Ariana Chernin is the co-creator of Barre Bee Fit. Ariana lived an active life style filled with sports. She spent her youth competing in volleyball, soccer and track leagues. She continued to participate in organized sports throughout her college years, where she attended the University of Michigan and earned a BA in Communications. Post graduation Ariana's passion for organized sports turned into a love for challenging fitness techniques. She quickly recognized the market demand for a technique focused on living an all encompassing healthy lifestyle set in an atmosphere to foster change and inspiration. Having the ultimate entrepreneurial spirit, Ariana was committed to create a unique fitness regimen to keep clients fit, healthy & happy. In 2009, Ariana joined forces with... Read the profile >>
Brent Holten was introduced to yoga at an early age as a cure for insomnia, and it has played a huge part in his life ever since. He has been teaching in Chicago since 1995, and students may recognize him from his classes at Moksha Yoga, Crunch, Equinox, Fitness Formula, and Cheetah gyms. In 2009 Brent opened i.d. gym in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago where he can be found teaching, not only yoga, but spinning and dance classes as well. i.d. gym has won "best gym" in the Chicago Reader poll two years in a row. Brent is the creator of Fly Yoga, which has been featured on CNN, ABC, WGN, CLTV, WCIU, Time Out Chicago, Michigan Avenue Magazine, and the Chicago Tribune, as well as being named "Best New Yoga Class" in Chicago Magazine. In addition Brent is the creator of The... Read the profile >>
Claire Mark has been practicing yoga since 1996 and teaching yoga since 1999. She has studied Bikram, Jivanmukti, Ashtanga, Anusara and Iyengar yoga, her classes are a blend of these styles combined with a open hearted, loving attitude for her studnets. Claire has taught in NY, San Francisco, Chicago and Los Angeles and she has taught retreats abroad since 2003 and continues to lead retreats yearly in Mexico and now Costa Rica. Claire has studied and continues to study with many senior teachers, and her love of yoga continues to grow with each day on the mat. Claire currently lives and teaches in Chicago at Yogaview. Read the profile >>
Shred415 and NovaCare at DePaul University
D. Mike Kelly has been a physical therapist in Lincoln Park for eight years. He is the manager of Physical Therapy Services at DePaul University, and also runs a clinic at Lincoln Park Athletic Club (LPAC). Mike has run 13 marathons and specializes in treating running injuries. He's also a trainer at Shred415 and instructs their speed training class. Mike trains for the Chicago Marathon with the Chicago Area Runners Association (CARA) every year, and is an active member of the local running community. Read the profile >>
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness and Core Power Yoga
Jenny came to yoga as an avid runner in 1997. Yoga at the time seemed a good way to get a "good stretch" and counteract all the running. Jenny admits she had a rough start with yoga. Yoga required a special concentration, inner reflection, and a way of thinking that wasn't necessary when running. She soon became drawn in by the challenging and physical aspects of yoga. Over time she realized the calming affect yoga was having on her everyday life off the mat. Physically she saw her body become stronger and more flexible, but spiritually her thoughts were becoming clearer. As a teacher, Jenny strives to give her students the tools necessary to look inward and create a deep sense of peace that can be carried with them every day into their lives. Jenny cherishes and embraces the opportunity... Read the profile >>
Jillian Lorenz is the co-creator of Barre Bee Fit. Jillian grew up cheerleading, dancing and performing. She continued to teach and choreograph pom/dance events across the US, while earning her BA in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State. Post college Jillian joined a consulting firm that took her around the world learning business. Her passion for dance evolved into fitness regimens, and she spent her years on the road learning different techniques to sculpt her own body. With a gift for creation and choreography, a passion for fitness and a 10 year business background, Jillian was ready to join forces with co-founder Ariana Chernin to launch Barre Bee Fit. Besides the physical benefits, Jillian is passionate about the mental and emotional strength that Barre Bee Fit brings and... Read the profile >>
Jim Karas is a Lifestyle Expert who combines a degree from the Wharton School of Business with over twenty-six years of unparalleled success in helping people look and feel their very best. Jim has been the Fitness Contributor on ABC's Good Morning America (he helped former co-host Diane Sawyer lose over 25 pounds), is frequently seen on The Dr. Oz Show, The View and for three years, hosted Couch Potatoes on ABC News Now. Jim has served as a Contributing Editor for Good Housekeeping magazine and has written feature articles for countless other national publications, including "O" The Oprah Magazine. He also continues to personally work with "People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive," Hugh Jackman, when called into service. Read the profile >>
As a competitive swimmer and Division I athlete, Lauren has incorporated health and wellness into her daily routine for more than 20 years. After graduating college from University of Colorado with a degree in Communications, Lauren moved back to Chicago. From 2006-2007, Lauren completed her Master of Education at DePaul University and began her teaching career shortly thereafter. It was during this time that she felt a longing to get back into the fitness world. She went through a 6 week training program at DePaul and became a certified group fitness instructor at DePaul's Ray Meyer Fitness Center. Finally, Lauren found a way to combine her two passions, fitness and education, into one job: group fitness instruction. Since then, Lauren has become a part of the Chicago fitness... Read the profile >>
Stacy first found yoga over a decade ago, and has been a dedicated practitioner ever since. Rooted in her own personal healing and recovery, Stacy wholeheartedly believes in the therapeutic nature of yoga and its ability to awaken and transform. Stacy’s vibrant teaching style is inspired by her strong spiritual foundation and love of dynamic movement. She teaches an alignment-based vinyasa flow inspired by traditions such as Ashtanga, Hatha, Anusara and Baptiste yoga. Stacy’s soulful classes mindfully blend her love of music with creative, fluid sequencing that build endurance and strength while honoring the connection between the body and mind. Stacy brings her positive energy and nurturing nature to her teaching and challenges students to explore self-compassion both on... Read the profile >>
