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Adrienne Berg
Adrienne Berg was introduced to dance as a child, which fostered in her a love
of the
movement arts. Seeking relief for back pain and stress reduction led her to
begin practicing yoga in 1997. Private study began through various readings
and texts, and training has continued through workshops led by Ginger
Layden-Braun, Amy Likins, Doug Keller, and Kevin Durkin. Her emphasis in spinal
therapy subsequently led her to the work of Joseph Pilates. Enjoying the
compliment of both disciplines, Adrienne began teaching both yoga and pilates
in 2001. She is certified in Pilates Mat work through Body Arts & Science
International (BASI), and is currently pursuing Comprehensive Pilates
Instructor Training through Balance Body University. Eventually she seeks to
begin Therapeutic Yoga Teacher training. Her goal is to never stop learning!
A believer in a well rounded lifestyle, Adrienne is also a practicing Harpist
and performs Celtic, Medieval, Classical, and Popular music at weddings and
other events. Other interests include composing meditative music, drawing,
Ballroom dancing, and hiking… although not all at the same time (carrying the
harp during the hike can be a real challenge). She has a B.S. degree in Marine
Biology from the University of South Alabama.
Adrienne truly enjoys the process of teaching and working with others to help
them create a harmony of body, mind and spirit so they can relate to the world
in greater health and ultimately spread greater peace and compassion to others.
Her classes might be characterized as “meditation in motion” - her own eclectic
mix of compassionate vinyasa flow, breath work and asana holds designed to suit
her students' needs. Her teaching philosophy is one of respect – she wants her
students to learn to value where they are in the present moment, both in their
inner journey and outer lives.
Angela Cain
Angela Cain holds a degree in International Studies from the University of
South Carolina and, although from Mobile, has lived all across the United
States and overseas. Curiosity brought Angela to yoga as she had always been
an active person. She enjoyed running, aerobics, weight training, and had
played soccer in both high school and college, so what else could she do? Her
first class was at Lotus Seed Yoga with Stone Doggett and Angela was blown away at what
was going on in her body. From that point she was hooked and learned how yoga
could sooth the nervous system, ease anxiety and depression, as well as
transform the physical body. She has been blessed to have Chris McFadyen and
Nadia Jenkins as her teachers here in Mobile - they have been instrumental as
her guides as she continues to discover what yoga is to her and how to share
this discipline.
In 2005 Angela began training with Baron Baptiste, and has also completed
teacher trainings with Core Power Yoga in Colorado and Doug Swenson, as well as
workshops with Bryan Kest, Yoga Fit for Prenatal and Children's Yoga. Angela
is currently an associate Baptiste Power Vinyasa teacher and has completed the
necessary trainings with Baron Baptiste Level 1 in Hawaii, Level 2 in Austin,
TX, Assistant Training in Cambridge, MA, and all day personal revolution .
She is currently in the process of completing necessary qualifications to
become a certified Baptiste teacher.
“I am constantly growing as a teacher spiritually and personally. The Baptiste
style speaks volumes to me, and as a result my class is a physically dynamic
and a powerful class mixed with compassion. Yoga is a language the body
understands and will translate into daily life - we all faces challenges in
life, but the question becomes how we handle them... will we suffer through or
will we bring balance, acceptance, and power to the situation? With yoga you
can begin to develop that discipline. I offer yoga to whoever crosses my path,
a chance to go on a journey with me during my classes and find freedom in the
body, heart, and soul. Explore the possibility of living a powerful life
living your dreams and living big!”
Martha Collier
Christine Conrad
holds a BS in Physical Therapy, and is also a Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning
Association (NSCA). Christine was first introduced to Pilates in 2002. A
physical therapist at the time pregnant with her first child, her interest in
Pilates led her to a FitTour Pilates mat certification course, where she noted
that many of the Pilates exercises were quite similar to the rehabilitation
exercises she was using as a practicing PT. This connection made Christine want
to learn more about the principles of Pilates. She began teaching mat Pilates
classes that combined her Pilates training with her Physical Therapy expertise,
and in 2004 began Pilates training for personal clients as well. In 2007 & 2008
Christine expanded her knowledge base even further by becoming certified in the
Stott Pilates®
Intensive Mat-Plus (IMP)
and Intensive Reformer (IR) methods.
