Studio Assistant

jackie@metayogastudios.com

Marketing

megan.dujardin@hotmail.com

Community Engagement

sarahberman.socialwork@gmail.com

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“I love to travel and had the opportunity to participate in a yoga instructor retreat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, in April 2015. My passion for health and fitness initially sparked my interest in yoga, but it has expanded into a way of life. I enjoy blending styles and provide attention to breath and alignment. With a background in massage therapy and a degree in psychology, I focus on providing a balanced mind-body connection to my classes. My positive energy inspires students to discover their own strength and happiness by practicing yoga.”

TRAININGS

2009 - Medical Massage Program with Universal Therapeutic Massage Institute (Albuquerque, NM)

2012 - 200 Hour YTT with Cooke Fischer (Breckenridge, CO)

2012 - Thai Yoga Massage Bodywork Level I with Denver Integrative Massage School (Denver, CO)

2013 - Certified Personal Trainer with National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (Denver, CO)

2015 - Traditional Thai Massage Level II with MTM Thai Massage School (Chaing Mai, Thailand)

2020 - Certified Group Fitness Instructor with Athletics + Fitness Association of America

2022 - Yin Yoga Level I with Kari Kwinn (Breckenridge, CO)

2023 - Masters in Advanced Clinical Social Work with Walden University

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“Like many of us, I live for the sweet spot of total presence in connecting breath to movement. I began practicing yoga as a part of therapy as a teenager and have enjoyed the constant growth and challenge of being a student ever since.

As an instructor I strive to empower students to build awareness in mindful movement, find stillness in the mind and find their edge in fortitude. I enjoy sequencing classes that cultivate introspection through pranayama and meditation, inspire instinctive and natural movements and expand expectations beyond the physical.

Yoga is much greater than our time on the mat; this sacred space we share is one of the many opportunities to drop in, grow and breathe. It is an honor to be a part of this space. Let's spend time together connecting through movement, exploring the strength of humanity and surprising ourselves with our capabilities.”

TRAININGS

2019 - Yoga Sculpt with Corepower Yoga (Boston, MA)

2020 - 200 Hour YTT with be in union (Somerville, MA)

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"My yoga journey began at a young age, fumbling my way through VHS tapes (yes you heard that right... yoga on VHS) in my parent's basement trying not to laugh in postures I had never heard of before. I soon graduated out of the basement and into yoga studios, exploring what it felt like to breathe and move as a collective group. It wasn't until I found the power of a community to flow with, that my passion for yoga truly took off.

Through my journey, I have come to realize that yoga is not just a physical practice but also a means of connecting with oneself and all things around us on a deeper level. I have found that when we get lost in this moving meditation and quiet the noise of the outside world, it brings us into a state of complete presence and mindfulness where all other worries and to-do lists can fade away into the background.

As a teacher, I strive to create a safe, sacred space that invites all to connect with their own practice, inner selves, and therefore the community around them. I pride myself on my ability to cultivate a welcoming and grounding environment for anyone who walks through the door. My sequences are both intentional and creative, designed to provide a cohesive and fluid practice that allows students to explore and grow their practice in a supportive and nurturing environment.

So, whether you're a seasoned yogi or a complete newbie, I promise to meet you where you're at and work to guide you towards your full potential. Come flow with me!”

TRAININGS

2018 - 200 Hour YTT with Corepower Yoga (Denver, CO)

2019 - Yoga Sculpt with Corepower Yoga (Denver, CO)

2019 - Singing Bowls, Gongs and Meditation with Bliss Bowls (Englewood, CO)

2022 - Traditional Hot Yoga with Corepower Yoga (Boulder, CO)

2023 - Yin Yoga Level I with Kari Kwinn (Breckenridge, CO)

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"Yoga came knocking on my door at what seems like the perfect time. Or did I come knocking on yoga's door? In any case, while it's difficult to fully express all of the enchantment this practice has bestowed upon and within my life, my heart holds so much more beauty, and my entire existence has only gotten progressively more magical as I invest and live in yoga.

It is truly a dream to share this powerful practice with others as I navigate and explore this honorable role as a teacher (and always a student).

Combining the sweetness of breath, movement, self-inquiry, and a sprinkle of spirituality - let's play."

