Nourishing Storm Studio & Cafe

Dana is an adventurous traveler, a graduate student, and a yogi. Dana believes in spreading love and positivity throughout her journey both on and off the mat. She emphasizes the importance of self love through nourishing the body (with healthy, earth friendly foods of course) and the mind. Dana first stepped on the mat about 6 years ago, but has been teaching for a little less than a year, as she just finished her teacher training at The Storm in the Fall of 2020!

When Dana is not doing yoga, journaling, or spending time with her dog Honey, she is hard at work as a Therapeutic Support Staff, helping kids with behavioral and learning deficits or studying away for her graduate courses at New York University. Dana is studying to be a mental health and wellness counselor and eventually hopes to open her own wellness center.

“None but ourselves can free our minds” ~Bob Marley

Rick did not find yoga until his middle age, that is, after 50 years of age. He was feeling fine through his 20’s, 30’s and 40’s. But, then he developed some mid-life aches and pains in the form of tendinitis in both elbows and a pain in his back underneath the shoulder blade. After 6 weeks of practice as a beginner, he noticed the pain in the elbows was gone and the shoulder blade issue was subsiding. That was all it took for him to realize that he found something real and special. He continued practicing at Nourishing Storm for two years attending a wide variety of classes and events. Then, he boldly signed up for and completed the Teacher Training Program at NS, earning his 200 RYT in Vinyasa Flow in April 2016.

In addition to the practice of yoga, Rick enjoys kayaking and gardening. “It is my belief,” he says, “that yoga will keep me in good, physical shape so that I can continue to do the things I love, and love and be loved by family and friends for many years to come.” He tries not to worry and this quote has proved to be helpful for him during some of life’s troubling, challenging times.

Marybeth introduced herself to yoga over seven years ago, and immediately fell in love with the practice. In 2015, a friend recommended her to try Nourishing Storm Yoga Studio and Cafe and she never looked back!! Looking for answers and guidance through self study, as Marybeth firmly believes yoga is science of the mind, she enrolled in Nourishing Storms 200 hour YTT in 2019 and received her certificate as a professional yoga instructor. Marybeth’s passion is to be an instrument in her community by teaching and promoting spirituality, self empowerment, self love, self acceptance and self forgiveness, as she believe love starts within yourself first and foremost. For the last seven years, Marybeth has donated her time as a support group facilitator at a local non profit domestic violence agency and has learned to heal herself through helping others.

Shannon started practicing yoga while in college and quickly realized how helpful it was for relieving stress and learning how to breath. Fast forward two years and she is now a Nourishing Storm Ambassador and 200-hour certified yoga instructor! Shannon works in the cafe on Wednesday evenings and is so excited to take in all that yoga has to offer. She has future goals of learning and practicing energy work and maybe even owning her own yoga studio one day.

“Give the world the best you have and the best will come to you.”
Anupama Hooda, also known as Anu, is a yoga teacher with a difference. An architect by education, a tax accountant by profession and a yoga teacher by destiny, Anu brings to her classes a wide array of life experiences, thought provoking philosophy teachings and joie de vivre that make her students feel enriched, inspired and grounded at the same time.

Anu was born and educated in India – the birthplace of yoga. She likes to say that she was a yoga teacher even before she realized it because yoga is an integral part of her heritage. Anu formally got her teacher training certification and reiki master certification in 2012. Since then she has been teaching yoga philosophy and has been bringing joy and wisdom to many students at various schools.

Anu is a natural healer. She uses her skills as a yoga teacher, reiki master, and tax accountant to help seekers, students and people from all walks of life find solutions to life’s problems by sharing with them the ancient wisdom of yoga to help them rise to their highest potential and find fulfillment, happiness and peace.

Carolann was born and raised in Pennsylvania but it’s always been hard to keep her there. When she isn’t driving across the country in her Jeep, you can likely find her wedged into a book, practicing yoga, cooking, dancing, or rock climbing. She’s always had a passion for movement and the great outdoors. Now, she’s finding a way to marry them!

