Meet Our Kula Family

Our passionate yoga instructors, each bringing their own style and story to help you find balance and strength

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LAURA MURPHY

lauramyoga@verizon.net

Laura studied modern dance and T'ai Chi before finding yoga through Royane Mosley. She studied privately with Royane and began teaching at Flander Yoga Studio in 2001 before becoming a Certified Kripalu Yoga teacher in 2002 under Yoganand Michael Carroll. Laura has continued her studies through yoga intensives with Rodney Yee, John Friend and Lois Steinberg and teaches group and private classes. She also teaches all of Kula's Intro to Yoga classes.

TOM CASAL

Tom began his practice in 1997 but by 2001, after a torn hamstring and medial meniscus tear, had given up on yoga. At that time, he was encouraged to attend a John Friend workshop. On the last day, John asked Tom to demo the triangle pose on his injured side to which Tom replied, "John, I can't do triangle on my right side". With a grin, John said "I'll walk you through it"... 5 principles later, Tom had his hand on the ground, full pose, perfect. The rest is history... Tom's style of asana exploration is playful and lighthearted, with a decent amount of flow. Together, he looks forward to taking his and your practice to the next level.

For sixteen years, Karen has committed her professional life to empowering her students to enjoy more balanced, healthy and cognizant lives. This quest has led her to study the ancient, sacred sciences of Yoga and Meditation, the Japanese healing art of Reiki and the core fitness regime of Pilates. Karen has directed her vocation to working with elders, children, families, corporate employees, veterans, the visually enabled and hospital staff. Karen interfaces routinely with individuals looking to reprogram & rebuild their "life" style. She is a stickler for proper form and alignment and is a proponent of continuing education. In her classes you can expect a thorough exploration in the science of moving energy.

KAREN NOEL

strryskyes777@yahoo.com

CHRIS BOLLMAN

chrisavon@gmail.com

Chris is a yoga alliance certified ERYT 200 hr. yoga instructor with a special love and interest in prenatal yoga. She is also a doula. Chris loves bringing a community of expectant mothers together and teaching them how to connect with their own bodies, their babies and each other. Chris believes it takes a tribe to raise children - we were not meant to live life alone. She brings awareness to breath, discusses some of the physical experiences that pregnancy can bring and ways to alleviate some of the discomfort. Chris also likes to discuss ways to cope with labor and delivery. As a mother of 5, she believes yoga has helped her through the ups and downs of motherhood. With a background in dance and fitness, she has a strong knowledge of the body. She engages in continuous education as knowledge of how the body works is vital to maintaining a healthy lifestyle through pregnancy and beyond.

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I absolutely love this studio. All of the instructors are phenomenal, super patient and just great and knowledgeable. They make you feel welcome and take the time to know your name. Every time I leave here, I know I'll be having a good day! - Lynda

Amazing experience! Wonderful place. Everyone was very friendly and the instructor made you feel completely comfortable. - Amanda

Just took my first class today...AMAZING! Wonderful & friendly staff...Can't wait for the next class and the next and the next! - Veronica

My first ever yoga class and it was amazing! The place is beautiful and clean. The staff is very friendly and the instructor was wonderful.... I can't wait to take my next class! - Melinda

This is a wonderful place to find your peace - Michelle

Very happy I purchased this. The instructor was so friendly and helpful, the class was wonderful, the facility was very soothing and comfortable. I am looking forward to lots more classes at Kula! - Wendy

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