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Sheila

Sheila Magalhaes is the co-owner of Heartsong Yoga and a seasoned yoga instructor & Yoga Therapist with extensive training and experience since 1993.  She is passionate about the traditional practices of Ashtanga & Kripalu Yoga, and influenced by her studies of Wild Lotus Yoga, aka "Soul School "

Sheila

Sheila Magalhaes is the co-owner of Heartsong Yoga and a seasoned yoga instructor with extensive training and experience. She completed her first Kripalu certification in 1993, followed by the Kripalu 500-hour Advanced Professional certification. She also holds advanced certification in classical Ashtanga yoga from Beryl Bender’s The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute, where she now serves as a faculty member. In 2021, Sheila further deepened her practice by completing “Soul School,” a 200-hour immersion at Wild Lotus Yoga, focusing on the mythology, music, and poetry of Bhakti Yoga.

As a certified yoga therapist, Sheila has furthered her education in Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, Mindful Yoga Therapy, and training in Give Back Yoga Foundation’s Yoga & Recovery Symposiums. She is passionate about creating a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment at Heartsong Yoga. In her classes and one-on-one sessions, she employs a trauma-sensitive approach, using heart-centered, supportive language. In 2024, she developed Freedom Yoga, a program designed to support those in recovery, their loved ones, and allies. This initiative aims to build community, reduce stigma, and change the way society approaches addiction and recovery. Sheila cherishes time spent with her family and grandchildren, and finds joy in her role as a Marriage Minister, officiating weddings for students and friends, and playing the djembe drum with the Valley Rhythm Keepers.

 

Tony

Since opening Heartsong in 1993, Tony Magalhaes has worked behind the scenes in every capacity. He received his Kripalu Yoga certification in 1999 and continues to study classical Ashtanga Yoga, also known as the Eight-Limbed Path. He values how yoga fosters balance and equanimity in his life.

Tony

Tony Magalhaes received his Kripalu Yoga teaching certification in 1999 and has since studied classical Ashtanga Yoga, also known as the Eight-Limbed Path. He values how yoga fosters balance and equanimity in his life. While Tony often works behind the scenes at Heartsong, he also pursues a career as a self-employed electrician and plays soccer in an adult league. He and his family—Sheila, Nick, and Libby, and his beloved grandchildren—view Heartsong as an extended family and a vital part of their community. As co-founder and co-owner, Tony can be found at the studio most weekends, greeting students and teaching early morning classes on Saturdays at 7:30 am.

Beth

Beth Wadden earned her Kripalu certification in 1995 and completed her 500-hour advanced training in 2005. Known for her vitality and joy, her classes integrate a deep connection to the cycles and seasons of the natural world, highlighting our interconnectedness with each other and the environment.

Beth

Beth Wadden earned her first Kripalu certification in 1995 and completed her 500-hour advanced training in 2005. Known for her vitality and joy, Beth emphasizes both the physical benefits and the inner strength developed through yoga poses. Her teaching integrates a deep connection to the cycles and seasons of the natural world, highlighting our interconnectedness with each other and the environment. Beth assisted with the Kripalu Center’s month-long yoga teacher training for 25 years and retired from a 48-year career in teaching reading at Enfield Public Schools. She is Sheila’s mother and a cherished member of Heartsong, known for her dedication and beloved teaching.

Lisa

Lisa Zizza completed her first training in Atma Yoga in 2000. She holds Advanced Level certifications from Heartsong & Beryl Bender’s The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute.  She is also a Reiki practitioner and is a devoted practitioner of  Mindfulness Meditation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh.

Lisa

Lisa Zizza has been a dedicated student at Heartsong Yoga since 1997 and began teaching there in 2000 after earning her certification in the Atma tradition. She holds Advanced Level certifications from Heartsong and Beryl Bender’s The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute. She is also a Reiki practitioner and is a dedicated practitioner of  Mindfulness Meditation in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Her versatile approach balances strength and softness, enabling her to effectively guide experienced practitioners, beginners, seniors, those with special needs, families, and individuals in private sessions. Lisa has served as an adjunct professor of yoga and meditation at Bay Path University for over 10 years.
                   