A trained dancer for 10 years, Carolann made the transition to mindfulness and meditation during her high school years. Following graduation, she found the University of Vermont, a college she was fortunate to call home for a year. Vermont offered her a playground of open-minded individuals and lots of space to explore outside! An array of decisions brought her back to Pennsylvania. As her peers continued their education in varying states, she felt lost and confined back in her home state. Then, she found the Storm! “As soon as I walked into this space, I didn’t want to leave!” and she still hasn’t. She began as a storm ambassador, became a juice bar gal, and, in the fall of 2018 she graduated from her 200 hour RYT in Vinyasa Flow.

With the continuing education she’s received in kids yoga and acro yoga, Carolann is heading to Africa next year to share her passion (ask her about it!). She specializes in playfulness and fun, it’s unlikely she’s without a smile. Whether you’re with her outside, in the studio, or just having a chat at the juice bar, you’ll be brought right into the moment, laughing and smiling.

Mindy has been weaving the practices of yoga & meditation throughout her entire life, and now as a teacher, she is dedicated to never let the practices go – to keep that path lit and venture deeper. When she is not perfecting her art of grooming and healing animals, you can find her in her garden, cooking, studying metaphysics, and even doing Doga (Yoga with her Dog(s)- coming soon to the Storm this Summer).

Mindy is atuned in Reiki and IET, with an emphasis on healing animals. Mindy says, “Nature is my automatic meditation. When I am out in nature, I am looking for the fairies in every realm.” You can experience her playful spirit in her Yoga Spirit & Yoga Restore classes.

After 10 plus year teaching cycle and fitness classes, I found my passion in yoga. After completing my 200 hour yoga teacher training in April, I begun teaching strength based flow yoga classes. I try to take my experience with fitness and weight training to the mat, focusing on micro-movements of the different muscle groups to help students find their power.

Jake’s yoga journey began just after graduating high school. He always had big dreams and expectations for himself and his life but as he attempted to complete college he found himself growing more and more incomplete and passionless. Jake grew up loving to challenge himself and learn new ways to move in his body. Whether it was kick flipping on his skateboard or throwing his opponent in a cradle on the wrestling mat he enjoyed the thrill of expanding his potential. But once he graduated high school “life hit him” and there was two questions that led him to be where he is now. Those questions were, “Who am I and why am I here, & if I can’t be happy then what is the point of all this (life)?

From these questions came an insatiable thirst for knowledge and understanding. Jake decided he was going to carve his own path to freedom and self-expression. So he began reading and studying all things on the topics of consciousness, spirituality and love and was soon attracted to the art and philosophy of yoga. Yoga was a perfect fit for Jake as he found a new way to challenge himself mentally, physically and discovered a source to connect to life more spiritually.

A few short years later he completed his 200 hour yoga teacher training under Amma Yanni Yoga School in Wyncote. Yoga has helped Jake tap into the unlimited potential he believes we ALL have and has granted his life with a sense of passion and purpose. He believes that anything is possible and aims to instill this optimism within every student who takes his classes. He now devotes his time to help his students discover their natural power to create a life they love that is filled with peace, purpose and joy.

When off his yoga mat you can find Jake wandering the wilderness on his mountain bike, kayak or swinging through the trees like Tarzan! Come join Jake and you will be sure to walk out of class feeling Alive, Awake and Aware to all that life has to offer!

Dan, a runner for many years, started practicing yoga in 2013 as a form of cross-training. He was introduced to meditation the following year and he quickly discovered the positive impacts that both yoga and meditation had on his life. His interest in history eventually led him to read about the origins and philosophy of yoga. He then realized that yoga was much more than a physical practice.

When he found Nourishing Storm, he decided to deepen his understanding of yoga and complete the 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training program. He now looks forward to sharing his passion for yoga and meditation with others and hopes that the practice can benefit them as it has him.

In addition to yoga, Dan is also dedicated to maintaining a healthy diet. He enjoys cooking healthy meals, making healthy desserts, and sharing them with family and friends.

Sarah began attending yoga classes at Nourishing Storm a few years ago while trying to work through some grief. She developed a consistent practice and was gifted the tools necessary to translate the peace and balance felt on my mat into everyday life. Fall 2020 she graduated from the NS 200 hour YTT and says ” I am filled with gratitude for the opportunity to guide others in developing and strengthening their yoga practice.”

Sarah works for a non-profit agency that provides support to adults with intellectual disabilities and love spending time with my family and my dog.

