Lara Schneeberg
Lara Schneeberg started practicing and fell in love with Bikram Yoga in 2004. She was soon hired at Yoga Oasis in Woodbury, New York as the assistant to the owner and spending most of her time there working and practicing. Lara completed her Hot Yoga Teacher Training offered at Yoga Oasis in the Spring of 2005 and began teaching the following December. During this time she expanded her practice and teaching to include Hot Power Yoga, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Yoga.
In April of 2007 she completed David Swenson's Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training and completed her 200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training with Sri Dharma Mittra in August 2009.
Lara is a Level I & II Thai Massage Therapist certified by Lotus Palm School of Thai Massage in Montreal and also studied Acro Yoga, Partner Yoga, Kundalini Yoga, Reiki and Holistic Health and Nutrition.
After 4 years teaching across Long Island and Queens at many different studios, Lara has finally decided to settle
down and open a place of her own -a place to inspire and share what she has learned. Part of her goal is to make
yoga affordable for everyone, to guide seekers at finding inner peace and happiness through the eight
limbs of yoga, selfless service, non-violence and compassion for all living things.
Larry Weinberg
Larry Weinberg began his yoga practice in 1969 at the Sivananda Yoga Ashram in Val Marin, Canada. He completed the Sivananda Yoga Teacher Training course in the summer of 1970 and has dedicated his life to studying, teaching and sharing the knowledge he gained with others throughout the years.
Larry is also a New York State Licensed Massage Therapist who graduated from The New Center for Wholistic Health in 1989 and has had a private practice for over 20 years.
In his yoga classes, Larry creates a fun and safe environment
where students can enjoy peace, tranquility and relaxation while learning the benefits of living a spiritual lifestyle.
Christine Abajian
Christine, a high school history teacher who has been a dedicated follower of Bikram and Ashtanga , has combined her love of the art with the career she loves as well . She completed her teacher training program in October of 2009 at Yoga Oasis in Woodbury, NY. Christine truly enjoys practicing and teaching yoga and she aspires to share her dedication, motivation and enthusiasm for the practice with others.
Christine recently completed a Doctoral Degree in Modern World History from St.
John’s University. She has successfully merged her passion for history with her
love of yoga to create a classroom environment that fosters a deep meditative
practice as well as one that is emotionally healing.
Sheryl Oleksak
Sheryl Oleksak, a Human Resources professional, has made yoga be a big part of her life since the year 2000. Sheryl’s yoga practice involves various forms of Yoga such as Bikram, Ashtanga and Vinyasa. She has learned the importance of restoring and maintaining good health from the inside-out and today is very passionate about sharing this knowledge with others. Through Yoga, she encourages others to begin their practice making a connection between mind, body and soul. Sheryl is also a Piano Instructor and Zumba Instructor for those of all ages enjoying every minute of it. She is a 200-hour Regsitered Yoga Teacher through Yoga Alliance from Always-At-Aum Yoga School and is in the process of doing the 300-hour yoga teacher training to be a 500-hour RYT. Sheryl is also Hot Yoga Certified.
Laura Fornaro
Laura is a pianist and music teacher that combines dedication for the arts with her love of yoga. Becoming comopletely intrigued by Bikram and Ashtanga yoga
in January 2009, she shortly thereafter received her teacher certification from Yoga Oasis in Woodbury in October of that same year.
Laura enjoys guiding her students towards body awareness and strength, as well as mental clarity. She runs a slow and peaceful, yet powerful class while pushing students
to their full potential. Laura is a Hofstra University graduate who in her spare time enjoys playing piano and clarinet in various bands.
