Meet our Teachers
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Candace Cheatham Winchester, MA
Bio and Pic coming soon!
Bio and Pic coming soon!
Clair Moore Sacramento, CA
Clair took her first yoga class in college and fell in love immediately. Back then, the mat became a place of refuge amidst numerous health struggles, and today it remains one of her favorite forms of self care and connection.
Clair strives to make her classes simultaneously energetic and relaxing, and accessible to all bodies. She teaches a fun and creative flow class, focusing on linking breath to movement, and aims to help calm the mind with guided meditation at the end.
Outside of the studio, she is a practicing clinical herbalist and devoted dog mom.
Clair took her first yoga class in college and fell in love immediately. Back then, the mat became a place of refuge amidst numerous health struggles, and today it remains one of her favorite forms of self care and connection.
Clair strives to make her classes simultaneously energetic and relaxing, and accessible to all bodies. She teaches a fun and creative flow class, focusing on linking breath to movement, and aims to help calm the mind with guided meditation at the end.
Outside of the studio, she is a practicing clinical herbalist and devoted dog mom.
Claire Johnson Allen Arlington, MA
Claire has been a dancer her entire life, and a licensed Zumba Instructor since 2013, and a STRONG Nation instructor since 2019. Her classes are high-energy. fun, and sweaty! Staying true to the Latin-based dance fitness that is Zumba, she also infuses additional rhythms from around the world! When not dancing, Claire is a clinical social worker and the Associate Director of the Women's Center at Boston College.
Claire has been a dancer her entire life, and a licensed Zumba Instructor since 2013, and a STRONG Nation instructor since 2019. Her classes are high-energy. fun, and sweaty! Staying true to the Latin-based dance fitness that is Zumba, she also infuses additional rhythms from around the world! When not dancing, Claire is a clinical social worker and the Associate Director of the Women's Center at Boston College.
Ginny Caples Lexington, MA
INSPIRATIONS: I am inspired by the 4 agreements: Be impeccable with your word, Take nothing personally, Assume nothing, Do your best. I am delighted by the sense of community yoga creates, by the dedication to self realization, and the ability of people to accept failure and truly succeed.
WHY I PRACTICE: I love to get on my mat and deal with whatever life tosses my way. I feel grounded, balanced, and joyful and know I am unique. If yoga teaches us nothing else, it opens us up to possibility, potential, patience and playfulness.
WHY I TEACH: My passion for teaching evolved through my nursing experience; I am a caregiver! Each individual teaches me things I never would have learned through training or books. I have tremendous satisfaction by observing so many people step on their mat and connect, flourish, and find their way to the wonderful community that is YOGA!
INSPIRATIONS: I am inspired by the 4 agreements: Be impeccable with your word, Take nothing personally, Assume nothing, Do your best. I am delighted by the sense of community yoga creates, by the dedication to self realization, and the ability of people to accept failure and truly succeed.
WHY I PRACTICE: I love to get on my mat and deal with whatever life tosses my way. I feel grounded, balanced, and joyful and know I am unique. If yoga teaches us nothing else, it opens us up to possibility, potential, patience and playfulness.
WHY I TEACH: My passion for teaching evolved through my nursing experience; I am a caregiver! Each individual teaches me things I never would have learned through training or books. I have tremendous satisfaction by observing so many people step on their mat and connect, flourish, and find their way to the wonderful community that is YOGA!
Joslyn Carrell Los Angeles, CA
Joslyn found yoga through the loss of a loved one. She utilized the beautiful practice of yoga to grieve and find herself again. If you ask her, she will tell you that yoga saved her life.
As a current graduate student, Joslyn uses yoga to stay grounded and as a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of her daily classes. Becoming a teacher was the bridge to being able to give back to the community of yogis who so often come to yoga looking for something bigger.Joslyn's goal as a teacher is to provide practitioners with a physical and spiritual awakening that leaves them feeling blissful and strong. She incorporates breath and meditation into her classes, exploring the the yin and yang of power and peace.
