Chicago : Bucktown
Daylene Christensen
Daylene acknowledges many signs pointing her in the direction of yoga. She would have a different answer, regarding how she got started, depending on the day. But she admits when starting out, she hated yoga. Asana required a different sort of strength, flexibility, and attention, to which she wasn't accustomed, as compared to her past athletic experiences. It was not only challenging, but also frustrating. Yet some unknown force begged her to push on. Today, Daylene is a dedicated student, and credits the practice itself as her greatest teacher. Yoga has taught a level of compassion and love that has always been inside, but had never before been given the proper nourishment to grow. Asana inherently requires that the practitioner be fully present. She often credits humility as her first... Read the profile >>
Lee Zaremba
Ruby Room
In the year 2001, the name “Skywalker” was donned upon this humble break dancer, and entertainer. Dance has penetrated his being ever since he first heard Michael Jackson’s, “Thriller,” as a child. Dancing for his family in a small living room in New Jersey has over the years blossomed into an unconditional love for movement as therapy, dance as a release for one’s spirit, and balance through incorporating a positive mind through every activity. During the day here in Chicago, Lee runs the successful Ruby Room Yoga Lounge as the Yoga Program Coordinator, and at night you can find him dancing and training with his crew ,”The Brickheadz.” Established in 1985, the spirit of the Brickheadz has helped mold this young man into the dancer, teacher, and crew member he works to be.... Read the profile >>
Lindsay Stryffeler
Frog Temple Pilates
Lindsay Stryffeler is a certified Pilates instructor through The Pilates Center in Boulder, CO. Currently, Lindsay is completing the Masters Program at The Pilates Center. She has also studied with Physicalmind Institute, Stott, and Power Pilates. Lindsay also works as a mentor and adviser to apprentices in other accredited Pilates training programs. Lindsay’s classic teaching style is dedicated to preserving the authenticity and brilliance of the Pilates method, based on the original work of Joseph Pilates. In addition to Pilates, Lindsay studies yoga, holistic healing and nutrition. Read the profile >>
Miryana Vujoshevich
Bikram Yoga Wicker Park
Miryana has been practicing yoga for seven years and has been teaching for the past three years as a Certified Bikram Yoga instructor. Her teaching style is continuously evolving, incorporating her own personal challenges and triumphs to inspire her students with great understanding and care. Miryana takes pride in leading her classes with a melodic pace and an uplifting, positive intonation. Her skills allow each student to organically discover their mind/body connection through breathe, physical stamina and mental determination. Miryana currently manages the Bikram Yoga studio in Wicker park and has recently taught at a yoga retreat in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Read the profile >>
Paul Miller
Paul Miller has been involved in the fitness industry since 2005. His professional fitness lifestyle was launched as a result of losing weight and finding a true love for fitness. Paul has actively participated in an array of different cross-training, running, and cycling races. Beyond his own efforts, Paul helps other people succeed everyday in achieving their own fitness goals! Paul has been a huge inspiration to many people for his extraordinary strength and dedication. Paul has not always been a fitness fanatic; five years ago he was 80lbs heavier. He reached a turning point in his life when he decided to devote himself to becoming a fit, healthy, and athletic person! Paul has been a part of the Jim Karas Personal Training team for a year, working as a certified trainer and... Read the profile >>
Tabitha Faes
Breakbone Dance Company/Frog Temple Pilates
Tabitha studied The Pilates Method under the guidance of Randi Whitman at Frog Temple Pilates Studio, Inc. She enjoys learning and teaching the subtleties found in Pilates and believes in the restorative power Pilates offers. Tabitha thrives on the challenge of sharing her knowledge of pilates with clients and students. Her teaching schedule includes locations such as Frog Temple Pilates Studio, East Bank Club, and The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago. She continually seeks exposure to various kinds of movement in addition to Pilates including modern dance, yoga, and gyrotonic. Currently, she continues her Pilates education at The Pilates Center in Boulder, Co. Her background is in modern dance. Tabitha earned a BFA in dance from Columbia College Chicago. Fulfilling a lifelong... Read the profile >>