Brian Critchley, CMT, RYT
Editor-In-Chief
Brian is a graduate of the Yoga Alliance certified teacher training
program at Inner Light Yoga Center and has experience teaching both
group classes and private sessions. His yoga teaching style encourages
increased awareness of proper alignment and opening to the divine
within. He was first introduced to Iyengar Yoga in 1998 while studying
English at Princeton University and quickly made a regular habit of
practicing yoga as a way to stay fit and centered. Over the next decade
he dabbled in yoga, studying every style available to him including
Iyengar, Kundalini, Spanda and Ashtanga styles before committing to
becoming a teacher in 2009. He is also a graduate of the Somerset
School of Massage Therapy (now Cortiva Institute) in Piscataway, NJ and
is a New Jersey state certified massage therapist and member of
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP). As a massage
practitioner he has experience with on-site chair massage, specialized
private sessions, and as a poolside therapist for the Rutgers University
Swimming & Diving Team. He travels for his massage business, Om
Central Jersey Massage (omcentraljerseymassage.com), throughout the
Central Jersey area — either by himself or with his partner, Denyse, for
couples massage sessions. Brian loves to write and in addition to
contributing articles and editing for New Jersey Namaste News he keeps
a blog about his spiritual journey called Just Be Now (justbenow.
wordpress.com). A lifelong New Jersey resident, Brian grew up in
Bayonne on the outskirts of NYC, but now resides in Hightstown - right in
the heart of New Jersey.
Editor-In-Chief
Brian is a graduate of the Yoga Alliance certified teacher training
program at Inner Light Yoga Center and has experience teaching both
group classes and private sessions. His yoga teaching style encourages
increased awareness of proper alignment and opening to the divine
within. He was first introduced to Iyengar Yoga in 1998 while studying
English at Princeton University and quickly made a regular habit of
practicing yoga as a way to stay fit and centered. Over the next decade
he dabbled in yoga, studying every style available to him including
Iyengar, Kundalini, Spanda and Ashtanga styles before committing to
becoming a teacher in 2009. He is also a graduate of the Somerset
School of Massage Therapy (now Cortiva Institute) in Piscataway, NJ and
is a New Jersey state certified massage therapist and member of
Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals (ABMP). As a massage
practitioner he has experience with on-site chair massage, specialized
private sessions, and as a poolside therapist for the Rutgers University
Swimming & Diving Team. He travels for his massage business, Om
Central Jersey Massage (omcentraljerseymassage.com), throughout the
Central Jersey area — either by himself or with his partner, Denyse, for
couples massage sessions. Brian loves to write and in addition to
contributing articles and editing for New Jersey Namaste News he keeps
a blog about his spiritual journey called Just Be Now (justbenow.
wordpress.com). A lifelong New Jersey resident, Brian grew up in
Bayonne on the outskirts of NYC, but now resides in Hightstown - right in
the heart of New Jersey.
The Publishers
Tarra Piparo Madore DC, E-RYT 500 (200 and 500)
Creative Director
While studying philosophy in high school, Tarra became intrigued by
Eastern thought, the concept of living in harmony with nature and the
power of the human mind. She pursued her interests at Rider University
and graduated in 1994 with a BA in Psychology and minors in Philosophy
and Social Work.
Tarra’s path to becoming a psychologist was changed when she began
receiving chiropractic adjustments and discovered the amazing alignment
and harmony she felt in her body. Her desire to share this with others
and to help people without the use of medication led her to attend
Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa from 1996 to 1999. It was there
that a friend introduced Tarra to yoga because it fit well with both her
beliefs and her pursuit of natural health. She began to practice
extensively at a nearby yoga studio in the Iyengar tradition.
Upon returning to New Jersey, Tarra opened the NJ Wellness Center.
She continued to practice various yoga styles and completed a three
year certification in Prenatal and Pediatric Chiropractic through the
Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement. As her love for yoga
grew, Tarra developed a desire to teach it. She completed the Yoga
Teacher Training program in Hatha Yoga at Freehold Yoga Center, a
Yoga Alliance registered training program. This program emphasizes the
strong traditional lineage of yoga brought over from India by followers of
Master Sivananda. Advancing her study of the yoga traditions, she has
completed her 500 training at the prestigious Himalayan Institute. The
Himalayan Institute is deeply influenced by the Himalayan Masters
including world renowned Swami Rama.
Tarra is currently studying Anusara yoga. Anusara yoga is a hatha yoga
system that unites universal principles of alignment with a non-dual
tantric philosophy that is epitomized by a "celebration of the heart." She
is training with senior certified Anusara teachers Naime Jezzeny and Sue
Elkind. Tarra has completed all 3 Anusara Immersions and the Anusara
Level 1 and 2 Teacher Training. She is an Anusara-Inspired Teacher.
She continues to study with her teachers and Anusara's founder John
Friend.
Tarra brings a wealth of knowledge to her yoga classes and teaches a
blend of styles from which she has practiced with an emphasis on
balance and alignment. Tarra brings her extensive knowledge about the
human anatomy and physiology, as well as, the deeper study of
philosophy to all her classes. She allows students to fully experience
yoga in its true tradition.
Creative Director
While studying philosophy in high school, Tarra became intrigued by
Eastern thought, the concept of living in harmony with nature and the
power of the human mind. She pursued her interests at Rider University
and graduated in 1994 with a BA in Psychology and minors in Philosophy
and Social Work.
Tarra’s path to becoming a psychologist was changed when she began
receiving chiropractic adjustments and discovered the amazing alignment
and harmony she felt in her body. Her desire to share this with others
and to help people without the use of medication led her to attend
Palmer College of Chiropractic in Iowa from 1996 to 1999. It was there
that a friend introduced Tarra to yoga because it fit well with both her
beliefs and her pursuit of natural health. She began to practice
extensively at a nearby yoga studio in the Iyengar tradition.
Upon returning to New Jersey, Tarra opened the NJ Wellness Center.
She continued to practice various yoga styles and completed a three
year certification in Prenatal and Pediatric Chiropractic through the
Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement. As her love for yoga
grew, Tarra developed a desire to teach it. She completed the Yoga
Teacher Training program in Hatha Yoga at Freehold Yoga Center, a
Yoga Alliance registered training program. This program emphasizes the
strong traditional lineage of yoga brought over from India by followers of
Master Sivananda. Advancing her study of the yoga traditions, she has
completed her 500 training at the prestigious Himalayan Institute. The
Himalayan Institute is deeply influenced by the Himalayan Masters
including world renowned Swami Rama.
Tarra is currently studying Anusara yoga. Anusara yoga is a hatha yoga
system that unites universal principles of alignment with a non-dual
tantric philosophy that is epitomized by a "celebration of the heart." She
is training with senior certified Anusara teachers Naime Jezzeny and Sue
Elkind. Tarra has completed all 3 Anusara Immersions and the Anusara
Level 1 and 2 Teacher Training. She is an Anusara-Inspired Teacher.
She continues to study with her teachers and Anusara's founder John
Friend.
Tarra brings a wealth of knowledge to her yoga classes and teaches a
blend of styles from which she has practiced with an emphasis on
balance and alignment. Tarra brings her extensive knowledge about the
human anatomy and physiology, as well as, the deeper study of
philosophy to all her classes. She allows students to fully experience
yoga in its true tradition.
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