Stephanie
Adams
Stephanie, YogaFit Master
Trainer since 2000, has brought the gift of
transformational yoga instruction to thousands.
She is the creator
of the YogaFit Kids Teacher Training Program,
appears with her daughters in YogaFit Kids
video, and has been a frequent guest on Seattle’s
Fox Morning News teaching yoga. Stephanie’s
education and achievements include Yoga Alliance
RYT/E-RYT, ACE PT, AFAA, Bachelor of Science
from Washington State University, and a 220-hour
certificate from BodyMind Academy as a Fitness
and Nutrition Consultant, where Stephanie later
taught as the primary fitness faculty member.
Stephanie co-owns FLOW Yoga & Health Studio
in Hood River, Oregon with fellow YogaFit Master
Trainer, Sybil Nance.
Stephanie began practicing hatha yoga in 1994. A background in the fitness
industry and a love for active, flowing yoga naturally led her to YogaFit.
She has completed all levels of training offered through YogaFit. As an
integral member of the Education Board, Stephanie wrote and developed the
YogaFit Kids Teacher Training Program, YogaStrength, and co-wrote Levels
3 and 4. Stephanie teaches: All levels and specialties
Nanani
Alicea
Nanani teaches dance, group fitness classes,
trains clients and is the Fitness Coordinator
for the Family Y in her local area. She is an
ACE and AFAA certified Personal Trainer and Group
Fitness Instructor, certified Pilates instructor,
and a Yogafit Master Trainer. Nanani is also
a certified Therapeutic Massage Therapist.
Lara
Anderson
Lara discovered
the joy of yoga ten years ago in college at
her older brother's
insistence. He attended the yoga club on campus so
she joined in on what her brother was saying would
ease her back pain along with discover a new dimension
of philosophy. In her Rocky Mountain college town,
she found there were basically no teachers and soon
learned to teach based on BKS Iyengar's "Light
on Yoga."
After graduating and moving back to her hometown
of San Diego, Lara used her degree in Public Relations
and Marketing in corporate jobs for several
years, to find the back pain was back with a vengeance, and she wasn't
happy in a "desk job". She soon found YogaFit to learn how
to teach in a health club industry, and was eventually asked by them
to be a trainer. Since completing all the Yoga Alliance requirements
for the YogaFit style, Lara has also done teacher trainings with other
yoga masters. She now trains several professional athletes in San Diego
and teaches classes during the week, while traveling for YF on weekends. Lara
teaches: Level 1, 2, YogaFit Seniors, YogaButt and YogaStrength
Jenny
Baldwin /
Apprentice Program Coordinator Jenny
has a BA in Elementary and Special Education
from Furman University
in Greenville, SC. She was an Elementary & Middle
School Special Education teacher for several years
before she left that industry to raise her children.
She began teaching group fitness in 1994, and holds
the following certifications: Yoga Alliance Registered
Yoga Teacher, YogaFit Teacher Training Levels 1-4,
YogaFit Seniors Teacher Training, YogaFit Kids! Teacher
Training, YogaFit Pre/Post-Natal Teacher training,
YogaStrength, YogaButt, YogaBack, & YogaAbs YogaFit
Teacher Trainings, ACE Group Exercise Instructor Certification,
AFAA Primary/Group Exercise Certification, AFAA Personal
Trainer Certification, AFAA Kickboxing Certification,
and PowerFlex Group Strength Training Certification.
Jenny chose YogaFit for her yoga training because
it was so in tune with the fitness background and
training that she had. After her initial Level
One training, she immediately began to pursue a future and career with
YogaFit. She began working as an assistant trainer in September 2002,
and led her first training in March 2003. She finds that her background
in education helps her tremendously in teaching others about YogaFit.
She feels she is able to truly use the lessons that she learned as a
teacher to guide trainees through the process of becoming a YogaFit trained
teacher. "I am honored and proud to be a part of what I consider
to be the best training program in fitness today." Jenny
teaches: Levels 1, 2 and YogaFit Kids!
Nicolle Bangerter
Nicolle became passionate about teaching yoga after experiencing a total mind body shift through her personal practice. Her first experience in teaching began on the snow as a PSIA certified ski instructor. Nicolle holds a Yoga Alliance RYT and ACE certification. As a Master Trainer for YogaFit, Nicolle feels she has found her heart song.
