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ABOUT JULIA:
Welcome to Yoga in the Trees! I started this part of my journey after graduating from the RajaHatha School of Yoga and achieving my Registered Yoga Teacher Certification (200+hrs) in August of 2013. I first began practicing yoga in college, and continued to practice through my early adult life, my two pregnancies, and now, in my "fabulous fifties!" I have experimented with all types of yoga, but I choose to teach and practice Hatha Yoga with a focus on alignment because this approach has helped me to connect and unionize (yoga) with my body and mind.
I invite you to join me on the mat, and begin or continue your sojourn to knowing your Divinity and your well being.
Accreditations:
Julia Calabrese-Harrer is a certified and Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200hrs). She is a member of the Yoga Alliance and is fully insured. Julia graduated from "The RajaHatha Yoga School," directed and instructed by Amy Pearce-Hayden. Julia is also certified to teach Kids Yoga, ages 2-10 yrs. old, by Yogi Beans, founded and directed by Lauren Chaitoff, with multiple locations throughout New York City and Long Island. Most recently, Julia earned her certification as a Reiki Practitioner and Master through the Udemy Course instructed by the notable Lisa Powers.
Julia holds a Masters of Professional Studies in Education Degree, Special Education and Elementary education, from Manhattanville College.
Julia is a mom of two lovely boys, and the loving wife of a fabulous husband. She enjoys her Yoga, but you will also find her mountain biking, SUP (stand up paddleboard) Boarding, and shaking her dance "thing" whenever she gets the chance!
Namaste to All and look forward to seeing you in the trees...!
WHY "IN THE TREES?"
I believe there are many lessons to be learned from the trees, among them is how we can find our own strength and value. Unlike humans, trees do not have egos to manage, they do not get competitive or jealous in sports or life. Trees begin in the dirt, with all odds against them growing into the magnificent beings they will become. Trees begin by rooting, stabilizing themselves, and at the same time, they reach for the stars, particularly, the sun. All of the while, the tree remains loyal to its surroundings, sharing when needed, and taking when needed. Providing shade, shelter, and resting spaces for all that visit the tree. Trees work individually, but also as a community. They bow and bend with the seasons, surrendering in the Fall, resting in the Winter, and expanding in the Spring and Summer. As humans, we can look to the trees as mentors on how to live and serve, without conflict, or angst, bringing in harmony and peace, all the while enjoying the experience of the life journey in all of its highs and lows.