Joslyn found yoga through the loss of a loved one. She utilized the beautiful practice of yoga to grieve and find herself again. If you ask her, she will tell you that yoga saved her life.
As a current graduate student, Joslyn uses yoga to stay grounded and as a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of her daily classes. Becoming a teacher was the bridge to being able to give back to the community of yogis who so often come to yoga looking for something bigger.Joslyn's goal as a teacher is to provide practitioners with a physical and spiritual awakening that leaves them feeling blissful and strong. She incorporates breath and meditation into her classes, exploring the the yin and yang of power and peace.
Joya Abbott Arlington, MA
Wild Ember combines the love for my family & community, with my passion for music & movement. I (she/her) am a queer femme mom of two little yogis in training, a musician, and a yoga teacher and community builder.
My personal mantra during my teacher training with Prana Power Yoga was "Kindness, Stability, Flow". Those three words still resonate with me and I come back to them daily. My classes are invigorating flows, focused on breath, alignment and self acceptance, sprinkled with humor and yogic philosophy.
I am passionate about creating a brave space for ALL. Equity, anti-racism and walking the walk is a core value for me and the fuel that drives me! I am committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our yoga community, and strongly believe that yoga is for all bodies. I am SUPER PROUD of our teaching team and the community that we are building together. WELCOME!!
Wild Ember combines the love for my family & community, with my passion for music & movement. I (she/her) am a queer femme mom of two little yogis in training, a musician, and a yoga teacher and community builder.
My personal mantra during my teacher training with Prana Power Yoga was "Kindness, Stability, Flow". Those three words still resonate with me and I come back to them daily. My classes are invigorating flows, focused on breath, alignment and self acceptance, sprinkled with humor and yogic philosophy.
I am passionate about creating a brave space for ALL. Equity, anti-racism and walking the walk is a core value for me and the fuel that drives me! I am committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our yoga community, and strongly believe that yoga is for all bodies. I am SUPER PROUD of our teaching team and the community that we are building together. WELCOME!!
Juan Faragher Houston, TX
Hey y'all!! My name is Juan (pronounced JU-EN). I also go by Ju or Juju. I'm 25 years old (at the time of this writing). I grew up in Sugar Land, TX, but was originally born in England.
I received my Bachelors in Political Science from the University of Houston in 2019. I worked throughout my entire undergrad journey in the restaurant industry. Upon graduation, I had the opportunity to work in a local election campaign, an entryway into a career in politics; however, I turned it down because my intuition told me that I would be miserable had I accepted. So, I stayed in the restaurant gig and started practicing yoga late 2019 as a healing modality for years of back pain that I had been suffering.
What I discovered during that time was an enriching practice that changed the way I treated myself and my relationships around me. I felt content with myself for the first time in a long time. Feeling empowered with my journey, I jumped into my first YTT at a local studio during Spring 2020 with the goal of sharing what I had learned. I completed my teacher training that summer and started working as a yoga teacher when I wasn't serving tables.
Since completing my training, I've grown my practice off the mat; diving into yoga philosophy and ethics and researching the politics of modern-day yoga within the BIPOC and Queer communities and finally went full-time into teaching yoga May 2021. Yoga is so much more than what is perceived within the mainstream. It's more than just yoga pants and bendy poses. Yoga is a lifestyle that shapes the way you perceive your internal and external worlds.
In my classes, you'll discover an opportunity to explore your body, mind, and soul. Everyone's body is unique, and as a result, your practice on the mat is going to be a unique journey. I encourage my students to have freedom of expression when they step on their mats; giving their bodies full permission to be their best guide, teacher, and friend. Self-acceptance, cultivating joy, and exploration of self are common themes during my classes.