TRAININGS

2020 - 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)

2021 - Yin Yoga Level I with Kari Kwinn (Online)

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“Most of our thoughts throughout the day are filled with remembering the past and anticipating the future. We practice yoga to soak in the present moment to then implement that experience to other aspects of our life.

My yoga journey began in Boulder, Colorado when my athletic journey suddenly froze due to an injury. I was forced to quit the sport I loved and identify a new path with less impact. My identity crisis and general feelings of confusion latched onto the opportunity to connect with my community and self through practicing yoga. One door closed and a new, expressive, promising, inviting door opened.

I joined a teacher training with CorePower Yoga, and my pre-existing thoughts of “this is a just a great workout in a hot, sweaty room” flew out the window. I honed in on the traditional teachings of the practice, and a new perspective formed: “yoga is an exploration of self- discovery”. From that moment forward, yoga was not only sixty minutes a day; the practice of staying present in my mind, body and breath crept into every aspect of my life from cooking breakfast in the morning to hanging with friends in the evening.

As a teacher, I guide my students welcoming all energy levels and intentions. We will focus on our breath in stillness, which will carry us through our asana practice. We will cultivate strength and flow breath to movement, and I will hold space allowing you to push towards your edge or pull back depending on where you are in the present moment. Let’s practice together!”

TRAININGS

2019 - 200 Hour YTT with CorePower Yoga (Boulder, CO)

2019 - 50 Hour Extension YTT with CorePower Yoga (Boulder, CO)

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"In 2013, I discovered the sanctuary that is a yoga practice. I had experienced loss at a young age, and was still consumed with anger, rage, and was drowning in my own ocean of self-hate. It was on my mat that I learned to love myself as I was and learned self-acceptance. As my practice evolved over the years, the many facets of a yoga practice continues to be the medicine that brings me back—time and time again—to self-love + acceptance, always back to love."

TRAININGS

2013 - 200 Hour YTT with Yoga State of Mind, Body and Soul School (MI)

2014 - Reiki Level I & II with Yoga with Shawna School (CA)

2014 - SUP Yoga TT with Yoga with Shawna School (CA)

2015 - Yin Yoga Level I with Kari Kwinn (Colorado Springs, CO)

2016 - Asana Alignment with Annie Carpenter (Boulder, CO)

2016 - 300 Hour Vinyasa YTT with Sampooma Yoga School (India)

2017 - Sacred Breathwork Level I with Sacred Breath Academy (NC)

2017 - Sound Healing Facilitation with Shakti Sound Bath School (CA)

2019 - Tantric Hatha YTT with The Practice (Bali)

2022 - Yin Yoga Level II with Kari Kwinn (Breckenridge, CO)

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“I intend to make everything yoga, to find the ease in life. To honor the power of breath, the play and flow of movement, the expanse of stillness, and the magic of community. Sometimes I struggle and forget, I experience burnout and chaos, imbalance and unease. Then, I join in community to cultivate solidarity, to nourish our collective consciousness, and to remember.

Yoga is union, and I intend to give myself permission to be my most authentic self: I am love. I intend to hold space for our unique journeys, honor our bodily integrity, and embrace our divine vibrations.”

TRAININGS

2016 - 200 Hour YTT Integrated Yoga at Kawai Purapura (Albany, New Zealand) 

2017 - Introduction to Vipassana Meditation (Shelburne Falls, MA) 

2020 - Sound Healer Certification with Meta Yoga Studios (Breckenridge, CO) 

2021 - Yoga Teacher Mentorship: Prenatal Yoga, Sequencing Strategies, and Using Props with Thrive Yoga (Frisco, CO) 

2021 - Relevant Anatomy of the Lumbopelvic and SI Joint for the Yoga Instructor with Rani Helvey-Byers and Whitney Benton (Frisco, CO) 

2021 - 2023 - Reiki Level I, II, & Holy Fire World Peace Master Certification with Janette Mikity (Breckenridge, CO)

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“I have been practicing yoga since 2012 and learned that life, as it happens off the mat, can be practiced on it. Through this practice, I've learned self-awareness, love, acceptance, compassion, and connection, as well as the importance of slowing down. As a teacher, those are the lessons I am most called to share.

