Staff List
Richie Roche
With some background in related arts, it was in the late 1990’s that Richie was first exposed to qigong and started a journey pursuing both qigong and tai chi that continues to this day. After studying with several different teachers, it was around 2001 that he had the great good fortune to encounter Master William Ting and become his student, which he remained until his passing in December of 2023. Ritchie was honored to be selected by Master Ting as one of a small group of students that he chose to train as teachers and spent many years in his teacher's class, becoming one of the people that he featured on his website as certified to teach his style of wujijinggong tai chi and qigong.
Ritchie's teaching career started around the time he first met Master Tin.
Ritchie's teaching career started around the time he first met Master Tin.
For 20 years he was the head of the qigong and tai chi program at Deerfield Spa, as well as teaching some classes at other local locations throughout the area including ESU and lecturing and teaching at the library and at PEEC. His favorite place to teach has been at The Yoga House in Stroudsburg, and after some health challenges, he is just delighted to return there to teach in 2024.
Peace and blessings.
Dina Kallinteris
Dina Kallinteris stumbled upon yoga in 2003 in the basement of an old art shop on South Street in Philadelphia. Throughout the years and busyness of life, she always found herself back on her mat as it would provide a space for exploring, healing and growing.
As a mental health professional she recognized the strong need for yoga in people lives and embarked on her journey to become a certified instructor.
Mary Ellen Valenti
Mary Ellen began her Yoga practice as a way to restore balance to her body and mind after vigorous exercise and sports. It became clear how yoga was beneficial in this process. Her yoga journey continued as a personal practice, until her fitness and personal training clients asked her if she would teach them yoga.
Mary Ellen’s initial certification was through Yogafit (YogaFit is the largest yoga school in North America. Best known for our safe and inclusive approach). She then went on to obtain her 250 hours certification from Boundless Yoga Studio.
Her favorite type of class is any yoga class! Mary Ellen is certified as a Personal Trainer and has worked throughout the Tristate area. When you attend her class you are welcome no matter what your level. She will always encourage students to have fun, while keeping your health and well being at the top of your priorities.
Andrea Loguidice
Andrea D. Loguidice JD, LLM, 500 RYT
Andrea's journey to becoming a yoga teacher is a testament to the transformative power of this ancient practice. Seeking holistic treatment for mental illness, she discovered yoga—a practice that would become her refuge. Andrea’s mind, body, and spirit found harmony on the mat, and the light of joy illuminated her path to become a yoga teacher. After deepening her understanding through over 500 hours of classroom training, she now serves our community by offering yoga classes which promote self-discovery, soul exploration, healing, and connection. Beyond her role as a yoga teacher, Andrea is a hiking guide on The Appalachian Trail, a small business consultant and a volunteer Ombudsman. When she’s not bringing the community together, you can find her playing in the great outdoors with her black labs.
Alexandra Fury
While many people come to yoga seeking transformation and healing. I dipped my toes in the world of yoga simply out of curiosity being 12 years old. Now here I am a 200HR+ Registered Yoga Teacher. And learning the wisdom of yoga never ends for me both through personal practice and continued education courses. While in my classes I enjoy teaching movement along with ancient wisdom, so that my students can gradually begin to feel both physical and mental benefits yoga has to offer. The comforting feel of a best friend, the wise mentor and quiet peace are there for me once I unroll my yoga mat. This power drives my desire to share and spread my vision of yoga.
Credentials:
Hatha Yoga 200hr RYT, Arm Balance Academy, Inversion Immersion, Back Bend Bootcamp, 2021-2022 Boundless Yoga School.
Hands-on Assist Balance Yoga LHV, 2022. Teaching Methodology: Yoga to Athletes, 2022 The Institute of Yoga Sports Science.
Rita Martin
Rita’s lifelong love for fitness led her to the yoga practice in 2010. After practicing more regularly and being intrigued by the ancient practices of yoga and mediation, she earned her 200 RYT from Boundless Yoga School in 2023. Even though it was the physical practice that drew her in, it’s the feeling of inner peace that draws her back to the mat daily and encourages her to share the joy of yoga with others.
“Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self.” - The Bhagavad Gita
Linda Long
Linda began her formal yoga practice in 2000 under the guidance of Michele Megargle, she immediately found a quiet comfort of self-care. This was a welcome space for her after working all day as a Critical Care Nurse. She was also raising 3 boys. She had always sat quietly and meditated during high school to find calmness, and she kept coming back to the mat while it helped her to get through everyday life off the mat. Linda wanted to share this feeling of calm curiosity with others.
Come explore and play to find your curious edge and calm with Linda.
Credentials and Certifications:
200HR Yoga Teacher Training, 2018, Boundless Yoga School (BYS).
Zen Flow and Gassho Practice, 2018.
Yoga Philosophy Webinar, 2018.
Yin Yoga training 2018, BYS.
Aruyveda Study with Motina Austin, 2019.
