Daniel Abbott, RYT, CPT NFPT

www.openasallyoga.com

(732) 693-7934

Daniel Abbott is a contemporary Jnana Yogi, Vinyasa Yoga Instructor, Personal Trainer, Facilitator of Meditation and The Work of Byron Katie™, and Mathematics Instructor with a passion for openness, truth, and real freedom. Daniel is a Co-Founder of The Center For Letting Go in Rumson, NJ.

Daniel graduated Rutgers University with a bachelor’s degree in Communication and has finished the Alternate Route Requirements for High School Math Instruction, also through Rutgers.

His other certifications include:

-Level 4 Certification (140 hours) via Beth Shaw’s Yoga Alliance approved Vinyasa Style Yogafit. He was nominated to be a Yogafit Teacher Trainer.

-200 hour Yoga Alliance Certification through Brahma Yoga, a style that can trace it’s lineage back to Paramahamsa Satyananda's innovative and progressive system, and is designed to inspire the flow of the creative spirit.

-Certified and Insured Personal Trainer via the National Federation of Personal Trainers, an internationally recognized fitness certification that has provided trusted Personal Trainer Certifications and Fitness Education since 1988.

Offerings...

The Work of Byron Katie™

“Life changing and Transformational!...my children thank you, my husband thanks you and I am forever grateful!! After attending one of Dan’s workshops, I knew that inquiry was a practice I needed to explore. Having collected shelves of self-help books for more than twenty years, I was ready for something to work. I formed a checklist of stressful thoughts that had clouded my thinking for years and worked through them by answering four simple questions. I was able to find the clarity and balance I longed for. And the most rewarding gift of all is the confidence to welcome whatever curveball comes your way…even those in the form of tweenagers and prepubescence.”
Gaye Nicholson, Rumson

For several years, Daniel extensively explored various methods to facilitate self-understanding and discovered Byron Katie’s form of Inquiry (The Work of Byron Katie™ ) to be the simplest, fastest, and most effective approach. This self-inquiry soon became and remains Daniel’s consistent and primary practice.

The Work of Byron Katie™  is a way to identify and question stressful and/or self-limiting beliefs about ourselves, other people, and the world.

 It consists of Four Questions and what's called a Turnaround:
1. Is it true?
2. Can you absolutely know that it's true?
3. How do you react when you believe this thought?
4. Who would you be without this thought?
Turn the thought around.

As a facilitator, Daniel educates you on this process and holds a comfortable space for you to investigate your unquestioned stressful beliefs using these four questions and turnaround. The goal is for the client to navigate their way back to their own deeper truths and explore new alternatives of thinking and living. Daniel supports you by keeping you focused on Inquiry (especially when the mind wanders), and by asking targeted sub-questions that can shed additional light on the origins of what's hurting you, so you can address your problems from a clear perspective. This Self-Inquiry is a tool you can use for the rest of your life and working with a facilitator is a good way to begin a consistent personal practice.

In 2008, Daniel began to and continues to offer workshops in The Work of Byron Katie™. Daniel works with private clients at The Center for Letting Go, combining the option of Yoga with Inquiry under the name Transformative Inquiry.

For more information about The Work of Byron Katie™, see www.thework.com. For information about upcoming workshops by Daniel, visit the Upcoming Events Page . For more information in general, call (732) 693-7934 or visit and use the Contact Page.

Additional Testimonials:

"Returning to New Jersey after graduating from Byron Katie’s 9 day School,
the universe blessed me with meeting Dan Abbott’s kind genuine self.
The Work is an ongoing practice of self-love and inquiry. When stressful thoughts are turned around in inquiry
the answers bring you back into the present moment, your own reality. Discovering the most important job in your life
is having a loving relationship with yourself it becomes clear that what you’ve been looking for
has been there the whole time. Through doing the work you slowly become awake to it.
Dan is bringing this amazing tool to our community that is a life awakening/changing experience.
Doing inquiry with Dan is comfortable, peaceful and loving. Dan is insightfully gifted, an understander of reality
and a true believer of accepting and loving what is.
All you need is an open mind and a loving heart to do The Work and luckily we have Dan Abbott to facilitate us is the process."
-Michele Fulton, a self-lover

"Daniel Abbott is a confident and skilled facilitator who captivated even the most rowdy high school students with his creative presentation of The Work. Daniel's visual and interactive materials enabled students to really connect with their own self-limiting beliefs in a non-threatening manner, allowing kids to open up, and explore the beginnings of their own Work. I would recommend Daniel as a presenter for this method to anyone looking to build a sense of trust, unity, balance and peace within those around them, and most of all within themselves"
Amanda Patterson
Teacher, Red Bank Regional High School
 
