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- [Explore All Programs](https://www.burningwheelyoga.com/classes-pricing)
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- [Why Choose Burning Wheel?](https://www.burningwheelyoga.com/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training-certification-burning-wheel-yoga#why-burning-wheel)
- [Who Is This Program For?](https://www.burningwheelyoga.com/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training-certification-burning-wheel-yoga#who-is-this-for)
- [Meet Your Instructors](https://www.burningwheelyoga.com/200-hour-yoga-teacher-training-certification-burning-wheel-yoga#meet-your-instructors)
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- Private Sessions
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- [About](https://www.burningwheelyoga.com/about-us)
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- [About Our Community](https://www.burningwheelyoga.com/about-us)
- [Meet the Owner](https://www.burningwheelyoga.com/jordan-lashley)
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# About Us
## Join a community of authentic, committed, and curious practitioners devoted to the traditional teachings of yoga.
Each person walks their own path of growth and self-discovery, yet practices alongside others who value discipline, accountability, and sincere inquiry.
Students come from many walks of life, bringing diverse backgrounds and perspectives into the room. What unites the community is a shared respect for the depth of the practice and a commitment to developing strength, clarity, and personal responsibility. Together, this creates an environment where individual growth supports the well-being of the whole community and where the spirit of curiosity, diversity, and liberation can thrive.
## The Search for a Complete Practice: Where Burning Wheel Started
Burning Wheel Yoga & Fitness was founded by Jordan Lashley after nearly two decades of study, teaching, and exploration across multiple yoga traditions.
Through that journey, it became clear that many modern yoga environments emphasized only one part of the practice.
The vision for Burning Wheel was to create a school where the full depth of yoga could be studied and practiced.
[Read More About Jordan](https://www.burningwheelyoga.com/jordan-lashley)
## Meet Our Exceptional Teaching Staff
- Jeff Hyman
- Joanne Carlisle
- Linda Chiarizio
- Lindsey Collins
- Margo Macfarlane
- Nissa Diantina Weiss
- Monique Allen
- Sangita Skipitaris
- Lauren Tutny
Jeff Hyman Joanne Carlisle Linda Chiarizio Lindsey Collins Margo Macfarlane Nissa Diantina Weiss Monique Allen Sangita Skipitaris Lauren Tutny
### Jeff Hyman
**8-Limb Power Yoga & Power Hour Instructor**
Jeff has been practicing yoga since 2005, drawn to the way movement, breath, and community can steady a busy mind and bring awareness. He recently completed 200-hour teacher training at the Burning Wheel Yoga School, deepening a long-held belief that yoga is a grounding, accessible practice that everyone should experience.
His love of the living earth led him to train as a Mindful Outdoor Guide through the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership in 2019, where he studied the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing).
Jeff is the founder of Forest Rhythm LLC, a wellness practice that guides individuals in moving meditation outside in the Living Earth. Whether in the woods or on the mat, Jeff is most comfortable helping people slow down, reconnect with breath, and notice what’s already here.
A Massachusetts native with a background in Environment, Health, Safety, and Sustainability, Jeff has spent years supporting teams and organizations with clarity, care, and a sense of humor. He brings that same spirit to his yoga classes with real-world experience, curiosity, and a lightness that reminds students not to take themselves too seriously.
Outside the studio, Jeff is a drummer, snowboarder, drum circle facilitator, motorcycle enthusiast, writer, and documentary filmmaker. He cowrote The Players Guide to the Massachusetts State Lottery and holds a U.S. patent, demonstrating that he’s happiest when creating, exploring, or building something that didn’t exist before. Jeff welcomes the Burning Wheel community and beyond to the studio to reconnect, breathe, and notice.
### Joanne Carlisle
**8-Limb Power Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga**
For more than 20 years, yoga has been a steady thread in Joanne’s life. Sometimes grounding, sometimes challenging, and occasionally reminding her that her body has a very clear opinion about what it does not want to do! As a 500-hour RYT (RYT 200 + RYS 300), Joanne is passionate about creating classes that are welcoming, playful, and rooted in safe, thoughtful alignment.
She hopes to offer a practice that helps students build awareness, strength, and confidence while honoring the beautiful individuality of every body. At the heart of Joanne’s teaching is a simple belief: we are connected in far more ways than we often remember, and ultimately, we are all part of something bigger than ourselves. Yoga gives us an opportunity to slow down, breathe, listen, and reconnect—with ourselves, with one another, and with the world around us.
When she’s not on the mat, Joanne is a full-time elementary ESL teacher, wife to Mike, mom to Zoey, and an enthusiastic lover of her friends, family, students, and all animals! She brings all of those parts of herself to her teaching, along with plenty of curiosity, compassion, gratitude, and, hopefully, a little laughter along the way.