Brett
Barnes
Brett's fitness journey began when he
joined the Marine Corps (USMC). After
four years of honorable service he started
a fitness regimen, which included weight
training and running. A few years later
he decided it was time to share his knowledge
and became an ISSA certified personal
trainer. After taking a few yoga classes
from a friend, he found a peaceful balance
within himself. He found an instant connection,
both physically and spiritually, that
made him want to continue studying this
ancient practice.
Brett began educating himself on meditation and
different styles of yoga. After finishing the 200
hour RYT training with YogaFit, he found myself wanting
to show others about the YogaFit program. Practicing
yoga has greatly improved his strength and flexibility.
He enjosy sharing his passion for yoga with others
by guiding them through their practice.
Brett is currently pursuing a degree in exercise
science. He currently holds a personal trainer certification
through the ISSA, a group fitness certification through
ACE, and RYT with the Yoga Alliance.
Jill
Belongia
Jill “harmonized” her
career as a music educator and her enjoyment
of exercise into a smooth transition to teaching
group fitness. her personal yoga practice
and love of teaching brought her to YogaFit
in 2004. She was so inspired by her first
experience that she immediately continued
her journey. She hopes to be able to help
and inspire others through her YogaFit trainings
and by teaching using the YogaFit style.
Jill holds group fitness certifications with
ACE and AFAA and is an RYT with Yoga Alliance.
Kelly
Braud
Kelly began teaching
group fitness in 1998. After many years of
teaching high impact cardio classes, her focus
began to shift to more mind/body fitness. She
took her first YogaFit training in 2001 and
was hooked. She was heavily drawn to the safety
principles of the YogaFit program, the inclusiveness
and acceptance of each YogaFit class, and the
positivity that YogaFit embraces.
When not training, Kelly teaches yoga classes
in Birmingham, Alabama and is the Assistant
Fitness Director at Greystone Golf and Country
Club.
Her certifications include AFAA group fitness and personal training,
ACE personal training, and an RYT with Yoga Alliance. Kelli
teaches: Level 1
Sandi
Call Sandi has been
in fitness since 1985 and ACE certified since 1986.
Her love for the industry has brought many opportunities.
She has been a Fitness manager for several health clubs.
She has her own business providing Wellness programs
for companies in the Salt Lake area. She provides services
like health fairs, ergonomic reviews, fitness center
management, group fitness classes and personal training.
Sandi has taught group fitness for all of the 20 plus
years she has been in the business. She teaches step,
aerobics, group strength training, cycle, pilates and
of course yogafit.
Her first yogafit training was in 1998 with Beth
Shaw in California in the old Yogafit Studio in Hermosa.
This began a move to bring Yogafit
and all ins benefits to Salt Lake City. “ I was a candidate to
become a trainer because I took level 1 about 6 times, because I loved
it so much ” Since then she has been in nearly every state in the
union teaching the Yogafit style. “I have learned more in my association
with Yogafit and in my travels and meeting all the wonderful people who
come to trainings than I could ever teach anyone.”
Ansley
Carper
Ansley holds a Bachelor’s degree in Child
Development from California State University
Fullerton. Prior to her work as a yoga teacher,
she
was a special education teacher as well as a teacher of adult education
and ESL. Her years of teaching experience in the public schools helped
prepare her for her work as a trainer for YogaFit. Ansley is also a former
martial arts and kickboxing instructor. In addition to her RYT-200 certification,
Ansley is a certified personal trainer, an ACE Certified Group Fitness
Instructor and holds a certification specializing in fitness for seniors.
Ansley began practicing yoga during college and her love for the practice
grew steadily. She attended her first YogaFit training in 2003 at the
Hermosa Beach studio and was quickly drawn to the unique teaching techniques
and style of the program. After many more trainings and a terrific amount
of self-study, Ansley found a way to combine her love for yoga and her
passion for education, into what she refers to as, the “best job
on the planet”. She feels very fortunate and honored to give the
gift of yoga to new teachers and students of yoga.
In addition to her job as a YogaFit trainer, Ansley teaches fitness classes
to seniors, yoga for seniors and Pre-Natal patients and yoga classes
in gyms in her hometown. Ansley lives in Southern California. She teaches
Levels 1 and 2.