"Coming into contact with The Work through Dan changed my life dramatically.  Within weeks of working with him and just communicating the work together in regular conversation, addictions I'd held on to for over three years fell away.  I had tried this before but the difference with The Work and with Dan as a facilitator was that the war to give them up was over.  Once I was no longer at war with myself over it, they let go of me; not with a struggle, but with truth, openness and surrender.  I was completely unprepared for it and I could never fathom my life again without this powerful Work. Dan is amazing and I am forever grateful in ways no words can do justice."
Julie,
Jivamukti Yoga instructor 

"Daniel Abbott is like a breath of fresh air in a stale room. The magnitude of his depth for human understanding is evident in all that he does; and he brings himself fully into whatever he takes part.  A highly competent facilitator of Byron Katie's Work, Dan makes you feel both comfortable and comforted as he helps you look inside yourself for answers. He is gentle in his guidance and empathetic with your struggles as he aids you along the path to be able to find your own Inner Peace."
Lisa A.
Travel Industry

"Daniel is a phenomenal facilitator; he listens, laughs, and is there to assist in the process when needed.  There was no ego involved, no “I am better than you”, which says a lot about the work Daniel has done and continues to do in his own life. He comes from a place of humble truth and experience and creates a warm and comfortable environment for you to share your not-so-perfect self!  Do I recommend The Work, workshops on The Work, and Daniel as a facilitator of the Work?  ABSOLUTELY!!!”

Carrie Holmes

Director of The Jersey Shore Wellness Network

"Thank you for your confidence in taking seemingly helpless emotionally charged issues and bringing them to gifts of confidence to others.. Bravo!"

Lucann Musco

"Daniel Abbott gently mentors others to allow themselves  to find their own true path. He is a kind and patient guide with remarkable insight. I am very grateful for all that I learn and experience when I work with him. I would highly recommend Daniel Abbott  to anyone experiencing difficult situations that they wish to investigate and resolve."
R.D.
School Administrator, Fair Haven

"My introduction to The Work with Dan was very special. I felt very comfortable in Dan's presence, and he is an excellent guide. His experience with this type of work is clearly conveyed and it is very accessible to an open mind. My thought process has improved tremendously and I find myself less conflicted with the ways of the world."
Sam
Yoga Instructor

Satori Mathematics Instruction

In-Home Tutoring for Guaranteed Results.

"Dan has made math a class I like to go to now. I feel confident to raise my hand in class and I have done well on the tests that I have taken since he began working with me. Dan was also very chill which made me comfortable to ask him questions. I think Dan is the best math tutor."

Lilly,

Rumson, NJ

An original idea to become a High School Math Teacher, along with all of the High-Level Mathematics Coursework Involved, has indirectly given birth to Satori Mathematics Instruction, Daniel's In-Home Math Tutoring Business. Daniel enjoys offering Mathematics Instruction to students of all ages. He is experienced and qualified to instruct in the following subjects: SAT Math, ACT Math, SSAT Math,  Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus, and Calculus. He also has experience developing good rapport and getting results with students from various backgrounds, from Asbury Park High School, to Huntington Learning Center, to Private Home Sessions. What makes Daniel unique is his ability to prioritize quickly with students, explain concepts clearly, and keep things light and fun. Expect results. For more information, please call (732) 693-7934 or visit and use the Contact Page.

Additional Testimonials:

 "Daniel Abbott is a patient and understanding tutor with exceptional interpersonal skills - he related extremely well to my teenage son & daughter in assisting them with their respective math needs, Geometry and SAT Math review.  I would highly recommend him for outside classroom support or test review and preparation."
 Liz M.
Shrewsbury, NJ

 "Dan Abbott is one of the best math teachers I have had to date. He was always on time for our sessions and always asked how I was doing and what I had been up to, almost like I was catching up with an old friend every Tuesday afternoon. His unique way of explaining the problem and getting me to understand the processes kept me focused and able to remember how to solve the problems. I looked forward to our hour long sessions each week because I knew with each session I was continuing to add to my knowledge and understanding of the math required for the college program I will be entering in the Spring. Dan never came down on me for not knowing how to work out some problems and instead he took me through step by step and made sure I was right there with him. Unlike a monotone tutor, Dan had his own way of relating the material to something I could relate to in my own life. I would recommend Dan to just about anyone who needs help with math in any way and is not looking for some boring math teacher or an expensive tutor that may or may not be beneficial to your child’s needs."
Chris Roth

