ABOUT
Janet was first introduced to Yoga while studying for her BA in dance at Columbia College Chicago, she immediately felt at home in her first class and continued to follow, study, and practice this ancient healing art and science of healthy living. In 1999 she received her first teaching certification from the Temple of Kriya Yoga and has since been actively teaching while remaining a forever student. Her training and certifications include Ashtanga, Traditional Hatha, Yin Yoga, Zen Integrative therapy, Vedic Thai bodywork, and Ayurvedic healing art study in India. She is the creator of Nago yoga, a fusion of African warrior dance and warrior asanas for armies of self love. She has many years of experience as a PMH RN creating designs of well-being and hope. Janets immersion into yoga and healing techniques is ongoing..
Appolonia has been doing yoga since she was very little with her mom Janet being her first instructor. She became certified to teach yoga at the age of 15 obtaining her Astanga Yoga teaching certification. Since then she has taught at dance studios, summer camps, and health clubs all over Miami. Besides yoga Appolonia is also a professional dancer/actor! She has participated in music videos, dance companies, and tours. She strives to incorporate dance with yoga since the two go hand in hand. Appolonia is also currently in school for Physical Therapy and has hopes to create a branch for Physical Therapy within the business. Her love for practice has lead her to create a business with her forever partner, her mom, Janet.
Two Generations of Yoginis
Their yoga journey began with Appolonia in vitro while Janet taught pre-natal yoga until her birth. Then she continued to accompany her mom as an infant to her yoga classes throughout the Chicago land area. As Appolonia grew out of the “Baby and Me Yoga” she would participate in classes when possible. The mom and daughter duo practiced together frequently from attending reatreats in Mexico to completing a teachers training in Ashtanga with Janet being the oldest and Appolonia the youngest student. They have decided to continue their yoga journey collaborating to share the joy of being able to practice together.