Suzie
Celentano
Suzie brings an artistic perspective to her passion for Yoga. A professional
actor, dancer, choreographer, director and writer who olds MFA and BA
degrees in Theatre, she discovered yoga 12 years ago as a way to balance
the mental and physical demands of rehearsals and performances. In 2003,
she decided to share her passion for Yoga with others, and pursued Yoga
teacher training with Yogafit. After earning her RYT-200 Yoga Alliance
certification and completing the Yogafit Apprentice program, she is now
honored to share Yogafit's commitment to Yoga for Every Body with others.
Her understanding of the Yogafit style is enhanced by her current pursuit
of an MEd in Health and Kinesiology; her certifications in fitness (by
ACE and AFAA) and all Pilates apparatus (Pilates Method Alliance;) and
her work as a professional modern dancer (with the Kathy Harty Gray Dance
Theatre.) She has seen in her own life, as well as her students' lives,
that a connected mind and body can inspire one to live a more fully-expressed
life.
Mary
Comfort As
a Senior Trainer with YogaFit, Mary prides herself
on
being very down
to earth…while taking yoga extremely seriously,
she loves to laugh and hopes to make each training
experience both fun and highly educational for every
trainee. Mary has her 200 hr RYT Yoga Alliance certification
with YogaFit, will be earning her E-RYT in July 2006,
maintains both ACE and AFAA Group Fitness Certifications,
Silver Sneakers I & II, and continues to study
her yoga through YogaFit and various other yoga masters.
On her “off” time from YogaFit, she is
the Director of Fitness Yoga, Group Exercise Director
for Alexander’s Athletic Club in Pittsburgh,
and “Girl Friday” for the family business.
Mary discovered yoga in 1994 originally as a way
to spend time with her mother (in their overly busy
type-A lives)…not only embracing the
practice but allowing it to be a source of support and calm for her during
her mother's terminal illness. From that experience, this inspiration
has moved Mary to dedicate herself to the study of yoga as a body, mind,
heart, and community practice, exploring how thoughts, feelings, and
the effects of stress on the mind and body influence our physical and
emotional well-being. Her current in-depth study is focused on the Chakras
and yoga as a part of healthy weight management. Mary is continually
inspired by her experiences with students, and as a student of yoga.
In between training weekends, Mary also enjoys raising two amazing children,
wine tasting and collecting, and reading.
Kathy
DeKramer
Kathy DeKramer is a Senior Trainer for YogaFit and has been teaching
in the Fitness Industry for over 26 years. She received her Bachelor
of Arts Degree in Physical Education and Recreation Therapy from Whittier
College (CA) in 1981 and is an ACE and AFAA certified instructor (both
Primary Group Exercise and Yoga). Kathy has been teaching yoga for 8
years and is currently an E-RYT (200hr) with Yoga Alliance.
Kathy took her first YogaFit
training in Jan. 1999 and fell in love with not
only the style of movement but its application
to education and transformation and went on to
become a Master trainer currently leading all levels
and Specialty Programs for Yogafit.
Kathy
is a member of YogaFit’s
Education Board and has contributed to various
manual revisions, assists with website inquiries
and currently appears on YogaFit’s Senior
Video/DVD. Kathy teaches: All levels and specialties
Michelle
Demus
Currently, traveling nationally
as a Senior Master Trainer with YogaFit, Michelle
began her yoga journey while she was a graduate
student at UCLA. Shortly thereafter, Michelle
was introduced to YogaFit and knew she had found
a yoga practice that blended her passions for
yoga and fitness is a truly transformational
manner. Initially trained as a classical dancer
at the San Francisco Ballet, Michelle has more
than a decade of experience teaching in the yoga,
fitness, and dance industries. Michelle holds
a M.A. in Dance / Movement Therapy from UCLA
and a B.F.A. in Dance from The Juilliard School.
She also holds certifications from ACE and AFAA
and completed her 200 hour Yoga Alliance certification
with YogaFit
In
addition to her travels with YogaFit, Michelle has
served as a consultant
to Town Sports International’s design
team, helping to implement their Club Yoga
and Power Yoga programs which have been rolled
out to more than 135 gyms on the East Coast.
