Renata Loree is the owner of Yogaspot. She holds 200hrRYT through Yoga Amherst Center fo Yoga.
As child growing up in Czechoslovakia dealing with challenges of an oppressive government and parents pushing me to excel to gain freedom it was not easy to learn how to relax. I would find peace and stillness in nature and pushing my body to a limit with various sports and long distance running. I became anorexic and developed a debilitating misalignment in my spine. Several years later finding myself in America it became obvious to me that the pushing and abusing of my body in a struggle to try to get somewhere was no longer an option. Around that time about 20 years ago, yoga was becoming popular and I immersed myself in with deep curiosity. And it seams that I have never decide to float out of it again. It became a way of life for me and every day brings new challenges. What is interesting about yoga that, if you really choose the path, it will always appear to you in a new light over and over again. It’s a beautiful journey and adventure. I used to have to run 10 miles to find my peace, now I can meet it lying on the mat.

To contact Renata email at yogawithrenata@yahoo.com

Tom Slattery’s study of yoga was a natural extension of his career as a dancer. He has had the opportunity of studying with many great teachers who have both educated and inspired him to share the wonderful benefits of yoga with others. Tom is a master yoga practitioner, artist, and dedicated fitness advocate. He has incorporated influences from several different yoga systems along with his passion for dance and movement of the human form to develop his unique approach. He has been a professional dancer for many years including seven spent in Paris performing with a leading cabaret. While in Europe he studied art and design. His work as an artist has evolved with his passion for yoga and the balance it brings to his life.

Tom strives to lead students in a practice that is revitalizing, restorative, and motivating. His supportive style of teaching and enthusiastic sense of humor consistently leave his students refreshed, thoughtful, and smiling.

He currently lives in Newton and maintains a studio in Waltham.

To learn more about Tom's art and see some of his beautiful work, visit www.crossyourtoes.com

Pilar Caso: Having been practicing yoga now for over 11 years, along with 6 years of teaching experience, Pilar is truly grateful to have been introduced and inspired by Baron Baptiste, the power yoga practice, as well as by her teachers. It is in fact her own life experiences and challenges that have allowed her to become closer and better connected to her students, as her many dedicated teachers have done so for her. Pilar has attended bootcamps in Costa Rica, Maya Tulum, Mexico, and Montana, as well as completed Level I and II Teacher Training with Baron Baptiste. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher and has been teaching in and around the greater Boston area, beginning with On The Mat Yogain Concord, Ma., The Yoga Spot in Wellesley, and H.Y.P studios located in both Needham and Wellesley Massachusetts. Pilar has also instructed seminars on self-esteem for middle-school teens at The Nashoba Brooks School as well as Lawrence Academy in Groton. She enjoys helping these young adults discover the benefits and support yoga can offer. A mother of both a teenage daughter and son, Pilar dedicates herself and encourages her children, like her students, to maintain positive outlooks and healthy lifestyles. She has recently begun teaching and helping underserved and homeless women of domestic violence and substance abuse recovery for the non-profit organization of YogaHOPE. Pilar’s love and compassionate heart shines through, as she guides her students through this high energy Power Vinyasa Flow. She encourages all to be “internally empowered and eternally inspired.”

Alexandra RYT
Alexandra turned to yoga after years of long distance running left her injured more often than not. She soon discovered a new sense of strength and balance that resonated well beyond the studio walls. Yoga enriched her appreciation the good things in life and gave her the grace to face the challenges. So when her husband Dix convinced her to leave corporate life to pursue something she loved, yoga seemed the natural choice. Alexandra is certified by the Yoga Alliance and has completed programs with O2 Yoga’s Mimi Loureiro and Shakta Kaur Khalsa of Radiant Child. She uses a blend of yoga disciplines in her classes, creating a unique balance of sweat and spirit. Focusing on breath, alignment and awareness, she hopes to empower her students by giving them the tools to carve their own yogic path. Alexandra is grateful to be part of the Yoga Spot community. She continually gains insight from her students, fellow instructors and especially her newborn twins, Will & Lila.

Samantha Cameron,
Vinyasa Flow instructor, choreographer, dance instructor, and professional Astrologer, Samantha Cameron offers students physically demanding, spiritually driven Yoga. She incorporates her wide-ranging experience and knowledge to inspire and construct safe spaces for individuals to discover their unique contributions. She offers a creative Practice of physical, emotional, and spiritual self-care, using Asana, chant, mudra, & Pranayama, Her classes are tuned to seasonal energies in the knowledge & practical use of Ayurveda & Astrology. Her ability to connect multi-levels of energy offers participants deep inner experiences, and transformational opportunity. Samantha teaches a Teen class at Yogaspot.