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Crystal Mason
Crystal Mason began her yoga experience at age 18. She continued her yoga studies as a single mom and student at MidWest Power Yoga in Appleton, Wisconsin. Studying under Debbie Williamson, a certified Baptiste teacher, Crystal became a Registered Yoga Teacher in 2003. Shortly afterwards she attended Level One Teacher Training with Baron Baptiste in Mexico. Throughout the last ten years she has attended numerous Yoga Journal conferences, and taken courses from Shiva Rea, Seane Corn, and Rodney Yee. Just prior to moving to the Traverse area in 2005, she taught Vinyasa classes at MidWest Power Yoga Studio. In the spring of 2007, Crystal completed mat training through Stott Pilates, and is in the process of Stott Reformer certification. Crystal has a nine-year old son, Ethan, and lives in Suttons Bay. Crystal is a former elementary school teacher, and has a degree in early childhood development special education. She is an avid cross country skier, cyclist, and loves sailing.
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Pam Darling
Pam took her first yoga class over 20 years ago and has been sold on the many benefits of yoga ever since. After being a regular Monday evening yogini in Sandy Carden's classes, she enrolled and completed the Union Yoga teacher training in 2002. Pam is registered with Yoga Alliance at the 200 level. Pam enjoys sharing with beginners and continuing students the "awareness" yoga can bring into your life. An outdoor enthusiast, her favorite pursuits "off the mat" are cycling and skiing.
Yoga-Basics & Beyond
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Lillie Wolff
Born in New York City and raised in Traverse City, Lillie Wolff received her BA in Human Development and Social Relations from Kalamazoo College in 2004. After spending ten months is Quito, Ecuador during her junior year of college Lillie looked to Yoga to help her integrate back into the US. Since then Lillie has been building on her passion for the countless healing and therapeutic qualities of Yoga. Lillie completed the Union Yoga 200 Level Teacher Training Program in March of 2006. She is eager to continue evolving through her practice and to share her love for Yoga with others.
Gentle Yoga
Women's Moon Cycle Yoga
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 Robin Fisher
Robin is a certified yoga teacher registered with the Yoga Alliance. Finishing the Yoga Alliance approved 200 hour teacher training at Union Yoga, Robin went on to teach classes with the Munson Hospital Extension Service, Union Yoga, Yoga Stream and LeBear Resort in Glen Arbor, MI. She is continuing with the Union Yoga Teacher Training this year to gain her 500 level certification. "My goal is to explore the eight limbs of yoga in depth so that I may be of service to my students."
Breathe & Move Yoga
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Jessica Sharry
Jessica fell in love with yoga in 2000, and has found it to be an integral part of her life ever since. She is grateful for having studied with many wise and inspirational teachers some of who have included Sandy Carden, David Swenson, Nancy Gilgoff, and also the beloved Sri. K. Pattabhi Jois and his grandson Sharath Rangaswamy who are the living masters of Ashtanga yoga. Jessica is excited to bring her knowledge, experience, and passion for the practice of Ashtanga yoga to Traverse City. She received her teacher training from Anthony Carlisi and Rupali at Yoga Hawaii in Honolulu and is a Yoga Alliance registered teacher.
Intro to Ashtanga
Ashtanga Primary Series
Ashtanga-Half Primary Series
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 Sandra Carden, E-RYT 500
Sandy has practiced and taught yoga since the mid-70's. Her revered teachers are many, and her students are beloved. She is the owner of Union /Yoga in beautiful Leelanau County, MI. Check out her website at www.unionyoga.com.
Yin/Yang Yoga
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Carrie Gray
Carrie's passion is in yoga, spirituality and holistic healing. She is a registered yoga teacher and has been practicing yoga for 6 years. Carrie is trained in vinyassa (flow), hot, restorative and prenatal yoga. She is a Traverse City native and is returning to the Grand Traverse area after spending the last 8 years in Denver, Colorado. Her classes focus on restoring physical and spiritual balance with an emphasis on each student's individual yoga journey. Carrie's welcoming energy and passion for yoga create an inviting class for students of all levels. In addition to being a yoga instructor, Carrie is a health care business and policy consultant. Besides doing yoga, Carrie likes to spend her free time snowboarding, hiking, exploring her passion for spirituality and integrative medicine and spending time with friends and family.
HOT Detox Yoga
]Restorative Yoga
Friday Night Partner Yoga
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 Jenny Lintvedt, M.S., E-500 RYT
owner/director
Jenny brings to her yoga teaching a background in Exercise Science as well as an intense interest in eastern religion and philosophy. She was first drawn to the mind/body connection and mindful meditation while completing her Master's studies. Jenny was drawn to yoga as way to find inner peace and stillness through flowing movement and pranayama. She is committed to honoring the mind/body connection and the continual discovery of Self. Jenny received her B.A. from the University of Michigan and her Master's in Exercise Science from Oakland University. She recently completed the 500 level teacher training program through Union Yoga. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance.
