Antoinette D. Furbert - Yoga Instructor, Associate Body Balance Therapy Teacher

Antoinette Furbert Yoga InstructorContact: ButterflyYoga@Live.com

Education/Training/Experience:  Antoinette began studying Hatha Yoga in the Anusara tradition in 2002 with Affiliate instructor, Julie Sanchirico, and Certified Anusara instructor, Carol McCord. She completed her first Yoga Teacher Training program with senior certified Anusara instructor, Deb Neubauer, and then began teaching. Antoinette continues studying regularly the philosophy, science, and art of yoga with many certified teachers of Anusara Yoga, including its founder, John Friend. In 2010, Antoinette received her RYT, 200-hour certification after completing her second Teacher Training with Deb Neubauer. Her firm beliefs in Anusara’s heart-oriented qualities and scientific principles of biomechanics infused into the asana constitute a therapeutic style of Hatha Yoga that both fosters and perpetuates transformation. She believes in the intrinsic goodness in all, and in the classroom creates an space that enhances the awakening of students‘ spirits and the opening of their hearts to new beginnings. Like a butterfly, each student changes form, embraces winged life, and soars!

Influential Teachers: Antoinette is an enthusiastic learner of yoga and has been inspired by all of her teachers in various ways--- Julie Sanchirico’s open and inviting approach; Carol McCord’s devotion to practice; Deb Neubauer ‘s detailed attention to what it takes to be a effective teacher and Jenny Otto’s in-depth knowledge of anatomy and physiology.

Current Studies/Exploration: Under the mentorship of Carol McCord, Antoinette will complete Anusara Inspired in fall 2011. With the instruction of Jenny Otto, she will become certified in Body Balance Therapy in the near future (www.bodybalanceyoga.com).