Yoga Strong Foundation
The yoga community encourages compassion and action. So many great
individuals have offered to join our efforts and bring yoga to people all over
New Jersey. We are currently scheduling classes, events, workshops and would
love your help. If you know a community in need or an organization that would
like to help us -please let us know. Thank you!
individuals have offered to join our efforts and bring yoga to people all over
New Jersey. We are currently scheduling classes, events, workshops and would
love your help. If you know a community in need or an organization that would
like to help us -please let us know. Thank you!
January 1, 2010
Whitney Kasserman, RYT
Tarra Piparo Madore, DC, e-RYT 500
Tarra Piparo Madore, DC, e-RYT 500
Board of Directors
Yoga Strong Foundation - About Us
About Us
Meet the Founders
Whitney Kasserman and Tarra J. Madore, DC,
E-RYT 500 have a combined total of 32 years
working with people with physical and emotional
challenges in the yoga and social service fields.
Tarra and Whitney have witnessed people living
with cancer, chronic back pain, Multiple
Sclerosis, anxiety, and depression transform by
improving their overall health through the
practice of yoga. They have set out to form the
Yoga Strong Foundation, in an effort to provide
yoga to people who have not received the
benefits of yoga due to knowledge, access,
and/or funding.
E-RYT 500 have a combined total of 32 years
working with people with physical and emotional
challenges in the yoga and social service fields.
Tarra and Whitney have witnessed people living
with cancer, chronic back pain, Multiple
Sclerosis, anxiety, and depression transform by
improving their overall health through the
practice of yoga. They have set out to form the
Yoga Strong Foundation, in an effort to provide
yoga to people who have not received the
benefits of yoga due to knowledge, access,
and/or funding.
Tarra Piparo Madore DC, E-RYT 500
HITA (Himalayan Institute Teachers Association) Member
IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists) Member
While studying philosophy in high school, Tarra became intrigued by Eastern
thought, the concept of living in harmony with nature and the power of the
human mind. She pursued her interests at Rider University and graduated in
1994 with a BA in Psychology and minors in Philosophy and Social Work.
Tarra’s path to becoming a psychologist was changed when she began receiving
chiropractic adjustments and discovered the amazing alignment and harmony
she felt in her body. Her desire to share this with others and to help people
without the use of medication led her to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic in
Iowa from 1996 to 1999. It was there that a friend introduced Tarra to yoga
because it fit well with both her beliefs and her pursuit of natural health. She
began to practice extensively at a nearby yoga studio in the Iyengar tradition.
Upon returning to New Jersey, Tarra opened the NJ Wellness Center. She
continued to practice various yoga styles and completed a three year
certification in Prenatal and Pediatric Chiropractic through the Palmer Institute
for Professional Advancement. As her love for yoga grew, Tarra developed a
desire to teach it. She completed the Yoga Teacher Training program in Hatha
Yoga at Freehold Yoga Center, a Yoga Alliance registered training program.
This program emphasizes the strong traditional lineage of yoga brought over
from India by followers of Master Sivananda. Advancing her study of the yoga
traditions, she has completed her 500 training at the prestigious Himalayan
Institute. The Himalayan Institute is deeply influenced by the Himalayan Masters
including world renowned Swami Rama.
Tarra is currently studying Anusara yoga. Anusara yoga is a hatha yoga system
that unites universal principles of alignment with a non-dual tantric philosophy
that is epitomized by a "celebration of the heart." She is training with senior
certified Anusara teachers Naime Jezzeny and Sue Elkind. Tarra has completed
all 3 Anusara Immersions and the Anusara Level 1 Teacher Training totaling 200
hours. She continues to study with her teachers and plans to attend a workshop
with John Friend -the Melt Your Heart, Blow Your Mind Tour!
Tarra brings a wealth of knowledge to her yoga classes and teaches a blend of
styles from which she has practiced with an emphasis on balance and alignment.
Tarra brings her extensive knowledge about the human anatomy and physiology,
as well as, the deeper study of philosophy to all her classes. She allows students
to fully experience yoga in its true tradition.
