Why Power Yoga?
The Baptiste Power Vinyasa style of yoga is a sequence of postures or asanas, linking breath and movement. We flow through the series in a 95 degree room to promote release of toxins and to provide fluidity and flexibility in the muscles and allow for space in clarity, concentration and precision. This practice is not about “perfectionism”, but proper alignment to find freedom in your practice.
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What Do I Need To Bring?AN OPEN MIND & AN OPEN HEART is all you need to start. All classes are open to ALL LEVELS. Check the schedule for the time that’s right for you and take the first step in moving your life to a new place of discovery. IF NOT NOW, WHEN?
The doors are open 30 minutes prior to the start of class and are locked once class begins – please respect other students & teachers and arrive on time. Please bring mat, strap, block, towel and water. We do not have rentals. We offer yoga mats, towels & straps for purchase from Jade Yoga. *Due to heat and health concerns, anyone who is visibly under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to practice* |
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Instructor Bios
Karen, Owner/Director
Studio Director, Karen Torrone, 500E-RYT, Tier 3 Certified Baptiste Teacher started practicing yoga in 2005 and in 2007, received a 100 hour certification in Classical Yoga and then moved into training with Baptiste Yoga, attending Level 1 Training in February, 2009 with Baron Baptiste and has since completed Level 2, Level 3 and FIT and has trained over 1200 hours to reach Tier 3 Certification. Karen continues to grow in her development as a leader/teacher and assists Baron and the Senior Baptiste Faculty in weeklong and weekend programs and believes that yoga is a lifelong journey of discovery both on and off the mat.Karen has led over 25 #unstoppable Yoga for Youth trainings around the country for the Baptiste Foundation and has led the 200 Hour Baptiste Teacher Training Expand Your Power at her home studio, in Albany, NY and in Belize. In 2020, she was an Affiliate Coach for the first ever online Baptiste 40 Days to a Personal Revolution program with Baron Baptiste. Karen was a Mentor with Africa Yoga Project and led a family service trip to Kenya to build a greenhouse for an orphanage. She is a Certified Life Coach and a Certified Yoga Body Bootcamp Instructor and has taken the Prison Yoga Project training with James Fox.
Karen is in partnership with Luca Richards and Mary Lyn Jenkins in Lit From Within Yoga, a registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance that provides online 200 & 300 Hour Teacher Trainings.
Karen travels around the world sharing her love of yoga by leading teacher development weekends, workshops and retreats and is co-founder of Guyon Rescue, a not-for-profit 100% volunteer organization which began in October, 2012 in the days following Hurricane Sandy.
Studio Director, Karen Torrone, 500E-RYT, Tier 3 Certified Baptiste Teacher started practicing yoga in 2005 and in 2007, received a 100 hour certification in Classical Yoga and then moved into training with Baptiste Yoga, attending Level 1 Training in February, 2009 with Baron Baptiste and has since completed Level 2, Level 3 and FIT and has trained over 1200 hours to reach Tier 3 Certification. Karen continues to grow in her development as a leader/teacher and assists Baron and the Senior Baptiste Faculty in weeklong and weekend programs and believes that yoga is a lifelong journey of discovery both on and off the mat.Karen has led over 25 #unstoppable Yoga for Youth trainings around the country for the Baptiste Foundation and has led the 200 Hour Baptiste Teacher Training Expand Your Power at her home studio, in Albany, NY and in Belize. In 2020, she was an Affiliate Coach for the first ever online Baptiste 40 Days to a Personal Revolution program with Baron Baptiste. Karen was a Mentor with Africa Yoga Project and led a family service trip to Kenya to build a greenhouse for an orphanage. She is a Certified Life Coach and a Certified Yoga Body Bootcamp Instructor and has taken the Prison Yoga Project training with James Fox.
Karen is in partnership with Luca Richards and Mary Lyn Jenkins in Lit From Within Yoga, a registered Yoga School with Yoga Alliance that provides online 200 & 300 Hour Teacher Trainings.
Karen travels around the world sharing her love of yoga by leading teacher development weekends, workshops and retreats and is co-founder of Guyon Rescue, a not-for-profit 100% volunteer organization which began in October, 2012 in the days following Hurricane Sandy.
Maria, Director of Assistants
"I entered the 5 Boro Power Yoga doors on December 3, 2012, and that sparked the beginning of my journey. Although I struggled in every single pose and would collapse in my downward facing dog after 2 seconds, I knew I wanted to teach! So I kept showing up and practiced regularly! After the 40 day program, I wrote my first cookbook, “5 Boro Power Yoga Cookbook,” and completed Next Generation Kid’s Yoga Training, Baptiste Art of Assisting, Advanced Art of Assisting, Level 1, and Level 2. I love supporting, connecting and empowering others! Just being of service to others whether they’ve been practicing for years or struggling thru their first practice brings so much joy to my heart!"
"I entered the 5 Boro Power Yoga doors on December 3, 2012, and that sparked the beginning of my journey. Although I struggled in every single pose and would collapse in my downward facing dog after 2 seconds, I knew I wanted to teach! So I kept showing up and practiced regularly! After the 40 day program, I wrote my first cookbook, “5 Boro Power Yoga Cookbook,” and completed Next Generation Kid’s Yoga Training, Baptiste Art of Assisting, Advanced Art of Assisting, Level 1, and Level 2. I love supporting, connecting and empowering others! Just being of service to others whether they’ve been practicing for years or struggling thru their first practice brings so much joy to my heart!"
