Aaron Beard (aka A-ron ) hails from Villarosa Sicily where he first started dancing and shaking his booty when he was 10 years old. A-ron grew up hiking, biking, participated in track, golf, rodeo, he danced, skied and snowboarded (all of which he continues to do today). Aaron joined the United States Army in 1997 and served over 4 years in the 101st Airborne in Ft. Campbell Ky. Ranger School, Air Assault, Airborne, S.E.R.E School, combat medic and fitness and training, Aaron took every opportunity that came his way and in 2001 was award the Presidential Fitness Award. The Wood River Valley had to wait until 2005 but we finally can call Aaron a permanent resident! General Manager of a local resort here in town, Aaron also owns his own business. Known for his amazing booty shaking,... Read the profile >>
Owner and Senior Instructor, grew up here in Hailey and took her first Pilates class in 1991 at Inner Flo with Beth Chiodo. As an aspiring dancer she quickly discovered the benefits of the Pilates method. Alysha continued to practice Pilates in Seattle where she received a BFA in Dance from Cornish College of the Arts. In 2000 she entered and completed the rigorous 600 hour training course through Authentic Pilates in Atlanta GA. She taught pilates and danced professionally in the Atlanta area for four years, where she also completed her massage schooling, earning certifications in Swedish, Clinical Sports and Neuromuscular massage therapies from the Academy of Somatic Healing Arts. A strong believer in a complete education, Alysha takes every opportunity to study other forms of Pilates... Read the profile >>
I have been practicing yoga for over ten years. I knew i wanted to share my love and passion for yoga through teaching immediately. For me, vinyasa yoga provides that connection and rhythm with the breath enabling me to drop out of the mind and truly be present in the moment. It’s this mediation through movement that i love about yoga. I sequence my classes to music encouraging my students to color outside of the lines. I love inversions and arm balances, being playful in your practice and remembering it's about the journey not the destination. My favorite pose is pincha mayurasana or forearm stand. It is a beautifully challenging inversion and arm balance. I love this pose because you must truly be in the moment to achieve this asana, cultivating that awareness in the body and mind. Read the profile >>
For the past 24 years Bill Nurge has worked as a personal fitness trainer and multi-sport coach in Sun Valley. Since earning his Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology he has had the privilege of working with Olympic athletes and fitness enthusiasts helping them get fitter, stronger, faster and leaner. In addition to working with individuals and small groups at his personal training studio in Ketchum, Bill also does online coaching, personalized training program design and teaches a Foundation Core-Condtioning Class at the Sacred Space four days per week. He has competed at the Olympic trials in Biathlon, and has numerous top 5 finishes at the Summer Biathlon Nationals and World Masters Nordic Championships. He is perhaps best known as the 12 time winner of Baldy Ascent races and... Read the profile >>
Dana Henry, L.Ac. is a licensed acupuncturist and yoga teacher. She has a Masters in Oriental Medicine and a B.A .in Asian Studies from Colgate University. She has been practicing yoga for over 15 years and been a health care practitioner for seven. Dana believes that acupuncture and yoga work well together in keeping the body, mind, and soul in balance. She loves the mountains and her dog Rover! Read the profile >>
Danielle is one of our newest additions to the ambassador quiver in Sun Valley. We are honored to have this hard working Super Mom and volunteer firefighter on our team. Danielle can be found teaching our Saturday morning classes in Town Square. Read the profile >>
Wood River YMCA
Jamie hails from East Bethel, Minnosota and received her CorePower Yoga certification in Minneapolis in Summer 2009. She spends her days working as a soft goods coordinator for Scott Sports. You can find her teaching yoga at the Wood River YMCA, but is also available privately. When she's not at work or on her mat, Jamie loves to snowboard, hike, bike, and climb. She loves living in Ketchum and takes advantage of everything this location has to offer! To get to know Jamie better, check out the questions we asked her below. What's your favorite quote? "Live simply and open your eyes." What's the first thing you pack in your suitcase for a trip? My iPod. I can't travel, exercise, drive or do anything without music. What is your favorite place in the world and where... Read the profile >>
Sandi Hagel, L.Ac is a licensed acupuncturist, yoga instructor and nature lover. Sandi has been practicing Chinese Medicine since 2006 after graduating from The Oregon College of Oriental Medicine. She has been trained in Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as the 5-element tradition. She specializes in pain management, stress reduction, emotional disorders including addiction as well as women's health. Sandi's yoga practice began almost 15 years ago and she has been teaching since 2003. You will find that Sandi's style is taught from a vinyasa-perspective where the breath is emphasized as one's guide through a well-balanced sequence of both yin/yang asana with the addition of fun, contemporary music. Sandi has been living in the Wood River Valley for almost 10 years and is... Read the profile >>
Yvette has been in the fitness industry for over 25 years. Starting in grade school Yvette participated in every sport offered excelling in Track, Gymnastics, Softball and Volleyball. Her high energy and spunky attitude as a College Cheerleader allowed her to transition easily to becoming a High impact aerobics and Hip Hop dance instructor. Once she completed her degree in “Health Promotion” from Boise State University, she became the assistant manager of an all women’s health club and it expanded from there. Currently she is the Clinics and Program Manager for Zenergy, teaches everything from Bikini Boot camp to gentle yoga and in her spare time takes private training clients. Coining herself as a fitness geek, she loves a great challenge whether it is organizational, physical... Read the profile >>