Michelle has also toured internationally
with the Universal Dance Association as a
teacher, choreographer, and judge of the
National Dance Team Championships on ESPN.
Professional performing credits include the
Juilliard Dance Ensemble, The Dallas Opera,
NBA Dallas Mavericks Dancers, Los Angeles
Modern Dance & Ballet Company, and
several fitness videos with Leisa Hart
. Michelle
teaches and resides in NYC. Michelle
teaches: Level 1, 2, 3, YogaFit Seniors,YogaFit
Kids, YogaButt and YogaStrength.
Strong, passionate, determined, diverse, dedicated and focused are just a few words to describe Taj Harris. She is a native of Perth Amboy, New Jersey who started her career in fitness at age 17. Her desire to become a full time instructor was sparked while working as a receptionist for a local gym. Taj began teaching part-time while in high school and continued while attending college. Realizing she is naturally attuned to health, fitness, and movement finally in 2002 fitness became a full-time career. Taj has worked with several corporations, local gyms and private facilities. The list include Johnson and Johnson, Bristol Myers Squib, Macy’s, Gold Gym, Powerhouse Gym and LA Fitness to name a few. Her resume includes being an regional fitness manager, assistant program director, fitness instructor, yoga instructor and personal trainer. Currently Taj is a full time employee with Crunch as a Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor and Group Fitness Manager.
Taj expertise with the body is perfectly balanced between a knowledge of anatomy, a drive for performance, and a love for personal expression. Currently she holds certifications with AFAA, NASM, YOGAFIT, Spin, Rebounding, Kickboxing, Step, Antigravity Yoga, Bosu, Camp Crunch, TRX as well as a minor in Biology. Taj is truly an inspirational manager, trainer and teacher. Her enthusiasm is infectious, and her insight educational.
Tracy
Jennings-Hill Tracy ventured into her yoga
practice over 8 years ago as she was retiring from the
US Air Force after serving over 20 years. While on active
duty, an injury caused the physical challenge of sciatica
to arise, so as a way to help maintain a healthy and
balanced lifestyle she began dabbling in different disciplines
of yoga, discovering the YogaFit style, finding her home.
As she grew to understand the value of the mind/body
connection, she decided to pursue her dream of becoming
a fitness professional, embodying all aspects of the
profession, instead of using her BS in Human Resource
Management.
Subsequently, she attended her first YogaFit Level 1 training in 2001.
Since then she has completed all levels through 5, Anatomy and Alignment,
Seniors, PreNatal/PostPartum, and Moodlifting. In addition to having completed
her 200 R. Y. T., she has been an AFAA certified group fitness instructor
for over 10 years, where she now focuses on indoor cycling, dance, and
preprogrammed muscle strength and endurance training. She also is a game-fully
employed AFAA/ACE Certified Personal Trainer and has managed group fitness
programs at several fitness facilities throughout the United States.
Patricia
Hess
Patricia Hess, RRT-NPS in addition to being a Master
Trainer with Yogafit, is a registered yoga teacher
with Yoga Alliance and is a certified group
fitness instructor by ACE. Patti maintains her medical license as a Registered
Respiratory Therapist, Neonatal Pediatric Specialist and is the owner
of Kids Fit Club®, a company providing after school fitness programs
for children. Further, Patti is completing her Bachelors degree in Health
Care Management and is currently teaching multiple group fitness classes
in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Michell
Hutchins
Michelle Hutchins comes to YogaFit with a background
in many disciplines, including years of training
in classical ballet and martial arts, as well
as experience teaching a variety of group exercise
classes. Yoga, Michelle discovered, allows her
to incorporate all her skills and interests,
while
giving back in a profound way. While Michelle
continues to teach a variety of fitness and yoga
classes,
as well as lead YogaFit teacher trainings throughout
the Pacific Northwest, she has a particular passion
for teaching the "first-time" yoga
student and those with physical limitations.
Michelle is
a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through Yoga
Alliance's 200-hour teacher-training program,
an ACE-certified
Group Exercise Instructor, and AFAA-certified
Primary Group Exercise Instructor.
