Yoga is the Art and Science of Creating a Healthy Body and MindAbout Us
Susye Ferullo ERYT, co-owner of Hall of Light, is a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor with more than 18 years experience in the health and fitness industry. Susye is also a 200 hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance with over 1000 teaching hours, a graduate from Bright Spirit Yoga, and level 2 certified in the Radiant Child Yoga Program. Her main focus is blending her background in fitness training and yoga for a perfect balance of body, mind and spirit.
Jennifer L. Hall RYT, NCMT, began her training in the healing arts in 1997 when she discovered Hung Ga kung fu, an ancient Chinese martial art form. From there she began studying Tuina Therapy, a Chinese medical massage and one aspect of traditional Chinese medicine. In 2000, she became a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and opened up her own practice. While continuing her massage practice she became a registered National Yoga Alliance teacher and has blended the healing modalities of massage and yoga. Jennifer has gone on to study Reiki and energy therapeutics, which she brings into her yoga classes. In addition, she recently completed a Vinyasa Flow teacher training with world renowned master teacher Seane Corn as well as Seane’s Off the Mat into the World training. She has also studied with such greats as Baron Baptiste, Sharon Gannon, and Gurmukh Khaur Khalsa.
Jennifer is lead by the philosophy that yoga should be accessible and enjoyable for everyone and that each person is unique and special in their own right. She is also guided by the belief that divine grace lives in all of us and through yoga and healing we are able to tap into that energy more profoundly. Her classes consist of meditation, breathwork, qi gong, asana, visualization, and are infused with a sense of humor, devotion, and compassion.
Jennifer also teaches in Denville, NJ at Six Degrees of Wellness. www.sixdegrees06.com
Susan Becker, RN, MS, NMT,is a practicing Registered Nurse and holds a MS in Health Education and is also a certified teacher of Health Education. She completed her training in Massage Therapy in 2002 and is a member of the National Association of Nurse Massage Therapists. She has over 30 years experience in nursing and health practice. Susan's interest lies in holistic nursing and incorporates her medical knowledge into her practice of Massage Therapy. Her practice includes Swedish, Medical, Geriatric, Prenatal, Chair, Aromatherapy, and Reflexology foot massage.
Hillary Bispham, RYT, is a certified teacher of Structural Yoga, a tradition that was developed by Mukunda Stiles and inspired by the teachings of the prominent yoga master Krishnamacharya. Hillary is guided by the philosophy that yoga should be accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Her teaching style reflects her belief in the transformative healing power of a safe and balanced yoga practice. In addition, Hillary is trained in Thai yoga bodywork and is nearing completion of certification with the internationally re-nowned Lotus Palm School.
Rosie De Pasquale RYT, is a registered yoga teacher with a 200 hour certification from Bright Spirit Yoga and she teaches yoga in New Jersey and Brooklyn , New York . Since obtaining her certification, she continues her studies with great teachers such as, Doug Keller, Cathy Konciak, Chuck Secallus, and has had the honor of taking classes with Pattabhi Jois during his tour in the summer of 2005. Her style is inspired by Hatha, and Ashtanga yoga. Her business name is "Om Sweet Om" where she builds her private clientele and will soon be developing yoga wear and accessories. She is also a Pilates instructor and will be completing her advanced Pilates certification in January 2006.
Sifu Qaasim Munoz, began his training under his cousin Keith Anderson in Qi Gong, Monkey style Kung Fu and Tai Chi at the age of eleven. After a few months, he had cleared up his asthmatic condition and realized the relationship between martial arts and medicine. In early 1995, Qaasim began training in his chosen art of Hung Ga Kung Fu under Master Pedro C. Yee. Qaasim earned his Jo Gow (black sash) and became a Yup Sut (in the room) Disciple of Master Pedro C. Yee. In 2005, Qaasim attained his full Sifu rank, which is the final examination set forth by the Yee’s Hung Ga International Kung Fu Association. Around the same time, he was also voted in as a Senior Governing Board Member of Yee’s Hung Ga International Kung fu Association. During this time, he also furthered his studies in massage therapy at the Helma Institute of Massage Therapy, graduating in 2001. In 2002, Qaasim followed in the footsteps of his Sifu by studying TCM and specializing in Tuina from Taoist Priest Bill Helm at the Taoist Sanctuary in San Diego, California. He soon became an AOBTA® Certified Practitioner and later the Membership Chair of the New Jersey Chapter of the AOBTA®. At present Qaasim is Head Instructor of the Clifton New Jersey branch of Yee’s Hung Ga International Kung Fu Association. In addition, Qaasim also has a growing Tuina practice in Clifton NJ area.
Tara Steccato RYT, is a certified Structural Yoga teacher and registered National Yoga Alliance teacher, who continues to study with Charlotte 'Hamsa' Stone. In addition, she recently completed a Vinyasa Flow teacher training with Seane Corn at Kripalu. She is deeply inspired and influenced by yoga master teachers Seane Corn, Sharon Gannon and David Life. These teachers embody the aspects of Seva (selfless service), Bhakti (devotion), and Ahimsa (non-violence), which she feels are the most integral and essential tenets of yoga.
Her love of selfless service brought her to ‘Kula for Karma’ a non-profit organization of yoga teachers uniting their efforts to serve the greater community. Besides teaching a ‘Karma’ yoga class once a week for Kula, she is working with their Director to implement a proposal that would make Seva (selfless service) work or ‘Karma’ Yoga a part of every yoga teacher training, nationwide.
Uniting meditation, breathwork, imagery, self-inquiry, personal growth, warmth and compassion, her adaptive style combines a flowing sequence of postures in a challenging, yet accessible vinyasa flow class.