LEAD TRAINER, 500 E-RYT, CYEP

Cara is owner/director of The Yoga Lounge, which she founded in 2004. Cara’s teaching style is Iyengar alignment based, gentle, meditative, flowing and therapeutic in nature. After more than 30 years of study, practice, and training, she has earned two 500-hour advanced certifications. Her first in 2010 from Prairie Yoga, studying with Lori Gaspar, and her second more recently from Prajna Yoga, as a result of her continued studies with Tias Little. She earned her original 200-hr. certification with Kim Schwartz through the Temple of Kriya Yoga, Chicago.

500-CYT, Advanced Asana & Philosophy

Rich Logan is a long-time practitioner, and teacher of yoga. After more than 10 years on the primary teaching staff at Moksha Yoga Center in Chicago, he traveled the world, both teaching and studying in India, Europe and around the world.

Rich has his roots in massage therapy, translating his knowledge of anatomy and energetics into his teaching, weaving dharma and bhakti devotional practices, including kirtan and chanting into his classes and workshops.

Gabriel Halpern remains his primary teacher, and over the years has assisted and studied with Kim Schwartz, Tias Little, Ana Forrest, Aadil Paakilvala and more. Do not miss this chance to study with this talented instructor!

500-RYT, Advanced Anatomy

Denise has been teaching since 2004 and completed her 500 hour certification at Prairie Yoga. and her 200-hour training at Kalitrea . Her interest in making yoga accessible has led her to teach classes for everyone from young children to senior citizens. The teachers who continue to have the biggest influence on her teaching style include Jill Thomas, Gabriel Halpern, Paul Grilley, Rolf Gates, and Susi Hately.