My classes are heartfelt and inspired by personal experience and life in the mountains. I plan thoughtful, approachable sequences, offer cues that help align intention with action, and invite self-support by using props and offering pose variations. My classes are often accompanied by music to help relax the mind-body and support the flow of movement.”

TRAININGS

2021 - 200 Hour YTT with Yandara Yoga Institute (Baja, Mexico)


2021 - Yoga Teacher Mentorship: Prenatal Yoga, Sequencing Strategies, and Using Props with Thrive Yoga (Frisco, CO) 

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“After two decades of yoga, I'm still awed by the many forms the practice can take to adapt to each unique season of my human experience. What started with asana at 14 years old eventually led me to the seven other limbs, and the chance to share the principles with others through teaching.

Yoga continuously aligns me with my own being-ness. Simultaneously, it broadens my perspective to recognize (again and again) the divine interconnectedness of all creation. With yoga, I'm offered the opportunity to live from a more spacious consciousness, shedding illusions of scarcity, smallness, isolation, or fear. Yoga gives me the capacity to hold and navigate through life's challenges from a posture of surrender... which ultimately heralds the peace I seek in these times.

Yoga empowers and it humbles. It educates and it reminds. The practice is more than a somatic or spiritual tool; it's an old friend who presents new wisdom each time we meet.”

TRAININGS

2018 - 200 Hour YTT with Sattva Yoga (Tampa, FL)

2018 - Trauma Informed Yoga with Sattva Yoga (Tampa, FL)

2019 - Yoga Nidra with Sattva Yoga (Tampa, FL)

2019 - Restorative and Yin Yoga with Sattva Yoga (Tampa, FL)

2019 - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with Sattva Yoga (Tampa, FL)

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"I love the way yoga makes people feel, inside and out. I practice and teach so I can learn more about the love and light within myself and share it with the world! I teach all types of yoga, from a Hot Core Fusion to Mindful Flow, Gentle Vinyasa to Buti and everything in between. I find that I learn something new in every class-whether I am a student or an instructor. Keeping a positive mind and spirit is everything! I try to place an emphasis on positivity, strength, confidence and acceptance both on the mat and off."

TRAININGS

2016 – 200 Hour YTT with Rishikul Yogshala (Pokhara, Nepal)

2018 – Buti Yoga Certification (Aspen, CO)

2018 - SUP Yoga TT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)

2021 - Ashtanga Immersion with Kino MacGregor (Asheville, NC)

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"I am a multi-passionate entrepreneur, business coach, media maven and human conditioning expert. In the health and wellness space, I am the founder of Yoga + Life™ Magazines, a co-founder of Meta Yoga Studios and enjoy influencing the conversation both on and off the mat. I have been part of the wellness industry since teaching my first fitness class in 1992. I began my career as a national fitness presenter and educator and became a television host on a variety of networks. My yoga studies began in 1995, blending ancient yoga lineage with modern day sciences with a degree in Exercise Physiology and have been practicing ever since. I have a very light-hearted, humor-based teaching style and enjoy reading the energy of the room. I believe every teacher has something to offer regardless of experience if they are true to who they are.”

TRAININGS

1995 – BS: Exercise Physiology

Group Fitness Trainer with NETA

2017 - 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Studios (Breckenridge, CO)

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"My passion is to create experiences that spark connection, joy and growth. I am an Ecstatic Dance facilitator, movement and meditation teacher, singer, and modern mystic. 

Through a decade of teaching yoga, studying eastern philosophy, performing energy work, and incorporating other therapies, I have discovered that what people seek most is connection. I aim to provide alternative avenues for those looking for conscious community and self discovery by facilitating retreats and workshops using flow state consciousness as a conduit for change and growth. I believe in the medicine of music and incorporate vocalization and instruments in all of my classes.”

www.fitgirlwellness.com

TRAININGS

2014 – 200 Hour YTT with Core Essence Yoga (Bali, Indonesia)

2014 - SUP Yoga TT with Katarina Simko (Chicago, IL)

2014 - Heart of a Teacher with Maty Ezraty (Chicago IL)

