Our soulworks family knows the significance of the Healing journey you're on, because we're on it too. The Teachers here are committed to our own healing so that we can continue to hold space for yours.
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Finn Malakin
FOUNDER & 200hr ERYT
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Cheri Baron
500 HR RYT
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Nicole schofield
200hr ERYT
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Jamie Jantz
RYT 200
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Brittany Powers
200 hr Baptiste training
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Hannah Ide
200HR CYT
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Maura Cummings
200HR CYT
Finn malakin 200hr eryt
Finn is the owner and operator of SoulWorks Yoga.
I have been in love with yoga since a very young age. I was first introduced to yoga by my Grandmother at our local public library. Later in life, I was introduced to a yoga practice as a young ballerina by my beloved ballet instructor and found my practice to be a freeing and expressive form of a moving meditation. I practiced throughout high school and as soon as I graduated I immersed myself in my teacher training. Yoga for me, has always been one of my greatest intrigues and motivations in life. When I discovered this sacred practice I wanted more and more knowledge of this beautiful world that is yoga. I have always felt closest to my truest and purest form of myself when I am practicing yoga, both on and off my mat. I am a 200hr ERYT and have a continuing education credit in a trauma informed yoga training. I graduated from Marywood University with a degree in Clinical Psychology. I have been teaching for close to 10 years now, and have never felt more compelled to do anything in life. The people and souls that I have met through my journey into yoga are some of my favorite people on this earth, and I have now created a studio where a community can be built on this heartfelt principle. My classes are all filled with peace and a spiritual intention to raise our vibrations to a collective level of love for all things.
My teaching style is creative and dynamic, with a strong focus on spirituality and breath work. I hope to see you in class.
Cheri Baron 500hr ryt
As a Montessori teacher of 20 years Cheri has been teaching her whole life. She has a deep love for art and specializes in pet portraits. In her spare time she travels with her family and adores her two beautiful daughters. Cheri is an intentional and motivated teacher, with a soft and peaceful teaching style. Join her for slow flow classes on Monday & Wednesday mornings.
Cheri has just further completed a yoga teacher training of 300 hours. Her dedication to her studies & knowledge as a teacher shines through with her kind personification of what yoga is all about.
Cheri has been encouraging student success for over 30 years. As a lifelong learner, she has been an art instructor, a Montessori teacher and a yoga teacher. At each stage in her teaching career she has brought creativity, compassion and a compelling curriculum to her students. Cheri is our main instructor & Founder of Heart & Soul Yoga School. This transformative journey is build from the connection of mind and body, a personal exploration of yoga, culminating in a 200 hour teacher certification. This program is designed to foster authenticity, integrity, and inclusivity, creating a supportive environment where each participant can flourish both personally and professionally.
Contact Cheri for further enrollment deatils: Heartandsoulyogaschool@gmail.com
Brittany Powers 200hr ryt
Brittany is a Baptiste inspired yogi who trained in Philadelphia as a power yogi. Brittany fell in love with power yoga and lets that style naturally flow into her vinyasa based class. Brittany is a mom of two little yogis, just received her PhD & enjoys spending time on the lake with her family. Catch her classes on saturday mornings at 10am!
Expect classic yoga postures & power sequences woven through! An exciting way to start your saturday mornings
Nicole Schofield 200hr eryt
Meet Nicole, she is a full time physical therapy assistant and 200 hr certified yoga instructor. Nicole was introduced to vinyasa yoga during her massage therapy training at the age of 20. Having very little self awareness back then, the practice was mostly physical and inconsistent. It wasn’t until around the age of 25 that she truly started to explore the depth of the practice. After about a year of a regular practice she decided to take a 200 hour teacher training where she learned the essentials. She then began to develop not only her own practice on a more mental and spiritual level, but also the classes she was leading. Exploring the body and understanding the shapes and sizes of how everything fits and connects are what build the foundation of Nicole’s classes. Paying attention to injury prevention and the alignment of the pose while going inward and connecting to ones truth as the breath deepens allows the class to come full circle, having a wonderful combination and connection to the physical, mental, and spiritual components of ones yoga practice. When Nicole is not on her mat or leading a class, you can be sure to find her somewhere outside, weather strolling with her fury son Toffee or paddling away on her paddle board.
Join Nicole Tuesday nights at 6:00pm to explore inspiring & gentle flows
Jamie Jantz 200hr RYT
Yoga had found me at an early age but it wouldn’t be until I was much older that I would experience the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual transformation that takes place when you open yourself up to all the healing aspects Yoga has to offer. This ancient practice has empowered me to not only overcome addictions and disabilities, but freed my mind from limiting thought patterns. After receiving my RYT200 from Mission Yoga, I had decided I want to share my passion for yoga with anyone hoping to heal and survive the hardships of being human or perhaps just step outside your comfort zone and explore a new practice. It is my pleasure and honor to share this journey with you.
Join Jamie Friday Nights at 6:00pm for a Mindful Flow class celebrating meditation all throughout, Thursday night slow flows & Sunday evenings yin/restorative class.
Hannah Ide 200hr CYT
I was drawn to yoga, and how it brings clarity to the mind, movement to the body, and inspiration for the soul. I love to create fun and creative classes to keep you on your toes, present on your mat, and totally enveloped in your practice.
Hannah received her 200 hour CYT through Sharing Living Yoga School under Nancy Kearon. She loves creating classes that are creative and powerful with a focus on being present on your mat, and moving inward.
She is so excited to share her passion for yoga with you on Wednesday nights at 6:30 for a Vinyasa Flow Class
Maura Cummings 200hr cYT
Maura is a mom of two beautiful little souls and the founder/caregiver to the rescued animals at a local non-profit organization called The Farmhouse Sanctuary. She recently completed her 200 HR yoga teacher training at SoulWorks under the transformational guidance of Nancy Kearon. Through that experience, Maura has come to embrace the healing qualities found in gentle, restorative and yin Yoga. Maura incorporates a playful energy, her love of nature and compassion for all living beings into her classes. She is very much looking forward to connecting more with the community while continuing to learn and grow together in Yoga.
Ruth pipitone 500hr eryt
Ruth began her journey into yoga practicing with DVD's at home. That peaked her interest to venture into a yoga studio and she fell in love with the practice. After receiving a Level One YogaFit certificate, Ruth went on to complete her 200 hour and 500 hour Yoga Teacher Certifications with Always-at-Aum Yoga School. She fell in love with restorative yoga and received her Relax and Renew Trainer Certification from Judith Hanson Lasater.
Ruth believes yoga is a system of guidance for enriching your life.
Therefore, her intention is to make yoga accessible to everyone so they can find that enrichment. It is something she cares about and believes in and continues to further her knowledge in the practice of yoga especially teaching to the aging population. One of her favorite sayings is “The secret to life is moving your body.”
Our dearest Ruth has taken time off & hopes to join us again soon.
she currently offers chair yoga at the hamlin senior center
