Yogawerks Instructors

Yogawerks Teaching Staff
	Chad Satlow, Anusara™ Certified Yoga Instructor, RYT 500 Since 2002, Chad has been studying closely with John Friend, founder of Anusara Yoga. Prior to that Chad studied with Pattahbi Jois in the Ashtanga-Vinyasa tradition. Chad is a teacher's teacher. Chad's students consistently soar to new levels. Chad's specialty is in yoga therapeutics. He specializes in back and neck injuries. He works with a wide variety of clients ages 5-88 including doctors and professional athletes. Chad has taught internationally and has been a frequent presenter in yoga conferences. Chad uses open-heartedness, sense of humor and enthusiasm to help his students tap into their spiritual essence.
	Kathy Simonik, Teacher, Anusara Inspired Yoga Instructor, and Yogawerks Web Designer, RYT 200 Kathy has been teaching for Yogawerks 3-1/2 years, and has been a student of Chad's for over 5 years. Trained by Chad, she also studies with Anusara founder, John Friend. She has completed John's Level 1 and 2 Teacher Training, 3 Yoga Therapeutic Trainings, Anusara Master Immersion as well as over 1000 hours in Anusara studies. Kathy's teaching style is nurturing and blends her knowledge in therapeutics with a fun, inspiring and uplifting class. She can also be seen for private and therapeutic yoga lessons. For more information on Anusara Yoga: see www.anusara.com
	John Georgalidis, Registered Ananda Yoga Teacher, Barbara Brennan Healer John began practicing yoga at the age of 15 while he was travelling in the greek islands with his cousin. He spent most of his time practicing meditation, pranayama, and yoga nidra in the beautiful solitude of the mountains and sea. Three years later he became very interested in asana practice and has maintained a dedicated practice ever since. John became a registered Ananda Yoga Teacher in January, 2004 and graduated from the Barbara Brennan School of Healing in June, 2006. His teaching style is fun and playful, with a special focus on helping students remember their essential goodness through awareness of the body, mind, and heart. Aside from being a full time yogi, John also has a private healing practice. You can schedule a private with him by calling 847-713-2423.
	Nadiya Dnes, Teacher at Yogawerks Nadiya has been a student of yoga since 1985. She has been a student of Chad's for over 4 years. She completed her 200-hour level Teacher Training at Yogawerks in 2003. Her passion is chanting, playing music, and making music with her heart. She studied with John Friend, completed his Level 1 Teacher Training, and has studied with several other Anusara Teachers.
	Jim Simonik, Teacher at Yogawerks Jim started doing yoga shortly after his wife Kathy joined the Yogawerks kula. After having years of knee and hamstring tightness from his marathon running and general contracting career, he now can be seen touching his toes while balancing on the high beam from the building site. Jim has studied with Chad as well as John Friend and several other Anusara teachers.
	Wendy Atteberry, ERYT, Teacher at Yogawerks I stepped onto the mat for the first time in 1994 to enhance my dance training by cultivating balance, strength, and flexibility. I soon realized that Yoga is the way to transform each moment of our lives into an auspicious journey. The practice inspired so much benevolence in my heart that I dedicated myself and my life to a disciplined practice several years later. I am deeply grateful to the many teachers who have shared their light and support as my unique style of Vinyasa Flow Yoga continually evolves and grows. My teachings reflect the philosophies of Krishnamacharya, the alignment principles and self-affirming celebrations of Anusara Yoga, the spirit and power of moving with the breath, and dedication to refining and modifying the experience on the mat through therapeutic compassion for each student's personal journey. Each student will have a full experience! I am committed to Yoga as a force for positive change. Having studied Earth, Marine, and Environmental Science for many years and working towards a Masters degree in Education, I blend Yoga and ecological awareness as a way to deepen the ultimate meaning of Yoga as union. By treating all beings, as well as nature, with compassion and respect through honoring and encouraging sustainable practices for our bodies and our environment, one can experience true healing. My fluid, energetic, playful, compassionate, and self-affirming teaching style reminds us that we do not need to look elsewhere to experience the joy, peace, harmony, and bliss that resides within.