Divine Yoga Teachers


Arlene Lucas (Sarabjot Kaur)

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Ellen White

516.581.2018, cwhite@aol.com

Ellen White, CYKT, YKT, By combining her love of yoga with her love for children, Ellen has found the perfect fit as a YogaKids Teacher. Ellen received her certification from Marsha Wenig founder of YogaKids after completing a 310 hour certification program which is often considered the equivalent to a “Masters in Yoga for Kids”. She has received additional training to become a YogaKids Trainer, or YKT, and now facilitates workshops and trainings for teachers, parents, educators, and health professionals. Ellen uses her creativity and sense of humor to create fun interactive classes based on the YogaKids way. Ellen has worked for years in the community with the local children’s lacrosse club and founded “The Backyard Players” a children’s drama program.

Barbara Steiper (Mahan Kaur)

516.404.4461, barbell618@optonline.net

While being a dedicated employee of a medical practice located in the  Great Neck and Garden City areas, Barbara always found exercise to be the substance that held things together for her. Juggling a demanding life in New Hyde Park, with a husband and two children, she found excitement and peace in the world of fitness.   Holding multiple certifications, she began her very own Personal Training Business in 1995.  Her home based business was growing rapidly causing her to leave the medical field in January1996. She walked into her first yoga class in 1998 and knew her life would be forever changed.  She holds certifications with YogaFit Levels 1, 2, and 3 along with Senior Certicifations in fitness and Yogafit.    Barbara is a dynamic, experienced, well seasoned instructor, and currently teaches an array of classes.  Being part of the Divine Yoga Family has opened up a whole new world to Barbara and has brought great joy to her life. Her deep love of Yoga and dedication to help others, is what Barbara brings with her, each time she comes to the yoga mat.    

Laura Williams (Hari Arti)

516.984.5767, laurawilli@gmail.com

Laura Williams (spiritual name, Hari Arti) received her teaching certification from Kundalini Yoga East in Manhattan. She comes to teaching yoga after a fulfilling career as a newspaper reporter. "Kundalini Yoga is the ultimate multi-tasker's practice," Laura says. "In just one class, you get to work on the total you -- body, mind and spirit. Kundalini even works on the glands!" Laura has practiced and enjoyed many types of yoga, but was drawn to Kundalini because of the deep exhilaration she often felt during and after class. And she became a teacher because she wanted to share that with others. She also likes Kundalini's focus on meditation and mantra. Laura lives on Long Island with her husband and children.

Marianne Bochilo

516.984.9644, peacefulyogini@optimum.net

Marianne Bochilo is a Bhaki yogini.  Along with holding her RYT 200 Certification with Yoga Alliance, she holds Certifications in Yoga for Breast Cancer survivors from OM Yoga and Therapeutic Yoga through the Integral Yoga Institute. Her training continues toward completion of a 500 hr certificate and a specialty in Thai Yoga Massage. A mother of three who earned her BBA from Hofstra University in 1990. Marianne is also a former ACE certified Fitness instructor. As a member of the St. Agnes Cathedral Adult Choir Chorale; Marianne holds an affinity for chanting Sutra and her classes center on opening the heart to bring peace and balance.

Georgette E. Rich (Ramjeet)

Ramjeet (Georgette E. Rich) was trained at Kundalini Yoga East in New York City.  She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of New York.  Join me as we explore together the victory of living in God consciousness.  Yoga helps me to live from my heart center and to be the light of the soul for many.  My goal is to experience God consciousness then use the consciousness to serve others by sharing the technology of Kundalini Yoga.  Ramjeet lives on Long Island with her husband, three children and dog.

Joanie Kelly

516.662.2011, jkelly333@optonline.net

Joanie Kelly, is a wife and mother of four children living in RVC. Joanie has been developing her own personal practice with Arlene Lucas since 2005 and is presently teaching Hatha and Gentle Yoga here at Divine Yoga. Joanie has completed her 200 hour Hatha-yoga certification and working at L.I. Comprehensive Cardiology in Lake Success under Dr. Ronnie Hershmann. Joan is also certified in advance cardiac life support and holds a certification from the New York College of Health Professionals in Syosset, NY in Holistic Nursing and Amma Massage. Joanie worked at the New York College for two years as an assistant teacher in Amma Massage.

Joanie teaches Prenatal Classes at Destination Maternity in Carle Place Tuesday 6:30-7:30 or 8:00-9:00. In-home private classes also available.

Suzy Gelman (Harpurkh Kaur)

516.642.3106, nrgegg@verizon.net

Suzy Gelman (spiritual name; Harpurkh) received her intensive yoga training at the Manhattan based Kundalini Yoga East, under the careful guidance of Sat Jivan Singh & Sat Jivan Kaur.   Her approach maintains the integrity of Kundalini Yoga as taught by the Master of Kundalini Yoga, Yogi Bhajan.

Suzy was an experienced yoga student when she took her first Kundalini class at Divine Yoga and was amazed at the instant benefits she achieved, mentally, physically, & spiritually.  Kundalini, the yoga of Awareness, quickly became her passion, and remains so!  Suzy continues to take on-going classes and work-shops, both as a student and to enhance her teaching.  She is a member of Yoga Alliance, the International Kundalini Yoga Association, & is a Registered Yoga Teacher.

Suzy has an extensive background in the field of Social Work for over 20 years as well.    Her experience as a certified clinical social worker has given Suzy a deep understanding of people and the supportive & healing processes. 
Suzy happily resides in RVC with her husband, daughter & son, and a bevy of dogs & cats.
She is delighted  & honored to be teaching at DIVINE YOGA at St. Mark’s with such an amazing array of gifted teachers and staff. It is a blessing.

“Befriend your Soul and dwell in God” – Yogi Bhajan

Jennifer C. Pierre, MPH (Manjinder Kaur)

917.412.7273, consciousheartnmind@gmail.com

Manjinder Kaur:  Princess/Lioness of God who focuses her heart and mind in divine consciousness.  Involved in dance for most of her life, Jennifer has always been drawn to movement.  She is also very passionate about health.  Initially a pre-med student at Cornell University, she decided that allopathic medicine was not her path, as she wanted to approach health from a more holistic standpoint.  Upon graduation, Jennifer attended SUNY Albany School of Public Health where she completed her Master of Public Health (MPH) degree with a concentration in Behavioral Sciences.  It was there that she became enamored with health promotion and preventive care.  Jennifer has worked in many areas of health including Prenatal, Geriatrics, Nutrition, Health Research and Mental Health, in contrast to stints as an Event Coordinator and model.

For several years, Jennifer practiced various styles of yoga, but it wasn’t until Jan 3, 2009 (her birthday) that she discovered Kundalini.  “I didn’t even know I was looking for it!  I was drawn to the meditative aspect of it.  Kundalini assisted me when I was going thru a most difficult transitional period of my life.  I’ll forever be grateful.”  Inspired by the beautiful souls who taught the practice of Kundalini at Divine Yoga, Jennifer decided to complete the Kundalini Yoga teacher training in Rishikesh, India under the tutelage of Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa & Tej Kaur Khalsa of Golden Bridge LA, that very same year.  Soon thereafter, she completed the Conscious Pregnancy training in Espanola, New Mexico under the direction of Tarn Taran Kaur Khalsa.  “I have come full circle working with pregnant women again!”  Jennifer teaches at Divine Yoga and is also available to instruct in-home private classes.  Jennifer plans to pursue a career in Naturopathic Medicine and open a wellness/healing center in a place where the sun is always shining!