Christine can attest, from the things she has experienced from her time as a
physical therapist, that you only have one body. There are
no
replacement parts for your body (at least none that are not made of titanium),
so take care of it! Take the time to keep your body in good working order...
maintaining good posture (as Pilates can help you do) is a great place to start.
Christine, when she is not chasing her VERY energetic children and raising a
family, also enjoys cooking, running, knitting, and reading.
Tamara Evans
Tamara Evans began practicing yoga in 1998 after
studying dance and gymnastics for most of her life. She initially became
interested in yoga as a way to maintain flexibility and reduce everyday stress,
but almost immediately it became an important part of her life. What she did
not know at the time was that yoga would also would set her on a life changing
path.
In 1999, Tamara moved to the Gulf Coast, where she has since then
practiced many styles of Yoga and has studied with many wonderful teachers.
Tamara holds a Fit Tour certification in Yoga and a Bachelor of Arts degree in
Psychology. She enjoys staying physically fit through various types of exercise
and by also maintaining healthy eating habits. Her yoga classes are challenging
and energetic with a strong emphasis on calming the mind while enhancing focus,
control, and alignment.
Tamara is excited to share her knowledge with others
through her teaching and hopes her students will enjoy the benefits of yoga as
much as she. Tamara truly believes the greatest yoga teacher is within - when
the mind is quiet it is open to receive all gifts the universe has to offer.
Chris Garrett
holds a Master
of Science degree in Chemical Engineering and has been a practicing engineer
since 1981. He has been teaching yoga since 2001 and Pilates since 2004, and
has completed Yogafit's Level 1 Teacher Training as well as attended various
yoga retreats and training workshops hosted by Doug Keller, Bryan Kest, Ginger
Layden-Braun, Amy Likins, Kim
Schwartz, Kevin Durkin, John Friend, Cat McCarthy, and Aadil Palkhivala.
Chris has also successfully completed Balanced Body University Reformer 1 and
Movement Principals as well as Core Barre® training.
In addition, Chris has been a
group fitness instructor since 1988. He was Primary, Step, and Kickboxing
certified through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, certified as
a Keiser Power Pacing bike instructor, and has also
been an AFAA Examiner.
Yoga and Pilates have helped to give him balance in his daily
activities, and in this phase of his life both have become an
essential part of his existance.
Dana Garrett
has been teaching yoga since 2001. She received her 200 hour yoga teacher
training from The Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago, Illinois and is a
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance. Dana also holds a
YogaFit Level I
certification, has completed the YogaFit Pre/Post-Natal workshop, and studied
yoga with Bryan Kest, Doug Keller, Amy Likins, Ginger Layden-Braun, Kim
Schwartz, Kevin Durkin, John Friend, Cat McCarthy, and Aadil Palkhivala.
Dana has a Pilates Initiation 101 certificate from the PhysicalMind
Institute, Level I and II Mat certifications from the Pilates
Institute of America, certification from Stott Pilates®
in their Intensive Mat-Plus (IMP) and Intensive Reformer (IR) methods, and
completed Core Barre® Training. In addition, Dana has completed
the following Stott Pilates® CEC Training Workshops:
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Foam Roller Challenge, 2009
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Jumpboard Interval, 2009
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Mini-Stability Ball, 2009
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Matwork for Golf - Level 1, 2010
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Osteoporosis & Scoliosis, 2010
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Pilates with Props - Level 1, 2011
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Superior Balance, Stability Ball - Level 4, 2011
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Matwork for Golf - Level 2, 2011
Dana has been working in the local fitness industry since 1984 and holds a
Master of Science degree in Sport Fitness Management. She is certified through
the American College of Sports Medicine as a Health and Fitness Instructor, is
certified through the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America for High/Low
Impact Aerobics, Kick-Boxing, Weight Room, Personal Training, and Advanced
Personal Training. Dana also holds a Personal Training certification through
the American Council on Exercise and was also certified as a Keiser Power
Pacing bike instructor.
Dana was the Fitness Director at SportPlex from May, 1990 through December,
2004, and has traveled extensively for the Aerobics and Fitness Association of
America certifying instructors for group exercise and kick-boxing. She is also
a CEU provider for AFAA's aerobic and kick-boxing choreography workshops as
well as a presenter for the Mat I and Mat II programs (yoga/Pilates workshops).
Dana has also presented a Fitness Yoga certification for the Deep South
Alliance in New Orleans.