2015 - Hips & Hamstrings with Noah Maze (Chicago IL)

2015 - Yoga Weekend Intensive, Kathryn Budig (Chicago, IL)

2015 - Ashtanga Immersion with Kino MacGregor (Chicago, IL)

2016 - Franklin Method Level I with Dr. Eric Franklin (New York, NY)

2016 - Alignment with Annie Carpenter (Boulder, CO)

2018 - Bring Joy to Your Practice with Sean Haleen (Denver, CO)

2019 - Skills + Drills: Power, Potency + Play with Rocky Heron (Breckenridge, CO)

2019 - Franklin Method Level II with Dr. Eric Franklin (New York, NY)

2020 - Coaching Accelerator for Yoga Teachers with Margo Lightburn (Online)

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"I am a certified yoga teacher, embodiment mentor, and fellow student with a big desire to assist others in their healing and growth journeys. My asana classes are soothing and thoughtful, yet playful and edgy. With an emphasis on somatic communication and self-inquiry practices, each student is given the opportunity to dive deeper beneath their surface and beyond the physical aspects of yoga.

I believe this practice is different for everybody; uniquely insightful and deeply personal on varying levels. It's my mission to leave each of my clients feeling embodied, supported, accepted, and safe within themselves and their environment. As your teacher, I will hold space for all parts of you; your range, individuality, expression, and needs; Your entirety; And together, we will explore the transformative potential of yoga, both on and off the mat."

TRAININGS

2014 - 200 Hour YTT, Wild Abundant Life (Milwaukee, WI)

2014 - Yoga Body Bootcamp, Wild Abundant Life (Milwaukee, WI)

2014 - Personal Trainer, Wild Abundant Life (Milwaukee, WI)

2018 - Yin Yoga Levels I & II with Kari Kwinn (Breckenridge, CO)

2022 - Inquiry Method Somatic Healing Certification with Kyle Mercer of Life at Altitude (online)

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"My wild journey into yoga… In my early years of "yoga," I found the practice simply as a workout that happened to spark an internal fire. As life shifted drastically over the years, Yoga continued to find me. When I would turn away from the practice, some way, yoga would simply fall into my path, again and again. It wasn't until a life-altering accident that I truly chose yoga to guide me through this life.

Years ago, the call for something more inspired me to hit the road to nowhere. I didn't have a plan or a thought of what may transpire. I simply trusted the process along the way. Over the years of this wild adventure, I traveled the beautiful Americas from North to South, working within the yoga destination industry. During this time of wonder, I learned from native and modern practices, traditions, and lifestyles. Diving deeply into the yogic lifestyle and learning the depths of the mystics through immersive trainings. The saying "you just wake up one day" was a very real experience as I sat under the budding trees of the islands. In those moments of realization, I found that my life had an "accidental" complete reset. The grand rising opened countless doors of growth and connection to the vast EARTH we walk upon.

I am still amazed and beyond grateful every day for the lifestyle and practices of Yoga, energetic understanding and meditation. These ancient teachings have enhanced my life over and over again. The movement of asana has rejuvenated my body and healed injuries and illnesses I once thought were impossible to overcome. I am eternally grateful for all the lessons along the way and the vast studies I was gifted from the most incredible teachers, mentors, and friends from all over the world.

As I have grown into my practice as a student and observer, I have been granted the opportunity to flourish as a teacher. I strive to create an experience that embodies all that we are as humans. Curating classes that enhance the depths of energy through movement, breath and organic expression. Each class is held with sacred intention, a sense of playfulness through exploration, compassionate understanding and loving respect."

"Laugh often, dance wildly, love deeply and live freely.”

