Karen Lola Mascari -
Founder of be.here.now. A Center for Mindfulness
Certified Mindfulness Instructor,
Master Reiki Practitioner, Trauma Informed Professional, Speaker, Educator, Consultant
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Karen aka Lola is a certified Mindfulness Instructor who received her training through Mindful Schools. She is also a Trauma Informed Professional where she received training at the Center for Adolescent Studies. Karen is a NJ certified Educator with a degree in Elementary Education Prek-8. Karen has taught educators around the country mindfulness practices. She is a national presenter. Karen has 26 years teaching experience. She has worked with all grades level teaching them the practice of mindfulness. Karen is also a gifted specialist as well. Karen's course work includes: mindful communication, the foundations of mindfulness, dealing with difficult emotions, mindful play, yoga and the young child, mindfulness for adults, MBSR. Karen is also a Master Reiki Practitioner.
Karen also is a loving wife and mother to three children. Karen's oldest son, Vincent is serving in the US Airforce. Her middle son, Carlos was adopted from Guatemala when he was younger. And her youngest child, Faith was adopted from South Korea. Karen and Joe are raising their children in Glen Rock, NJ along with their adorable bulldog, Nina. Karen opened up be.here.now A Center for Mindfulness in July 2021. Her classes are sold out every week and people are eager to learn mindfulness practices taught at the center!
Karen also is a loving wife and mother to three children. Karen's oldest son, Vincent is serving in the US Airforce. Her middle son, Carlos was adopted from Guatemala when he was younger. And her youngest child, Faith was adopted from South Korea. Karen and Joe are raising their children in Glen Rock, NJ along with their adorable bulldog, Nina. Karen opened up be.here.now A Center for Mindfulness in July 2021. Her classes are sold out every week and people are eager to learn mindfulness practices taught at the center!
Lulu Orrok
Sound Healer, Movement Specialist ~ be.here.now. Mindfulness Instructor
We are blessed to have Lulu at our studio! Lulu started taking classes at be.here.now and immediately became a member of the community! Lulu is a certified Intuitive Sound Healer who received her training through Sanctuary Den Wellness. She is a holistic momma who is on an evolving journey moving through life with positive energy, love & sunshine. This most recent certification adds to her foundation as an instructor with prior training in Kundalini Yoga, Children's Yoga, and Breath Work. She was drawn to Sound Bowls for its vibrational healing, balance and inner peace that one feels after leaving a class. She sets her intention in leading her class using crystal bowls to offer positive effects including Calm, Spiritual Rebalance, Opened and Peaceful Heart, Release of Negative Energy, Decrease in Anxiety, and an overall feeling of Inner Balance.
Ann Marie Cunningham
be.here.now Mindfulness Instructor - Wildflower Meditation Teacher
We are thrilled to have Ann Marie on staff with be.here.now! From the moment she walked into our studio, we knew with her love for this practice and her gift of wisdom, she would make an amazing teacher ! Since Ann Marie started taking classes at be.here.now she has embraced and is immensely grateful for the practice of meditation and the community at be.here.now. Ann Marie is now a certified Mindfulness Instructor with be.here.now.
After receiving her BS in marketing at La Salle University she returned to NYC in the Bloomingdale’s Executive Training program where she worked for 4 years. Ann Marie’s next career adventure took her to Morgan Stanley where she remained for 13 years obtaining a title of Vice President. Ann Marie and her husband with their son moved to Glen Rock where they welcomed their daughter. It was here that Ann Marie began to explore her love of gardening. She is drawn to nature and it’s simple, yet complex beauty. She is an avid gardener who finds peace and joy while getting her hands dirty and watching beauty sprout from the ground. Her garden is a place she can be creative, reflective and grateful. As her knowledge of mindfulness has developed she has been drawn to how seasonal changes can impact our mindset and how mindfulness can enrich those changes. Join Ann Marie for our Wildflower Meditation Circle - love blooms when we grow!
After receiving her BS in marketing at La Salle University she returned to NYC in the Bloomingdale’s Executive Training program where she worked for 4 years. Ann Marie’s next career adventure took her to Morgan Stanley where she remained for 13 years obtaining a title of Vice President. Ann Marie and her husband with their son moved to Glen Rock where they welcomed their daughter. It was here that Ann Marie began to explore her love of gardening. She is drawn to nature and it’s simple, yet complex beauty. She is an avid gardener who finds peace and joy while getting her hands dirty and watching beauty sprout from the ground. Her garden is a place she can be creative, reflective and grateful. As her knowledge of mindfulness has developed she has been drawn to how seasonal changes can impact our mindset and how mindfulness can enrich those changes. Join Ann Marie for our Wildflower Meditation Circle - love blooms when we grow!
Fran Centrella
be.here.now Mindfulness Instructor - Leads Parents with Children who have Special Needs
We are thrilled to have Fran Centrella on staff with us! Fran has a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and is a certified Mindfulness Instructor with be.here.now. She currently works with high school students who are on the spectrum. She has two children, one who was diagnosed with autism at the age of 16 months and is currently 21 years old and her daughter who is 19 attending Drew University. Her passion is to help other moms who have children with special needs. Fran leads the Women's Circle for moms who have children with special needs. Fran's dedication to the practice is outstanding and her love for learning is a gift to all of our clients!
ShaVonne Myers , Shay
Yoga & Meditation Teacher - Yoga Retreat Teacher
We are thrilled to have Shay with us at be.here.now. A Center for Mindfulness! Shay's approach to Yoga is a gift! It is honest, humble, gentle and beautiful! Just like Shay!
"Peace & Love! My name is Shay and I am so grateful to share my love for Yoga!
I love teaching because it allows our authentic and creative selves to come through, and flow with no boundary! From my heart, Yoga is the path to finding your true self and cultivating peace, love, and bliss within and the union between self and the universal energy. Three things I am passionate about in Yoga is meditation, pranayama, and discovering our individual strengths. My style of Yoga is gentle flow with a few challenging poses in between. My focus in class is using breath to anchor in and transition out of an asana. Trusting your breath and body to be your guide in the experience! Yoga Citta Vrtti Nirodhah - still your mind and become the observer in all your experiences. That is the true practice of Yoga. Sat Nam - Shay"
"Peace & Love! My name is Shay and I am so grateful to share my love for Yoga!
I love teaching because it allows our authentic and creative selves to come through, and flow with no boundary! From my heart, Yoga is the path to finding your true self and cultivating peace, love, and bliss within and the union between self and the universal energy. Three things I am passionate about in Yoga is meditation, pranayama, and discovering our individual strengths. My style of Yoga is gentle flow with a few challenging poses in between. My focus in class is using breath to anchor in and transition out of an asana. Trusting your breath and body to be your guide in the experience! Yoga Citta Vrtti Nirodhah - still your mind and become the observer in all your experiences. That is the true practice of Yoga. Sat Nam - Shay"