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What is The Yoga Loft?

Located in the heart of Summerville, The Yoga Loft is Dorchester County's only yoga studio. A studio environment allows for small classes, personal attention, and highly trained instruction, all in a beautiful, serene atmosphere.  All of our yoga instructors hold a minimum of a 200 hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) certification and are registered with the Yoga Alliance.  In addition, our teachers continue to deepen their knowledge of the practice and instruction of Yoga with ongoing education in a wide array of styles (see teacher biographies).  We offer a variety of class types at all levels, including Pilates Mat.  Come discover a stronger, calmer you in the peaceful environment of The Yoga Loft.

What is Yoga?

Yoga is an ancient discipline that brings fitness and relaxation to the body and mind. Hatha yoga is a versatile blend of physical poses (asana) and breath that develops strength, better posture, and flexibility. Yoga is an affirming, non-competitive system to energize and renew the whole self.


There is a force within
Which gives you life -
Seek that.

In your body
Lies a priceless gem -
Seek that.

-Rumi

Our Instructors...

  • Darcy Tulya Jaskwhich , RYT

Darcy began exploring yoga a little over 20 years ago with Kundalini Yoga. Between pauses in her practice for college, career and children, Darcy continued to broaden her exposure to yoga with a variety of yoga’s forms, including Iyengar, Vinyasa Flow and Integral. In 2002 she was blessed in being able to develop a consistent study and practice of yoga, including various certifications. In 2005 she completed her 200 RYT at Holy Cow Yoga under the guidance of Trace Sahaja Bonner. Darcy continues her professional development with many wonderful teachers including Doug Swenson, Ravi Singh and Anna Brett, Stephanie Keach, Swamis Ashokananda and Karunananda, and Christine Carr. Between the joys of 4 small children, and small business ownership, Darcy is pursuing her 500-hour RYT certification with Yoga Alliance. Her desire to open a studio came from “’want (ing) to share with everyone the gifts of yoga, strength, serenity, balance, and joy in all things.’ ‘ A daily practice of yoga benefits not only me but also my family, and in turn everyone we meet”.

  • Marlene Cuggy, RYT

Marlene began her study of yoga in 1996 under the inspiring guidance of Dot Linderman in Atlanta, GA. She is a devotee of vinyasa style yoga and loves exploring and sharing its healing powers with others. Marlene is a vibrant, energetic teacher who encourages her students to increase their awareness of the interplay between body, mind and spirit. Marlene completed her 200 hour R.Y.T. at Holy Cow Yoga Studio in Charleston, SC in 2002. She continues to develop her skills as a practitioner and teacher of yoga through workshops with Cindy Lee, Doug Swenson, Stephanie Keech, Tracy Bonner and David Life. She has recently completed a specialty training in children and teen yoga.

"If we are to have true Peace in the world, then we must begin with the children." - Mahatma Ghandi

  • Marlene Glaser, RYT

Marlene is certified through the Ashtanga yoga tradition and has been practicing various styles of yoga for over 10 years. Marlene's teaching technique emphasizes weaving the philosophical aspects of yoga such as cultivating inner serenity and meditative awareness with dynamic physical postures that foster physical strength and flexibility. Marlene is a registered nurse & licensed massage therapist whose passions also include gardening, Afro-Caribbean dance, and painting.

 
  • Jane Ellis, Certified Pilated Unlimited
  • Karen Ewens, RYT

Karen discovered yoga in 1997 when curiosity led her to a yoga class.  She quickly realized the powerful yet soothing affects of yoga on the body and mind.  “I felt so wonderful after taking that first class it was easy to become hooked on yoga.”   Karen completed her 200 hour certification at Holy Cow Yoga Center in February 2006 and is registered with Yoga Alliance.  She continues to deepen her practice and skills as a teacher through various workshops, Ashtanga yoga training, and Tai Chi. Karen’s classes emphasize flowing movement connected to breath allowing students to develop strength and ease throughout each pose.

 

 
  • Cathy Kahrs, NIA blue belt
 
  • Mandy Wozniak, RYT