Teachers | alleyCat Yoga

Susan Mathis, Director and Owner

E-RYT 500, RCYT, YACEP

Susan is deeply committed to the practice of yoga, pranayama, and conscious living. A Professional Level, Kripalu Yoga Teacher, she offers steady guidance, practical knowledge and infuses the deep wisdom of yoga philosophy into her teaching.

Susan began her intensive study of yoga at the Kripalu Center in 2001, completing the 200 and 500 Hour Teacher Training at the Kripalu School of Yoga. As a teacher, Susan brings the meditative elements of Kripalu Yoga, inviting students to use the tools of yoga to explore their inner experience and access deep layers of awareness. Through pranayama, postures, and exploration of subtle energy, her classes are designed to bring students into a deeper connection with the present moment. Susan continues to deepen her study of yoga through the Kripalu Yoga 1000-Hour Teacher Training and her personal study of yoga philosophy, poetry, and Nature.

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Ken McRae, Emeritus Teacher

E-RYT 500

A Professional-Level Kripalu Yoga & iRest Yoga Nidra Teacher, Ken’s teaching combines the precision of the Iyengar system with the powerful heart-centered, meditative aspects of Kripalu Yoga

Known for his meticulous good-humored instruction, he has been studying, practicing, and teaching yoga and meditation for 30 years. Ken draws from a repertoire of over 80 poses that are accessible to beginners and challenging for more experienced practitioners. All are welcomed into his classes. Ken’s journey to Columbia included living and teaching at the Kripalu Yoga Center for five years as well as a journey to the origins of Kripalu in Kayavarohan, India. He currently has a keen interest in non-dual philosophy – “we are not two”. His favorite teachers are Richard Miller, Jean Klein, Pari Laskaritis, Osho, Mooji, and Adashanti. For many years Ken was involved in training teachers at the advanced level as they worked toward their 500-hour certification.

Jan Wheeler, Emertus Teacher

E-RYT 200, iRest Yoga Nidra Teacher

As a licensed psychologist, in addition to being a certified yoga teacher, Jan brings to the yoga mat a keen understanding of how the mind affects the body. Her teaching style is warm and down-to-earth, inviting you to be more truly you. Jan’s warm and gentle style and is welcoming to all students. Jan has trained extensively with Richard Miller in iRest Yoga Nidra and received her 200-hour training at Shoshoni.

Luna Langer, Guest Teacher

DYT 200

Luna believes in the power of yoga to transform the chaos of a hectic, modern life into an experience filled with deep meaning. Her teaching is guided by the ultimate goal of deepening our connection with our own inner wisdom.

Luna believes in the power of yoga to transform the chaos of a hectic, modern life into an experience filled with deep meaning, connection, and learning. She uses the physical posture practice to cultivate awareness and focus, and develop mental and emotional strength and flexibility, with the ultimate goal of deepening our connection with our inner wisdom.