Angela Caplan (she/her) E-RYT 500; YACEP; Rasa Yoga Teacher; Certified Advanced Relax and Renew Trainer®; Certified Anusara Yoga® 2007-2012

Angela currently teaches Rasa Yoga style classes and studies with its founder, Sianna Sherman. In her Rasa classes, based on Tantra philosophy, she incorporates mudra, mantra, pranayama and asana. Angela started practicing & teaching decades ago by assisting her college professor during years of social unrest in the 70’s. Together, a few dedicated students and prof. trekked to Attica Maximum security prison & taught inmates to meditate & to practice hatha yoga. In addition to co-directing & teaching classes, workshops & teacher- trainings at Shakti Yoga, Angela teaches private yoga and holds a Master Usui Roho Reiki certification. She has also taught hatha yoga, dance & movement at the University of Rochester, Livingston County Mental Health, in private studio workshops, & recently as a guest in the Multicultural Center on SUNY Geneseo campus. In her home studio, Angela teaches Gentle-Beginner Yoga, Rasa Form and Flow, Mixed-Level & Restorative classes. She loves to explore all types of modalities and sometimes, in some classes, incorporates Ellen Saltonstall’s Bodymind Ballwork, beginner’s Qigong, & functional anatomy, including lymphatic drainage, & fascial flow. *rasayoga.com

  "My intention is to offer classes that are creative & nurturing, dynamic & graceful. Most of all, I wish to offer whatever help & service I can, to those who want physical, mental, emotional & spiritual connection. In my own practice & life, I aspire to keep joy & compassion, laughter, and love in the forefront, while stepping with courage and confidence into whatever challenges I am faced with. I support students in doing the same. Most important to me is to welcome every Body in the spirit of inclusivity and equity, for the good of all." 

Jacki McCausland E-RYT-500; YACEP; Certified Anusara Yoga® teacher 2009-2012; Certified Relax and Renew Trainer®

    Jacki’s initial journey in yoga and meditation began in the early 1970’s when she was asking important questions on the meaning of life. This deep interest in spirituality, along with her studies and degree in movement and dance, led her quite naturally to exploring yogic practices. Jacki has been teaching yoga since the 1980’s, having practiced the Iyengar Yoga method for 10 years, and Anusara Yoga methodology from 1997-2012.  She continues to enhance her personal growth through ongoing study, practice and application of yogic teachings in her daily life.  Jacki served as owner and director of the Valley School of Dance from 1982-2020 and taught dance as a faculty member of SUNY Geneseo from 1984-2020. She taught yoga as a faculty member of the University of Rochester's Program of Dance and Movement from 2000-2015. Jacki continues to teach students of all ages, with a special emphasis on serving seniors knowing the needs of an aging population. Yoga is presented as a means for moving more fully and freely with exercises and yoga poses using a chair for enhanced balance, core and overall strength with flexibility. Mental focus and breathing practices partner along with making a deeper heart connection to one’s own Self. Her classes interweave themes that are uplifting and practical, and both physically and philosophically based.
    “The practice of yoga has been one of engaging in and embracing every aspect of my life more fully.  Every pose, every breath presents me with another opportunity to step into steadiness, strength, spaciousness and freedom.  I enjoy sharing my own explorations, discoveries and insights with students, as we all grow together into more empowered, joyful and loving human beings.”