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Instructors at Center of Motion

At the Center of Motion, we are excited to have a core group of teachers offering classes on a weekly basis. Each teacher brings a wealth of knowledge, credentials and experience to the students in their classes. We also have guest and visting teachers providing workshops, weekend and daily classes.

Dr. Robert Haberkorn

Dr. Haberkorn, Founder and President of Center of Motion is also the Education Director for the Center. His vision is to attract instructors, workshop presenters, and all those who share his passion for assisting individuals to achieve their maximum wellness.

Biography:

Robert has 25 years of training, education and practical experience in Eastern and Western traditions. Combining methods drawn from the medical and martial arts fields, he has developed a unique approach towards holistic healing. Embracing a profound philosophical and spiritual awareness, Dr. Haberkorn seeks the practical: a tangible, day-to-day improvement in one's health and wellness.

Credentials include:

BS in Biology, CSUSB

Doctorate of Chiropractic, Southern California University of Health Sciences

Certified Applied Kinesiologist

Masters of Medical Qi Gong

Certified Tai Chi Instructor

Godan Okinawan Shorin Ryu

Holistic Health Practitioner Certification

Meditation Instructor

International Lecturer and Presenter

Eileen Flaherty

Eileen has studied and practiced traditional and modern forms of Yoga since 1983 with some of the world's master teachers. She has been instructing Yoga classes and workshops in the Coachella Valley and throughout the "Wild West" since 1992. In 1999 she settled into the Ashtanga Yoga System of Patthbi Jois and has been at home in this practice ever since. Eileen instructs Mysore style Ashtanga Yoga along with Adaptive Yoga from the teachings of Krishnamachraya and Iyengar.

Marnell Farley

For more than 25 years, Marnell has studied and practiced hatha yoga (the school of yoga emphasizing body work and meditation). During this time, she has been most influenced by two teachers, the yoga masters Ana Forrest and B.K.S. Iyengar. In 1999, she completed her formal teacher training with Ana Forrest.

As a senior yoga instructor, Marnell continued to develop her skills at the Seattle Holistic Center. She taught the popular workshop, "Heal Your Back" and classes of different yoga styles, including the Iyengar method and has worked with the widely recognized teacher Collette Crawford. Marnell has continued her formal training, attending workshops and master classes.

Since her working retirement in the Palm Springs area, Marnell has taught at public and private resort spas and clubs, including The Reserve Country Club and the new La Quinta Country Club. In addition, she also has a growing list of private students.

Marnell has RECENTLY COMPLETED her certification for Lakshmi Voelker Chair Yoga®, which is currently being offered as an ongoing class at the Center of Motion.

For more information, please visit Marnell's website at Ageless Yoga with Marnell Farley.

Holly Hughins

As a student and teacher of Iyengar Yoga for the past 15+ years, I have learned to appreciate the benefits of this fascinating approach to Yoga. Iyengar Yoga is a style of Hatha Yoga that was created by B.K.S. Iyengar. I started my studies with Kofi Busia in Santa Cruz, CA. As my appreciation of Iyengar Yoga grew I began to travel the state taking various courses with senior level teachers and attending conferences. I traveled to Pune, India in January of 2008 to study directly with the Iyengar family at the Iyengar Institute for over a month. I am still very active in my practice and also my training. I believe that ongoing studies are a very important part of teaching and being able to help people come to Yoga is a blessing. Yoga has been life changing for me and seeing students grow brings me happiness and a smile!

Holly is currently holding classes at Bighorn, Urban Yoga and the Center of Motion. She is also available for private clients.