Are you a yoga instructor, wellness coach/therapist, or studio?

Have a yoga event, retreat, teaching training?

Welcome to our Local Yoga + Wellness Directory for State College and its surrounding areas! Our directory is a great way to let the local community know what you are doing, and a copy of this directory will be shared with every person that attends Yoga Fest State College 2017!*

*Listings submitted prior to October 13 will be printed and shared with Yoga Fest attendees.

Please contact us at YogaFestStateCollege@gmail.com if you have any questions or feedback. Thank you!

Jen Treece
Name (Studio, Instructor, Event, etc.)
Short Description/Teaching Philosophy
Jen Treece is a yoga instructor certified in Buti Yoga, Hot Buti, and has obtained her 200 hour RYT certification through Buti Yoga & Yoga Alliance.
Yoga Specialities
Chakras, Sanskrit, Workshops
Just Right Fitness
Name (Studio, Instructor, Event, etc.)
Short Description/Teaching Philosophy
Gentle Yoga meets Essential oils.
Yoga Styles
Yoga Specialities
Private / Individual
Kate Marshall-Chase
Name (Studio, Instructor, Event, etc.)
Short Description/Teaching Philosophy
As a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT) I have been practicing and studying yoga for over 37 years. My teaching style is both lively and informative as I eagerly support my students in finding the many ways Iyengar yoga can transform their lives
Yoga Styles
Katie Bechtel
Name (Studio, Instructor, Event, etc.)
Short Description/Teaching Philosophy
"Katie B's Traveling Peace :)" I've been on the road & having a blast for over 8yrs teaching on-site yoga classes for those who wish to practice yoga in the comforts of their own space & home setting. I have over over 20yrs experience traveling with my mobile massage table catering to clients through massage therapy focusing on comfort and peace. I'm honored & privileged to be a part of the client's wellness journey in their own tranquil space and commit to providing peace and harmony to those who are in need 🙂 !!!
Yoga Styles
Yoga Specialities
Chakras, Private / Individual, Seniors, Therapeutic, Workshops
Kristen Boccumini E-RYT 500
Name (Studio, Instructor, Event, etc.)
Short Description/Teaching Philosophy
Kristen, dubbed the "handstand queen," is co-founder of Yoga Lab Studio, the newest yoga studio in State College, PA, which teaches an evolved form of authentic Indian yoga by informing the practice with evidence based research in functional movement and body mechanics from western science. She is also co-founder of Yoga On The Mountain, a seasonal charity event involving a hike of Tussey Mountain followed by a co-taught yoga practice. Kristen's yoga classes, held at Yoga Lab, are uplifting and fun with creative sequences informed by these evidence based principles which results in students progressing incredibly quickly on the mat. Being perceptive and insightful, Kristen also invites students to connect authentically with themselves and offers support for ways to manage life with inspiration and positivity. Her yoga classes range from slow breath-centered practices to high energy, heart pumping, and sweaty classes. Kristen also specializes in pre-natal/postnatal yoga teacher and is a holistic life coach. Check out her videos on tips and tricks in yoga on her Facebook page "Yoga with Kristen" and www.kristenbocc.com, as well as classes at her studio Yoga Lab at www.yogalabstudio.com.
Yoga Specialities
Private / Individual, Workshops
Additional Professions
Club/Studio Owner
Laura Van Velsor
Name (Studio, Instructor, Event, etc.)
Short Description/Teaching Philosophy
I teach weekly classes at Yoga Lab designed to organize the body and mind with strength, compassion and functional movement. A portion of my teacher pay is always donated to Nittany Beagle Rescue and at least once a month I lead a 100% charity class to support local animal rescues.
Yoga Specialities
Meditation, Private / Individual
Lauren Peters
Name (Studio, Instructor, Event, etc.)
Short Description/Teaching Philosophy
Lauren Peters is a Licensed Massage Therapist, energy healer and certified aromatherapist. Her fascination with healing tools such as crystals and essential oils started at a very young age, but has recently bloomed into a fulfilling career. A graduate of Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy in 2009, her wish was to help people not only on a physical level, but also on a mental, emotional , and spiritual level. Since then, she has dedicated her continual education and growth to metaphysical healing. ​
Lila Sun Salutations Disney Sing-a-long w/ Brandi Rollins and Desiree Dennis
Short Description/Teaching Philosophy
Get out of your jammies and practice yoga to your favorite Disney tunes played by the AMAZING Desiree Dennis! The class will be taught by Brandi Rollins (RYT-500)! Join them for a fun, colorful, creative Lila Sun Salutations class.
Yoga Specialities
Kirtan / Music
Event Start Date (if applicable)
12/09/2017
Lila Yoga, Imagery, and Dynamic Alignment (3-Class Workshop)
Short Description/Teaching Philosophy
“If we want healthy alignment every day, then the study of alignment must go beyond the yoga pose or classroom.”
-Brandi, PhD, RYT-500

**You spend 24 hours/day with your body! You know more about your body than anyone else, and with the appropriate tools, you are in a better position to improve your alignment than anyone else. This workshop is for individuals who (1) desire an increased internal awareness of their body’s alignment (in yoga and everyday activities), and (2) want to learn tools that they can use (in and out of the yoga class) to improve their alignment and overall use of self in yoga and everyday movement.**
Yoga Specialities
Workshops
Event Start Date (if applicable)
11/05/2017
Lila Yoga® Studios
Name (Studio, Instructor, Event, etc.)
Short Description/Teaching Philosophy
LILA YOGA CLASSES are focused on holistic alignment: BODY ~ BREATH ~ INTENTIONS. Each yoga posture becomes an opportunity to awaken, explore, and unite with a specific state of being. Special emphasis is placed on how prana (cosmic energy) can flow and support the body, breath and mind.
Yoga Specialities
Chakras, Kirtan / Music, Meditation, Pranayama, Private / Individual, Retreats, Workshops, Yoga Philosophy