Yoga with Weights
Lunchtime Power Flow
Continuing Yoga
Beginning Yoga
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Kari Tomashik
Kari is a certified yoga instructor (CYI) and yoga therapist. She is registered with the Yoga Alliance at Level 500, with 10 years of teaching experience.
Kari's yoga training took her to the High Energy Yoga Research Center near Madison, WI. She became a yoga apprentice there and completed a 4 year residential teacher training program with Roger Eischens.
Energy Yoga
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Neely Neu
Neely Neu is a 200 level certified yoga teacher. She has been practicing yoga regularly since 1985 and has been teaching since 2002. She received her training through Union Yoga and the wonderful tutelage of Sandra Carden. She is also, currently, working on her 500 level teaching certificate, also through Union Yoga. Neely teaches an ecclectic style of Hatha yoga, inspired by many teachers and many faiths. She likes to blend Yoga and Pilates, in which she has a pre-certification from The Center for Body Awareness. Neely has taught extensively in the areas of Prenatal Yoga and Kids Yoga. "It is an honor to bring awareness of breath and body to the whole family through the practice of yoga." She likes to remind people to practice consistent, non-reactive breathing and to KEEP SMILING!
Prenatal Yoga
Yoga with Weights
Yoga/Pilates
Mom and Baby Yoga/Smalltalk Playgroup
Hot Vinyasa
Open Yoga
Prenatal Yoga/Pilates
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Kevin Rist, MMT
Kevin has been practicing massage since 2000. He offers Hot Stone Massage, Kineseology, Thai Massage, Deep Tissue, Energy work and Deep Relaxation Massage. Keven is also a Personal Trainer and Coach.
To schedule an appointment with Kevin, call (231)881-7777.
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 Jennifer Hayes , Certified Massage Therapist
Jen Moon Bear brings you 27 years of experience in the healing art and science of massage therapy & bodywork.
Offering transformation and a renewed sense of well-being to those seeking healing from stress & physical and emotional traumas.
Her office is located at Sacred Space. Call to make an appt.
231-392-3835 website for Jen: www.sacredwaysofhealing.com
Jen also offers a variety classes and workshops.
Soul Source Movement
Waking the Inner Healer
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Rania Khan
I started my Yoga training in 2000 as a Hatha/ Iyengar student and received my teaching certificate in Iyengar Yoga in Boston, MA. While living in Boston, I also explored other forms of Yoga such as Vinyasa, Kundalini, Sivananda and Power Yoga. I have been inspired during workshops and retreats with Seane Corn, Jonny Kest, Shiva Rea, Baron Baptiste, and Swami Vishnu Sivananda. My diverse experiences have helped to create my unique style of practice--I fuse many different syles of traditional Yoga into my classes. My passion for Yoga stems from my continuing interest and study in oriental medicine and acupuncture. I have also spent time as a personal trainer, group fitness instructor, triathlete, runner and collegiate swimmer. I am currently in the midst of my clinical training to become an osteopathic physician where I hope to continue to use Yoga as a way of healing for myself and my patients.
Fusion Yoga
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 Alicia Walker, RYT
Alicia came to yoga in 1997 as a means to escape the stresses and strains of life in New York. Since returning to her hometown of Traverse City, her practice has evolved into a path of self-discovery and self-empowerment. Learning to listen to and trust in your inner voice is an invaluable lesson that yoga teaches an individual -- liberating both the mind and the spirit. Practicing asanas is only the first step on the journey to establishing a new relationship with yourself. Alicia encourages her students to listen to there own bodies and to respect whatever messages they send. She is certified through Union/Yoga and is registered at the 200-level with the Yoga Alliance, currently studying for her certification at the 500-level.
Yoga For Beginners
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 Diane Abhaya, RYT
iDiane Abhaya, a retired social worker, brings balance to her life and teaching as a yoga instructor, educated in the Integral Yoga discipline at Satchidananda Ashram in Virginia. She has recently completed the 500-hour yoga teacher training program with Sandra Carden of Union/Yoga. Off the mat Diane enjoys a multitude of outdoor activities and her connection with Unity Church and The State Theatre. Diane has been blessed with numerous teaching opportunities throughout the Grand Traverse area, including at Northwestern Michigan College. Through her gentle approach to yoga Diane has enhanced her own physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. She looks forward to sharing the joy and peace of this wonderful practice called Yoga!
Chakra Yoga
Yoga for the Aging Body
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Cara Steen, CYT
Cara discovered yoga as a modern dancer at a summer dance festival in Maine. She has had a dedicated yoga practice since 2004 and will continued to seek a healthy and balanced lifestyle through her yoga practice. She was certified at OM Yoga as a vinyasa teacher at the 200 hour level, and also holds a pre-natal certification from well know pre-natal teacher Janice Clarfield. As a teacher Cara strives to teach with confidence, clarity, and compassion. Just having moved back to her home town of Traverse City from NYC, she is eager to share her love of yoga with this beautiful place.
Kids Yoga
Prenatal Yoga
Gentle
Yoga Flow
Continuing Yoga
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