Jane

Jane Anable has been profoundly impacted by yoga & meditation since 1965. She's taught at Heartsong Center since 1998 and holds an advanced 500-hour certification in Kripalu Yoga. Additionally, Jane is trained as a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner and studied the Silva Mind Control Method.

Jane

Jane Anable has been profoundly impacted by yoga and meditation since 1965. She has taught at Heartsong Center since 1998 and holds an advanced 500-hour certification in Kripalu Yoga. Additionally, Jane is trained as a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner and studied The Silva Mind Control Method. She continually expands her expertise through practices such as Transcendental, Vipassana, and mindfulness meditation. Jane is dedicated to helping students deepen their self-exploration and enrich their lives both on and off the mat.

Janine

Janine Boland completed her 200-hour teacher training at the Kripalu School of Yoga in 2013. Over the past decade, Janine has expanded her expertise by studying Yoga in the Schools, Transformational Workshop Facilitation, Health & Life Coaching, Breath Coaching, and the Science of Stretching.

Janine

Janine Boland's journey into yoga began in 2011 when she attended a 40-Day Yoga Life Makeover program at Heartsong Yoga, setting her on a path of joyous self-discovery. Her commitment to daily yoga practice led her to Kripalu, the yoga of compassion, where she completed her 200-hour teacher training at the Kripalu School of Yoga in 2013. Over the past decade, Janine has expanded her expertise by studying Yoga in the Schools, Transformational Workshop Facilitation, Health & Life Coaching, Breath Coaching, and the Science of Stretching.  Janine teaches with kindness and respect for each student’s journey, fostering a safe and supportive environment that nurtures growth and acceptance.

Amy

Amy Joseph completed her 200-hour teacher training through The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute with Beryl Bender & Sheila at Heartsong Yoga in 2014.  Amy has furthered her practice through workshops with renowned teachers such as David Swenson, Nancy Gilgoff, and Christine Hoar. 

Amy

Amy Joseph was drawn to yoga in 2001 after becoming a mother of two. With a background as an APEX-certified aerobic teacher in the mid-90s, she sought stress relief and found it in yoga. Amy began her practice at Heartsong Yoga, quickly embracing the Ashtanga system. She completed her 200-hour teacher training through The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute with Beryl Bender and Sheila at Heartsong Yoga in 2014.  Amy has furthered her practice through workshops with renowned teachers such as David Swenson, Nancy Gilgoff, and Christine Hoar. She maintains a strong daily asana practice, sharing her knowledge with students through a joyful and uplifting teaching style. Amy resides in Hampden with her supportive husband, Lou, and their two teenage children, Anthony and Nina.

Lauri

Lauri Deary's yoga journey began with Kripalu & Ashtanga in 1996. She completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Todd Norian in 2003 and has since studied with several Certified Anusara Yoga teachers. Lauri classes are lighthearted, helping students connect with their inner radiance.

Lauri

Lauri Deary began her yoga journey with Kripalu and Ashtanga yoga in 1996. She completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training with Todd Norian in 2003 and has since studied with several Certified Anusara Yoga teachers. Lauri infuses her classes with lightheartedness, helping students connect with their inner radiance. Her teaching emphasizes self-honoring, acceptance, and joyful celebration, core elements of Heartsong practices. Lauri is dedicated to sharing the therapeutic benefits of yoga, guiding students to achieve balance in spirit, heart, mind, and body.

Cat

Cat Rasid has been practicing yoga since 1999. Inspired by the Kripalu tradition, she completed her 500-hour Advanced Level training with Beryl Bender’s The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute, under Sheila’s guidance at Heartsong Yoga in 2019.  Her classes are always gentle and nurturing.

Cat

Cat Rasid has been practicing yoga since 1999. Inspired by the Kripalu tradition, she completed her 500-hour Advanced Level training with Beryl Bender’s The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute, under Sheila’s guidance at Heartsong Yoga in 2019. Cat has a passion for teaching beginners, combining loving kindness with a focus on self-care and self-discovery to welcome students of all levels. She believes in the transformative power of breath and creates a nurturing environment, particularly in her Chair Yoga classes, which are accessible and transformative for all ages and abilities. Cat is affectionately known as the Queen of Compassion.

