Each of our teachers is deeply committed to the on-going practice, study, and teaching of yoga based on the extraordinary vision of Sri Krishnamacharya and are certified members of the Krishnamacharya Healing and Yoga Foundation http://www.khyf.net.

Martine Burat: Martine began practicing and studying yoga while finishing her post-graduate degree in clinical psychology in France. Soon after moving to Syracuse in 1984, Martine met Mary Louise Skelton who became her teacher and mentor. Martine regularly continues expanding her understanding of yoga under the tutelage of senior teachers commited to the teachings of Krishnamacharya and Desikachar.

David Jacobs: David began studying yoga at Upstate Yoga and, as his interest deepened, became certified to teach through Gary Kraftsow, a long-time student of Desikachar. David has also received certification through Nischala Joy Devi to teach yoga to cardiac and cancer patients. In addition, he received training at the Center of Mindfulness, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, in the Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction model developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn. David has been teaching MBSR to Syracuse University students through the S.U. counseling center since 2008. David is engaged in the on-going practice and study of yoga in the tradition of Krishnamacharya.  

Kerry Koen: Kerry started her long association with Mary Louise Skelton in 1982 while a graduate student for the Performing Arts. Kerry teaches group and private yoga sessions at her private studio in Hamilton and a yoga class for the staff at Colgate University. An accomplished yoga teacher, Kerry is also particularly knowledgeable about the benefits of yoga for performers from her own experience with yoga and music. She continues expanding her knowlege of yoga through self-study and attendance of professional seminars in the Krishnamacharya/Desikachar tradition.