TRAININGS

2007 - 200 Hour Ashtanga Primary Series with Colorado Springs Yoga Shala (Colorado Springs, CO)

2011 - Core Power Intro Level I (Colorado Springs, CO)

2015 - 200 Hour Ashtanga TT with Cooke Fischer (Breckenridge, CO)

2015 - SUP Yoga with Lindsey Gonzalez (Denver, CO)

2015 - 200 Hour Hatha / Vinyasa TT with Molly Moon and Jolie Wilson (Florida Keys)

2016 - Yin for Athletes with Om Shanti (Tamarindo, Costa Rica)

2016 - Yin as Shadow with Zen Yoga (Ometepe, Nicaragua)

2017 - 200 Hour Hatha TT with Pablo Lucero (Florida Keys)

2017 - Reiki: Purple Light (Key West, FL)

2018 - Hatha Anatomy, 200 Hour Advanced Hatha, Yoga Integration, and Advanced Vinyasa with Emily Hughes (FL)

2018 - 200 Hour Vinyasa with Jolie Wilson (Maui, HI)

2018 - AcroYoga Level I with Hannah Shaw (Maui, HI)

2018 - Reiki Usui Level I with Debbi Quinn (Key West, FL)

2018 - Power Functional Yoga with Pablo Lucero (Maui, HI)

2018 - Open Ocean SUP Yoga with Nichole Clift (Maui, HI)

2018 - The Vast Empty: Teaching Meditation with Ram Das

2018 - Hatha Philosophy with Sri Janak (Cocoa Beach, FL)

2019 - Thai Vedic Yoga Assists with Mukti Buck (Cocoa Beach, FL)

2019 - Language of Life through Yoga (online)

2019 - Trauma as a Therapy through Yoga with Grace Peterson (Miami, FL)

2019 - Trauma Release Experience (Cocoa Beach, FL)

2019 - Yoga Nidra and Sound Healing (Cocoa Beach, FL)

2019 - Reiki Holy Fire with Karen Hadley (Cocoa Beach, FL)

2019 - Yoga Anatomy with Dr. Ray Long (Del Rey Beach, FL)

2019 - Munay Ki with Chacana Spiritual Center (Melbourne, FL)

2018-2020 - Anthropology of Shamanic Medicine Internship with Alberto Villoldo and Aldolfo Ramirez

2020 - 300 Hour YTT (Florida Keys): included Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Kundalini

2020 - Reiki Usui Level II with Debbi Quinn (Florida Keys)

2020 - Body Wisdom with Ann Brode (online)

2020-2021 - 400 Hour Kundalini YTT with Jolie Wilson (online)

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"In 2012, I found myself burnt out from running and needed something to sustain my active lifestyle in a positive, healthy way. I found myself in a yoga class and instantly got hooked. In 2015, I travelled to Dharamsala, India to study yoga and widen my perspective of the world. Since then, I've been working towards a healthy balance of skiing, running, sharing love and energy with others not just through shapes we make with our bodies but with actions and words. My classes aim to heal from the inside out, discovering ourselves one shape at a time.”

TRAININGS

2013 - Group Exercise Certification - Yoga Focus with St. Cloud State University (St. Cloud, MN)

2015 - 200 Hour YTT with Mahi Power Yoga (Dharmasala, India)

2019 - Yin Yoga Levels I & II with Kari Kwinn (Breckenridge, CO)

2022 - Sound Healer Certification with EJ Brumfield and Emma Kelleher (Frisco, CO)

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“I stumbled into yoga while I was living in Colombia – I was dragged (benevolently) to a class (taught in Spanish) and was convinced to keep coming back mainly as a way to rehab a post-surgery knee. My knee found its way to health, but I had cracked open the door to a mesmerizing practice and passion. I studied for a year under Sivananda teachers and then traveled to receive my first training in Brazil. After moving to the magical snow-globe of Breckenridge to teach kid ski lessons, I pursued a second training to diversify my understanding and ability to teach various styles.

Yoga has been a vital component of my own physical, mental, and emotional health and a catalyst for self-discovery. In teaching, I aim to provide accessible classes for all levels. My goal is to encourage students to challenge themselves to turn inwards, towards body, mind & breath, with compassion, kindness and curiosity for themselves. I am overflowingly grateful to share this practice and passion.”

TRAININGS

2015 – 200 Hour YTT (Garopaba, Brazil)

2017 – 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)

2017 – Yin Yoga Levels I & II with Kari Kwinn (Breckenridge, CO)

2019 - Anatomy for Yoga Teachers with Colorado School of Yoga (Denver, CO)

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"I've been dealt a handful of tragedy and loss in my life, more than any one person should have to go through. In these darker moments, I sometimes had tools to help me through the journey, and sometimes I did not. Meditation, yoga, and slowing down have changed my life, relationships, and how I choose to interact with the world. This is the basis for the life tools I offer in my classes.