Joanne

Joanne Tardibuono holds Group Exercise certification training with the YMCA & AFAA.  In 2003, she completed Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training. She continually expands her expertise with courses in health & fitness and holds certifications in “Teaching Yoga Nidra” & “Meditation: Inside and Out”.

Joanne

Joanne Tardibuono has been dedicated to Kripalu Yoga for many years. After retiring early from a 25-year corporate career in 2000, her passion for health and fitness led her to become a community yoga teacher. She holds a Group Exercise Instructor certification and additional training from the YMCA and AFAA. In June 2003, she completed her Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training. Joanne continually expands her expertise with courses in health and fitness and is proud to hold certifications in “Teaching Yoga Nidra” and “Meditation: Inside and Out” from Kripalu. As a teacher, she is committed to sharing the transformative benefits of yoga that she has personally experienced.

Tori

Tori Tavenner has completed 200-hour certifications from both YogaRenew in New Jersey & The Hard and the Soft Yoga Institute with Beryl Bender at Heartsong Yoga.  Tori’s commitment to continuous growth is evident through her continued education, including deep studies in Yin Yoga.

Tori

Tori is a dedicated yoga instructor who finds joy in guiding students on a journey of balance, self-discovery, and inner peace. She discovered yoga in 2010, experiencing its profound benefits, and during the challenges of the pandemic in 2020, her practice became an essential lifeline. This pivotal experience inspired her to share her passion with others, leading to her completion of 200-hour certifications from both YogaRenew in Hoboken, New Jersey, and The Hard and the Soft Yoga Institute with Beryl Bender at Heartsong Yoga.  Tori’s commitment to continuous growth is evident through her participation in numerous workshops and seminars, and her deep studies of Yin Yoga. She believes in the transformative power of yoga, using balance and mindfulness as powerful tools to slow down, find solace in the present moment, and experience healing and restoration both on and off the mat. Tori is particularly fascinated by the balance between Yin and Yang energies, both within the body and in a holistic lifestyle.

Jeff

In 2020, Jeff Conti completed his 200-hour training with The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute and Sheila at Heartsong Yoga. His passion is to share with others how yoga has helped him and how it can help anyone find balance in the “Hard and Soft” of life. He is a tradesman, musician, and dog lover.

Jeff

Jeff Conti has always been intrigued by yoga, and after a moderate health scare, he decided it was time to dive in. Feeling unwell mentally and physically, he sought a more meaningful way to spend his time and energy. With over 27 years as a tradesman, he found yoga to be the best physical therapy to unwind the years of conditioning your body had endured. As a musician, regular yoga practice and breathwork have also brought numerous benefits to his guitar playing. In 2020, he completed his 200-hour training with The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute and Sheila at Heartsong Yoga. His passion is to share with others how yoga has helped him and how it can help anyone find balance in the “Hard and Soft” of life. On the mat, Jeff enjoys balancing practices, inversions, and the mindful navigation of vinyasas. Jeff is also a dog lover and a trainer.

Patty

Patty DeLuca, RN, earned certifications to teach through several esteemed programs, including The Connecticut School of Yoga, The Hard and Soft Institute at Heartsong Yoga, & Restorative Yoga Training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. Additionally, she has specialized in Yoga for Athletes.

Patty

Patty DeLuca, RN, is a dedicated healthcare professional and member of the Medical Team for the Ironman Triathlon World Championships. She is also an active member of Cyclonaut Multisport, a triathlon club in Western Massachusetts. A cancer warrior and survivor, Patty discovered yoga in 2012 and found immense benefits from the practice throughout her treatment and recovery. Patty has since earned certifications to teach yoga through several esteemed programs, including The Connecticut School of Yoga, The Hard and Soft Institute at Heartsong Yoga, and Restorative Yoga Teacher Training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health. Additionally, she has specialized in Yoga for athletes. Patty’s goal is to help every body become stronger and healthier through the transformative practice of yoga.


Kathleen

Kathleen Gomally is a 500-hour graduate of Beryl Bender’s The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute at Heartsong. She has also studied Restorative Yoga and continues her education through monthly intensives with Kimberly Dahlmann of Yoga East, and is committed to continuing education.

