Bodyworkers

Bryan Davis began studying Yang T’ai Chi Ch’uan in 1983.  His primary teacher is Ray Hayward, adopted son and disciple of Master T.T. Liang.  He has been certified to teach all aspects of Yang Style by Sifu Hayward and Master Liang.  He has been operating his own school Twin Willows T’ai Chi Ch’uan for 30 years.  He is a 7th Generation Disciple and Lineage holder.  In conjunction with the Yang Solo Form, Bryan teaches all the traditional weapons of T’ai Chi as well as Ch’i Kung, Applications, Push Hands, and Two-Person forms.  Bryan has also studied Pa Kua, Hsing-I, Praying Mantis and various other Shaolin empty hand and weapons forms from his teacher.  Additionally, he obtained a Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do.  His classes cover all aspects of Yang T’ai Chi from the meditative to the martial, focusing on breath, balance, relaxation, and function.

 Michael has been practicing yoga for over 40 years and has taught yoga in the Wilmington and Newark areas since the mid 1970s.  In addition to studying with Bob Davis and Kathleen Wright, since 1994, Michael has been in the teacher training program of Joan White, one of only seven senior-level Iyengar instructors in the U.S. Michael's classes emphasize the essentials of Iyengar yoga -- focused attention on breathing and precise postural alignment -- in a supportive and fun atmosphere. As Michael says, "A yoga practice should be joyful!"  

 Amala began studying yoga in 1973, with Bob Davis. After moving to California, she studied at the Institute for Yoga Teacher Education (IYTE), and studied Vinyasa with Richard Miller. While in Maui, she studied Vipasana Meditation with Joseph Goldstein, and Ashtanga with David Williams. After her return to Delaware, Amala began teaching Hatha Yoga, and studying with Joan White, one of the country's senior-level Iyengar instructors. Amala also completed a 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training with Todd Norian of Ashaya Yoga.  Through her experience with diverse styles of yoga, Amala has developed a deep appreciation of the mind/body connection. In her teaching, she emphasizes the smooth flow from one posture to another. 

Julett is a professional and lifelong learner. Recently, she has developed an deep interest and appreciation for Massage, Bodywork, Meditation, and Yoga and its connection to mental, emotional, and physical wellness. Julett achieved her Bachelors and Masters Degree in Education (Elementary & Secondary) with a concentration in Counseling. She has five years worth of teaching experience, two years of counseling experience, and three years in Human Services. "Do all the good you can.By all the means you can. In all the ways you can. In all the places you can. At all the times you can. To all the people you can. As long as you ever can."-John Wesley. 

 Ann Schneider-Meisel has been a yoga student since the opening of the Awareness Center in 2001.  Ann recently completed her  200 hour yoga teacher training with Alyson Leinbach of Serenity Yoga and is a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance.  Ann teaches  a gentle vinyasa flow class with an emphasis on breath and meditation.  She has attended vipassana meditation retreats and practiced meditation since 1989.  Ann's yoga practice is also informed by her work as a psychotherapist.