Teachers

L-R Back Row: Maria Gabriel Drake, Vickie Labbe, Jennifer Cooper, Susan Auglis.
Center Row: Kara Seymour, Jayne Schiff-Verre, Jessica Gandolf, Rich Clarey.
Front Row: Amy Viara, Michael Doyle, Jane Zimmerman.
Missing: David Reese, P.T.


Co-Directors:
Vickie Labbe began her yoga studies in 1975 and has been teaching yoga for over 25 years. Her unique approach draws from years of study of many traditions of yoga, philosophy, and meditation. She brings warmth, wisdom, and humor to her teaching.
Jennifer Cooper discovered yoga in 1970 and began teaching in 1975. She enjoys sharing her years of study in various styles and techniques of yoga. Her experience includes twenty years of meditation practice and two trips to India.
Vickie and Jennifer have been administrating The Yoga Center together for over twenty years. They continue to study with nationally known teachers including Judith Lasater, Patricia Walden, Gabriel Halpern and many others. They have developed a teaching method that has evolved over years of study, practice, and teaching experience. They both bring a sense of humor and down-to-earth philosophy to their classes.

Additional Instructors:
Michael Doyle has studied at The Yoga Center since 1989 and also with nationally known teachers. Michael has been teaching since 1993. He is an inspiring and challenging teacher known for his gentle nature and sense of humor.
David Reese, P.T. is director of Falmouth Physical Therapy and has taught at The Yoga Center for 13 years. His teaching is enhanced by his sense of humor and knowledge of the body.
Susan Auglis has studied at The Yoga Center for 15 years and has been teaching since 1996. She attends workshops regularly and frequently fills in as a substitute teacher.
Rich Clarey has been a dedicated student at The Yoga Center for years. He attends workshops and classes regularly, and is a former Dean of Business at U.S.M.
Jessica Gandolf began her yoga practice in 1989 and has studied extensively at The Yoga Center for 10 years. She also has a Masters degree in Fine Arts and is a mother of two.
Maria Gabriel Drake is a massage therapist and has studied at The Yoga Center for over 20 years. Her interests also include Tai Chi, Jin Shin Jyutsu, and Energy Balancing.
Stacy Smith has studied yoga for nine years and recently began teaching at The Yoga Center in Portland, Maine. She completed her teacher training through the Classical Yoga Teacher Training program at Ocean Spirit Yoga. She approaches yoga in a holistic manner, blending the insights of Classical and Iyengar yoga with Ayurvedic teachings to nurture physical, psychological, and spiritual well-being.
Jayne Schiff-Verre first studied yoga in New York and has continued her studies at The Yoga Center for the past 7 years. She also teaches dance and movement at UNE.
Amy Viara has studied Astanga and Iyengar yoga as well as Pilates in Boulder, Colorado for many years. She is also a certified Kripalu instructor, and continues to attend workshops of various yoga traditions.
Kara Seymour has teacher certification from Yoga SpiritsŪ. With her upbeat and creative energy, Kara incorporates several styles of yoga with a focus on breath and alignment.
Barbara Ryland has been studying yoga since 1987 and teaching since 1992. She participated in Patricia Walden's Teacher Training and continues her studies with Iyengar and Anusara teachers.
Jane Zimmerman - administrative assistant. Another long time student at The Yoga Center, Jane handles the phone calls and other essential office work.

Additional teachers may be listed on the schedule.
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