Kathleen

Kathleen Gormallyt is a 500-hour graduate of Beryl Bender’s The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute, where she trained under Sheila Magalhaes at Heartsong Yoga. She has also studied Restorative Yoga with Gail Boorstein Grossman on Cape Cod and continues her education through monthly intensives with Kimberly Dahlmann of Yoga East, along with yearly workshops with other senior teachers. Kathleen’s classes honor the traditional lineage of yoga while exploring movement and strength building. Known for her patience and quick smile, she creates a welcoming atmosphere that brings comfort and ease to her students. Outside of teaching, Kathleen enjoys hiking, gardening, reading, and caring for her four children

Sheri

Sheri Wood-Devin is a graduate of an Advanced Level of 500 hours with the Hard and the Soft Yoga Institute with Heartsong, Sheila, and Beryl Bender. She has continued her studies with trauma-based Mindful Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda.

Sheri

Sheri Wood-Devin has been practicing yoga at Heartsong Yoga Center for many years, along with attending continuing education retreats in Ashtanga yoga, Ayurvedic studies, and workshops including trauma-based Mindful Yoga Therapy. She is a graduate of an Advanced Level of 500 hours with the Hard and the Soft Yoga Institute with Heartsong, Sheila, and Beryl Bender. Sheri’s work career for the past 40 years is in the medical field. She has a great interest and enthusiasm in the science that supports the many benefits of a regular yoga practice. She believes yoga is accessible and inclusive for every- body, a lifestyle that allows the body and mind to heal and strengthen, and that it is a great formula for longevity.

Sandy

Sandy Mohr is a certified yoga instructor with extensive training in Kripalu Yoga and Ayurveda, holding a 500-hour professional certification. She is also a graduate of the 200-hour Present Power Yoga program at The Hard and Soft Yoga Institute at Heartsong Yoga, completed in 2020.

Sandy

Sandy Mohr is a certified yoga instructor with extensive training in Kripalu Yoga and Ayurveda, holding a 500-hour professional certification completed in 2017. She is also a graduate of the 200-hour Present Power Yoga program at The Hard and Soft Yoga Institute at Heartsong Yoga, completed in 2020 under the guidance of Beryl Bender. Sandra is committed to deepening her practice through continuous learning and has studied with renowned teachers such as Amy Weintraub (“Lifeforce Yoga for Anxiety and Depression”), Ann Swenson (“Yoga for Arthritis & Chronic Pain”), and Dr. Loren Fishman (“Yoga for Osteopenia and Osteoporosis”). In addition to her yoga expertise, Sandra is a holistic nurse who integrates the practices of yoga, breathwork, and meditation into her approach to physical healing and spiritual transformation. Her classes focus on cultivating self-compassion and fostering inner awareness, helping students connect with the wisdom of their bodies.

Scot

Scot McComas holds a Bachelor’s in Athletic Training from Northeastern University (1992) and a Master’s in Physical Therapy from American International College (1999). In 2023, he completed his 200-hour yoga teacher certification through Heartsong Yoga and The Hard and the Soft Institute. 

Scot

Scot McComas holds a Bachelor’s in Athletic Training from Northeastern University (1992) and a Master’s in Physical Therapy from American International College (1999). In 2023, he completed his 200-hour yoga teacher certification through Heartsong Yoga and The Hard and the Soft Institute. As a yoga teacher, Scot combines his expertise as a lifelong athlete and clinician to create classes that energize both the athlete and yogi in each student. Known for his humor and deep understanding of human movement, he brings a unique blend of skills to the mat. Outside of teaching, Scot works as a self-employed physical therapist, coaches ice hockey, and enjoys motorcycling, bicycling, and spending time with his family in Hampden, MA.

Michelle Srebnick

MIchelle is a dedicated practitioner of Ashtanga Yoga and it's sister practice Present Power. She was certified at Heartsong with Sheila and Beryl Bender's The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute, and has worked with student athletes and students of every level.