"I have always tried to show others that they can reach their goals if they
set a series of small and attainable steps – setting themselves up to succeed,
rather than raising the bar so high they ultimately give up. Not succeeding
does not equal failure. In the big picture, the only failure is in not trying.
I consider myself to be a recovering envelope-pusher; someone who felt they
had to climb Mt. Everest everyday in order to prove themselves – usually only
to myself! Yoga has brought me to a much kinder and realistic place – it has
brought a balance that I never understood could exist. During the past few
years, I have gone through many challenges and changes. Without God, yoga, and
the love and support of my husband, I don't know how I ever would have made it!
The hectic pace of life today has most people frantically running in circles –
yoga can bring balance, compassion, patience, self-acceptance, and so much
more. It is hard to believe that something seemingly so simple can have such a
profound effect – I guess people haven't been doing yoga for over 5000 years
for nothing!”
Tracey Winter Glover
Tracey began practicing yoga in 2004, primarily as a complement to her fitness
routine. She realized early on, however, that yoga provided her with a relief
from the stress of life, a source of peace and calm in the midst of chaos. In
the summer of 2010, her desire for a deeper and more lasting peace eventually
led her to Rishikesh, India, "yoga capital of the world," where she obtained
her Yoga Alliance certified 200 Hour yoga and meditation teaching
certification.
Tracey tries to incorporate into her classes the eight-limbs of yoga described
in Patanjali's sutras, infusing meditation, asana, and yogic philosophy.
Geared to both advanced beginner and intermediate level students (with
modifications
for all levels), her classes focus on alignment of the mind, body, and spirit
through awareness of the breath and mindful movement. Classes can
involve a challenging sequence of asanas, including sun salutations, forward
and back bends, standing and balancing poses, twists and inversions, as well as
relaxation techniques.
Tracey also obtained a BA in history and political philosophy from
the University of Michigan in 1998 and went on to obtain a juris doctor degree
in 2002 from the University of Michigan Law School. After working as a lawyer
for 8 years in Washington DC, Tracey is now thrilled to be wearing yoga pants
instead of business suits, and spending most of her time off the mat cooking
vegetarian meals and writing fiction with at least one cat on her lap.
Rhonda Gran-Proescher
has had yoga as a part of her life since her earliest memory. Her mother, who
had severe asthma, taught Rhonda basic breathing and a yogic way of seeing
life. In her earlier years Rhonda did competitive gymnastics, but when she
wanted to practice these skills again as an adult could find no classes for
women in their twenties. It was at this crossroads that she found a wonderful
Iyengar teacher who's teachings she followed intensely for eight years. The
passion of Iyengar is for the information of structure and detail to a posture.
After a period of time Rhonda began sampling different styles of yoga and
discovered Aryrvedics. She went to New Mexico and studied Aryu-yoga, which is
simply using one's dosha (body type) as a guide to choose the best postures for
a person. After one year of course study and application she received her
YogaKids
Certification, which emphasizes teaching with lightness and fun. Rhonda is
also certified in Viniyoga through a two year American Viniyoga Institute
course.
Viniyoga, which connects the breath with the movement and pays close attention
to
sequencing, was originally designed for the individual and creates a
practice based on personal needs. Rhonda is currently working in the direction
of yoga therapy, which is another two year program.
Rhonda's teaching experience includes teaching at a YMCA where she worked with
a cross section of students ranging from teenagers to seniors. She has also
developed programs for children grades 1 to 3 for ESL (English as a Second
Language). The majority of her teaching has been at a Women's Center hospital
with women ages 35 to 65. She also works privately developing effective
practices that work to meet her student's goals in a short time.
Faye Mahan
Chris McFadyen
Chris McFadyen has been teaching hatha yoga for three years and practicing for
18 years.
His personal practice has included Iyengar, Anusara and Ashtanga styles of
hatha yoga. He has attended intensive workshops by nationally known teachers
including Doug Keller (Anusara), Bryan Kest (Ashtanga), Shiva Rea
(dance/movement) and Didier Razon (Anusara).
Chris is a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with the Yoga Alliance.
Coursework included a 14-hour course in yoga
philosophy which he taught.
He has also completed workshops in Thai Yoga Massage Therapy and has been
practicing this form of massage for two years.
Annette Porter-Ham
has been a student of yoga since 1996 and instructing practice since 1999.