Viewing yoga from many perspectives has led me to sit in the seat of the student, mentee, teacher, assistant, and teacher trainer. I utilize all of these lenses to understand the best ways to mindfully support others. With the knowledge that no two beings are the same, I strive to teach to the individuals that are presently in front of me, adjusting to their unique abilities and needs. I treat everyone with respect and care while setting appropriate boundaries for myself and opportunities for my students to develop their own.

Along my training journey, I fell in love with Yin Yoga and dove deep into this well of knowledge through many teachers, trainings, books and experiences. Class with me is like crawling into a well-made bed, with plenty of empty space to gently marinate within your body, mind and spirit. I hope that you walk out of my classes having experienced a positive and growth-oriented mental and physical feeling state."

TRAININGS

2015 – 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)

2016 – Trauma Informed Yoga with Janine D-Anniballe (Colorado Springs, CO)

2016 – Hands on Assists with Gina Caputo (Boulder, CO)

2016 – Yin Yoga Levels I & II with Kari Kwinn (Colorado Springs, CO)

2017 – Usui Reiki Levels I & II with Janette Mikity (Breckenridge, CO)

2019 - Art of Assists with Janet Stone (Online)

2019 - Usui/Holy Fire© III Reiki Master Training with Janette Mikity + Rose O’Connor (Breckenridge, CO)

2018-2020 - 300 Hour YTT with Semperviva Yoga (Vancouver, BC): included Yin Yoga with Bernie Clark + Diana Batts, Ayurveda with Nathalie Keiller, Meditation with Bernie + Nathalie, and Kundalini with Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa + Gloria Latham

2019-2020 - 300 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO): included Yin Yoga Level III with Kari Kwinn, Franklin Methods with Kat Carter, Yoga + Pregnancy with Kari Kwinn, Yoga of Emotional Intelligence + Wellbeing with Shannon Paige, Vedic Astrology with Bryan McRea

2021 - Anatomy Layers: Bones, Brains, + Breathing with Jen Wilking (online)

2022 - Gender Equity in Wellness Spaces with Jordan Smiley (Denver, CO)

2022 - 26&2 Hot Yoga with Craig Villani, Brandy Lyn, Cynthia Wehr, John Salvatore and more with yogauthority (online)

2022 - Sound Healer Certification with EJ Brumfield and Emma Kelleher (Frisco, CO)

2023 - Sonic Studies in Nada Yoga with Aurelio, Joseph Schmidlin, Heather Love, Vasundhara Das, Abhisek KR and more with Svaram (online)

2023 - Chanting: Yoga of the Heart with Janet Stone (online)

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"I am originally from Wales, UK and came to Summit County in 2009. Yoga quickly became an important complement to the fast paced, high adrenaline fueled lifestyle we live here and I am a firm believer that a regular practice will teach the mind and the body to deal with unanticipated trauma. I like to construct creative sequences and provide a safe space to move with intelligence and mindfulness. The fitness aspect of yoga is important to me but I've grown to appreciate the mental impact, slowing down the breath and pausing to meditate. When not in the studio I lead a busy life managing my own property management business and taking advantage of all the activities we have in our mountain playground.”

TRAININGS

2018 - 200 Hour YTT with Soul Ascension (Kona, HI)

2020 - Yin Yoga Levels I & II with Kari Kwinn (online)

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“My journey to yoga began as a professional snowboarder. Yoga not only improved my athletic prowess but brought clarity and presence to all parts of my life. It became an anchor of balance as I traveled to snowboard competitions around the world. My practice remains a beacon of light as I navigate the joys and challenges in everyday life, including a recent journey surviving breast cancer.

