THE TEACHERS of BIKRAM YOGA ORLANDO

MELISSA MCMURRAY
Melissa is the Director of Bikram Yoga Orlando.  She has been practicing Bikram Yoga since 1997 and has been a certified instructor since 2000.  She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with Exceptional Children from Flagler College.  Melissa opened Bikram Yoga Orlando in 2001.  She was the Director of the Florida Regional Yoga Championship in 2005 and was a competitor in 2007.  Melissa was the 2nd place winner in the Florida Regional Yoga Championship of 2008 and advanced to the USA National Yoga Championship.  In 2005 and 2009 she attended the Judge's Clinic.  In 2006 and 2009 Melissa attended Bikram’s Advanced Training.  Recertified in 2006 and 2009.  Melissa served as a leader of posture clinics at the Fall Teacher Training of 2007.

AFTON CARRAWAY
Afton began practicing Bikram Yoga in 2004 and became a certified instructor in 2007.  She has a background as a professional dancer.  Afton was selected to be a demonstrator at the Bikram Teacher Training graduation.  She placed 2nd at the Florida Regional Yoga Championship in 2007 and placed 1st in 2008 and 2009 causing her to advance to the USA National Yoga Championship.  Afton attened the Judge's Clinic and Bikram's Advanced Training in 2009.  Recertified in 2009.

ANNA HUNTER
Anna has been practicing Bikram Yoga since 2001 and has been a certified instructor since 2006.  She holds degrees in Fashion Buying & Merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and  Horticulture from Long Beach City College in California.  Anna competed in the 2007 Florida Regional Yoga Asana Championship.  She has also competed in ballroom dancing and martial arts.  Recertified in 2009.

JOE CUCCARO
Joe began practicing Bikram Yoga in 2004 and became a certified instructor in 2007.  He also holds a Business Degree in Operations Research and Information Systems.  Recertified in 2010.

SHARI WILCZYNSKI
Shari has been practicing Bikram Yoga since 2005 and became a certified instructor in 2007.  Shari also holds an Associates in Art degree from Valencia.  Recertified in 2010.

NORM SINGLETARY
Norm began practicing Bikram Yoga in 2006 and became a certified instructor in 2007.  He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Central Florida and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Florida. 

DEBORA FAHMY
Debora began practicing Bikram Yoga in 2001.  She and her family were some of Bikram Yoga Orlando’s very first students.  Debora became a certified instructor in 2007.  She and her husband are the owners of Karadema Jewelers.

ARIEL MARINEL
Ariel began practicing Bikram Yoga in 2002 and became a certified instructor in 2003.  She was recertified in 2007.

DOUG SHORTS
Doug began practicing Bikram Yoga in 2006 and has been a certified instructor since the Spring of 2008.  He also holds an Associates of Arts Degree in General Studies and an Associates of Science Degree in Music Production and Performance.

KELLY SENN
Kelly has been practicing Bikram Yoga since 2001 and has been a certified instructor since 2003.  She was recertified in 2006 and 2009.  Kelly holds a Masters Degree in Public Administration and an Associates in Science Degree in Paramedical Skin Care.

CAROL CRAIN
Carol began practicing Bikram Yoga in 2005 and became a certified instructor in 2006.  Recertified in 2009.

AMANDA WILLIAMS
Amanda began practicing Bikram Yoga in the Spring of 2005 and became a certified instructor in the Fall of 2005.  Recertified in 2008.

 

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