Stephanie G. Mortellaro, Director, RYT, CPT

Stephanie is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the National Yoga Alliance through Internationally Acclaimed Yogi, Francois Raoult in the Iyengar Tradition of Hatha Yoga. She has a double certification in the Joseph H. Pilates Method of Physical Conditioning through Innerworks, L.L.C. under the direction of master teacher, Addison Heffernan. She is a Certified Relax & Renew Trainer under the direction of creator, Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD. She has also studied Anatomy with Laura Allard RIYT, Kinesiology with Dr. Daniel Too, Yoga History and Philosophy with Dr. Douglas Brooks, Physiology with Roger Cole, PhD and Ayurveda with Sonam Targee. In December of 2008 Stephanie made her first pilgrimage to the Mother Land, India, to continue her studies in yoga. She is currently working towards her Advanced Certification in Restorative Yoga under the direction of Judith H. Lasater, PhD. Stephanie is well versed in injury prevention and movement re-education through the use of these methods.

Stephanie opened B E Y O N D in October of 2004 with a deep dedication to bringing awareness and integrity to the “west-side” Yoga & Pilates community. She is the creator and director of Beyond The Mat Teacher Training providing teachers & advanced practitioners with Level I Mat Certification in the Joseph H. Pilates Method. Stephanie also holds a faculty position at The Rochester Institute of Technology and at The Chautauqua Institute (where she has also participated in the Ballet Teacher Training Symposium under the direction of Jean Pierre Bonnefoux and Violette Verdy).

Stephanie wishes to give great thanks and credit to her teachers all who have touched her life in deep and meaningful ways. She is forever grateful for the wisdom imparted on her which has shaped the teacher she is today.
"To Francois for gently guiding me towards the light and opening my eyes to fully see the splendor of yoga and the possibilities of life."
"To Addison for the never ending push to strive for excellence."
"To Judith for the awe inspiring words of wisdom and for showing me how to relax with humor and grace."
"To my ultimate teachers, my son's Mateo & Tiago, for showing me my true nature and keeping me grounded."
"And to my husband for being my soft place to fall and supporting all of my endeavors without complaint."

Due to her own personal health issues Stephanie has sought out the direction of Yoga and Pilates and believes strongly in the work as it continues to keep her in a state of well being. Through the studio she strives to create a kind, healing atmosphere to pass along her passion for knowledge and the human constitution, helping others find their own inner strength, peace, health and ultimate happiness!

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