Anita Lopez:
WATER
Anita brings an extensive background of yoga, athletics, body awareness and a nutrition-conscious lifestyle to her students. She began her yoga practice 29 years ago with Pranayama of which she used in her years as a nationally competitive Athlete in cycling and triathlon and marathon events. Her studies in and with Ana Forrest, Anusara, Vinyasa, Sculpt, and Power allow her to bring a dynamic array of yogic artistry to her sessions. Working through her own spinal injuries and self healing with Yoga, Anita specializes in Restorative and Rehabilitative classes, as well as Detoxification through postures for optimal body function.
Lynnde DuPays:
WOOD
Lynnde has been practicing yoga for close to 20 years. Her initial exposure came in the form of Iyengar yoga where intense workshopping of poses gave her a deep knowledge of alignment. Her goal taking teacher training was to deepen her own practice, and in the process she realized how much she truly loves teaching. Lynnde regularly takes workshops and practices with amazing teachers so that she can always share something new with her students.
Montana Neiley:
FIRE
Montana developed a deep connection with the outdoors at an early age. Over the past five years Montana learned to come back inside as she explored a variety of styles of Yoga but it is the fluid transitions and flow of breath she found in a Vinyasa practice that inspired her to complete Yoga teacher training. Today she enjoys the benefits of her own practice as well as sharing her experience with her students.
“My Yoga journey has had a positive impact on all aspects of my life. My skiing, hiking, biking and all other physical activities have flourished. However, the true shift is within me. I know that my practice will never leave me. I aspire to help my students find this connection to their own body and spirit.”
With Love and respect
Virginia Chaplin:
EARTH
Virginia was introduced to yoga as a compliment to her athletic endeavors. Initially it was the stretching component of yoga that offered her the most immediate benefits, but she quickly realized the richness of this ancient science. It was through her consistent and dedicated practice that Virginia became deeply inspired by the eloquence with which yoga integrates mind, body, and spirit to create a complete sense of well- being. This hobby soon became a lifestyle and with her passion and excitement the next step was to learn how to extend the same to others. She is trained in both the Interdisciplinary Yoga and Integral Yoga styles and has studied the Ashtanga tradition extensively. She has been honored to study with renowned teachers around the world.
Richii Jai:
AIR
Richii Jai is teaching yoga asana as a healing medium and point of entry for us all to realign with our higher selves. He's here to create a space that brings remembrance of our true nature and sense of connectivity to a far reaching past and future. Gentle strength and a playful vibration can allow power yoga to act as a healing medium.
He has an extensive background in nutrition, athletics, vibrational healing, and public service. It's been said that his classes are fun, and inspiring. Two of his favorite joys of teaching yoga are when a student finds success with their practice and when they gain an expanded sense of being. Richii Jai has found his favorite teacher to be his own short-comings and mistakes.
