Sparrow Studios
Colin began his yoga journey in 2001 when his track coach sent him to a Baptiste Power Yoga class to improve his grace and body awareness. Initially, the physical benefits of the practice kept him coming back. Through regular practice Colin also gained an appreciation for the mental and spiritual aspects of yoga. While practicing at the Baptiste Power Yoga studios in Boston, Colin was the sprint coach for a local University and competed in several half and full marathons. Colin earned his 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher certification through CorePower Yoga, and attended Level One Teacher Training with Baron Baptiste in 2012. He is also a Yoga and Running Ambassador for the Lululemon – Mall of America store. As a yoga teacher, Colin likes to create a space where students can... Read the profile >>
Crossfit Minnesota
Darcy Franklin is a lifelong runner, mover & shaker! She started running in middle school with her dad and brothers and has been involved in the running community ever since. Once Crossfit came into her life, she found a perfect balance between running and strength. As Owner/Trainer of FitNeighbor, LLC, Trainer at Crossfit Minnesota (Running Coach) and Leader of Washburn Community Track Workouts, her goal is to inspire others to keep moving by showing participants that this can be fun! It doesn't have to be drudgery and you can look forward to working out with your community and creating that tight bond that everyone needs. As a former middle school teacher, Darcy's long term goal is to start a teens program at Crossfit Minnesota that will encourage girls to get strong and love their... Read the profile >>
Core Power Yoga
Ella is a 200 hour RYT and CYT yoga teacher.She got her initial 200 HR. training with Corepower Yoga in the Fall of 2007.She has then continued to deepen her knowledge, going through teacher trainings with Monique Maxwell, Johnny Kest, Rod Stryker and also went through Blooma prenatal teacher training -She has studied with many amazing teachers such as Cameron Shayne, Anna Forrest,Rusty Wells, Janet Stone, Sean Corne, Brian Kest,Baron Baptiste,Kevan Gale,David Romanelli,Shiva Rea,Vinnie Marino, Richard Freeman, Jim Bennet, Doug Swenson, Max Strom , Darren Maine , Dave Farmer and the amazing Gurmuhk. She is grateful for the teacher in all beings, truly , and the lesson, lessons in all experiences.Coming from a childhood of extensive competitive gymnastics background, Ella is aware you can... Read the profile >>
Adventures of Super-Stretch // Gorilla Yogis
Jessica Rosenberg has been practicing yoga and wellness since the early 1990s and teaching for more than 10 years. She studies yogic texts and sequencing philosophies from many yoga and fitness disciplines. The result is a wonderfully blended teaching style and a unique challenging class for children and adults that balances body, mind, and heart to help students enlighten up. Jessica’s greatest pleasure lies in sharing, mentoring and spreading the wonders of yoga movement, breathing and philosophy. In 2001, she created The Adventures of Super-Stretch™, an interactive fitness program, book series and games for the entire family developed to give children a physical outlet to express and empower themselves in a healthy and happy way; revealing their beauty from the inside... Read the profile >>
Sparrow Studios
A native of the south metro, Kirsten is used to traveling to far off lands {aka “across the river”} for her daily yoga & barre practice. When she learned that a new studio called Sparrow was opening practically in her backyard, she was thrilled (even more thrilled when she was asked to be a teacher there!)! Kirsten is so grateful for the opportunity to share her love of yoga, Yoga Sculpt, and BarreAmped and be part of the Sparrow community. She believes that there is something to learn from all experiences. And that the people we meet on this journey {life!} are our best teachers. Our roles continually change; in one moment, we are the teacher. In the next moment, we are the student. “The dance is what matters.” Kirsten can’t wait to be your barre-tender & bring you... Read the profile >>
Core Power Yoga
Susie grew up in an athletic home and was an athlete herself. She played softball and volleyball until one day a friend told her to try out for the dance team in high school. From that moment on, her life changed. Though she still played softball, her new love was dance. Her dance career earned her two State Championships in High School and one National Championship in college. She was also fortunate enough to dance professionally for a year. After her dance career was over, she found herself struggling for find a workout style she enjoyed as much as dance. Having many memberships at other venues and not seeing the results she wanted, her best friend asked her to try out a yoga class with her. She loved it and wanted to try more. That is when Sculpt came into the picture. It was an... Read the profile >>
