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About Yoga Angels International

Yoga Angels International's Practice is Built On


Foundation

We teach from a solid foundation encouraging students to work from their foundation, build on it, constantly go back to it, stabilize from it, explore it, and get to know it eventually becoming it.

Observation

Observing what you really see, really looking and noticing. We encourage teachers to develop caring eyes and let go of critical eyes. It’s about looking honestly at yourself and others to give the best guidance.

Support

We encourage people to recognize when they need support to reach out and get it and then use it well.



Manifestation

YA program is about making your yoga a business that flourishes and continues to support and develop you. It is about manifesting the life you want for yourself inside and out while assisting others to do the same.

Authenticity

We cultivate authenticity in our trainers who then share this authenticity with their students. Being authentic to who you are and what you want to do.

Nurturing

Our approach is about nurturing people where they are, accepting them, and helping them to grow in ways they want to. Pushing people to nurture their true selves and let them develop and shine.

Community

We are on this journey of life and we are never alone. Recognizing that from the beginning there was someone who assisted us to enter this earth is our first sign of family with an extended community we are born into. YA love community building and structure its entire program to feed into the community. We encourage each teacher to build their community with the contribution of their teachings and learning

What’s the numbers

Yoga Angels International has been around for almost 3 decades. During this time we have the pleasure of impacting countless families, right across the globe. To give a picture, we tried to document the numbers for you.

2k

Class Views

3k

Happy Students

95%

Satisfaction

62

Awesome Instructors

Our Team

 Sometimes we substitute for one another but we promise you will have a great class no matter who is calling out the cues!

Founder

"Subhadra" Sandra Griffiths

Master Yogi & Founder

Subhadra's expertise has been recognized on a global scale, with features in Forbes Magazine. She has made significant contributions to the field of yoga, particularly in the area of children's yoga. Notably, she has developed one of the only children's yoga programs in partnership with the City of Beverly Hills, California. Since 2006, Subhadra has been instrumental in certifying numerous teachers across Jamaica through Yoga Angels.


In 2020, Subhadra extended her reach to Africa, introducing Yoga Angels teachings in Kenya. Her commitment to Africa continues, as she plans to return in 2023 to further cultivate relationships and develop programs on the continent.


Beyond her professional achievements, Subhadra is a proud mother of four remarkable individuals, ranging in age from 33 to 18. Together with her family, she brings yoga and wellness to unconventional settings. Notably, she spearheaded a three-year wellness and certification program in the Jamaican Youth Correctional Facilities, funded by USAID (United States Agency for International Development) and OAS (Organization of American States) from 2015 to 2018.



Subhadra's work extends to prestigious corporate contracts, including partnerships with the City of Beverly Hills Schools and LAUSD (Los Angeles School District) in California, as well as Sagicor Bank in Jamaica. She has even shared her expertise with the United Nations, demonstrating how the work environment can be utilized for healing. With her jovial spirit and grounded presence, Subhadra continues to passionately promote wellness as a powerful healing modality.

Teacher Trainers-500 Hours ERYT

Emily

Hardy

Lead Teacher Trainer

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    Originally from England, I took my 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher training in Jamaica in 2010 under the tutelage of Subhadra Bowman. Subhadra has been the biggest influence in my yoga journey, installing a foundation of Iyengar-style language and adjustments to ensure that my yoga is accessible and enjoyable for all my students.


    Over the next three years I apprenticed to Subhadra, developing and delivering the Yoga Angels Teacher Training Program.


    After six years of living in Jamaica my travels took me to Nepal, where I spent 18 months developing my teaching and deepening my mediation practice. I found my new spiritual home at Pranamaya Yoga Studio in Kathmandu, where I appreciated learning and discovering with the community. Leading my students on retreats in the foothills of the Himalayas was an unforgettable experience.


    In Nepal I was able to experience yoga in a whole new dimension. It was no longer something practiced on a mat or in a studio but permeated the fabric of society. I was grateful for the opportunity to live in a culture where Namaste is the daily greeting, where shrines to Shiva are on every street corner, and statues of Ganesh and Hanuman abound. Kathmandu is a vibrant city where the people practice Bhakti yoga, the yoga of devotion, at the temples and in their own homes every morning, adorning shrines with rice and flowers. It is a place where Buddhism and Hinduism are intertwined and practiced as a way of life, where you are greeted by Saddhus and share tea with orange-robed monks.


