Teacher Bios and Contact Information

Terese Pritschet’s teaching style gently but firmly draws students toward their expanding potential. 612-825-2022

Jeanne Barkey, a 21-year Iyengar student, has traveled to India 8 times to study directly with BKS Iyengar and family, and in 2005 gained her Intermediate Jr. II certification. 612-824-5211 jbyoga@bitstream.net

Paul Busch has been teaching yoga since 1996 and has studied and practiced yoga since 1990. Prior to that he studied with a meditation teacher for 7 years and spent 5 years practicing martial arts. Using his 15 years of study in the Iyengar yoga system as a foundation, Paul helps students develop their poses from the inside/out, strengthening and stabilizing from the core. Breathwork is introduced and refined. Humor is abundant.  651-646-4656 pobusch@msn.com

Julie Lerner Schmit has taught Vinyasa style yoga since 1991 to all ability levels, including professional athletes. Julie’s web site is: http://www.shaktiyogaonline.com/home.html . 612-729-5289, julieshakti@earthlink.net

Anna Rudrani Vazquez, with over 11 years teaching experience and teaching certification from Scott Anderson, integrates the spiritual and physical dimensions of yogic alignment. 651-487-5073

Margie Siegel began studying Iyengar yoga in 1990, teaching in 1996, and is a certified Iyengar instructor (introductory level). 612-789-1830 msiegel@bitstream.net  

Velleda Schervee teaching since 1984, blends philosophy, therapeutics and the Inner Body Yoga of Angela Farmer into her friendly teaching style. 612-824-3840

Carlton E. Morris is passionate in his endeavor to share his knowledge and experience of Iyengar Yoga and brings a vivid, clear approach to his teaching 651-227-9764

Maren Dahlke is a certified YogaKids® facilitator who enjoys sharing her love of Yoga with children and families. 651-283-8490

Clare Welter studied yoga for three years with a Kripalu yoga teacher and since 1992 has been studying with William Prottengeier, an Iyengar certified teacher. She is also a certified nurse midwife. 651-646-4656 clarewelter@hotmail.com

Sarah Hauss is a dancer, teacher, choreographer, yoga student and new mother who has learned first-hand of the benefits of yoga during pregnancy. 651-793-7573

Diane Mostek has a background in dance, Pilates and yoga, and her teaching is basic and compassionate and focuses on alignment and meditation. 651-457-1321

Bonne Roemhildt leads somatic movement and yoga for students of all abilities toward an easier childbirth and increased well-being. 651-430-9332

Maria Gomez Tierney MFA, RYT is influenced by her Iyengar training via William Prottengeier, and her Vinyasa training with Patabi Jois, Govinda Kai, and David Swenson. She has been a professional dancer, choreographer and teacher since 1990, and lovingly blends these sensibilities of the body, mind and spirit into her yoga teaching. 612-722-5220

Maureen Casperson began practicing Iyengar Yoga in 1998 and has been teaching since 2004.She studies regularly with Senior Iyengar teachers. 
                                   612-728-1028maureenesca@comcast.net

Chris Gordon has been teaching yoga since 1996. Chris is an Anusara-inspired teacher and has been studying with John Friend since 
1998.  Anusara Yoga blends the precision of universal principles of alignment with a deep connection to the heart. Chris is also certified 
massage therapist, specializing in Thai Massage. He brings a playful yet devoted spirit to his classes.
651-338-1493 chris@bigriverbodyworks.com
          
Donna Gustafson, owner/manager 651-244-8846 

Studio Voicemail  651-644-7141