These experiences have heartened me to follow my dreams, live with purpose, revel in moments of everyday magic and teach yoga. My classes explore mindful movement, stability, breath, and intention to inspire students to connect with their highest potential both on and off the mat. I believe yoga is for everyone and work to make all of my classes accessible and inclusive.”

www.leslieglennyoga.com

TRAININGS

2014 – 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)

2015 – SUP Yoga YTT with Bliss Paddle (Boulder, CO)

2015 – Usui Reiki Level I with Janette Mikity (Breckenridge, CO)

2016 - Sequencing Strategies Masterclass with Noah Maze (Denver, CO)

2017 - Gheranda Samhita: The Science of Hatha Yoga with Rod Stryker (Carbondale, CO)

2017 - Hands on Assists with Gina Caputo (Boulder, CO)

2017 - Restorative Yoga with Judith Lasater (Online)

2018 - ParaYoga Nidra Certification with Rod Stryker (Carbondale, CO)

2018 - Sunday Savasana Series with Judith + Lizzie Lasater (Online)

2014-2019 - 300 Hour YTT with ParaYoga (Carbondale, CO): included Vinyasa Krama - The Energetics of Sequencing, Tantra Shakti - The Power and Radiant Soul of Yoga, Prana Shakti - The Power and Path of Yoga, Marma - Principle of an Enlightened Practice, The Four Desires - The Yoga of Fulfillment, Yoga Nidra - Enlightened Sleep, Koshas, Kriya, Yoga - Unleashing the Science of the Soul, Kundalini - The Grandeur and Spirit of Yoga, Guru Parampara - Empowering the Teacher

2019 - Demystifying Alignment and Demystifying Vinyasa with Noah Maze (Denver, CO)

2019 - Skills + Drills: Power, Potency + Play with Rocky Heron (Breckenridge, CO)

2020 - Empowering the Heart: The Abode of Sacred Joy, Healing + Power and Uncovering the Secrets of the Brhadaranyaka Upanishad with Rod Stryker (Carbondale, CO)

2020 - Somatic Psychology of Yoga with Sandra Anderson (Boulder, CO)

2020 - Smart + Creative Sequencing with Rocky Heron (Online)

2020 - Meditation Teacher Training with Tracee Stanley (Online)

2016-2020 - 300 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO): included Yin Yoga Levels I, II, & III with Kari Kwinn, Franklin Methods with Kat Carter, Yoga of Emotional Intelligence + Wellbeing with Shannon Paige, Sound Healing Level I with EJ Brumfield + Emma Kelleher, Yoga + Pregnancy with Kari Kwinn

2022 - Usui Reiki Level II with Janette Mikity (Breckenridge, CO)

2023 - Usui/Holy Fire© III Reiki Master Training with Janette Mikity (Breckenridge, CO)

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“Having initially found yoga over a decade ago, I would describe my ongoing experience as a path of discovery, healing and connection. The practice of yoga has been a gladiator of transformation in my life and in teaching I have discovered a passion for holding the space of that possibility for others.

Yoga teaches us that the barriers between the conscious self and the experience of knowing who we really are as pure source energy are birthed in the chatter of our minds and that the most direct path to the mind is through the body. I am deeply honored to be able to offer years of experience teaching movement to help guide you through a safe asana practice that builds strength and flexibility while also incorporating breath work and meditation to provide a holistic experience for mind, body and spirit.”

TRAININGS

2013 - Reiki I & II with Usui System of Natural Healing, Rose O’Connor

2017 – 200 hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)

2018 - Usui Reiki I with Janette Mikity (Breckenridge, CO)

2019 - Usui/Holy Fire© III Reiki Master Training with Janette Mikity + Rose O’Connor (Breckenridge, CO)

2017-2020 - 300 hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO): included Yin Yoga I & II with Kari Kwinn, Franklin Methods with Kat Carter, The Art of Slowing Down: Restorative Yoga with Leslie Glenn, Yoga + Pregnancy with Kari Kwinn, Yoga of Emotional Intelligence + Wellbeing with Shannon Paige, Vedic Astrology with Bryan McRea

2022-present - Feldenkrais® Professional Training Program with Alan Questel (Santa Fe, NM)

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"I discovered yoga in 2009 while still in high school when an injury took me away from my usual activities. I fell in love with the peaceful flow and movement that took me on new journeys in my mind and body. I especially love the grounding and flowing opportunities that yoga provides. As a wilderness and horticultural therapist and student, I greatly value the human nature connection and the importance that mindfulness can play for both ourselves and our Earth. I am passionate about fostering the healing of our environment along with our physical and emotional bodies by utilizing the breath, meditation, connection, and movement. I feel lucky to be surrounded by wise teachers who help me grow and learn in my life and yoga practice. When I'm not doing yoga I enjoy long distance bike touring, growing food, running, and slacklining. Come join me in flow!"