Hey y'all!! My name is Juan (pronounced JU-EN). I also go by Ju or Juju. I'm 25 years old (at the time of this writing). I grew up in Sugar Land, TX, but was originally born in England.
I received my Bachelors in Political Science from the University of Houston in 2019. I worked throughout my entire undergrad journey in the restaurant industry. Upon graduation, I had the opportunity to work in a local election campaign, an entryway into a career in politics; however, I turned it down because my intuition told me that I would be miserable had I accepted. So, I stayed in the restaurant gig and started practicing yoga late 2019 as a healing modality for years of back pain that I had been suffering.
What I discovered during that time was an enriching practice that changed the way I treated myself and my relationships around me. I felt content with myself for the first time in a long time. Feeling empowered with my journey, I jumped into my first YTT at a local studio during Spring 2020 with the goal of sharing what I had learned. I completed my teacher training that summer and started working as a yoga teacher when I wasn't serving tables.
Since completing my training, I've grown my practice off the mat; diving into yoga philosophy and ethics and researching the politics of modern-day yoga within the BIPOC and Queer communities and finally went full-time into teaching yoga May 2021. Yoga is so much more than what is perceived within the mainstream. It's more than just yoga pants and bendy poses. Yoga is a lifestyle that shapes the way you perceive your internal and external worlds.
In my classes, you'll discover an opportunity to explore your body, mind, and soul. Everyone's body is unique, and as a result, your practice on the mat is going to be a unique journey. I encourage my students to have freedom of expression when they step on their mats; giving their bodies full permission to be their best guide, teacher, and friend. Self-acceptance, cultivating joy, and exploration of self are common themes during my classes.
Lauren Copeland Somerville, MA
The practice of yoga has been pivotal in Lauren's life and she values the opportunity to share that same meaningful space to students. In her classes, she strives to provide freedom to ebb and flow between movement and stillness with acceptance, love and compassion. Respecting autonomy, she creates an environment for individuals to take what they need and leave what they don't. Lauren has been teaching since 2014; she has studied with Inner Strength Studios, FRC, and Yoga Tune-up
The practice of yoga has been pivotal in Lauren's life and she values the opportunity to share that same meaningful space to students. In her classes, she strives to provide freedom to ebb and flow between movement and stillness with acceptance, love and compassion. Respecting autonomy, she creates an environment for individuals to take what they need and leave what they don't. Lauren has been teaching since 2014; she has studied with Inner Strength Studios, FRC, and Yoga Tune-up
Lauren Froeb Winchester, MA
I have taught vinyasa style yoga classes since 2007 after completing my 200hr Yoga Training through Prana Power Yoga. In 2008 I completed my level one Reiki certification with Jené Rossi. In 2010 I completed my level two Reiki certification with Jené Rossi. In 2012 I joined the faculty and began teaching the Prana Power Yoga Teacher Training, with a focus on Chakras, Yoga Philosophy & History and Sanskrit. In 2018 I completed my 500hr training with Jacqui Bonwell as well as a certification in Yin Yoga & Meditation and Yoga Nidra with Sagel Urlacher and a Level 1 Balanced Athlete training with Johnny Gillespie.
I love to use movement as a way to feel more connected and align my body, mind and spirit. The physical asana practice offers all of us space and structure that allows time for self-inquiry as well as the opportunity to strengthen ourselves physically, mentally and spiritually. My intention for the classes I teach is that I offer you time for self reflection and personal commitment while balancing smart functional movement, physical challenge and ease. You will finish my vinyasa classes feeling invigorated and inspired to begin or finish your day with a sense of purpose in your heart, physical ease in your body and clarity in your mind. You will finish my yin and meditation classes with a feeling of rejuvenation and ease. Regardless of vinyasa or yin style, I truly believe that our mats are a place where we carve out time to rest, reorganize, restore & reset ourselves. I cannot wait to practice with you!
