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Our Faculty
Sue Parsley
Owner M.Ed Master Yoga Instructor
Sue Parsley is the owner of Lenox Yoga and a long time educator. She is a certified master yoga instructor specializing in Corporate Wellness, and has trained with many amazing people over the years. Her practice and teaching is most influenced by David Swenson and his Ashtanga Roots. Sue has taught at many WORLD CLASS facilities including Canyon Ranch Lenox , Club Westmoor in Nantucket and Equinox in Vermont. Presently she serves as the Wellness Director at The Center for Motivation and Change in the Berkshires. As a former athlete and coach, Sue quickly found her way to the forefront of yoga teachers. With the precise instruction and athletic edge she adds to each of her classes, it makes them palatable to both the seasoned practitioner and the weekend athlete. Sue works with many celebrities and high profile clients sculpting their bodies naturally.and her approach has landed her respective Awards for Outstanding Guest Service at Canyon Ranch for 10 years in a row. In 2015 and 2016 Sue was named Ambassador to The Canyon Ranch Institute, an honor reserved for those who embody the highest standards of wellness, both personally and professionally. She brings a light , fun and creative energy to every class she teaches.
Sue Shook
Instructor
From her work as a landscape and floral artist, Sue has fine tuned her craft in a way that weaves her love of earth, air, water and essence into her practice of yoga. Utilizing every sense, she teaches in a nurturing way to help you find the same warm connection to mother earth in every pose.
Sue has been a yoga practitioner for more than 18 years, influenced initially by Rodney Yee. She immersed herself in workshops and teacher trainings throughout the Berkshires. A graduate of the Yoga Institute of the Berkshires and a Yoga Alliance member, Sue recommitted herself three years ago to teaching and practicing full time, and now offers classes at Lenox Yoga. Those who practice with Sue find that she offers clear direction and encourages long, deep poses to achieve a sense of tranquility.
Nicole Simonelli
Instructor
Lenox Yoga is so excited to welcome Nicole to our team.
Bio coming soon!
Janet Lee
Instructor
Janet Lee has worked as a health and wellness instructor for over 30 years. She holds a Master's Degree in Sports and Fitness Management and is a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor in multiple modalities including yoga, Pilates, aquatics and dance. During the pandemic, Janet continued to teach online mat pilates classes but is excited to be back in the studio. She has taught classes at Canyon Ranch, the Kilpatrick Center at Simon's Rock, Berkshire South Community Center and many other facilities around Berkshire County. Janet's philosophy is that exercise and wellness are essential for a strong mind and body and should be accessible to everyone. Safety, proper alignment and mindfulness are the keys to an effective program. She also believes that exercise should be fun! Join Janet on Thursday mornings at 9 am for a mat pilates class to improve flexibility, build strength and develop control and endurance in the entire body.[9] With elements drawn from both pilates and yoga, this class will emphasize proper alignment, breathing, core strength and joint mobility. It will also help improve coordination and balance.
Nora Fenner
Instructor
Nora Fenner is a 500hr Kripalu Yoga Teacher, Yoga Health Coach and Energy Healer. She leads dynamic yoga classes and supports a community that studies habits over ten weeks to improve sleep, digestion, and overall better health. She supports habit evolution on and off the yoga mat by leading one-on-one and group sessions with like-minded participants. Her sessions foster an environment where all participants feel supported to meet their body, mind and spirit goals. She brings an authentic, grounded and light cheer to her classes. Nora feels the practice guides her to inner peace and strength, which she shares through yoga and coaching. Visit noraleighyoga.com to connect and learn more.
Mary Keator
Ph.D. Master Yoga Instructor and Teacher Trainer
Mary Keator, Ph.D., M.A.T., RYTA-500, E-RYT 500, along with a Yoga Alliance continuing education provider (YACEP), which recognizes her as an expert in one or more Yoga Alliance educational categories.
Mary has been teaching yoga for over 30 years and has personally experienced the power of yoga to increase self-awareness, healing, strength, flexibility, and overall freedom. One of Mary’s many gifts is her ability to guide her students towards deeper alignment where they too, can experience greater self-awareness, healing, strength, flexibility, and freedom: physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Plus, yoga is playful and fun; it keeps you young!
Mary has studied and taught in both the U.S. and India. Her yoga training includes Hatha, Iyengar and Anusara yoga. Over the past 30 years, she has taught group and private classes; public and corporate workshops; and teacher trainings (both nationally and internationally).
One of Mary’s interests is the development of one’s full potential. She is the author of Lectio Divina as Contemplative Pedagogy https://www.routledge.com/Lectio-Divina-as-Contemplative-Pedagogy-Re-appropriating-Monastic-Practice-for-the-Humanities/Keator/p/book/9780367281670 and co-author of The Soul of Learning The Soul of Learning: rituals of awakening, magnetic pedagogy, and living justice as well as author of various book chapters and articles, including “Writing about Yoga.” Mary’s contact info is marymagdalayoga@gmail.com
Terri Flynn
Instructor
Terri Flynn is a certified AFFA group instructor , Nasm Personal trainer, 200 hour yoga instructor, and Certified Stott Pilates instructor. Terri has been in the fitness industry for over 30 years and is known for her hard work ethic and compassionate approach to her clients. She has formerly worked at Canyon Ranch in The Berkshire for over 20, training with the best and pushing herself outside the box when it come to movement. She earned an award for exceptional customer service while working there. With over 15 years of Pilates mat and private appartus classes her mission and passion is to provide clients with proper knowledge of the body and movement. She resides in the beautiful Berkshires and loves all things outdoor. Family time include her partner and 2 adult children, along with her granddaughter and one on the way.
Pam Levin
Instructor
A passion for yoga with a background in nursing, Pam’s focus is to incorporate brain and spinal
cord health-boosting elements that promote neuroplasticity during every practice. She is
dedicated to helping others achieve their goals and reach their full potential by including
components of neurological rehabilitation into each session, enhancing the brain-body
connection and neurological wellness. Pam has been a practitioner of yoga for over 15 years
taking classes in Bikram, Hatha and Vinyasa throughout New York City and The Berkshires.
She received her yoga teacher training in Great Barrington, MA.
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