HITA (Himalayan Institute Teachers Association) Member
IAYT (International Association of Yoga Therapists) Member
While studying philosophy in high school, Tarra became intrigued by Eastern
thought, the concept of living in harmony with nature and the power of the
human mind. She pursued her interests at Rider University and graduated in
1994 with a BA in Psychology and minors in Philosophy and Social Work.
Tarra’s path to becoming a psychologist was changed when she began receiving
chiropractic adjustments and discovered the amazing alignment and harmony
she felt in her body. Her desire to share this with others and to help people
without the use of medication led her to attend Palmer College of Chiropractic in
Iowa from 1996 to 1999. It was there that a friend introduced Tarra to yoga
because it fit well with both her beliefs and her pursuit of natural health. She
began to practice extensively at a nearby yoga studio in the Iyengar tradition.
Upon returning to New Jersey, Tarra opened the NJ Wellness Center. She
continued to practice various yoga styles and completed a three year
certification in Prenatal and Pediatric Chiropractic through the Palmer Institute
for Professional Advancement. As her love for yoga grew, Tarra developed a
desire to teach it. She completed the Yoga Teacher Training program in Hatha
Yoga at Freehold Yoga Center, a Yoga Alliance registered training program.
This program emphasizes the strong traditional lineage of yoga brought over
from India by followers of Master Sivananda. Advancing her study of the yoga
traditions, she has completed her 500 training at the prestigious Himalayan
Institute. The Himalayan Institute is deeply influenced by the Himalayan Masters
including world renowned Swami Rama.
Tarra is currently studying Anusara yoga. Anusara yoga is a hatha yoga system
that unites universal principles of alignment with a non-dual tantric philosophy
that is epitomized by a "celebration of the heart." She is training with senior
certified Anusara teachers Naime Jezzeny and Sue Elkind. Tarra has completed
all 3 Anusara Immersions and the Anusara Level 1 Teacher Training totaling 200
hours. She continues to study with her teachers and plans to attend a workshop
with John Friend -the Melt Your Heart, Blow Your Mind Tour!
Tarra brings a wealth of knowledge to her yoga classes and teaches a blend of
styles from which she has practiced with an emphasis on balance and alignment.
Tarra brings her extensive knowledge about the human anatomy and physiology,
as well as, the deeper study of philosophy to all her classes. She allows students
to fully experience yoga in its true tradition.
Yoga Strong Foundation filed for 501(c)3 nonprofit organization status. Approval pending
Yoga Strong Foundation - Empowering Lives
Mission:
The Yoga Strong Foundation promotes health
and wellness by providing the tools and skills to
empower individuals who are facing adversity
through the practice of yoga.
Mission:
The Yoga Strong Foundation promotes health
and wellness by providing the tools and skills to
empower individuals who are facing adversity
through the practice of yoga.
Founders
Advisory Council
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Whitney Kasserman, RYT
Whitney Kasserman is a graduate of Wesleyan University with a major in Biology.
As a collegiate All-American Athlete in Field Hockey, Whitney has always been
interested in the mind-body connection and started studying yoga in 2002. Her
practice is most inspired by the Alignment principles of Anusara which led her to
received her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification from Yogaphoria and become
a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. In 2005, Whitney founded Youth
Speak Collective, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering
low-income youth with the necessary skills to pursue a higher education and
create strong communities. Whitney has worked in the youth development field
for over ten years. Her passion for using yoga to heal the mind, body and spirit
has transformed her practice, teaching and professional work in social justice.
Whitney Kasserman is a graduate of Wesleyan University with a major in Biology.
As a collegiate All-American Athlete in Field Hockey, Whitney has always been
interested in the mind-body connection and started studying yoga in 2002. Her
practice is most inspired by the Alignment principles of Anusara which led her to
received her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification from Yogaphoria and become
a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. In 2005, Whitney founded Youth
Speak Collective, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to empowering
low-income youth with the necessary skills to pursue a higher education and
create strong communities. Whitney has worked in the youth development field
for over ten years. Her passion for using yoga to heal the mind, body and spirit
has transformed her practice, teaching and professional work in social justice.