Deepa, originally from India, is a strong believer in yoga and its philosophy.

A software engineer by profession, she holds more than 10 years experience working in corporate and is a mother of 5 year old. Once, suggested by a friend, she stepped into a local studio’s yoga class. Soon after, she started practicing yoga twice a week and then every single day. She could notice changes physically with mental peace and clarity of thoughts. After a few years of self practice, she knocked the doors of Storm for 200Hrs training. Deepa wants to spread the light of yoga and to bring the benefits of yoga to all beings.

Deepa’s approach to yoga remains focused on the balance between strength and flexibility, exertion, and release. Her classes focus on Vinyasa Flow where you can expect to move, sweat, and breathe with creative sequencing, a spirit of playfulness and a dose of inspiration to deepen your practice.

Teresa was introduced to the healing arts in 2004 when she received her certificate in massage therapy after completing 550 hours of training. Though she did not pursue a career in massage therapy, her education started her on a journey for a deeper understanding of maintaining her health – mind, body and spirit. Teresa had been doing yoga on and off during this time of self discovery but it wasn’t until she joined Nourishing Storm a little over 2 years ago that it clicked with her that yoga is not just about the asana. It is a way of life.

This realization changed her life forever. She noticed when she strayed from her practice, the effects went beyond the mat and into her everyday. With this newfound knowledge of yoga’s far reaching holistic effects, she felt compelled to share this experience with anyone seeking balance in their lives.

She completed the 200 TT Program at NS. And although it is not her full time profession, she is grateful for every opportunity she has to create a space for others to find their connection on the mat so they too can experience the bliss of a regular yoga practice.

An avid gardener and amateur nature photographer, Teresa finds her center most easily when she is outdoors.

To sit back and recall and then to witness the ebbs and flows, peaks and valleys of life is breathtaking. All of the emotions, people, places, familiar scents and songs. What a rollercoaster! The incredible way that things simply fall into place when you align yourself with The Universe. Making sure to stay open to learn all that you can. It’s all amazing. The good, the bad, and the ugly.

Nikki began her spiritual journey at the age of 13 when she received her first Reiki attunement. At the age of 18, she received her Reiki Master attunement and has now been practicing for 18 years. From this, sprang just the right amount of openness and light to be blessed with several intuitive healing gifts over the years.

Experiencing a low point in her life, she found yoga and instantly fell in love with the strength and calm she had gained from it. Both mind and body were being brought back to life!Yoga pulled her out of the pit and so she decided to enroll in teacher training in the hopes of giving others what she had received not very long ago.

Laura began practicing yoga regularly in 2015. After years of sports and high-impact exercise, she was craving something more gentle, soothing, and restorative. She had taken yoga classes sporadically in the past, but after committing to a regular practice, she began to see improvements in her strength, balance, and flexibility. Laura also began to notice changes in other areas of her life - she was experiencing less anxiety and was learning to stay calm and present in challenging situations. Laura completed her 200-hour RYT Teacher Training at Nourishing Storm in 2019.

Laura says, “Yoga helped me reconnect with myself after years of feeling disconnected and disembodied. My journey with yoga thus far has been life-changing and I’m looking forward to sharing it with others.”

Melissa was introduced to yoga in her late teenage years for fitness reasons; focused purely on asana. In youth and adolescence/young adulthood, Melissa experienced profound traumas and struggles which internalized and surfaced in the form of depression and anxiety disorders.
As an instructor, Melissa desires to hold space for her students to find the truest versions of themselves, heal from emotional, physical and mental wounds, find deeper acceptance and awareness, create safety and sanctuary within, practice self care/self love, open themselves to possibilities, encourage personal growth and learning, and utilize the breath for inner peace and calm…on and off the mat! We all struggle and shine simultaneously; learning to embrace both the light and the dark as equally valuable human experiences leads to healing and enlightenment. As a teacher, Melissa desires to embody this balance of energy (inspired by the sun and the moon) and promote acceptance for our current states of being, knowing we are exactly where we are supposed to be in this present moment. Leading from our heart space and guided by our intuition, we can find the healing, love, peace, and life we are seeking. Join Melissa on this quest to evolve our truest, most wholesome, grounded, and liberated selves!

