Runner. Triathlete. Professional Trainer. Spinning Instructor. Endurance Coach. A firm believer that fitness professionals must first and foremost “walk-the-walk,” Albert has completed over a dozen marathons and numerous other road and trail races of various distances. He views running as more than just a form of physical exercise. To him the running lifestyle is transformative and can be life-altering. “Running taught me how to be disciplined, how to be consistent, and how important and valuable it is to finish what I start.” This passion for running and seeing what the body can endure recently evolved and now Albert concentrates on becoming the best triathlete he can be. He had an inauspicious start during his orientation period to the sport when he’d have panic... Read the profile >>
Radiant Yoga
As an avid runner for many years, Angie eventually learned the toll that the sport had taken on her body. She developed sciatica nerve problems in her right leg. It hurt to run, drive and sometimes walk. Desperate to find relief, Angie took her first yoga class in 2002 and was amazed at how much more mobile she felt after just one class. After an on again, off again practice, she decided to deepen her commitment to yoga and enrolled in her first yoga training. She has since continued her training, completing her RYT 200, and has begun her study of Yoga Therapy. Angie has received training from Dr. Linda Rowe, author of “Yoga for your Back” and a Yoga Alliance Board Member, in the area of Yoga Therapy. She has also studied with Matthew J. Taylor, of the Matthew J. Taylor Institute and... Read the profile >>
Mark Blanchard's Power Yoga and Darling Yoga
As a fitness devotee, Brian didn’t come to yoga for the physical practice. He came to the mat to increase his focus and awareness in an effort to go faster in a race car! After only a few practices, he realized he had embarked on a life changing experience, both physically and spiritually. Brian’s classes are challenging and unique. While his passion is intense, he teaches with a calm and nurturing style. This combination of intensity and sensitivity is why Brian has been described as the “perfect dichotomy.” Through yoga, he enjoys giving people tools to live a more fulfilled life. He is excited to see where his yoga journey takes him. Always a student Brian has had many great teachers in Kansas City and Los Angeles: Gretchen Robinson, Mark Blanchard, Emily Darling, Seane Corn,... Read the profile >>
Yoga Gallery and Life Springs Med Spa
Although initially drawn to yoga in 2002 for the physical benefits that a regular practice can provide, Carrie’s yoga practice quickly became an integral part of her life. In 2011 she completed her 200hour Registered Yoga Training with Yoga Alliance under the guidance of Christy Burnette. As an engineer by day, Carrie felt naturally at home with the more alignment-driven systems of yoga, but she was challenged and intrigued by the freedom and expression inhabited by Vinyasa and the flowing styles of practice. Through extensive study with master teachers Christy Burnette and Desirée Rumbaugh, Carrie has developed a strong fundamental basis in alignment that she is able to use to support and enhance her Vinyasa-based practice. It is this foundation that has given Carrie her voice... Read the profile >>
Fusion Fitness
Darby's passion for fitness started at a very young age as a dancer and competitive gymnast. When Darby finished competitive gymnastics she instructed dance and gymnastics for many years. Darby earned her degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and later received her ACE (American Council on Exercise) certification in group fitness. She believes that your time is valuable, she strives to make the most out of the time you spend at Fusion. Darby's life motto, "go big or go home" is the back bone of her classes. "be present, and try your hardest!", will echo beyond the bumpin bass during classes at Fusion Fitness. Darby's commitment to keeping her clients fit, is true blue as she is constantly developing new moves, routines, music mixes and techniques to... Read the profile >>
Bar Method Leawood
Owner Instructor Hoddy Potter comes to the Kansas City Area after teaching in Bar Method's founders Burr Leonard and Carl Diehl's flagship studio in San Francisco. A native of San Francisco, Hoddy graduated from the College of William and Mary and moved to her home town to enter law school. She practiced law at a national top 20 law firm with an emphasis in intellectual property and employment and law for six years. In 2003, Hoddy discovered the Bar Method. She quickly became addicted to the Bar Method's effective results and loved the welcoming community that Bar Method created for her. After one year of being a client, she began working in the studio and in 2006 was asked co-founder Carl Diehl to train as an instructor with Burr Leonard, creator and co-founder. Hoddy began taught... Read the profile >>
Burn Fitness
Quite simply, Kelly's pursuing a life-long passion for fitness. After leaving a 9-year career in sales, Kelly began training friends and family out of a spare bedroom in their house. Friends and family led to other friends and coworkers and before she knew it, her schedule was full. Training mostly groups of 2 & 3 in her converted spare room, running bootcamp style workouts from the backyard and garage, Kelly helped her clients succeed in an unconventional setting. With limited space, she utilized free weights, tubes, medicine balls, boxing gloves, Bosu balls, etc. using high intensity cardiovascular intervals mixed with full body strength training. Advocating muscle confusion, Kelly keeps the workouts different every week. The workouts are designed to challenge limits. Her motto:... Read the profile >>
“I began practicing yoga as an alternative to more punishing forms of exercise and quickly discovered there was more more to yoga than mere physical exercise. While the asanas are a wonderful way to stay fit, yoga embraces much more. Practicing offers the ability to nurture and heal physically, mentally and spiritually.” Patti, along with Mike Vessels, is an owner in the Yoga Gallery, LLC, and is the executive director. Patti began practicing yoga in 1999. She began to explore teaching in 2004 and since that time has completed teacher training intensives with internationally known teachers Max Strom and Shiva Rea and workshops with Tias Little, Jamie Elmer and many others. More recently her focus and continued training has been with Anusara Yoga teachers Amy Ippoliti, Desiree... Read the profile >>
