Yoga Synthesis Teachers

Raji Thron - founder, co-director

Raji is the co-owner of Yoga Synthesis and Program Director of YS Teacher Trainings. Since its inception, the Teacher Training has had hundreds of graduates who have earned certifications. He is registered with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT-500, lead trainer and continuing education provider and certified through International Association of Yoga Therapists (CIAYT) as a Yoga therapist.

Raji has studied extensively and directly with well-known teachers from prominent Hatha Yoga lineages including: Pattabhi Jois and Richard Freeman in Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga, Dharma Mittra in Shivananda Yoga/ Dharma Yoga, Aadil Palkivala and others in Iyengar Yoga, Gary Kraftsow and Fran Ubertini in Krishnamacharya Yoga, John Friend in Anusara Yoga, Ravi Singh and others in Kundalini Yoga, and Glenn Black at the Omega Institute. He has taken teacher trainings at The Colorado Yoga Institute, The Santa Barbara Yoga Center (with Erich Schiffmann), The White Lotus Foundation (with Ganga White and Tracy Rich), the original Yoga Works in Santa Monica (with Maty Ezraty, Chuck Miller and others), and Yoga Centers in Bellevue Washington (with Aadil Palkivala).

Raji’s passion is for the integration of different methods and styles allows him to express more creativity and engage in open exploration into the essence and wholeness of Yoga. From dynamic flowing movement to passive poses and active holds with alignment and props, his depth of knowledge of various practices and the creative combination of them has led him to be known throughout the area as a leader in innovative and creatively inspired Hatha Yoga. He has also helped many people with various ailments through therapeutic applications of Yoga. Raji applies his creative spirit in the areas of breathwork, energy awareness and meditative practice with continual practice and study in various meditative and contemplative traditions. The inspiration for the Yoga Synthesis style is a culmination and integration of all that he has learned and explored. Raji is renowned for his creative and dynamic classes and is one of New Jersey’s pioneer Vinyasa and Ashtanga instructors.

Rose Fitzgerald - founder, co-director

Rose Fitzgerald B.S, C.M.T, R.Y.T, Rose works intuitively with groups and individuals assisting them in unlocking their abilities to access their own innate wisdom to navigate through life in courageous and authentic ways. Rose brings years of practice, studies and life experience to her workshops, classes and private sessions. She has been actively studying and teaching in a variety of self healing and self empowering techniques, which she loves to share with others.

For more information, visit Rose’s website Here

Jennifer Coan

Jennifer Coan began her yogic journey in 1995 and has been practicing consistently ever since. She has had the good fortune to train with teachers who have changed and inspired her and has experienced first hand the transformational and healing practice of yoga - first physically by becoming more flexible and stronger, next by becoming more mindful and learning to listen more and be more present and thoughtful in each moment. In each class you will be reminded to breathe, to move at your own pace in the way that feels best on your body and encouraged to explore where you are at by letting go of your day, worries, internal tension or everyday stress to let the magic begin. All levels are welcome. Gentle adjustments may be offered. She has been teaching since 2000 and a part of the Yoga Synthesis staff since their doors opened in 2005. She is certified in both Integral Yoga and Yoga Synthesis Basic and Advanced.

Trish Corbett

My first exposure to yoga came during college in the form of a Kundalini yoga class. I have never forgotten the feeling of that savasana. That was more than 30 years ago. When my children were young I managed to practice sporadically. But when time allowed I began to practice in ernest. That is when my life began a transformation. On my mat I found peace and compassion. I came home to myself. At some point I realized I needed to share this gift of yoga with others. I completed Yoga 200 hour Teacher Training May 2011 and received my 500 hour certificate from Raji Thron/Yoga Synthesis in September 2014. I teach with compassion for the souls that stand before me knowing that yoga works its magic for all who open to it's grace. I am so humbled by this mystery. I give great thanks to the Universe which provides this blessing of yoga. I thank my teachers for their wisdom and support. I thank my family and friends who continue to support me with their loving hearts.

Lisa Goldstein

Lisa is a 500hr experienced advanced yoga teacher, having graduated from both the basic and advanced Yoga Synthesis teacher training program. She has recently completed all three modules of Anusara Immersion yoga training through Shree Yoga, in Upper Saddle River. Currently, she is on her way to becoming an Anusara Inspired Yoga teacher! Lisa discovered yoga in 2001 at a local sports club. Her teacher, Anna Khazan was certified through Yoga Synthesis and led her to a deeper involvement with the mindful meditation that is yoga. Whether a student comes to yoga to improve strength and flexibility, learn relaxation techniques for stress, or help relieve chronic aches and pains, Lisa's classes offer everyone a chance to tap into their pure potential. She is especially grateful for her teachers, Raji Thron, Chaya Spencer, and is inspired by the teachings of John Friend, Shiva Rea, and Gary Kraftsow. Yoga is for everyone, no matter your flexability, strength, or age, Start wherever you are, no matter what your limitations are, you can honor yourself in your practice. With patience and awareness, and the importance of the principles of alignment, your perfection will be found.

