Dr. Aruna Medara, CYT
“Empowering individuals through the ancient wisdom of yoga.”
Dr. Aruna Medara is a retired physician and certified yoga teacher with over 15 years of personal practice and 5 years of teaching at her own HOLISTIC YOGA CENTER. Her goal is to share the benefits of yoga, rooted in 5,000-year-old Eastern philosophy, with her students.
Aruna’s classes focus on helping individuals understand the mind-body connection and its role in reducing stress. She integrates Western scientific research with traditional yoga techniques, showing how mindfulness can improve mood, metabolism, and even brain function. Her sessions include regular pranayama (breathwork) and meditation, offering a well-rounded approach to health and well-being.
Marianne Bryan
RYT-200 Certified Yoga Instructor
Marianne Bryan specializes in Hatha Yoga across all skill levels. Her teaching focuses on encouraging mindful movement, alleviating stress and cultivating physical strength alongside mental awareness.
With a long-standing passion for physical activity, Marianne has a diverse background as a fitness instructor in dance and aerobics. She has maintained a dedicated yoga practice since 2012, viewing it as a cornerstone of a healthy existence. This commitment led her to become a yoga educator, aiming to help others achieve their bull potential for wellness both on and off the mat.
In addition to her yoga expertise, Marianne is a Certified Holistic Nutritionist. By combining nutritional knowledge with yoga, she advocates for a comprehensive lifestyle that fosters mental clarity, tranquility, and overall balance.
Catherine Jones
E-RYT200, RYT500
Catherine began her yoga journey over 11 years ago while in her fifties, discovering that yoga can be accessible and healing at any age. She is trained in Kidding Around Yoga, Chair Yoga, Hatha Yoga, and completed her 500-hour teacher training with a focus on Yoga Therapy for seniors and students with physical or mental health challenges.
With a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and 20 years of experience working and volunteering in the mental health field, Catherine brings compassion, safety, and mindfulness into every class.
She has also trained with Jo Phee, senior assistant to Paul Grilley, receiving 65-hour certifications in Yin Yoga: Hips, Meridians, and Anatomy, as well as 65-hour certification in Myofascial Release. Her classes offer a gentle, grounding space to support mobility, calm the nervous system, and reconnect with body and breath.