Chrys
Kub Chrys has been teaching in
the fitness Industry for over 25 years. She
received her Bachelor of Arts degree from
the University of North Carolina at Chapel
Hill in 1983 and a Master's in Physical Therapy
from the University of Southern California
in 1987. She is an ACE certified instructor
in Personal Training, as well as Spinning
Certified. Chrys is also a member of the
Advisory Editorial Board for the International
Journal of Yoga Therapy. She has been teaching
yoga for 7 years and is currently an E-RYT
(200hr) with Yoga Alliance.
Chrys took her first YogaFit training in
August 2000 and was immediately enthralled
with the YogaFit vinyasa style of yoga and
its applicability
to all populations. As a physical therapist, she valued YogaFit's emphasis
on safety for all participants. Since this time, Chrys has explored other
styles of yoga under the Anusara discipline including teachers Sienna
Sherman and Desiree Rumbaugh. She has also studied Structural Yoga Therapy
under Mukunda Stiles. This has inspired Chrys to utilize yoga therapeutics
in her physical therapy practice. Chrys is a member of YogaFit’s
Education Board and has contributed to various manual revisions, assists
with anatomy and physiology inquiries and currently teaches all levels
and specialties of YogaFit.
Roz
Lambeth As a Senior Trainer
with YogaFit, Roz currently teaches Levels 1, 2, 3 & the
YogaFit Specialty programs. She has her RYT-200 through
YogaFit, will achieve E-RYT status in March 2007. Additionally,
she is ACE, AFAA, and Spin certified. At home she teaches
regular yoga classes, Spin classes, & leads special
yoga workshops.
Roz
grew up in an environment of Yoga philosophy and
meditation.
Her mother studied
and practiced Kriya yoga & introduced the concepts
to Roz and her sisters. While she did not embrace
the practice as a child, the seeds were planted.
When Roz began her own Hatha yoga practice in 1996
she says it was like waking up. The physical practice
made sense to her body, mind, and spirit and it
helped to awaken the spiritual seeds sown long
ago. By 2002 Roz took her first Level 1 training
with YogaFit. She came to YogaFit because it was
well respected in fitness & because it fit
her schedule. She stayed with YogaFit because the
style is well grounded in alignment and safety,
and the message is so positive and accepting. “Coming
to YogaFit made my practice whole. It was like
coming home.”
Janet
Leland
Janet started teaching
group fitness in 1979. Certifications include
ACE and AFAA group fitness instructor, Pilates
instructor in matwork including advanced
and standing Pilates through Pilates Physicalmind
Institute. She is a Yoga Alliance 200 hr.
R.Y.T., and Master trainer for YogaFit, and
current presenter for I.T.A. and W.S.S.C.
Kristin
Mabry
Kristin has enjoyed
group fitness since wearing leotards and
leg warmers in her pre-teen years. She began
studying yoga in 2000, but kept her yoga
practice separate from her love of fitness.
YogaFit has shown Kristin how to keep all
the beauty of a yoga practice while making
it safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone.
Her love of yoga, sharing knowledge, travel,
and meeting other altruistic souls makes
Kristin’s role as Senior Master Trainer
a successful one. She hopes to share YogaFit
with as many people as possible, in addition
to helping preserve natural resources in her Alaskan environment. Kristin
is an E-RYT/RYT, holds ACE group fitness and personal trainer certifications,
and has a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University. Kristin
teaches: Levels 1, 2, and 3, YogaButt, YogaStrength, Seniors, Prenatal,
and Kids.
Emma
Mammano
Emma Mammano holds a BA in Dance and Psychology
from Hamilton College in Clinton, NY, and an
MA in Psychology from Southern Illinois University.
She currently is working toward a second Master’s
degree in Psychological Counseling, in order
to become a Licensed Professional Counselor.
She has extensive experience working as a therapist
with at-risk youth and families.
Emma began instructing group exercise classes in 1999. She became interested
in yoga soon thereafter, and started a personal practice to help her cope
with the stresses of school and living far away from family and friends.
As her study of yoga deepened, it took on a central role in her life, becoming
a constant source of strength and joy. After practicing on her own for
a year, she started her journey with YogaFit with a Level 1 training in
2002, and achieved RYT status through YogaFit in 2007.