How to teach Beginners and students with Injuries 2021, BYS.
The Power of Pranayama 2023, BYS
Chair Yoga for Older adults webinar, 2022.
Chair Yoga Advanced studies 2022, BYS.
Embodied Anatomy 2021, with Chris Loebsack and Corinne Farrell.
Spatial medicine related to yoga and aging webinar with Tom Myers, 2023.
Tiffany Chen
Tiffany Chen, 200 RYT.
We are all perfectly imperfect.
I have been a dancer since 2nd grade. A curious individual with passions for creative expression. I’d love to approach non conservative ideas. This reason has brought me to Yoga since 2012.
You may find different puzzles in my regular classes. Because every single one of us is unique. This generation makes our body structure degenerate sooner than past generations. Our body and soul are eager to seek salvation. Merge my “healer’s mind” since I was very young. My grandma used to bring me to the church every weekend. And she always sacrifices her own benefit by helping others first. She is the person who influences me the most.
I love ashtanga as my own practice. Bliss falls on me after every class.
For teaching, hatha alignment, gentle style, slower pace are my jam.
I will do whatever I can to help those who do not hesitate. We all live this life once. You are invited to a yoga journey. Let’s cultivate together.
~Contributing Tool~
CERTIFICATES from Boundless Yoga School:
-Power of Pranayama
-Restorative Yoga Foundation
-Chair Yoga
-Back Bends & Spinal Health
-Beginner’s Mind
-Arm Balance Academy
Elizarose Nicolas
Elizarose began her yoga journey after a dream that led her to attend her first Kundalini class. After falling in love with the practice she decided to pursue her passions obtaining her 200HR yoga teacher training certificate in 2023 and her 150HR Kundalini diploma in April of 2024. With her love for yoga and understanding how truly powerful it is, she has been inspired to guide others on how to be the best version of themselves. As she believes, “Yoga isn't just a practice, it's life.”
150 KYTT- Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training, Centre of Excellence 04/2024
CBT-Cognitive Behavioral Life Coach- Transformation Academy 4/2024
Healing Your Life With Crystals- Centre Of Excellence 4/2024
Kids YTT- Kids Yoga Teacher Training, Peaceful Babes 12/2024
200 YTT- Yoga Teacher Training, Centre of Excellence 02/2023
Usui Reiki Master/Teacher- Lisa Powers: Health & Wellness 07/2018
B. A. In English- Ashford University 11/2014
Lauren Pilgermayer
Lauren Pilgermayer discovered her passion for power vinyasa yoga in 2013 and began her training in 2015. Since then, she has led both power vinyasa classes as well as guided meditations and has also led and facilitated multiple teacher trainings in Philadelphia. She loves the power of connecting and the joy that can be re-discovered on the mat wherever you are in your practice.
Tracy Gross
Tracy Gross, ERYT 500, YACEP.
Tracy has been teaching yoga since 2015 when she completed her 200-hour training at Asheville Yoga Center in North Carolina. She then completed specialized certifications in Restorative Yoga (2017), Yin Yoga and Chair Yoga (2018), and a 300-hour advanced training in 2019. Since then, she’s logged enough teaching hours to hold both ERYT 500 and YACEP credentials through Yoga Alliance.
Tracy continues to study yoga philosophy with her teacher, Michael Johnson, and has recently started learning to read and write Sanskrit. Although she loves a heated flow class, her favorite practices, both to teach and to do herself, are the quieter ones: restorative, yin, and meditation. Her classes have a lighthearted, welcoming feel, often woven with philosophy, storytelling, and reflection.
Though she has traveled the world and settled in many places over the years, Tracy is happiest back home in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania where she was born. When she’s not teaching or on the mat, you’ll find her hiking, mountain biking, paddle boarding, or silversmithing in her home art studio creating beautiful jewelry.
Nikol has studied with some of our great teachers; Jennifer Allen, Chris Loebsack, Swamini Ramananda, Glenda Dawson, Manju Jois, Paulie Zink, Doug Swensen, Tao Porchon, Jason Ray Brown, Sean Corne, Kino MacGregor, Jason Crandell & Paul B. Roache, MD., and Joe Miller.
Currently Nikol is immersed in independent study of Yogic Philosophy, Meditation and Sound Therapy Techniques.
Credentials: 500 E-RYT Certification in Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Anatomy Studies for Yoga Teacher/ASFYT 1-3, Essential Yoga Anatomy/Glo, YogaRenew/Yoga Anatomy & Physiology. Third Degree Usui Reiki Attuned. Received the Tao through ceremony by Holy Master Hsu 2018
Additional Studies: BA Communications/Psychology. AA Fashion Design. Certified Graphic Designer. Certified Beauty & Special Effects Cosmetic Artist.
“IF YOU ARE A PATTERN FOR THE WORLD THERE WILL BE NOTHING YOU CAN’T DO.” Lao Tsu.