Kathy Proulx

As the facilitator of Heartsong’s weekly free meditation sangha, Kathy believes that meditation invites us into stillness, where we can reconnect with our true nature. By letting go of the obstacles that keep us from our authentic selves, we open to greater freedom, peace, and well-being.

Kathy Proulx

Kathy Proulx has had a meditation practice for 40 years. She has followed the teachings of Sharon Salzburg, Pema Chodron, Thich Nhat Hanh, John Welwood, Tara Brach, Jack Kornfield, and many others. Kathryn has been a member of a friends' Sangha for 30 years. In 2002, she completed an internship at the Center of Mindfulness in Medicine, Healthcare, and Society at UMass Worcester to teach Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction as developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. She incorporates many of these teachings into her psychotherapy practice. In 2024, she completed the two-year Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program offered by Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. This program deepened her meditation practice and her wish to share the joy of this practice with others. While Kathy knows much about Buddhism, she is not Buddhist. She finds that mindfulness and meditation can be integrated into any spiritual orientation as well as psychology.

Michele Scheuer

You will find Michele when she is subbing for us, with Yin Yoga as her specialty, and offering Gentle Yoga with a compassionate heart. 

Maura

Maura Baker is a long-time behind-the-scenes and desk support for Heartsong. She is trained at the advanced level with Sheila & Beryl Bender with The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute, Her teaching is inspired by many trainings at Heartsong, along with her daily practice of Ashtanga Yoga.

Shannon

Reiki and Crystals are Shannon Bates's passion. She s is a Reiki Master Teacher,  a crystal practitioner, and an advanced crystal master through the nationally accredited Hibiscus Moon Crystal Academy. She also holds certification in Chakra Balancing work and studies Earth Medicine.

Shannon

Shannon Bates is an RMT (Reiki Master Teacher) and is certified as a crystal practitioner (CCP) and advanced crystal master (ACM) through the nationally accredited Hibiscus Moon Crystal Academy. She also holds certification in Chakra Balancing work and is currently studying Earth Medicine work.  She has been a member of the Heartsong community for many decades and we are honored to share her work with our community.

Chantal

Chantal is a Crystal Bowl Sound Healer with roots in a long lineage of intuitive ancestry and healers. She brings her pure quartz bowls and offers a deeply restorative experience for all.  Additionally, she is a certified Holistic Health Counselor and a naturally gifted healer.

Chantal

Chantal is a certified Holistic Health Counselor, a naturally gifted healer, intuitive (with claircognizant and clairvoyant abilities), psychic medium,and intuitive body scanner (medical intuitive). Additionally, she is a Crystal Bowl Sound Healer with roots in a longlineage of intuitive ancestry and healers. With over 35 years of experience, Chantal has been assisting individuals with their physical and emotional ailments since her early 20s. She discovered her ability to alleviate people’s physical and emotional pains and has dedicated herself to this healing practice.

Priscilla

Formerly an international opera singer, Priscilla Gale brings her gorgeous Crystal Singing Bowls or her huge collection of Himalayan Singing Bowls and gongs to share their vibrational healing qualities to workshops all over New England.

Priscilla

Priscilla Gale brings Crystal Singing Bowls or Himalayan Singing Bowls, to share their vibrational healing qualities all over New England.  As a lifelong spiritual seeker, she is committed to her own spiritual journey, and the adventure of living every day to its fullest enables her to help clients explore their fullest potential. Formerly an international opera singer, now a Minister and High Priestess, she is devoted to a life of learning, having studied multiple spiritual paths and healing modalities in the service of mankind and the planet.

Svara Sound

Svara Sound's Kimberly and Jeff utilize sacred instruments such as planetary-attuned gongs, ancient Himalayan singing bowls, crystal bowls, voice, and other vibrational tools to create a magical evening of relaxation and a deeply healing environment for all.

Svara Sound

Svara Sound's Kimberly and Jeff utilize sacred instruments such as planetary-attuned gongs, ancient Himalayan singing bowls, crystal bowls, voice, and other vibrational tools to create a harmonious and peaceful soundscape during your journey within, to reconnect with peace and stillness, bringing you to a meditative state that facilitates self-healing. The sound journey will offer your mind, body, and spirit the sanctuary and rest it needs.

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