My Yoga Mission
I have a lifelong love of teaching people
I have a profound respect and appreciation for spirituality
I have gratitude for opportunities that let me feel the energy of those around me
to align
to inspire
to share the teachings
to create & explore connections
to encourage kindness & self-love
to hold physical and mental space
to allow others to come back to themselves, to be self-aware without being self-absorbed
to offer the time for people to define a purpose for themselves and commit to living it
because it is fascinating how the human body & mind connect with one another in conscious and unconscious ways
because the practice is a ritual that unlocks energy and potential
because when I slow down I find great purpose, even in mundane day-to-day responsibilities
because it makes me a better wife, mother, friend, sister, daughter, being!
I have taught vinyasa style yoga classes since 2007 after completing my 200hr Yoga Training through Prana Power Yoga. In 2008 I completed my level one Reiki certification with Jené Rossi. In 2010 I completed my level two Reiki certification with Jené Rossi. In 2012 I joined the faculty and began teaching the Prana Power Yoga Teacher Training, with a focus on Chakras, Yoga Philosophy & History and Sanskrit. In 2018 I completed my 500hr training with Jacqui Bonwell as well as a certification in Yin Yoga & Meditation and Yoga Nidra with Sagel Urlacher and a Level 1 Balanced Athlete training with Johnny Gillespie.
I love to use movement as a way to feel more connected and align my body, mind and spirit. The physical asana practice offers all of us space and structure that allows time for self-inquiry as well as the opportunity to strengthen ourselves physically, mentally and spiritually. My intention for the classes I teach is that I offer you time for self reflection and personal commitment while balancing smart functional movement, physical challenge and ease. You will finish my vinyasa classes feeling invigorated and inspired to begin or finish your day with a sense of purpose in your heart, physical ease in your body and clarity in your mind. You will finish my yin and meditation classes with a feeling of rejuvenation and ease. Regardless of vinyasa or yin style, I truly believe that our mats are a place where we carve out time to rest, reorganize, restore & reset ourselves. I cannot wait to practice with you!
My Yoga Mission
I have a lifelong love of teaching people
I have a profound respect and appreciation for spirituality
I have gratitude for opportunities that let me feel the energy of those around me
to align
to inspire
to share the teachings
to create & explore connections
to encourage kindness & self-love
to hold physical and mental space
to allow others to come back to themselves, to be self-aware without being self-absorbed
to offer the time for people to define a purpose for themselves and commit to living it
because it is fascinating how the human body & mind connect with one another in conscious and unconscious ways
because the practice is a ritual that unlocks energy and potential
because when I slow down I find great purpose, even in mundane day-to-day responsibilities
because it makes me a better wife, mother, friend, sister, daughter, being!
Lisa Schwarz Sherborn, MA
Lisa is a 5-time marathon runner, who has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years. She is a certified RYT-200 hr and YogaWorks 100-hour teacher who has taught for nearly ten years at HYP Studio (Needham/Wellesley), Burning Wheel Yoga (Medfield),YogaWorks (Cambridge), and is now thrilled to be teaching live online for Wild Ember.
She teaches to share the joy she's found in practicing with others and hopes to create a strengthening, fun and a community building class for her students who inspire her everyday! She lives outside of Boston with her husband, three daughters--one of whom is a certified yoga instructor, as well, two dogs, and two cats. When she is not teaching, Lisa leads philanthropic fundraising at MIT's Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research.
Lisa is a 5-time marathon runner, who has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years. She is a certified RYT-200 hr and YogaWorks 100-hour teacher who has taught for nearly ten years at HYP Studio (Needham/Wellesley), Burning Wheel Yoga (Medfield),YogaWorks (Cambridge), and is now thrilled to be teaching live online for Wild Ember.
She teaches to share the joy she's found in practicing with others and hopes to create a strengthening, fun and a community building class for her students who inspire her everyday! She lives outside of Boston with her husband, three daughters--one of whom is a certified yoga instructor, as well, two dogs, and two cats. When she is not teaching, Lisa leads philanthropic fundraising at MIT's Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research.
