to reap the full benefits of their practice. 

Marcela also holds a specialty Certification in Prenatal Yoga.

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Registered Yoga Teacher, and Non-Profit Chief Operations Officer

Vanessa Tierney

Vanessa Tierney, MS, RYT is a certified Hatha Yoga Instructor, qualified to teach adults, children and seniors. Vanessa teaches gentle to moderate level classes with a focus on breathe and alignment.  Her experience in restorative and yin yoga provides a foundation for exploring the body’s subtle energy system, creating a deeper sense of balance, relaxation and joy.  Vanessa teaches yoga and mindfulness meditation in both studio and corporate settings and has been a devoted yoga student for over 20 years.

When not teaching Yoga Vanessa runs a large non-profit organization serving individuals with complex medical and social service needs, bringing an innovative and holistic approach to her work for over 30 years.  Vanessa also facilitates workshops on topics related to living life with passion, purpose and perspective.  In her free time Vanessa enjoys walking the beach, hiking the mountains with her husband and dog, cycling, horseback riding and having fun with grandchildren.

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Registered Yoga Teacher, Dancer, and Loving Mom

Laura Griffin

Laura’s love for yoga started over 10 years ago as she searched for a way to find a little peace in her life. Having danced most of her life, yoga was a natural transition. It wasn’t long before her weekly yoga routine turned into a passion and she discovered and practiced a range of styles including Iyengar, Asthanga and Kripalu.

In 2005, Laura received her certification from Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, MA.  From there she started a program working with teens at the East Boston Harborside Community Center and launched a program at the Charlestown YMCA.  She expanded her network within the community and continued to teach and host private lessons until moving to the south shore in 2009.

Laura is a member of Yoga Alliance (RYT-200) has studied chair yoga, prenatal yoga and holds a certification (2006) from YogaFit for kids. She continues to learn about the physical, mental and spiritual impact yoga has on herself and the people she shares her practice with.  

After a brief hiatus from teaching to have her second daughter, Laura is excited to once again share her love and joy for teaching and be among people eager to discover the benefits of yoga.  

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M.S.W, Licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki Master Teacher

Paula Nesoff

As a graduate of the Cortiva Institute, School of Massage Therapy, Paula had an intensive education in Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Kinesiology, Ethics, Business, and various treatment modalities including Swedish Massage, Deep Tissue, Neuromuscular Therapy, Myofascial Release and Chair Massage.  Paula is a Reiki practitioner and utilizes in-depth relaxation energy work to facilitate clients’ capacities for healing. She holds a Massachusetts state license in massage, and is a member in good standing with the American Massage Therapy Association. She also has a Masters of Social Work from The City University of New York, and is a Professor Emeritus of Human Services at LaGuardia Community College, City University of New York.

Paula brings her passion to helping clients find their optimum sense of health and wellness through effective application of massage techniques specially designed to meet individual needs.  Her background of social work, education, meditation, and movement enables her to provide clients with individualized treatment plans that will enhance their sense of well being.   She also facilitates creative dance classes, stress reduction workshops Tai'Chi~ChiGong and meditation groups.

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Visiting Instructors...

Adult Ballet Instructor, Director of the Creative Dance Center in Cohasset

Becky Ford 

Becky Ford was a professional dancer with the Peninsula Ballet Theatre of San Mateo, California.   She has performed in various classical ballets such as Giselle, Swan Lake, Les Sylphide and The Nutcracker.  She was part of the documentary "A Life of Dancing" by Stewart Chiefet.  Antonio Mendes of the Theatre Ballet of San Francisco and Robert Pfiel have been some of the more notable teachers she has studied with...She has been teaching ballet and ballet exercise to children and adults on the South Shore since 1990.

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LICSW, Meditation teacher and Psychotherapist

Lauri Klein

Lauri Kein, LICSW, is a Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience in psychotherapy and teaching. She has a private psychotherapy practice in Hingham, Massachusetts, where she works with individuals, couples and families. She has a subspecialty in Maternal Mental Health working with women expereincing Postpartum Mood Disorders, Miscarriage and other reproductive related issues.

Lauri Holds a certificate from "The Center for Mindfulness and Psychotherapy" based in Newton, Mass.  She has also participated in workshops with Alice Domar, PhD, a pioneer in mind/body medicine for infertility.

She has been teaching Mindfulness Based Classes since 2003 and is practiced at creating a safe, supportive, and deeply engaging learning environment.

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