She enjoys exploring the dynamic relationship between yoga postures, the
breath, and energy. As an avid triathlete who has completed two Ironman
distance events and is currently registered for Ironman Wisconsin, she
appreciates the non-competitive environment that Yoga embraces.
In prenatal yoga, Annette's intention is to create a nurturing and safe
practice that will emerge in the beauty of wholeness and health for the Mother
and her newborn child. Her yoga instruction will facilitate each person's
uniqueness as she guides them into self-awareness.
Annette is an E-RYT as well as a FiTour Master Yoga Instructor and Certified
Personal Trainer.
She also holds certifications in: Group Fitness, Pilates, Spinning, Aqua
Fitness, Group Weight Lifting and Senior Pops. Her life has been blessed with
two beautiful daughters. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her
family and friends, Celtic music and playing flute.
Katrina Rinne
began dancing at the age of nine and has been in love with the art of movement
ever since. A company member with Western Arkansas Ballet for six years,
Katrina had the privilege of attending many renowned dance schools as a young
girl such as American Ballet Theatre and Alvin Ailey American Dance Center. She
has studied a variety of concert dance forms including various schools of
classical ballet as well as many disciplines of modern dance including Graham
and Horton techniques.
Katrina began her Pilates training as a dance major at Goucher College in
Baltimore, Maryland. There she studied Pilates as an academic discipline under
the instruction of Elizabeth Lowe Ahearn, a long-time student of Romana
Kryzanowska. Katrina had the opportunity to work directly with Romana during
intensive workshops held at the Pilates Center at Goucher College in 2003.
After meeting the renowned protégé of Joseph Pilates, Katrina became inspired
to teach the method and to help people discover how to move their bodies with
greater ease and fluidity. In the summer of 2005 Katrina received her Stott
Pilates Certification in Mat and Reformer through Cheryl Miller at Studio One
Pilates in Springfield, Missouri.
Since moving to Mobile in 2006 Katrina has worked extensively with many
clients, teaching the method in mat classes as well as private instruction. She
has also danced with Mobile Ballet Company for four seasons and has been on
faculty at Mobile Ballet School since the fall of 2007. In May 2008 Katrina
received a B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of South
Alabama.
In the fall of 2009 Katrina completed her Comprehensive Pilates Instructor
Training through Balanced Body University after rigorous coursework and
observation hours with Marcia Kilborn of Movement Centre in Fairhope, as well
as Master Trainer Elizabeth Larkam in San Francisco, California. Katrina
designs unique Pilates programs that focus on the individual needs of each
client whether it be for post-rehabilitation, sport-specific training or
general conditioning to move more efficiently through everyday life activities.
Using traditional Pilates exercises as well as contemporary approaches to
movement therapy, Katrina helps clients to correct imbalances in the body that
contribute to unnecessary pain and dysfunctional movement patterns.
Beverley Stout
Audrey Vasauskas
Audrey Vasauskas began practicing yoga in 2002, and in early 2006 she received
her 200-hour training in Hatha yoga (with emphasis on vinyasa flow) from Hot
Yoga in Washington, DC, and is now a registered instructor with the Yoga
Alliance. She has also studied the history of yoga and the Yoga Sutras under
Neva Ingalls. In addition, Audrey has participated in a number of yoga-related
workshops including Yoga Nidra and Chakra Opening (under Neva Ingalls), Yoga
for Depression (with Amy Weintraub), and Introduction to Ayurveda (at
Georgetown Yoga).
Audrey graduated cum laude with an honor's degree in Biology from Mount Saint
Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in
Medical Sciences at the University of South Alabama. Between schools, Audrey
spent time in the biotech industry, growing with a start-up company, Panacea
Pharmaceuticals. In her spare time, Audrey enjoys designing and sewing and has
created outfits for events such as weddings and fashion shows. She also loves
being outdoors - camping, hiking and fishing are favorite activities of hers.
She spends most of her time with her fiancé, Aaron, and her two dogs,
Daisy and Daphne.
Audrey's philosophy is one of acceptance. She feels that most people do not
embrace change, life, age, or themselves enough. Audrey feels that through
yoga we learn to accept ourselves, and only through that acceptance and
acknowledgement of our limitations do we learn to accept the people and things
around us. This, in turn, makes us limitless, ageless, grounded, and grateful.
Jasmine Woodward
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