Little Silver, NJ 

Amy Richardson CMT, RYT

Vinyasa Yoga

 "Dan has embraced yoga and it's philosophy with all his heart, and this love and awareness permeate each of his classes. Dan's students not only get a wonderful workout and connect with their bodies, they also get a peace of mind and equanimity through a masterfully structured and timed class sequence. Expect to leave Dan's class with renewed self-awareness and sense of balance, energized and ready to embrace any obstacles life may bring your way. Dan is hands down one of the best Yoga teachers in the Jersey Shore."
Denis Karenkin - Kundalini Yoga Teacher and Marketing Professional, NY/NJ

Daniel is dedicated to serving openness itself. Teaching Yoga is one of the more direct and obvious ways to do this. His personal influences, training and practice has culminated into a free-flowing vinyasa style that combines breath, dynamic movement, feeling-sensitivity, visualization, meditation, and heart wisdom---all resulting in strength, flexibility, clarity, radiance, and an increased sense of boundlessness. Daniel is committed to offering not only the traditional elements of yoga, but spontaneity, present day relevance, and obvious variety in his classes. In his vigorous classes, expect unique vinyasa sequences and challenging strengthening poses combined with pranayama and calming rejuvenation. In his beginner’s classes expect to get an entertaining low-down on yoga, a clear invitation to ease oneself into the experience, and the basic foundation that would prepare one for any other class or teacher. After Daniel’s classes, you will be more open, your moments will unfold with ease, and you will want more! Daniel currently serves numerous Private Clients, six local studios in Monmouth County, CPC Behavioral Healthcare Center in Aberdeen, and the Monmouth Family Wellness and Chiropractic Center in Holmdel. He also offers regular Partner Yoga Workshops with fellow Yoga Instructor and friend, Anya Castellano. For the specifics on studio classes, visit the Schedule Page. For information about upcoming workshops, visit the Upcoming Events Page . For more information in general, please call (732) 693-7934 or visit and use the Contact Page.

Additional Testimonials:

“I had been practicing yoga for several years before I was fortunate enough to take one of Dan's classes. It was transformational. His ability to to guide a class seamlessly through the spiritual and physical aspects of yoga allows for a very personal experience. The physical benefits of his rigorous yoga style are numerous. The more subtle benefits are boundless. With sensitivity, intuition and often humor, Dan creates an environment that fosters a feeling of openness and acceptance both on and off the mat. It is in this space that I have discovered the joy in yoga."
Karen Hellman
Fair Haven, NJ

"I have been an athlete my entire adult life and always knew that yoga would be a great balance and compliment to my other activities, but it has provided more then I expected. Yoga allows me to focus completely on the moment and movement, while letting go at the same time. Dan’s class is excellent. I have gained strength, focus and an openness I did not know I could attain.”
Genevieve DeBree
Rumson, NJ

"Dan is a great Yoga instructor.  He has encouraged me to learn
something completely new and to proceed at my own pace.  Yoga has
added a new dimension to my life and I have Dan to thank for opening
that door for me."
Dennis N.

Personal Training

“My wife and I have been working out with Dan Abbott for two years, and we can both honestly say that he has helped changed our personal lives around in terms of fitness, nutrition, and overall well-being. Dan is a true fitness professional, and brings a disciplined, balanced, and personalized perspective into every workout session. His unique approach to training has allowed us to reach fitness goals that we had never been able to attain on our own. Dan's workouts, combined with a strict regimen of all-natural weight loss supplements, transformed our bodies and we became leaner, stronger, and healthier.”
Chris Foulk
Red Bank, NJ

Daniel is a highly experienced Personal Trainer who truly understands that every body is different, and will effectively cater to your specific physical condition and goals. A knowledgeable synthesizer, he takes into account the numerous perspectives and techniques existing in the fitness industry today and weaves them together with a no B.S. old-school approach that is sure to leave each client feeling more than accomplished. Daniel is committed to continuing his education, recently focusing on the eradication of physical pain (back pain, elbow pain, etc.). Expect variety and a combination of modalities ranging from Crossfit movements to Yogasanas to Traditional Weight Training to Body-Weight Exercises. Daniel has experience personal training at numerous facilities, and now exclusively trains clients either at their homes or at his favorite local fitness facility, The Power Center in Red Bank. When you choose Daniel as your trainer, prepare to get fit, to get energized, and to have FUN. For more information, please call (732) 693-7934 or visit and use the Contact Page.

Additional Testimonials:

"Just to let you know, there has been unexpected benefits to training with you. Normally in golf, particularly at my age, the more muscle-bound you are, the less distance you get( or else you are way off line). By virtue of the core training that you've been giving me, I find that I am more flexible, able to turn better in my golf swing, and the result over the last two years without changing any of my equipment, has been the addition of about 5-10 yards on all of my shots(10 yards with the dri ves, 5 with the irons). In addition, I find that I am able to get out of the rough a little easier, due to my added upper body strength and flexibility."
Russ Prince
Red Bank, NJ