Instructors
Lisa Campanelli, Ph.D., HHCP, E-RYT, RCY-2, YBR
In 1996 Lisa began her studies in Qigong, in 1997 she discovered Yoga. She knew then that Yoga was a gift given to her that she wanted to share with others. This led her to complete Yoga Alliance registered training at the Soma Center, Yamuna Body Rolling, Radiant Child Yoga, Thai Body Work and is a Board Certified Holistic Health Counselor. She teaches and counsels' with compassion and enthusiasm, gently guiding students in exploring new possibilities and developing a deeper awareness of how yoga can affect their minds, bodies, and soul. Teaching thru the philosophy that " Yoga is a Metaphor for Life". In 2005 she co-created Padme Yoga, a 200hr Yoga Alliance registered Teacher Training Owner & Director of bluemoonyoga Studio, Lisa also teaches and guest speaks at Monmouth University and Brookdale College and various organizations in Monmouth County. Lisa has been published in various publications such as Monmouth Health & Life and writes regularly for Currents Magazine.
Susan Tudor, RYT
Susan Tudor began practicing yoga at Kripalu in 1987. This then became her spiritual home as she met her husband Barry there. She received her advanced certification from Soma Yoga in 2001, continued her studies in New Mexico, and is a member of the Yoga Alliance. Her classes are sequenced to flow from pose to pose....focusing on the bloom and glory of the present moment, and nurturing an open, buoyant heart space. Susan's recent visit to a Buddhist Monastery in Barcelona, where she taught yoga to the monks and met with the head llama, has infused her life with the philosophy of prating compassion for all beings, finding the strength in silence and stillness and creating a life of meditation in motion. She lives in Fair Haven with her soul mate/husband Barry ever so beloved, deluxe daughter Brenna and 2 spoiled dogs.
Samantha Costanzo
Samantha started practicing yoga 10 years ago when she was at Smith College. Sam completed her 200 hour teacher training at Blue Moon Yoga in June 2006 and is certified in Padme Yoga along with being registered with Yoga Alliance. Sam loves teaching yoga and looks forward to taking many more trainings in the future.
Leigh Anne Buyon
Leigh Anne Buyon has been practicing yoga for more than 15 years and has explored many styles of yoga and studied with various teachers. She is a Yoga Alliance certified yoga instructor. Leigh Anne has her master's degree in Holistic Health from Georgian Court University and is currently studying to become an Ayurvedic Certified Practitioner with the American Institute of Vedic Studies, Santa Fe, New Mexico. She holds a first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has also trained in Shaolin Kung Fu and Tai Chi. In addition to teaching yoga, Leigh Anne is a Holistic Wellness Consultant empowering people to take control of and improve their health and state of mind through clinically researched education.
Dan Abbott
Daniel Abbott is a certified personal trainer and Yoga instructor who is guaranteed to provide in his class a balanced mixture of strong fitness and calming rejuvenation. After immersing himself into eastern philosophy, western philosophy, and Integral Theory, Daniel left the corporate world behind to pursue his vision of directly facilitating healthy transformative growth in himself and others. Teaching yoga has been a wonderful and effective way for him to begin this process.
Eva Garrity
Certified Prana Yoga, Certified Padme Yoga, Certified Soma Yoga, White Light Reiki Practitioner, Thai Yoga Bodywork. Eva is the former co-owner/director if The Yoga Studio in Fairhaven, NJ & co-creator of Padme Yoga. With over 15 years experience, Eva integrates Reiki and Thai bodywork with continued study of traditional yoga philosophy. She is trained in two Hatha Yoga methods whose schools both incorporate Chakras and the energetic system into their curriculum. She has a bachelor degree in art from Monmouth University, which enables her to being a creative flair to her classes and visualization/meditation techniques.
Amy Richardson
Amy was drawn to massage therapy as a way to help people feel healthy and connected to their bodies. She attended Institute for Therapeutic Massage in Red Bank NJ four years ago and has been practicing and continuing her education ever since. She has been working in local spas and here at blue moon as a yoga instructor and massage therapist and calls Blue Moon her yoga home. She offers and has experience in swedish, prenatal, lomi lomi and hot stone massage as well as reiki. She is driven by her belief that when a person feels good in body and spirit they radiate a peace that is then given to the world at large. They are able to be more productive and kind. She feels that yoga and bodywork go hand in hand to bring peace, good health and equanimity to the body and soul. SEE LINKS FOR HER WEBSITE
Franklin Stone
Franklin Stone is Certified in Massage Therapy by the State of New Jersey. He began training in Nuad Borarn, the Traditional Massage of Thailand in 1999. He has completed hundreds of hours of advanced training since that time including training in the "Southern Style" with Joanne Bianco (ITTA) and the "Northern Style" with Rose Griscom (ITM-USA). He has maintained a private practice in this ancient form of passive, assisted yoga, working on hundreds of clients over the last decade. His approach to Thai Massage - whether practicing or teaching - is influenced by the Traditional Thai approach to healing where the individual is understood as an integration of body, mind, and spirit with Traditional Thai Massage considered medicine for the spirit. Franklin offers Thai Massage sessions, workshops, and training at Blue Moon Yoga .
Janet Gabel RYT
Janet has been practicing yoga since 2000. In 2007, she graduated from Soma Yoga and is a registered member of Yoga Alliance. Janet is a Reiki Master and Magnified Healer since 1995. She has also been a professional Astrologer for 17 years. Her intention is to inspire her students to 'look within" for wisdom, self-awareness and inner peace.
Robert Ziemanis
Robert is a licensed acupuncturist in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, and a nationally certified Diplomate in Acupuncture (NCCAOM). He is a graduate of the Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine, in Montclair, NJ, where he received extensive training in various styles of acupuncture and studied with internationally renowned practitioners. Robert is a member of the New Jersey Association of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He is also a practitioner of Pan Gu Shengong Qi Gong.
Mary Logan
Mary, a Certified Massage Therapist and Certified Advanced Reiki Practitioner, will listen to you and tailor each session to your needs. Her Swedish massage will lull you into a state of deep relaxation leaving your body feeling lighter and re-energized from her gentle to firm touch according to your preference. Mary also specializes in relief for TMJ, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Whiplash/Neck and Back pain by incorporating Myofascial Release and gentle stretching designed to allow your body to heal itself.