Amanda, Leader of 5BPY Kids Programs
"In Fall 2014, I participated in my first 40 Days to a Personal Revolution program. It was through this program that I began to have a complete transformation of mind and body. As a result, I decided I wanted to be a part of the Baptiste community. From this manifestation, I attended and completed Baptiste Level 1 Journey Into Power training in February 2015 and Baptiste Art of Assisting training in March 2015. In April 2015, I became a floor assistant at 5 Boro Power Yoga and in May 2015 I began leading adult practices. In September 2015, I completed the 95 hour Baptiste Kids Yoga Teacher Training. With the opening of 5BPY Kids and More I have been given the opportunity to lead many children's classes varying in age. When leading classes, whether adults or children, I share my love, joy, and passion for this practice and community. I provide all students with support, acceptance, and encouragement for freedom of creation and expression."
"In Fall 2014, I participated in my first 40 Days to a Personal Revolution program. It was through this program that I began to have a complete transformation of mind and body. As a result, I decided I wanted to be a part of the Baptiste community. From this manifestation, I attended and completed Baptiste Level 1 Journey Into Power training in February 2015 and Baptiste Art of Assisting training in March 2015. In April 2015, I became a floor assistant at 5 Boro Power Yoga and in May 2015 I began leading adult practices. In September 2015, I completed the 95 hour Baptiste Kids Yoga Teacher Training. With the opening of 5BPY Kids and More I have been given the opportunity to lead many children's classes varying in age. When leading classes, whether adults or children, I share my love, joy, and passion for this practice and community. I provide all students with support, acceptance, and encouragement for freedom of creation and expression."
Lisa
Lisa came to 5 Boro Power Yoga four years ago, looking for a way to lose some weight and get back into shape. Immediately hooked by Baron Baptiste’s philosophy of “Physicalness EmpowermentPossibility”, she began to attending classes nearly every day, and signing up for every possible workshop! After completing the 40 Days to a Personal Revolution program, Lisa was inspired to expand her knowledge of the Baptiste methodology by attending several immersion programs with Baron. After completing Level One in July of 2014 and Art of Assisting in December of that same year, Lisa joined the 5 Boro team, first as an assistant and then as a leader/teacher. In her classes Lisa strives to create an atmosphere of possibility. Students are encouraged to “come as they are” and to sweat, breathe and playfully experience the transformational power of Baptiste yoga.
Lisa came to 5 Boro Power Yoga four years ago, looking for a way to lose some weight and get back into shape. Immediately hooked by Baron Baptiste’s philosophy of “Physicalness EmpowermentPossibility”, she began to attending classes nearly every day, and signing up for every possible workshop! After completing the 40 Days to a Personal Revolution program, Lisa was inspired to expand her knowledge of the Baptiste methodology by attending several immersion programs with Baron. After completing Level One in July of 2014 and Art of Assisting in December of that same year, Lisa joined the 5 Boro team, first as an assistant and then as a leader/teacher. In her classes Lisa strives to create an atmosphere of possibility. Students are encouraged to “come as they are” and to sweat, breathe and playfully experience the transformational power of Baptiste yoga.
Shelby
Shelby Caffrey is thrilled to be living her best life as a part of the 5 Boro Power Yoga community. She is on the path to becoming a Baptiste certified yoga instructor having attended Level 1, Level 2, Art of Assisting, Advanced Art of Assisting, and Level 3 this fall. Shelby believes that connection is an essential part of our lives and her classes are filled with powerful assists and fun, upbeat energy that will leave you in your power mind, body, and soul. Shelby comes from a versatile performing arts background - from musical theatre to Shakespeare with a BFA in theatre performance and voice from Marymount Manhattan College - and puts her passion for creativity into all of her yoga classes. Through her experience in 5 Boro's 40 Days to a Personal Revolution program, Shelby founded Little Jay Malas - custom malas and sacred jewelry for yogis, hippies, free spirits, and seekers of love and truth. Her jewelry and meditation beads have been featured around North America at festivals such as Wanderlust and Yoga Journal Live and have been headlined in Yoganonymous and on New Realities TV. Shelby celebrates the uniqueness and diversity in all of us and shares this love with all of her students both on and off the mat.
Shelby Caffrey is thrilled to be living her best life as a part of the 5 Boro Power Yoga community. She is on the path to becoming a Baptiste certified yoga instructor having attended Level 1, Level 2, Art of Assisting, Advanced Art of Assisting, and Level 3 this fall. Shelby believes that connection is an essential part of our lives and her classes are filled with powerful assists and fun, upbeat energy that will leave you in your power mind, body, and soul. Shelby comes from a versatile performing arts background - from musical theatre to Shakespeare with a BFA in theatre performance and voice from Marymount Manhattan College - and puts her passion for creativity into all of her yoga classes. Through her experience in 5 Boro's 40 Days to a Personal Revolution program, Shelby founded Little Jay Malas - custom malas and sacred jewelry for yogis, hippies, free spirits, and seekers of love and truth. Her jewelry and meditation beads have been featured around North America at festivals such as Wanderlust and Yoga Journal Live and have been headlined in Yoganonymous and on New Realities TV. Shelby celebrates the uniqueness and diversity in all of us and shares this love with all of her students both on and off the mat.
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