Carolyn Meda

Carolyn was exposed to yoga at the young age of about 6 when her exuberant, fun-loving aunt would come visit and do yoga poses with her and her siblings in the yard and living room. She didn’t know the names of the poses at the time, but those padmasanas, sarvangasanas and savasanas would stick with her and eventually call her back. Busy with other interests, she longed to bring yoga back into her life and after taking a class here and there over the course of several years, she fell in full force in 2009 and hasn’t looked back. In 2013, she received her 200-hour certification in a Dharma-style of Hatha Raja Yoga and in 2018 became a 500-hour with Raji Thron at Yoga Synthesis. She has since been trained and certified as a Reiki Master. Carolyn strives to keep the practice that she teaches engaging with interesting flows, and challenges her students by breaking down arm balances and inversions as she herself loves to be upside down. She rounds out her practice with a regular personal meditation practice and now teaches the deeper meditative practice of Yoga Nidra. Whether moving or finding stillness on the mat, finding a deep sense of inner peace is always her goal.

Judy Levin

E-RYT, RYT 500, RCYT
Judy began her practice of yoga while teaching in the Pre-K classroom. When she saw firsthand the profound effect it had on the children and the positive energy shift it had in the classroom, she followed the natural path, which eventually led to teaching yoga. Her classes are light hearted and slow flowing, allowing the students time to focus on breath and alignment. She brings attention to the transition between the poses, allowing movement to flow organically from the breath, and allowing time to enjoy the journey between each pose. Her training includes:

- Yoga Synthesis 500 hour teacher training certification with Raji Thron
- Om Yoga 200 hour teacher training certification with Cyndi Lee
- Om Yoga Restorative teacher training with Cyndi Lee
- Angel Yoga Advanced Children teacher training with Sheryl Edsall
- Yoga Minded Teen Certification with Christy Brock
- Shree Yoga Anusara Immersion with Chaya Spencer

She has also studied with many other gifted yoga and meditation teachers along this path and although she looks forward to continuing her exploration of learning, Judy is most inspired by her greatest teachers; her family and students.

Judy teaches yoga to all ages, from young children to adults and has taught in the New York/New Jersey area and in Costa Rica for many years. She created and teaches a Yoga Alliance based children/teens teacher training program which allows other yogi’s the gift of bringing yoga to our youth.

Kimberly DeLoreto

Kimberly believes that every day is a gift, and truly something to celebrate. Her love, passion and desire to learn has allowed her to swiftly deepen her practice, passion and understanding for healing the body. With a desire to bring gifts of yoga into the lives of adults and children, she completed Raji Thron’s 200-hour basic teacher training at Yoga Synthesis, graduating in May 2013 Judy Levin’s Children and Teen Yoga Teacher training graduating in February 2014. Since graduating Kimberly is trained and certified in Qi Gong, Radiant Child Yoga for children with special needs, Kundalini yoga for self-esteem, and Reiki. Kimberly teaches in a variety settings and of classes including; Vinyasa, Flow, Basic, Gentle Restorative, Yoga Tone, Yoga for Athletes, Children and Teen, Yoga in Schools, Family Yoga, and Yoga for Children with Special Needs. In her teaching and personal practice, incorporates various styles of yoga including; Ashtanga, Iyengar, Restorative, Viniyoga, Kundalini yoga and Qi Gong while also weaving in the use of mindfulness, meditative techniques, and spiritual affirmations. Kimberly hopes to use her knowledge of yoga to bring peace, happiness, smiles, and joy to the lives of adults and children of all ages as it has for her.

Patrycja Wójtowicz

Patrycja's journey began with meditation practice and that lead her to the yoga studio. Patrycja was immediately drawn to the practice of yoga when she took her first class as it was unlike any form of activity she had ever explored before. She completed the 200-hour training at Yoga Synthesis with Raji Thron to deepen her practice. She feels very fortunate to have amazing teachers in her life and to be able to share her passion with others. With Patrycja teaching, you can expect to flow with the breath, to feel positively challenged, balanced and invigorated. She blends a variety of yoga traditions, creative sequencing, emphasizing mindfulness and looking within. Patrycja enjoys outdoor adventures, hiking, motorcycle rides and traveling with her husband. She strives to live her life simply and mindfully. Yoga inspires her open to a deep appreciation of each moment both on and off the mat.