Terri fell in love with yoga 20 years ago but did not have a regular practice. She loved the emotional release and healing yoga brought.
She spent many years in a stressful corporate job. She got burned out and had some health issues. She decided to pursue clean eating and a healthier lifestyle. Nutrition, yoga and meditation were part of that healing journey. These tools helped her cope with grief, manage stress better and reduce anxiety.
In addition, a strong yoga and meditation practice helped her gain clarity, confidence, courage and see the way to a new life. She left the corporate world and completed her holistic health coach certification from the Institute for Integrated Nutrition. Shortly after she completed her 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training at Nourishing Storm. She now has her own business ClimeWellness. Her motto is “small steps, big changes.”
She loves teaching and sharing with others. She hopes her students experience the same benefits that she has from yoga. Her favorite part of teaching is seeing students melt into the mat and release.
Terri’s other passions are travel and scuba diving.

My biggest passions are my beautiful family, friends, nature and yoga! I began my yoga journey 12yrs ago and it has forever changed my life. Since childhood I have experienced anxiety and as an adult I found that a consistent yoga and mediation practice was very therapeutic for both my physical and mental well-being. I found yoga to be a path for healing, nurturing and it allowed me to be the most authentic version of myself.

I always felt called to be a yoga instructor, but would let fear get the best of me and kept putting it off until one day I finally decided to just do it! Eventually signing up for the 200hr Yoga Teacher Training at Nourishing Storm in March 2020 and successfully completing my training in August 2020. I learned so much about myself from YTT and from then on knew it was important to put my fears aside in order to fulfill my dreams and to always lead with my heart. What I most love about teaching yoga is that it allows you to bring out the creative and lighthearted side of yourself, which I love incorporating into each class.

Being a dancer most of her life, Tera has always loved to move. She began practicing yoga casually 10 years ago, but it was during her graduate programs in Health Communication and Counseling Psychology that she truly became dedicated to her yoga practice as a peaceful retreat from academics. Since then she has enjoyed fusing the two forms of movement in various contexts, including recreational and therapeutic settings for children and adults.

No matter your level of experience with yoga and/or dance, you will find an accepting, supportive environment during her class(es), which are appropriate for anyone who is interested in moving to some energetic, meaningful tunes.

When she is not on the mat at Nourishing Storm or in a dance class at DAC in Hatboro, you can find Tera at home crocheting something cozy for her Etsy shop or cooking up a meal with her husband.

Rachel has often said Yoga saved her life. In her temple (yoga practice), she found refuge during her darkest and desperate hours. By staying in her temple, or devotion to the practice, she has become more than her suffering. Little by little, moment by moment, pose by pose, breath by breath, she achieved empowerment. She believes we can heal, we can build, we can love, we can connect, and we can unite through the power of practice.
Around 2009 Rachel took her first yoga classes. She was dedicated at times, and other times, the vrttis (waves) of her life carried her to-and-from the practice. In 2016 after an injury sustained from boxing training, her asana practice intensified, and along with it an exploration into the entire 8 limbs of yoga. In 2018 she completed her 200-hour Vinhyasa training at Brooklyn Yoga Project to become an RYT. Halfway through her training, she knew her yoga education must continue - it must be focused on classical yoga and it must be immersive, the entire focus of her time.

After leaving the intensity of New York City life, Rachel spent the majority of 2019 absorbed in sādhanā (study) with long-time practitioners and master teachers. Every place she lived and visited, she deepened her training. She spent three months in India studying the history, culture, and practices of Yoga across different regions. Six of these weeks were in Pune, home to Iyengar Yoga, observing and practicing under Gulnaaz Dashti, a Senior Iyengar yoga teacher and disciple of Geeta Iyengar. Rachel is currently being mentored by Holly Walck Kostura, Senior CIYT, to become a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher.

Rachel’s yoga offerings are rooted in the classical style of Iyengar, the playfulness of Vinyasa, and the deep yet subtle energy work of Yin.

“Where there is LOVE, there is no question.” - Yogi Bhajan
Nicholas began his “spiritual journey” after dropping out of college during his sophomore year. He felt lost in the world and had some serious questions about life and the purpose of it. They say you find your way to your spiritual path one of three ways, either by grace, through your family, or out of necessity, for Nicholas it was out of necessity. Through his questioning, powerful guidance started to come through and when Yoga came into his life, he never looked back, he went all in.

