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.


Deanna Burkett has been practicing yoga since 1999 and teaching since 2006. Her initial teacher was Nadia Jenkins – Nadia's graceful influence has been significant in Deanna's journey as both a student and a teacher. Wishing to increase the depth of her practice, in the summer of 2007 Deanna completed her 200-hour certification from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Wellness in Stockbridge, Mass., and is in the process of applying to be recognized as an RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) with the Yoga Alliance.

Holding an MA in English, Creative Writing from the University of South Alabama, Deanna is currently pursuing MS in Community Counseling and is a Graduate Assistant in South Alabama's Professional Studies Department. She is an occasional contributing writer to the Mobile Register and has also served a tasty burger or two at Callaghan's Irish Social Club. When not at school, work, or in her practice, Deanna enjoys gardening, writing, sitting outside with her cat Loui, as well as reading, stripping or refinishing old wooden furniture, learning to use things like circular saws, jigsaws, and any other tools that she convince herself that she need to own, and building things like fences and backyard decks with her mother and stepfather.

“My philosophy values awareness of experience, whether that experience is a hamstring stretch in downward facing dog, the smell of dirt when I pull a weed, the intention behind an action, or the color of my sister's eyes as she's telling me a story about her dog, Loxie. Yoga has been my vehicle for finding and building this awareness.”  


Angela Cain


Leslie Colglazier found her passion when she discovered the transformational qualities of yoga 12 years ago. She went on to get her 500 hour teaching certification from Dragon Fly Yoga in Ft Walton Beach FL and is registered with Yoga Alliance. She has received her knowledge of alignment from Aadil Palkhivala (Bellvue, WA), anatomy from Tias Little (Santa Fe, NM), breath from Max Strom (Ashland, OR), and spirit from Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa (Los Angeles, CA). She loves teaching and looks forward to seeing you in the class.


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.


Katrina Cooper is the owner of our Pilates partner Pilates in Motion, and has practiced Pilates for six years and been teaching for three years. A student of renowned Joseph Pilates deciple Romana Kryzanowska of New York, Katrina is also Stott Pilates® certified in both the Intensive Mat-Plus (IMP) and Intensive Reformer (IR) methods.

In her "spare" time, Katrina instructs private clients using the Reformer method and also teaches ballet classes at Mobile Ballet.


Jan Craver


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, Amy Likins, Kim Schwartz, Kevin Durkin, and Aadil Palkhivala.

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 has helped to give him balance in his daily activities, and in this phase of his life both yoga and Pilates 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, a Pilates Initiation 101 certificate from the PhysicalMind Institute, Level I and II Mat certifications from the Pilates Institute of America, as well as certification from Stott Pilates® in their Intensive Mat-Plus (IMP) and Intensive Reformer (IR) methods. She has taken the YogaFit Pre/Post-Natal workshop also studied yoga with Bryan Kest, Doug Keller, Amy Likins, Ginger Layden, Kim Schwartz, Kevin Durkin, and Aadil Palkhivala.

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!”


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.


Sara Herring


Faye Mahan




Chris McFayden

Chris McFayden 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.


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.


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