In yoga Emma has discovered the nexus of her passions – psychology,
fitness, and dance. She hopes through her teaching to in some small way
contribute to a process of awakening, whereby individuals may tap into
their internal abilities to heal and strengthen themselves.
Beth
Marik
Beth Marik, Senior
trainer, holds certifications with ACE, AFAA,
and Yoga Alliance 200RYT. A fitness professional
from Chicago, ILL with over 6 years experience
in education, instruction and guidance, Beth
has practiced yoga over the past 12 years.
Her personal yoga practice includes: studying
the origin/history of yoga, anatomy, kinesiology,
and communication. She is a contributing
author/editor to YogaFit’s educational
material and enjoys writing health and fitness
literature. Beth believes in the transformational
power, that she has personally discovered,
since joining the YogaFit team 5 years ago.
“ I made the choice
to train under YogaFit because it has created a
wonderful blend of tradition and modern methods
of living a healthy lifestyle. YogaFit is functional
for all facets of your life! It truly is yoga for
everybody.” In her free time, Beth enjoys
camping, being outdoors and being with friends
and family. Beth teaches: Levels 1-4, Kids,
Prenatal/Post, Seniors, YogaButt, and YogaStrength
Josh
McGirk
Josh McGirk is an E-RYT 200 with ten years experience in various styles of
yoga.
Josh teaches seniors, pre-natal, post-partum, vinyasa, and aerial/acro yoga
classes, as well as mat Pilates, strength training and cardio in Denver CO.
Currently he teaches Level 1 with YogaFit.
Josh also holds a black belt in Chinese Shao Lin Kung Fu, is ACE Group Exercise,
BTS Group Power, and Silver Sneakers MSROM, Cardio Circuit, and Yoga Stretch
I
and II certified, and is a licensed massage therapist.
He is also a professional singer and speaks five languages.
Theresa
Merz Theresa is YogaFit’s
International Trainer, speaks three languages and has
taught a variety of people from 4 to 90 from many different
cultures. She has been in the fitness industry for
20+ years and has practiced yoga on and off since 1981.
While studying engineering, she discovered yoga was
the perfect escape for the goal oriented behavior of
a woman engineer. A graduate from South Dakota School
of Mines and Technology, she decided to focus on human
body movement at a Masters level. Theresa is an ACE/AFAA
continuing education provider, and certified in group
fitness, personal training, Pilates, YogaFit®,
RYT, Medical Exercise Specialist, Master Water Fitness
Instructor, and Older Adult Trainer.
Claudia
Micco
Claudia Micco has joined
YogaFit’s Training Staff. She holds
an RYT and EYRT and she will be adding a
lot of cutting edge Mind Body Programming
to our growing list of offerings.
Claudia has been teaching Mind/Body Exercise since 1985. She is the creator
HypnoFit, a method blending hypnotherapy, personal wellness training
and massage. Claudia spent several years traveling the teaching these
techniques to instructors throughout Europe.
Currently, she specializes in Hawaiian Healing techniques and is a
licensed Massage Therapist and Hypnotherapist. In addition, she has
teaches Yoga,
Tai Chi, Pilates and Bioenergetic exercise for stress reduction. Claudia
studied with the esteemed Gloria Keeling for 10 years in Maui. She was
formerly program director of Strong, Stretched & Centered Mind/Body
Institute of Maui and is the Wellness Coordinator for the Ritz Carlton
Maui.
Claudia will be presenting at many MBF’s in 07 and is a lead
presenter for Boston Mosaic 2 Nov 8-12 2006.
Lisa
Muehlenbein Lisa
is a Master Trainer with YogaFit as well as
an Individual YogaFit Partner. She has been
involved in the health and fitness industry
since 1993. Prior to obtaining a degree in
Early Childhood Education from Youngstown StateUniversity,
Lisa majored in Exercise Science at both the
University of Pittsburgh at Bradford and Youngstown
State.
Lisa is a Certified Spinning Instructor, an
ACE Certified Personal Trainer as well as a
Certified Group Fitness Instructor from both
AFAA and NETA.
She has achieved her 200 hr. Yoga Alliance RYT through YogaFit®.