### Linda Chiarizio
**8-Limb Power Yoga Instructor**
Linda is a yoga teacher, farmer, and mother whose path to the mat began in 2019 as a way to navigate the demands of business ownership and heal from physical strain. As co-owner of [Tangerini’s Spring Street Farm](https://www.tangerinisfarm.com/) with her husband, Steve, and a busy mom of two boys, Linda understands the importance of finding balance, resilience, and moments of stillness in a full, fast-paced life. Her yoga practice quickly became more than just movement; it became a tool for strength, clarity, and connection.
What started as a personal outlet has grown into a passion for sharing yoga with others in a way that feels approachable, grounding, and real. A 2026 graduate of the 200-hour teacher training at Burning Wheel Yoga School, Linda brings an authentic, down-to-earth energy to her teaching.
When she’s not on the mat, you’ll find her in the fields at the farm or in the kitchen, cooking and baking with farm-fresh ingredients and finding fun ways to incorporate her sourdough starter into pretty much everything.
She’s excited to guide students as they explore their own practice, expand through movement, and step into the best version of themselves.
### Lindsey Collins
**Hot Power Pilates Instructor**
Lindsey Collins is a Pilates Instructor & Performance Advocate with 20 years of crafting connections behind the hairstylist's chair and 10 years of chasing miles and strength.
*"I believe that the best work, whether in the salon or on the mat, happens when we prioritize meaningful relationships and intentional movement."*
Lindsey is an endurance athlete and a Down Under School of Yoga-certified Mat and Heated Mat Pilates instructor. "I bridge the gap between high-performance training and the restorative power of mindful alignment.
***My mission is to help you build a resilient, strong body while fostering a community that values deep connection and 'slow living.'*** ***Let’s build confidence in a meaningful, positive community together!***
### Margo Macfarlane
**8-Limb Power Yoga, Rise & Rejuvenate, Yoga Sculpt, Restorative Yoga Instructor**
My yoga journey began over two decades ago when I stumbled upon a class at a local gym. From the moment I stepped onto my mat and started to move my body, I experienced a profound shift. I learned to slow down, breathe, and move with intention and discovered greater equilibrium in my life. While practicing as a Physician Assistant in adult medicine, I felt a calling to merge my medical expertise with my passion for yoga. I wanted to provide a safe space where individuals navigating their changing bodies—whether due to illness, aging, or life's inevitable shifts—could find solace and empowerment through yoga and mindfulness practices. In 2014, I completed my 200-hour teacher training at HYP Studio in Needham.
My teaching philosophy is rooted in compassion and inclusivity. I strive to create a nurturing environment where every student feels embraced and supported on their journey of self-discovery through movement, breath, and mindfulness. Together, let's explore the boundless potential of yoga and mindfulness and uncover the profound sense of peace and vitality they can bring to our lives.
**Chair Yoga with Margo: A Follow-Along Session**
### [Book a Class with Margo](https://www.burningwheelyoga.com/class-schedule)
### Nissa Diantina Weiss
**5-Point Flow Instructor**
Nissa Weiss is a 300-hour Yoga teacher training graduate of One Voice 2019, with a background in Teaching languages and theater.
She is passionate about movement and human interaction in all forms, including energy work and art. Her teaching style consists of great emphasis on anatomy, fitness, functional movement, and inclusiveness.
The various interests and colorful background she has, such as training as a gymnast, studying dance and theater, painting, and making music, are all part of the experience she brings to every class.
Nissa has created many workshops based on energy work and esoteric teachings, such as Kabbalah and animal movement.
**All are welcome to her classes, no matter where their yoga practice is. Nissa is a firm believer in self-healing and, therefore, loves to empower her students to do so.**
### Monique Allen
**8-Limb Power Yoga, Yoga ACTIVATED, Lead Instructor**
Monique Allen is the creator of Yoga ACTIVATED™ , a practice that blends movement, breath, and self-inquiry to support midlife transformation. With roots in anatomy, the 8-limbs of yoga, and the natural rhythms of change, Monique guides students to explore transitions on the mat as a mirror for life.
Her teaching is grounded in decades of experience as a regenerative landscape designer and business mentor. She brings a rare combination of clarity, compassion, and curiosity to her classes — inviting students to inhabit liminal space, build strength and awareness, and take inspired action off the mat.
Monique is also the founder of **[The Garden Continuum](https://www.thegardencontinuum.com/)** and **[The Lifescape Coach](https://www.thelifescapecoach.com/)**, where she supports others in creating purposeful, resilient lives and businesses. Through Yoga-Activated, she holds space for reconnection, growth, and possibility — not through perfection, but presence.
### Watch What Monique Has to Say About Her Classes
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### Sangita Skipitaris
**8-Limb Power Yoga, Vinyasa Yoga Instructor**
Sangita is a 200-RYT-certified teacher in Vinyasa Yoga and Yoga Sculpt, has been a dedicated yoga instructor for nearly a decade.