    After Kathmandu, my travels took me to New Delhi and I spent 18 months travelling around India on a more personal journey. I explored teachings in Buddhism, Ayurveda and yoga spiritual practices. In 2015 I completed my 300 hour Yoga Alliance certified teacher training with Chandra Yoga in Rishikesh. Here I was also delighted to teach a 200 Teacher Training Program with Dr Sushil of Chandra Yoga. 


    To spend time in the spiritual home of yoga, among the vibrations left by thousands of meditations, was inspirational. In Bodh Gaya, where the Buddha found enlightenment, I received instruction on the concepts of Boddhicitta; achieving enlightenment for the sake of all sentient being. Although there are fundamental differences between yoga and Buddhism, practitioners of both believe that the truth can be found by stilling the mind and listening to the inner self. The path of meditation is not an easy one but a physical yoga practice helps make that path accessible.


    In May 2016 I returned to England and have enjoyed bringing my practice and experiences to my own community. During this period I have maintained contact with the Yoga Angels community and was in Jamaica in late 2019 and early 2020 teaching a 200 TTP with Subhadra. It was a magical experience to be back in my yoga home among a people I admire and who inspire me. 


    I am truly excited about the evolvement of Yoga Angels TTP to an online platform and am thrilled to be able to learn with people on this platform.

Ursula Weismann

Lead Teacher Trainer

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    Certified Yoga Angels teacher since 2007. I have been in love with yoga since 2006 when Subhadra showed me how to cure myself of a severe lung infection using yoga.Yoga is my best self care tool, providing me with energy when needed, centering and calming when I’m out of balance and agitated.


    My biggest passion is teaching people how to improve their lives and health with yoga. I’m also an animal and nature enthusiast, passionate about animal welfare and the environmental protection.

Janine Cunningham

Lead Teacher Trainer

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    Janine Cunningham aka 9 aka Jah9 is an international recording and performing artist, producer and cultural curator. A certified yoga instructor trained in; Kemetic, Yin, Ashtanga and Iyengar methods, she has been teaching classes, workshops, curating yoga retreats and bringing organic rhythm-based yoga experience she called ‘Yoga on Dub’ across the world over the past decade.

Crystal

Furlonge

Yoga Instructor

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    Crystal Furlonge is a world explorer who is passionate about sharing the healing modalities she has learned throughout her journey.


    She enjoys teaching a variety of kinds of Yoga including the Yoga Angels Iyengar based system, Kemetic Yoga, Ashtanga, Yin Yoga, Children's Yoga, Pre-natal Yoga and most recently has completed a certification in Gentle Somatic Yoga which teaches how to lengthen and reset muscular patterns from the brain.


    She has received a Master Reiki Certification and Source Resonance Sound Healing Certification and is excited to help people unlock their power of healing within.

Kalisse

Kelly

Yoga Instructor

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     Kalisse Kelly is a 27 yoga enthusiast who is sometimes a teacher and forever a student. She is dynamic, powerful and impactful in her delivery as a teacher. Her client’s safety and progression are the only things that matter.


    Kalisse has been practicing yoga for five years and has been teaching for two years. Her preference for teaching is Hatha vinyasa but her passion is combining yoga and dance.


    Kalisse is also lover or nature, balance, and the journey of life!

Rebecca

Klinger

Yoga Instructor

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    I have been practicing yoga since 1996 and was introduced to Subhadra and Iyengar Yoga the following year. An actor by profession, it took me a while to recognize my second calling, sharing yoga to others, but I finally received my teaching certificate through Yoga Angels in 2008.


    With the joys and sorrows of living, yoga, along with my Nichiren Buddhist practice, has kept me grounded and connected to myself and my environment, overcoming fear and anxiety by developing strength and inner calm.


    Through aging and recovering from personal injury, I have found an affinity for teaching restorative and therapeutic yoga, using props and techniques in Pranayama breathing.

Maelle Johnston

Yoga Instructor

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    I’m Maëlle Johnston, a Yoga Angels Certified Instructor since 2015. Yoga has been my guiding light, that helps to bring me inner peace and foster growth in every aspect of my life. Through my practice, I've uncovered a profound connection with myself and the world around me, leading to a deeper understanding of life and it’s complexities.