Rahima Dosani Washington, D.C.
Unconditional love is the basis of Rahima's yoga philosophy and teaching style. Love for oneself, each other, and all beings in this world. Her classes seek to help students accept themselves as they are and lead happier, more peaceful, and compassionate lives. Rahima believes everyone can benefit from yoga. She focuses on teaching Vinyasa classes that are universally accessible while playing with challenging sequences and new combinations that help students push themselves while accepting where they are. Her classes include many hands-on assists and a trauma-sensitive approach to teaching.
Rahima's yoga journey began at the age of 12 and has taken her all over the world to study, practice, and teach. She is eternally grateful to yoga for continually helping her evolve on the journey of acceptance, self-compassion, and loving kindness. She is deeply passionate about yoga service - finding ways to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in yoga, as well as increase access to yoga for a variety of underserved populations.
Rahima works in global health and focuses on increasing access to life-saving health commodities for low-income countries. She loves to travel, cook, and dote on her sweet parrot, Sebastian.
Unconditional love is the basis of Rahima's yoga philosophy and teaching style. Love for oneself, each other, and all beings in this world. Her classes seek to help students accept themselves as they are and lead happier, more peaceful, and compassionate lives. Rahima believes everyone can benefit from yoga. She focuses on teaching Vinyasa classes that are universally accessible while playing with challenging sequences and new combinations that help students push themselves while accepting where they are. Her classes include many hands-on assists and a trauma-sensitive approach to teaching.
Rahima's yoga journey began at the age of 12 and has taken her all over the world to study, practice, and teach. She is eternally grateful to yoga for continually helping her evolve on the journey of acceptance, self-compassion, and loving kindness. She is deeply passionate about yoga service - finding ways to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in yoga, as well as increase access to yoga for a variety of underserved populations.
Rahima works in global health and focuses on increasing access to life-saving health commodities for low-income countries. She loves to travel, cook, and dote on her sweet parrot, Sebastian.
Sherry McAdams Somerville, MA
A yoga instructor, executive and life coach, Sherry teaches and coaches from a place of centeredness, focus and kindness. Providing encouragement, guidance and support, cultivating a sense of curiosity and building trust that empowers each person to deepen their self-awareness with authenticity and integrity.
Sherry McAdams, Yoga Instructor, RYT, Executive & Life Coach, GCEC
www.go2eleven.com
A yoga instructor, executive and life coach, Sherry teaches and coaches from a place of centeredness, focus and kindness. Providing encouragement, guidance and support, cultivating a sense of curiosity and building trust that empowers each person to deepen their self-awareness with authenticity and integrity.
Sherry McAdams, Yoga Instructor, RYT, Executive & Life Coach, GCEC
www.go2eleven.com
Talene McCarthy Belmont, MA
Talene is a certified and registered Yoga Alliance instructor (RYT 500hrs). With over 20 years of experience to draw from she brings an energetic and invigorating vinyasa flow, focusing on alignment and purposeful movement with breath. Talene's teaching style helps to guide students with modifications and alignment instructions to nurture students in a supportive and soothing environment. Talene has found yoga to be a way of life to keep her balanced both physically and mentally. She hopes to inspire others to move towards deeper levels of physical fitness while developing mind-body connections through explorations of their potentials in a safe and non-judgmental manner.
Talene is a certified and registered Yoga Alliance instructor (RYT 500hrs). With over 20 years of experience to draw from she brings an energetic and invigorating vinyasa flow, focusing on alignment and purposeful movement with breath. Talene's teaching style helps to guide students with modifications and alignment instructions to nurture students in a supportive and soothing environment. Talene has found yoga to be a way of life to keep her balanced both physically and mentally. She hopes to inspire others to move towards deeper levels of physical fitness while developing mind-body connections through explorations of their potentials in a safe and non-judgmental manner.