She grew up in a family tradition where daily meditation practices with her grandmother and siblings were part of their evening rituals. More than 20 years ago, she incorporated Vinyasa Yoga classes into her regular fitness routine, and within a short time, she felt a deep connection with the physical and mental benefits of the practice. She found a way to manage stress and maintain balance in her life through the practice of Yoga.
As an instructor, she offers her students the joy of deep breathing and Vinyasa flow, drawing from her own experience as a Yoga practitioner. Her teaching style includes intentional breathing exercises, mindful yet dynamic chaturanga flows, various levels of balancing and core-strengthening poses, and deep stretches. She guides her classes at a slow to moderate intensity, ensuring safety and creating a lighthearted atmosphere suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners. She warmly welcomes students of all fitness levels.
In all areas of her life, mindfulness and the philosophies of yoga continue to guide her and remain an integral part of her personal and professional life, providing her with the tools for self-discipline, self-awareness, self-compassion, and self-confidence. Her favorite quote is, "Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self." - The Bhagavad Gita
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**Lauren Tutny**
**Vinyasa Yoga Instructor**
Lauren (CYT-300) is a 300-hour Certified Yoga Teacher with more than 15 years of personal practice and five years of teaching experience. She teaches Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative, and Yin through a traditional and functional lens, helping students build a safe, sustainable practice that supports both body and mind. Lauren’s classes weave together mindful movement, pranayama, meditation, and subtle body awareness. Her teaching is uplifting and energizing while leaving space for stillness, encouraging students to explore their edge while honoring what they need in each moment. Her lifelong curiosity about yoga’s roots, transformative power, and connection to nature inspired her to found Luna Yoga LLC, Hatha Yoga & Moonology, where she integrates yoga, lunar cycles, astrology, and the natural world to support self-discovery, nervous system regulation, and greater inner balance. Outside the studio, Lauren enjoys hiking, beaches, strength training, reading, writing, good coffee, time with loved ones, and caring for furry friends.
## A Clean, Focused Environment for Practice
Burning Wheel maintains a training environment that is clean, safe, and intentionally cared for. The studio is regularly cleaned and maintained to support the practice's quality and the well-being of everyone in the room.
Every detail of the space is maintained to support focused training, personal discipline, and a respectful shared environment.
### Small Classes for Intentional Training
Classes at Burning Wheel are intentionally kept small, typically around 20 students, so the room remains spacious and the instruction remains attentive and precise.
Each mat has a designated place on the floor, giving every practitioner the room needed to move, breathe, and practice without crowding. Smaller classes also allow instructors to observe students more closely and offer guidance that helps refine the practice's details.
Because space in the room is limited, students are encouraged to reserve their spot in advance through the online schedule. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows, but a reserved spot is the best way to ensure your place in class.
[Book a Class](https://www.burningwheelyoga.com/class-schedule)
## Burning Wheel Yoga & Fitness School Policies
- All sales are final.
- **Class Reservations and Cancellations:** Reservations must be canceled at least **6 hours before the class starts**. If a reservation is not canceled within this window and the student does not attend, a **$28 drop-in fee** will be charged.
- **Class Passes:** The 10-Class Pass may be shared with friends or family members. Unlimited memberships are non-transferable and may only be used by the purchaser. Class passes and [gift](https://momence.com/Burning-Wheel-Yoga-School/gift-card-checkout/43575)[certificates](https://momence.com/Burning-Wheel-Yoga-School/gift-card-checkout/43575)may be purchased for others.
- **Unlimited Membership Renewal:** Unlimited memberships **automatically renew** unless canceled in advance. If a cancellation request is submitted after the renewal has been processed, **85% of the purchase price will be refunded**, with **15% retained as a processing fee**.
- **Membership Freezes:** Requests to temporarily freeze an unlimited membership may be considered **on a case-by-case basis** and are not guaranteed. Please [email Jordan](mailto:jordan@burningwheelyoga.com) to submit a request.
- S**chedule and Pricing Changes:** Class times, pricing, and descriptions are subject to change without notice. Please [check the schedule](https://www.burningwheelyoga.com/class-schedule) before arriving for the most up-to-date information.
- **Additional Questions:** For more information, please review the [**FAQ page**.](https://www.burningwheelyoga.com/faq)
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## Burning Wheel Tutorials
# Chair Yoga Margo Macfarlane, BWYS Instructor
### Yoga Nidra Practice
# Jill Briansky, BWYS Instructor
# Pranayama Tutorial Jordan Lashley, Owner of BWYS
### Mantra Tutorial
# Jordan Lashley, Owner of BWYS
### Chaturanga Dandasana
# Jordan Lashley, Owner of BWYS
### Sīrsāsana Headstand
# Jordan Lashley, Owner of BWYS
### Adho Mukha Vrksasana Handstand
### Annie Bugeau, BWYS Instructor
### 8-Limb Power Yoga Class
# Jordan Lashley, Owner of BWYS
### Master Class
# Jordan Lashley, Owner of BWYS
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