Sybil Nance
Sybil Nance was the fitness coordinator at a small fitness and Racquet club in Portland Oregon. When asked to find a yoga teacher she was having a difficult time finding just the right person. In her wisdom she looked on line and found Yoga Fit. So in 1999 Sybil took her level one training with Beth Shaw and then soon went on to complete several more levels and became a Senior Master Trainer. Sybil has always been involved in the international expansion of Yogafit with trainings throughout Canada, and she has presented and lead trainings in Britain, Brazil, and Taiwan.
Sybil brings easy going relaxed nature along with her love of spreading the yoga message to her exciting International trainings.
Barbara
Nobles
Having been in the
fitness industry since 1988, Barbara Nobles
has taught just about every group exercise
class out there. Realizing that she couldn't
continue at this pace forever she began looking
for a kinder form of activity to add to her
repertoire. Barbara began practicing Yoga
as a student in 1998 and attended her first
YogaFit training in 1999, she immediately
knew that she had found what she was looking
for.
In 2003 Barbara decided to turn her lifelong vision into a reality and
Body Benefits, an exclusive fitness studio, opened for business. In addition
to being the sole owner of Body Benefits, Barbara is also a guest columnist
for the local paper and has appeared in the fitness segments for the
local news.
When not at work Barbara loves spending time at home with her Husband,
Mark and their standard poodle, Toebear. As certified scuba divers, vacations
always involve tropical locations with diving opportunities.
In addition to being a YogaFit trainer and a 200 hour Registered Yoga
Teacher with Yoga Alliance Barbara also holds the following certifications:
ACE Personal Trainer, IFPA Personal Trainer, AFAA Group Exercise Instructor,
Johnny G Star 3 Spinning Instructor, Karobics Kickboxing Instructor,
AEA Aqua Instructor, Mississippi Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation
Arthritic Aquatic Instructor.
Mark
Norwich
Mark began teaching group fitness as a Step instructor
in 1993. In the summer of 2002, he attended his
first YogaFit class and slowly began to integrate
that into his personal fitness program. Fully
appreciating the benefits that this had, he took
his first YogaFit training and began to teach
at the facility where he was already an instructor.
He also discovered the beauty of the YogaFit
program, continuing his education and becoming
a Registered Yoga Teacher in October 2006. Before
his RYT journey came to an end, Mark knew that
he wanted to still be a part of these trainings,
but on the other side of the mat, and he is continuing
on that journey today.
Mark lives in Concord, NC with his wife and son. In addition to teaching
yoga, he also leads Spinning and weight training classes and is ACE certified.
Mark leads Level 1, Level 2 and YogaFit Kids!
Katie
Pearson Katie
has spent her life in the fitness world. She grew up
competing as a gymnast, diver and runner and continues
to place in fun runs and compete in sprint triathlons.
In 1995 Katie obtained her Masters in English, and
wrote and published for an international health care
education company. In 1997 Katie also began teaching
Group Exercise classes at several Seattle area Health
Clubs. Upon becoming pregnant with her first daughter,
Key, she specialized in perinatal exercise and became
a personal trainer for her pregnant clientele, which
she enjoyed through the birth of her second daughter,
Taylor.
The last three years Katie has continued teaching
various Group Exercise classes as well as traveling
throughout the country as a Master Teacher-Trainer
for YogaFit® Training Systems Worldwide, Inc. This March, 2006, Katie
is opening Be New, her own YogaFit Partner Studio on Bainbridge Island.
She is ACE-certified as both a Group Exercise Instructor and Personal
Trainer, and AFAA-certified as a Group Health Practitioner. She is also
a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) through Yoga Alliance's 200-hour teacher-training
program and will obtain her E-RYT in March 2007. Katie's life and work
reflect her love for people, a passion for health and amazing grace. Katie
teaches: Level 1, 2, YogaButt and YogaStrength.
Laura
Rooney
Laurais a certified yoga and group exercise instructor,
workshop presenter, and YogaFit Master Trainer. Laura is currently pursuing
her Master’s Degree in Exercise and Wellness at Arizona State University
and holds Bachelor’s of Business Administration and Master’s
of Accountancy degrees from the University of Wisconsin. Her professional
certifications include Yoga Alliance RYT, ACE and AFAA group fitness
instruction.
