Andrea Naitove

I am well versed in teaching mixed-level yoga classes. Many of my students have been with me for years. I also get many new-to-yoga students joining my classes.

The needs of my students determine the types of classes I teach. While I am primarily a Kripalu yoga instructor, I like to blend elements of Svaroopa yoga, Positional therapy, Restorative yoga, meditation, and Yoga Nidra in my classes.

Born near Toronto, Canada. Moved to Europe and NY for a professional modeling career. Gave up modeling in 1990 and started taking yoga classes. Began teaching yoga professionally in 2002. In between modeling and full-time yoga teaching, held the positions of Assistant Librarian at the Museum of American Folk Art in NYC, perennial buyer for a plant nursery, and garden and flower arrangement designer. I also volunteer at a local food bank, and up until recently, was the Secretary for Friends of the Croton Library.

I am married with two sons in their 20's. Favorite pastimes include traveling (Africa, Tibet, Nepal, China, Curacao, Costa Rica, and the San Juan Islands— in the last few years,) hiking, camping, kayaking, snorkeling, Scuba diving, skiing, swimming, and reading.