Founder of HBY. Once Brad took his first power yoga class, he instantly fell in love with the style of practice. Having been a lacrosse player, a football player, and a runner, yoga was a perfect fit to allow his body to recover from constant stress and injuries. He is thrilled to be a part of both the lululemon Ambassador Program and the FIT Program with LIVE LOVE TEACH. He has 200 hours of advanced power yoga training with Amazing Yoga. He has further trained with Philip Urso, Stacy Dockins, Debbie Williamson, Gregor Singleton and Claire Este-McDonald. Brad's classes are very in-the-moment, unscripted and exhilarating. He always tries to make his classes flowing, challenging and vigorous while stressing the importance of staying present throughout the practice. He feels very fortunate... Read the profile >>
Known as a Stevie Wonder-loving, truth-speaking change-maker who bagged law school to pursue a creative thirst; Brittany rarely follows the pack on or off the mat. She believes transformation can be tumultuous – sometimes loud and messy but always packed with guidance and grace. And she leads her students into the heart of the practice from the start of her classes. With over 6,000 hours and nine years of experience, Brittany teaches from an inspired space of connected consciousness. Her technique is influenced by her 300 hours of training in Anusara, practice in Vinyasa and Restorative Yoga as well as deep study in India. Inspired to create global awareness, Brittany has travelled to Cambodia, Brazil, Tanzania and India teaching yoga to children and connecting with each culture. In... Read the profile >>
A university educator, victim advocate, and trauma survivor, Christina created Ploome and REQ.1 to promote mindfulness and balanced living through physical activity, self-expression, and community connections. Every day, she shares her passion for healing through movement and art and for building creative communities dedicated to personal transformation and social change. Christina is a Pilates mat and apparatus, Piloxing, and Hoopnotica instructor and a Beyond Barre master trainer who utilizes her health and wellness education to support the gender-based violence outreach community. Read the profile >>
I have always had a passion for the health and fitness industry and a love for teaching and inspiring others to stay active and healthy! I became a Penn State Fitness Instructor in 2007 which gave me the opportunity to learn more about the industry and express my knowledge in a variety of classes. I currently teach at both La Fitness and Sweat Fitness in the Philadelphia area. My classes have one requirement, to have fun! The more energy my participants give me the more I give back! Some of my favorite things to teach are cycling, yoga, pilates, circuit training, crossfit, hi lo aerobics, strength training and interval training. Running, biking and swimming are also a big part of my life so if you ever need some inspiration or a partner to work-out with feel free to contact me! I... Read the profile >>
Unite Fitness, Philadelphia PA
Jesse is the Co-Owner and Fitness Director of Unite Fitness, which offer cross-training sessions based on it’s Heart.Muscle.Mind philosophy. He has helped propel the company from a single center city studio to three distinct brands: Unite Studio franchises, Unite Online mobile workouts, and the Unite Fitness Decathlon competitive event. As a coach Jesse inspires everyone around him with his quiet confidence, disciplined training and joy in pushing his limits. He got his Bachelors Degree in Applied Nutrition from the University of Delaware, and has since studied and practiced many different disciplines within the fields of exercise, nutrition, sports and massage/injury rehab to create the most well-rounded and challenging fitness programs available. He is also one of the most... Read the profile >>
Dhyana Center City, Philadelphia PA
The first time yoga crossed Liana's path was in high-school, and it came in the form of a video tape as a possible way to heal a back injury. Having gotten more than she expected out of disciplined practice over the course of just three months, the seed was planted and sprouted several years later. Certified through Dhyana Yoga, her teaching path began in 2005. Through this platform, she shares tools and techniques that have been passed down for thousands of years to help other people feel better in their bodies and align with their highest self. She has an uncanny ability to gently encourage the beginner student, challenge the seasoned practitioner, and inspire a loving and deep spiritual connection. Her passionate and inspirational style of teaching is a balanced fusion of informed,... Read the profile >>
Educated as an architect from Syracuse University, Mattis practiced for several years designing projects ranging from corporate high rise headquarters to private residences from Bel Aire CA to NYC. Upon leaving the formal practice of architecture, he continued to study with some of the worlds leading fitness, asana, meditation & bodywork practitioners. Now- he brings you the practice of ZAKTi- a mindful, balanced approach to sustainable health, fitness & well being. He has been recognized in Allure, Zinc, Philadelphia, Philadelphia Style magazines; voted top trainer by Philadelphia Style & one of “America’s “Top 100 Trainers” by Men’s Journal. Read the profile >>
Russ has provided the city of Philadelphia with its first indoor-cycling studio, the best instructors and an amazing space where our dubbed “Body Rockers” can get an intense, fun and safe workout. His classes are high energy with great music that will keep you on full drive during the entire class! You’ll see Russell jumping off his bike to applaud and encourage his riders- “I always want my riders to give a little more.” If it’s your first time at Body Cycle Studio, have no fear! Russ likes to guide his riders but reminds them often that; “YOU are ALWAYS in control of your ride. Everybody makes it together!” And once you finish!? You’ll feel pumped, energized and ready for more! Read the profile >>
