Teacher Bios and Contact Information
Terese Pritschet began her study of yoga in 1982, and has been teaching for over 20 years. She draws predominantly from Iyengar yoga, with an emphasis on making the poses accessible to a wide range of levels and abilities. Terese's teaching style gently but firmly draws students toward their expanding potential, emphasizing awareness, alignment and acceptance of one's limitations and unexplored possibilities. 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, using the bandhas (structural and energetic locks). Breathwork is introduced and refined. Humor is abundant. 651-646-4656 pobusch@msn.com Paul also teaches private classes at the studio.
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
Margie Siegel began studying Iyengar yoga in 1990, teaching in 1996, and is a certified Iyengar instructor (introductory level). She studied directly with BKS Iyengar in 2005 and his daughter, Geeta Iyengar, in 2001 and 2007 during their visits to the U.S. 612-578-4621 msiegel@bitstream.net
Velleda Schervee, Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher, teaching since 1984, blends philosophy, therapeutics and humor with the Inner Body Yoga teachings of Angela Farmer and Victor Van Kooten. 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 651-592-7340
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, tmtierney@mac.com
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
website:http://bigriverbodyworks.com
Anna Vazquez's training in Alignment Yoga, brainwave training/Open Focus and music/therapeutic sound are interwoven to provide a transformative experience for the body, mind and spirit. She has taught yoga for over a decade. Anna's yoga classes begin and end with a chanting meditation accompanied by the cello. annavazquez@netzero.com www.brainwavevirtuosity.com 651-487-5073
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Mären Dahlke is a Certified YogaKids® Teacher/Trainer. She has been practicing yoga since 1997 and teaching since 2002. She combines her love of sharing yoga with her backgrounds in teaching preschool and Occupational Therapy. Mären offers classes for children and families. Yoga poses, games, stories and music create a fun and relaxing experience for all. dahlke@comcast.net 651-283-8490
Donna Gustafson, owner/manager 651-244-8846
Studio Voicemail 651-644-7141