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.
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
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
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.