gina gallo 

Gina has fully immersed herself in Yoga, the study of anatomy, Universal Laws, and Yoga therapy. With over 17 years of personal practice and over 13 years of teaching experience her classes are a song of her heart and a true synthesis of tradition and teaching lineages.

Intense study began with the exploration of Rajafusion and Qicology. She obtained Hatha Yoga Certification while at the Sivananda Ashram, continued in New York completing the Ashtanga Yoga TTC, apprenticing and teaching thereafter in New York. She then explored the healing modality Reflexology, obtaining Certification from the Reflexology Association of Canada. Soon after Gina completed the Yoga Ed Certification Program nuturing her desire to educate children and teachers the lifelong tools Yoga Ed instills. Gina has completely opened to Grace, achieving the Level 1 Teacher Training Certification in the heart-oriented profound system that is Anusara Yoga. Workshoping in Partner, Vinyasa, Restorative, Yin Yoga Systems and Meditation, Gina harmoniously integrates her teachings attuning to individual needs. Her creative arts background finds its way onto the mat as she weaves styles infused with breath and awareness. Summer 2009 Gina embarked on a journey into the desert for indepth study of Naam Yoga through Gurunam, a merging of Universal Laws and Kundalini Yoga where she obtained Certification and went on to learn the Bio-Metaphysical Healing Treatment that is Harmonyum. Through the process of her exploration, her life experiences, the multi-layers of Yoga and where it has brought her, Gina has embarked on a journey in Holistic Nutrition pursuing her education and continuing to nourish her desire to share and embrace a conscious, whole integrative way of living. She is also a part of the traveling Healing Yoga & Music Project, a collaborative effort between Gina and Brian Wall. They produced their first Meditation CD together in 2008. She works with the Human Performance Center where Gina has begun to implement yoga for athletes as part of their training. As well with local sports teams. Gina maintains a close relationship with Physiotherapists/Doctors incorporating the healing benefits of Yoga & Meditation for rehabilitation and therapy for clients. 

Gina explores new and creative ways to share through workshops, hosting Yoga & Meditation Retreats and volunteering organizing events to raise awareness and funds for honorable causes. She also volunteers at the Newport Outpatient Clinic, leaving no stone unturned in integrating all aspects into her teaching and practice. She understands the advantages of following a consistent Yoga & Meditation practice in her daily life and has made it her quest to pass the benefits along to others.