    Beyond yoga, I’m a marketer, entrepreneur, and business consultant. Driven by a genuine desire for fairness and inclusivity, I aim to build sustainable businesses rooted in love for humanity, my community and my country. Whether I’m exploring Jamaica’s vibrant culture and landscapes, enjoying culinary delights, or enriching lives of people around me, my pursuits stem from a deep and genuine love for people and nature.



    Joining the Yoga Angels community offers an opportunity to delve into the transformative power of yoga, gaining invaluable tools for healing and self-discovery along the way. I invite you to embark on this journey with us, as we grow together towards greater inner fulfillment and connection

"Enyai" Jayne Pitchford

Yoga Instructor

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     Kalisse Kelly is a 27 yoga enthusiast who is sometimes a teacher and forever a student. She is dynamic, powerful and impactful in her delivery as a teacher. Her client’s safety and progression are the only things that matter.


    Kalisse has been practicing yoga for five years and has been teaching for two years. Her preference for teaching is Hatha vinyasa but her passion is combining yoga and dance.


    Kalisse is also lover or nature, balance, and the journey of life!

Ainsley

Chuck

ERYT Teacher Trainer

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    Ainsley Chuck is a 200 and 300 RYT Certified Yoga Teacher and Body Worker with over 35 years of experience in Martial Arts and Massage.

    He is passionate about sharing his knowledge of healing modalities such as sound toning, structural alignment techniques and meditation.

    His services can be accessed online or through private sessions or group retreats in Jamaica.

Susanne

Goffe

Yoga Instructor

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    Hi, I am Susanne. I am a mother, entrepreneur, psychologist and philanthropist, and a yoga Instructor. I carefully design movement intervention in each yoga pose to bring mobility and stability to your joints in a warm and compassionate presence. I believe this is important for joint mobility that the ligaments and muscles be strong enough to move the joint and keep it freely moving but not too strong to hinder the joint's ability to move.

Teacher Trainers-200 Hours ERYT

Birte

Timm

Lead Teacher

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    Birte Timm has a deep love and for Jamaica and its culture, since she visited the island first in 2005. She moved from Germany to Jamaica in 2012 and absolved her Yoga Teacher’s Training in 2016 with Yoga Angels Intl., and has since taught small group class settings, corporate classes and individual sessions. Her teaching style is Iyengar-inspired, but also influenced by Yin Yoga, for which she is currently in Yoga Teachers Training with Love Light Yoga. Birte is passionate about sharing the gift of self-healing and self-love through yoga and meditation to a wider community in Jamaica and abroad.

Kelly

Fitzgerald

Yoga Instructor

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    Kelly moved from the US to Jamaica in 2016. She completed her 200 hour training with Yoga Angels in 2018. Kelly has a bachelors in Social Work and has worked with children with Autism for many years. She is passionate about serving and connecting with others. She is intrigued by different cultures and passionate about healing practices. Yoga has been a life changing element to her self care and she strives to share Yoga with those who are in need of physical, spiritual, or emotional healing. She focuses on alignment and provides modifications to adjust poses to what each individual body needs.

Ashley

Bolt

Yoga Instructor

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    Since practicing yoga, my life has greatly evolved for the better. It is a humbling experience because there are always new places in oneself to explore.


    I completed 200 hours of yoga teacher training at Yoga Angels in 2017. I am happy to be able to share and grow with others.

Mariella 'Ella'

Steinhauser

Yoga Instructor

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    Isvara pranidhana, that is sanskrit words, meaning surrender to your higher self aka god. However you wanna call it. Thats my mission, skip any pretending and surrender.


    My name is Ella, 30, practicing with fluctuating intensity since 10 years. Born in Austria, studied, worked, painted, travelled, lost, gained, kept practicing.


    Since 2017 I live mostly in Jamaica, where i participated in my second teacher training with yoga angels. As a yoga teacher I stand on the beginning. Lets practice together with awareness, discipline, passion and compassion.

Ashley

Chang

Yoga Instructor

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Jason

Worton

Yoga Instructor

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    Jason Lee Worton is a Jamaican musician and yoga teacher who focuses on alignment, breath, and “Rootical groundation”, a grounding practice with lots of foundation poses. Mixed-level Hatha yoga that promises valuable insights or reminders to students of all levels, connect to yourself in a light-hearted atmosphere featuring a mixture of musical selections and live music that is truly rootsy, rooted, and rocking all at once.
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