Cohasset Yoga Center

Mary Norton has been practicing yoga since the early 1970's and is certified by the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Her commitment to establishing a community for the practice of yoga and meditation began in 1993. After teaching on the South Shore for almost ten years, Mary took over the Cohasset Yoga Center beginning with just four yoga classes a week. Mary is inspired by many traditions in her teaching and focuses on structural alignment, anatomical awareness and breath. The Cohasset Yoga Center has grown over the years into a thriving yoga community that serves students from the South Shore. In addition to yoga, Mary has had a private practice as a massage therapist for 20 years. In her practice, Mary provides gentle coaching toward lifestyle changes combined with bodywork within a context of safety, respect and caring to meet the individual needs of her clients. Country Way Health is located in Scituate, MA.

Amy Donnelly has been a student at the Cohasset Yoga Center for many years and has been the office manager since September, 2000. In August 2001, Amy became a certified instructor in Pilates mat work and began teaching at the Cohasset Yoga Center. In 2005, she completed a higher level of certification and now incorporates the use of balance balls, light weights, resistance circles, and thera-bands in her Pilates Plus class.

Elizabeth Rogers has been practicing yoga for more than ten years and received her teaching certification from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health. Elizabeth began yoga following her recovery from breast cancer and found that her practice was enormously helpful in restoring a sense of balance to her life. Elizabeth retired from a career in banking and systems analysis to pursue her current career teaching yoga. Elizabeth is also a Reiki practitioner.

Christine O'Shaughnessy began teaching Yin Yoga in January 2004 after completing an intensive training in California with Sarah Powers and Paul Grilley. Christine is also certified in Meridian Yoga which activates and balances energy in the 14 major meridians or energy pathways of the body. Christine is a registered teacher with Yoga Alliance - RYT200. She is also a Pan Gu Shengong instructor. Christine lives in Scituate with her husband, Jim and their two children.

Cindy Matheison began practicing yoga in 1999 after the birth of her second son. She developed a passion for the Ashtanga tradition while practicing at the Cohasset Yoga Center. In 2005, she intensified her Ashtanga practice and completed teacher training in March 2006 with Michael Hamilton who is authorized by Pattabhi Jois to teach Ashtanga yoga as it is taught in Mysore, India. She continues to study and practice with authorized Ashtanga instructors. Cindy finds inspiration for her practice in the Yoga Sutras and values the balance and equanimity a regular practice brings to the life of a mom and householder.

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Kim Dwyer began practicing yoga at Cohasset Yoga Center fifteen years ago. She found yoga began to affect every aspect of her life in a deep and meaningful way. Kim is committed to sharing her experience with others. She is certified by the Kripalu Center for yoga and health. She also teaches Yin Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation and has studied with Sarah Powers and Christine O'Shaughnessy. Kim recently received a certification in Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy. She is one of a few in the South Shore. This type of therapy offers people the opportunity to explore and heal their minds and bodies.

Cindia Norton has been teaching group exercise classes for 20 years. From a background of dance, she started teaching aerobics classes in college to earn some money and to help herself and her fellow students stay fit and healthy. Currently, Cindia is certified in Zumba which is a latin dance-inspired aerobic class, Pilates level II, Hatha Yoga and most recently in Yin Yoga. In addition to teaching grown-ups, she also teaches yoga in her second grade classroom and Zumba in after school programs. Cindia has a MA in creative arts with children and has taught continuing education classes for teachers. Her passion for fitness and health keeps Cindia on her toes while raising her four lively sons with her husband.

Kate Krumsiek began practicing yoga eleven years ago. She studied with many talented teachers in different disciplines and through that experience, yoga became a cornerstone of her life. After experiencing the powerful mental and physical benefits of yoga, Kate decided to enroll in a 200 hour teacher training. She completed her YogaWorks certification program with Natasha Rizopoulos in Boston. This study of the history, anatomy and philosophy of yoga has strengthened her dedication to learning and sharing this ancient art of moving, breathing and living.
Kate has also worked in the past as a special education teacher.

Andrea Giacomozzi began a home practice over ten years ago to gain flexibility and to compliment her college wrestling career. Her practice ebbed and flowed for the next few years. After the birth of her son, Andrea turned again to yoga. The stress and strain of college athletics on her body and mind and long gym workouts were no longer satisfying. The benefits that yoga provided led to a stillness of mind and a grace and acceptance in her life. Training at Back Bay Yoga in Boston offered her the unique opportunity of studying a variety of Hatha yoga styles including Forrest, Kundalini and Anusara inspired yoga. Fusing her knowledge of body awareness and movement with a fun and energetic approach, Andrea motivates her students towards healthy modes of living through the cultivation of a clear mind/body connection.

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