Linda
Roseborough
Linda is YogaFit’s Canadian Trainer and
has been involved in the health and wellness
industry for over 18 years. As a registered kinesiologist
and Health and Wellness Advisor for the University
of British Columbia, Linda is an active instructor,
trainer presenter, program coordinator and freelance
media and print journalist.
With her degree in exercise science, Linda found that YogaFit blended naturally
with her training and yet provided the spiritual aspects of yoga that she
so desired. Yoga has greatly improved her strength and flexibility while
providing a sense of peace and balance to her life.
Carol
Shankland
Carol lives in Colorado
and has been teaching fitness to all ages
for 26 years. Her degree as a Physical Educator
has given her the opportunity to teach in
schools, colleges, health clubs, corporations
and Air Force bases all over the country.
She likes to collect certifications including:
ACE and AFAA Primary, STEP, Kickboxing, ESA
Personal Trainer, Mat Science 1&2, and
PiYo 1-5.
Mary
Sargent
Mary began her journey with YogaFit in 2003. With three young children
at home, she knew that she needed to take care of herself in order to
best take care of her family. Mary began looking for a style of
yoga that would fit her lifestyle. She attended YogaFit’s
Level 1 training and found a positive and encouraging atmosphere created
by her YogaFit trainers. She began to feel more confident in her
teaching ability and continued to learn and grow with YogaFit. Mary
finished her 200 hour RYT with YogaFit in 2006 and has joined the YogaFit
team of trainers. She is excited to be able to pass her energy
and enthusiasm for YogaFit to others.
Mary’s interest in physical fitness began
after she graduated from Florida State University and
realized that she had gained over forty pounds. She
vowed that she would live a healthier lifestyle and
began an exercise routine. Mary appeared in a “Body
Firm” video and participated in two Iron Man
triathlons, several Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons,
and a marathon. Mary continued to follow her
interest in health and fitness and is currently the
Fitness Coordinator for her local YMCA, as well as,
an ACE certified personal trainer and yoga instructor.
The YogaFit philosophy of releasing judgment,
competition and expectation has had a tremendous impact
on her life, both on and off the mat. She is
a firm believer in the program and she is grateful
to be able to share it with others.
Katie
Schuver
Katie has been involved in the health, fitness, and sport industry for over 10
years and began her YogaFit journey in 2002. Katie is currently a director at
an athletic facility in Spokane, WA and teaches at Gonzaga University. She has
her M.A. from Gonzaga University (Spokane, WA) and her B.A. from Mount Mercy
College (Cedar Rapids, IA). She is currently working towards a degree in Exercise & Sport
Psychology. Katie is a certified Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor
with ACE and AFAA and is an E-RYT with Yoga Alliance. Yoga has given Katie the
gift of self-awareness and sharing YogaFit has taught (and continues to teach)
her to approach life and practice with compassion, awareness, and acceptance.
Jane
Vaganek
Jane has been working
in the fitness industry for 10 years and began
her YogaFit journey in 2001. Jane is the current
Director of Fitness at Georgetown University
in Washington D.C. She has her M.S. from Illinois
State University (Normal, IL) and her B.S.
from Canisius College (Buffalo, NY) – both
degrees achieved in Exercise Physiology and
Education. Jane is certified by ACSM, ACE,
AFAA, and is an RYT with Yoga Alliance.
Rose
Zahnn
Rose is the CEO and
founder of Healthy Habits Fitness and Yoga
Studio in Sacramento, California. A UCLA
graduate and full-time fitness professional
with 20 years experience, Rose is certified
as a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor,
Massage Therapist and Registered Yoga Alliance
Yoga Teacher. She is a YogaFit Master Trainer,
and the creator of YogaFit’s newest
teacher training program PilatesFit, a fun
and flowing mat pilates workout. Her healthy
eating program, Learn to Be Lean,
will soon be published as a workbook. Rose
frequently appears as a fitness expert for
local magazines, newspapers and television.
She hosts charity events several times each
year, including her favorite spring fundraiser
the Run for the Buns, supporting rabbit rescue,
adoption, and education. Rose truly combines
the science of the body with the science
of the spirit to achieve the mind/body/spirit
connection, while her sense of humor keeps
students entertained. Rose
teaches: 1, 2, 3, Seniors, Prenatal, YogaFit
Kids, YogaButt, YogaStrength and PilatesFit.
Stephanie
Adams