He first was certified as a 200 hr RYT Vinyasa Yoga Instructor under Bridget Yanni and kept on learning and studying and teaching as much as he possibly could. The will to dive in as a student and teacher of Yoga lead him to San Diego where he lived in a Ashram for three years studying the technology of Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan under teachers Guru Mantra Singh Khalsa, and his wife, Meherbani Kaur Khalsa. He completed the level 1 teacher training and became a Kundalini Yoga teacher certified by the Kundalini Yoga Internalional research Institute and the 3HO foundation.

Nicholas’s driving passion in life is to serve”his people” by sharing the beautiful science of yoga and the power it has to transform your life in the very best way, and in every aspect. His goal in class is to deliver an experience so that you may know your soul. Leaving his students with the message that what we do here on our mats is practice, the real Yoga, meditation, and prayer is how we Life our lives. As Yogi Bhajan always said, “if you can’t see God in all, you can’t see God at all.”

Yoga, love & loss brought me to Nourishing Storm a couple years ago. What I found there was a beautiful and inspiring community, a lovely garden to grow & work in, and a life changing yoga practice! This practice has brought me gifts of being present & connected in a way that makes me strong & makes me feel supported! As a soon to be graduate of the NS 200 hr TT training, I look so forward to sharing this practice in healing, mindful & beautiful ways!

Melanie has been teaching at Nourishing Storm since March 2020 (virtually and some community). She says “I have absolutely loved my yoga journey and meeting everyone I have at the Storm.” Melanie loves being outside, staying active, meeting new friends, traveling, and trying new foods!

Emily has been practicing yoga on and off for ten years. While in her early twenties Emily started a daily practice and hasn't taken a break since. As a former gymnast, the physical practice of yoga has always come as second nature to Emily, but after finding what yoga can do for the mind and heart she knew she had to share yoga with the world. With her 200- hour Registered Yoga Teacher Certification in Vinyasa Flow, Emily loves to get the class moving and grooving! She strives to bring a smile to her students face with every practice.

When she's not on the mat, you can find Emily dancing around her kitchen with her 13 year old “puppy” Daisy or traveling around the world visiting friends and trying new foods.

Debbie Burns is a wellness and business coach representing local companies such as Island Sun Tanning, nationally known doTerra Essential Oils, NeriumAD and It Works Body Wraps. Debbie is currently enrolled in a pilates teacher’s training program. As an experienced runner, crossfitter, swimmer and host of other fitness activities, Debbie’s approach to pilates isn’t about how fast you can get through your routine, but instead focusing on proper technique and breathing so that you strengthen your core as you activate and strengthen other muscles of your body.

Kate is a Yoga teacher and artist. She has a big heart for sharing and inspiring people through Yoga and artistic expression of all forms.

She believes these passions are the source of power for her joy and healing energy in life. After stepping on the mat for the first time 10 years ago, Kate started practicing intermittently, feeling the positive effects on her mind and body. She eventually decided to become a teacher so she could share her joy of Yoga with others.

Since graduating RYT 200 in Spring 2017 at Nourishing Storm, Kate has been enjoying every moment of teaching Yoga and hopes to continue to share Yoga's positive health benefits and deepen her own experience in the future.

Rebecca brings a joy for teaching to her vinyasa yoga classes. As a lifelong educator, sharing her yoga practice with the Storm community is a natural step forward. A former professional ballet dancer-turned-physical therapist, Rebecca has teaching experience across many settings, including the dance studio, academia, and now the yoga studio. Rebecca infuses appreciation for the body’s capacity for movement throughout her classes. She believes in the power of the mind-body connection to move past perceived physical hurdles, and she embraces the unique abilities of every individual.

Danna has been reading Tarot for several years. She first began during a low time in her life when she felt her soul was searching for more meaning and purpose in life. She learned to read as a way to empower herself to find the answers she was seeking inside of herself. Then began the journey into reading cards with spirit and understanding the spirit world and how it comes into play in our daily lives. Danna does Akashic Record readings, Spiritual Clearings, makes soul products, is a soul coach, teacher, life long student, and advocate for empowering women to live their truths. She believes Tarot can be a gateway for many to heal themselves and start living the lives they dream of.

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