TRAININGS

2013 - 200 Hour YTT with Shambhava Yoga School (Fort Collins, CO)

2018 - Yin Yoga Level I with Kari Kwinn (Breckenridge, CO)

2020-2022 MA: Social Work with Denver University (Denver, CO)

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"I foster an awareness of yoga as a lifestyle, rather than merely a physical practice. My classes are strong yet balanced to challenge and embolden students. I encourage the practice of yogic principles on and off the mat, approaching the practice of yoga as an opportunity to heal the mind, body, spirit connection. Every breath is an opportunity for reformation and acceptance, and I lead students to tap into the simplicity of this transformational power."

TRAININGS

2009 - Yoga Theory + Practice Immersion with Colorado College (Colorado Springs, CO)

2010 - 200 Hour YTT with Corepower Yoga (Colorado Springs, CO)

2011 - 220hr Yoga Lifestyle + Teacher Training with Wilmington Yoga Center (Wilmington, NC)

2010-2015 - 300 Hour YTT with Wilmington Yoga Center (Wilmington, NC): included Vinyasa/Flow Yoga, Anatomy, Hands-On Assists, Gentle Yoga + Meditation, Ayurveda, Dialogues of the Heart: Non-Violent Communication, Pre + Post-Natal Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Therapeutics, Acro Yoga, Yin Yoga

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"I first discovered yoga in college and have been a dedicated student ever since. I came to yoga for the physical strength & flexibility I experienced, and stayed for the inward exploration & growth I found. I completed my RYT-200 in 2018 through Meta Yoga Schools right here in Breckenridge, Colorado, and have been teaching locally ever since. I completed my master's in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling at Naropa University in 2022 & work in the community as a therapist in private practice.

In my classes, I strive to create an open space for my community of students to dig deeper into Self and utilize yoga to improve mind, body, & spirit connections. I approach teaching from a trauma-informed lens, and encourage my students to attune to their needs throughout.

I enjoy sequencing poses that help balance and compliment the energetic nature of the lifestyle here in Colorado. I specialize in curating strong, intuitive, and empowering classes that are infused with intention, contemplative practice, breath work, and meaning. My goal is to inspire students to be their best self, both on and off the mat."

www.samanthajohnson.me

TRAININGS

2018 - 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Studios (Breckenridge, CO)

2018 - Ayurveda: The Art of Self Care with Julia Clarke (Edwards, CO)

2018 - Yin Yoga Levels I & II with Kari Kwinn (Breckenridge, CO)

2022 - MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Naropa University (Boulder, CO)

2023 - Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga Level 1 with Dr. Arielle Schwartz (online)

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“Posture was why I began going to yoga. I had horrible posture and was often told that...by strangers. I decided yoga would be my gateway to standing tall and proud with no more comments from the peanut gallery. It has lead me further than I expected and become more ingrained in my daily life than I knew was possible. Yoga has taught me to slow down, to be introspective and to listen to myself as well as others more genuinely. I’ve been blessed with kind and knowledgeable teachers with varying styles from power to Yoga Nidra, and although I didn’t always appreciate the slower modes of yoga I enjoy and learn from every breath and asana.

I’d always wanted to teach yoga, but could never find the time to complete the 200-hour training, that is until the restaurant I worked at closed and I was left with some time until I began a new job. Lucky for me there was a YTT session starting in Nederland at Shoshoni Ashram shortly after my new-found freedom! I am excited to be at Meta, which I have called my home studio since its inception.

I love my community and seeing it thrive by living healthfully and joyfully. I hope to bring a fun and energetic practice to my fellows with flows combining breathwork, strength and mobility. I enjoy seeing students having a great time, learning and doing things they didn’t know they could – an excited empowerment you can see.”

TRAININGS

2008 - BS in Physical Education at Bridgewater State College (Bridgewater, MA)

2016 - 200 Hour YTT at Shoshoni Ashram (Nederland, CO)