Bashi is a native of NYC raised in South Florida. A dancer from the age of 3 who minored in dance with a B.S in Marketing from Troy University in Alabama. She discovered yoga 12 years ago when she was expecting her first child and felt an instant connection. Attracted to yoga's grace and intrigued by yoga's peace. Her journey led her to intentionally commit to her practice 3 years ago. She believes our paths are already designed and we just have to be open to receive. Bashi says her practice brings her simple relaxation in the purest form. Her mat brought her to inner peace so that she could serve God and others from a better place. Bashi explored teacher training at PYR in Plymouth, MI 2 years ago. Learning the beautiful foundations of a yoga practice to teach Ashtanga Vinyasa,... Read the profile >>
After finishing college Cheryl found fitness to be a great “hobby”. With a dance background and no real athletic ability – fitness classes really appealed to her. Working full time in advertising/marketing Cheryl became more interested in teaching fitness classes and began picking up instructor certifications. After the birth of her second son, she retired from her marketing gig but continued teaching fitness classes. As her boys entered school, Cheryl took on more classes at the gym and expanded both the types of classes she taught and where she taught them. Today Cheryl teaches step, pilates, barbell strength, bootcamp and strike (kick boxing) classes at two different fitness facilities. She has a wondeful, supportive family and hopes to teach for MANY years to come. Cheryl's... Read the profile >>
Kelli has been a devoted yoga practitioner and attending yoga workshops for more than 20 years; she has been teaching yoga for more than 13. She first finished her teacher training in 2000 at Namaste in Royal Oak Michigan and opened her own studio where she resides in Monroe Mi. She later finished another 200 RYT training with Jonny Kest. Influenced by every class she has taken, Kelli adds an element of challenge and creativity to her classes. She challenges her students to go beyond their comfort zone in a way that they can explore, heal, and strengthen their bodies and minds through the practice of yoga. Kelli’s contagious smile & positive spirit encourages students to release fear while gaining confidence every time they approach the mat in her class. Kelli currently... Read the profile >>
Lauren was raised in the little village of Hartland, Wisconsin where she graduated from Arrowhead Union High School. She began her athletic career at age 5 when swimming lessons turned into the swim team. The older she got the more time she put into the sport; swimming on the varsity swim team all four years of high school and leading the team as captain to a women’s Division 1 State Championship title her senior year. Lauren wasn’t sure what was next for her, but knew she needed a break from swimming and joined the track team after the swim season had completed. She ran on the varsity team and led the women’s team to a Division 1 State Runner Up title, the highest the women’s high school track team had ever placed. Lauren attended Michigan State University where she competed... Read the profile >>
USA triathlon certified
Liz grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan playing team sports from a young age. Every activity that she participated in involved quite a few other people: basketball, volleyball, dance, and band. She always spent a large amount of time with family and friends. After high school, college, and a large wedding Liz began looking for her next great adventure. She decided to train for a triathlon. This would be her first solo sporting adventure. For three months she laid in bed each night wanting to tell her husband what she was planning but thought that he would laugh. After only two seasons of competing she started working with youth interested in multisport. These youth athletes reflect her own drive and determination. Each youth is interested in triathlon for a multitude of different... Read the profile >>
Natalie started at Bodyfit as a client and quickly feel in love with the barre method. She became an instructor because it combined her passion for teaching, dance, and fitness. Natalie is a graduate from CMU with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Masters Degree in Education Leadership. She was an elementary school teacher for 5 years and has a 15 year dance background. Natalie is a wife, volunteer, and busy full time mother of twin girls. She is inspired and motivated daily by her clients. It's very rewarding for her to see all the positive physical, mental, and emotional changes in her clients. Natalie feels very blessed to work with such wonderful co-workers and dedicated clients each day. Read the profile >>
I am a certified Bikram Yoga instructor. I am blessed to work closely with my sister and brother-in-law who own the Bikram Yoga studio in Northville, Michigan. I have been surrounded by their influence of health and wellness for over ten years. Health and wellness is a passion for me. It has always been a goal and dream of mine to become certified to teach yoga. It is important to me to help individuals to enhance their lives and inspire others to live their best life. Yoga is about bringing together our mind, body and spirit connection. Yoga has tremendously made a difference in my life and it has created a space for me to see my authentic self and learn to accept and love myself in a healthy way. Life can bring challenges and yoga is a way to bring us back to center and become... Read the profile >>
In the fall of 2012, Rob finished his 15th and fastest road marathon to date. His passion for and love of distance running, however, was not born from years and years on the track or on the cross country team. After a youth filled with year round team sports, Rob’s participation dwindled as he transitioned to a career, a family, and graduate school. It took many years for Rob to experience the joy of running. A slow and purpose start, he found his way to his is first marathon finish in Chicago in 2000. The training and the event was such a great experience, Rob went back to Chicago again in 2001 and 2003. Following an injury filled season and a personal worst finishing time in 2003, Rob decided to retire from the distance. Fast forward to 2006, Rob was running for fun and injury... Read the profile >>
I began practicing yoga from a fitness background, alternating between fitness routines and yoga classes. Until eventually my body started craving yoga, and I found myself wanting to practice on a daily basis. I immediately started noticing the benefits of a consistent yoga practice on my mat, as well as off my mat, bringing a sense of peace and balance to my personal life. Yoga has created a passion within me to share all the beautiful benefits of a steady yoga practice with others. When I started teaching yoga I quickly had the desire to teach in an environment with structure and consistency, so that I could watch the students grow within their own practice, allowing them to see & feel the many benefits as well. In 2009 along with my husband, Brent Rieli, we created a... Read the profile >>
