Om Time, Yoga Junction, 40+ Fitness & Health
Amanda is a yoga instructor, activist, and director and founder of Empower Shakti International. Given the name, Akasha Yogini, by one of her teachers, she actively and patiently looks for the interconnections between all of life within this vast universe. Stepping forward into the teachings of her personal practice, and studying under many amazing teachers such as Robin Saltonstall PhD Integrative Health Medicine Specialist, Aditi Devi PhD Pujarini and Kali Kula lineage holder, Rod Stryker and many more, she is pulled forward, constantly in search of more knowledge and deeper integration within the vast world of holistic health and healing practices. Inspired by the sweeping and expansive vibration of Universe, she seeks to pulse to the beat of the stars. In the same way that a star is... Read the profile >>
Movement Climbing+Fitness
Chelsea began climbing in 1998 with her father at a local climbing gym (Atlanta Rocks) in Atlanta, Georgia. She was hooked immediately and joined a youth climbing team and began competing all within the first month. She has since competed in over 100 competitions and has traveled to Europe and Asia to compete at the world level. While Chelsea loves competition, she really enjoys climbing outdoors too. She finds climbing on rock to be peaceful and it helps keep her motivation high. Her favorite type of rock to climb on is sandstone and superb limestone. She also enjoys bouldering on granite in alpine areas. Chelsea loves teaching kids how to climb and is currently coaching a local climbing team through Movement Climbing + Fitness in Boulder, Colorado. She graduated from the... Read the profile >>
Christine found her competitive drive at the early age of 7 when joining the swim team. She continued to swim through college at Arizona State earning All American Honors. In 2006 she decided to give the sport of triathlon a try. On her dad’s old road bike she competed in the Chicago Triathlon. After this first race she was hooked and there was no turning back. She has competed as an elite amateur for five years as part of the Timex Multisport Team. The plan was to step up and race professionally in 2011, but an unfortunate basketball accident prevented this from happening. After 2 surgeries, intensive rehabilitation and physical therapy she is running strong again. Christine was awarded as the female amateur athlete of the year by USA Triathlon federation in 2011. This year she is... Read the profile >>
Eliza Kingsford is a Licensed Psychotherapist specializing in weight management, eating disorders and body image. She is Director of Clinical Services for Wellspring, a division of CRC Health Group. Also a certified personal trainer, group fitness instructor and long-time athlete, Eliza became passionate about combining therapeutic intervention, nutrition and exercise early on in her graduate studies at the University of Colorado. As Clinical Director for Wellspring, Eliza works with participants’ ages five and up, providing weight management solutions throughout the lifespan. An experienced speaker and presenter, Eliza has appeared on various television shows, at national conferences and workshops, and in internet publications. A member of the Obesity Action Coalition, Eliza is... Read the profile >>
Nancy Kate’s enchantment for the practice shines in her ability to hold space for students to go inside and create personal transformation in a fun, loving & supportive environment. Her classes focus on integrity of alignment and intention in every moment with sequencing that is thoughtful, deliberate, balanced and challenging. She trusts that it is through this precise way of practicing that we create the awareness to learn about our bodies, our selves and how we relate to the world…deepening all the connections in our lives. Her passion for the foundation of yoga, it’s roots & philosophy, was ignited through her early training in the Sivananda organization. In search of a sustainable vinyasa practice based in alignment with an emphasis on philosophy she discovered Maya... Read the profile >>
CrossFit Roots
Nicole is the owner as well as a coach at Crossfit Roots, a back-to-basics, no gimmicks, strength and conditioning fitness program. Constantly varied functional movements performed at high intensity are the foundation of the program. Nicole is a fabulous ambassador with many certifications, athletic and outdoor experience, and a vast knowledge of CrossFit training. Read the profile >>
Corepower Yoga
Raj first became attracted to yoga twelve years ago. Drawn to the heat, he had an intense and consistent Bikram practice. After his introduction to Partner Yoga, he realized that it was a perfect way for him to open to the joy and playfulness of yoga. Raj unites the Yang of Acro Yoga with the Yin of Principle Based Partner Yoga. He teaches a variety of styles of yoga to all ages and levels, including partner, Vinyasa, Hot, Yin, and Restorative yoga. He also works with individuals and couples, creating an environment of openness and connection. The combination of his individual and partner yoga has created more playfulness in his practice. Yoga has allowed Raj to achieve greater focus, more balance in his life, and feel healthier in his body. When not on his mat, Raj can... Read the profile >>
Yuki Tsuji-Hoening, E-RYT, LMT & RTT, has been teaching and coaching since 2004 in disciplines such as yoga, AcroYoga, Thai massage, skydiving, body flight and dance-climb fusion. Her passion is to express her freedom and creativity with her movements. She’s the founder and director of Karuna Health, which offers yoga and Thai massage. Born and raised in Japan for 18 years, her life philosophy is to be simple, intuitive, and dynamic in her work, study and play. She has been a student of yoga since 2000. She pursued her teacher training with Iyengar Yoga senior teacher, Nancy Stechert, in Hotchikiss CO. Her classes are filled with fun movements, partner work, and detailed and precise instruction on alignment. Her sequencing allows students to drop deeper with intelligence and... Read the profile >>
