 About
YogaFit, Master Trainers
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 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
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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.
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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
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Ansley
Aptaker
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 with her husband and children.
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Jenny
Baldwin
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!
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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
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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.
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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
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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Miranda
Davis
Miranda Davis has joyfully taught dancers and fitness enthusiasts since 1993. Her passion and life's purpose are rooted in educating others. YogaFit is a way for Miranda to connect with people from all walks of life and share the priceless gift of Yoga. Her teaching style is often described as "encouraging, inspiring and fun." Miranda considers herself a student first and feels the journey with YogaFit is a continuous, new beginning.
Miranda is a Senior Trainer for YogaFit, traveling internationally and teaching YogaFit Levels 1, 2, 3, all specialty courses (e.g., YogaFit Seniors) and PilatesFit. Miranda holds a degree in Exercise Physiology, is an E-RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance and is an ACE/AFAA certified provider.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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. |
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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®.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Laura
Rooney
Laura is 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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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