Brook Cheatham, Allen Yoga Center
ALLEN, TEXAS
Brook has been a student of yoga for since 2001, and began teaching in 2004. A dancer since the age of four, the step to yoga was only natural. She was lucky enough to take from an amazing instructor teaching at a local gym in Dallas, and she was hooked. After taking for a short time, she wanted to know all about it, and during her journey to find out why this form of exercise made her feel so amazing and strong, she started to see the changes in her life.
Brook has been a student of yoga for since 2001, and began teaching in 2004. A dancer since the age of four, the step to yoga was only natural. She was lucky enough to take from an amazing instructor teaching at a local gym in Dallas, and she was hooked. After taking for a short time, she wanted to know all about it, and during her journey to find out why this form of exercise made her feel so amazing and strong, she started to see the changes in her life.
Salena Quinlan, Yoga on Main
FRISCO, TEXAS
Salena has always had a passion for fitness and has been in the industry most of her life. She got her start at the age of 3 with tap, jazz, and ballet, and then became a certified aerobics instructor in 1996. She discovered Yoga while in college when a good friend and devout Yogi recommended that she try a Yoga class. She’s been hooked and practicing Yoga every day since then. Salena left behind a stressful career in corporate America to open Yoga on Main to bring her passion for yoga and fitness to others. She infuses love, humor, and understanding into her classes to ensure that yoga is something that can be enjoyed by all.
Salena has always had a passion for fitness and has been in the industry most of her life. She got her start at the age of 3 with tap, jazz, and ballet, and then became a certified aerobics instructor in 1996. She discovered Yoga while in college when a good friend and devout Yogi recommended that she try a Yoga class. She’s been hooked and practicing Yoga every day since then. Salena left behind a stressful career in corporate America to open Yoga on Main to bring her passion for yoga and fitness to others. She infuses love, humor, and understanding into her classes to ensure that yoga is something that can be enjoyed by all.
Becca Hewes, YogaLife
NORMAN, OKLAHOMA
Yoga is a life long endeavor; there is always something new to learn. The teachers I respect are those who are still willing to learn from others and who continue to let their practice expand. Over the last few years, I’ve focused on attending workshops and teacher trainings that are centered on Hatha Yoga philosophy and techniques. My intention is for my personal journey and practice to reflect in my teaching. In other words, I only teach poses and techniques that I actually do in my own practice. I gave up the business I’d been running for ten years to practice and teach yoga full time. There is a difference between a life led by the head, and a life led by the heart and spirit.
Yoga is a life long endeavor; there is always something new to learn. The teachers I respect are those who are still willing to learn from others and who continue to let their practice expand. Over the last few years, I’ve focused on attending workshops and teacher trainings that are centered on Hatha Yoga philosophy and techniques. My intention is for my personal journey and practice to reflect in my teaching. In other words, I only teach poses and techniques that I actually do in my own practice. I gave up the business I’d been running for ten years to practice and teach yoga full time. There is a difference between a life led by the head, and a life led by the heart and spirit.
Julie Chavanu, Apollo Beach Yoga
APOLLO BEACH, FLORIDA
Julie Chavanu's yoga journey began in 1998 when she took a Hot Yoga class as a way to relax and as an alternative to her "real" work out. In 2000, she opened her yoga studio in Kansas City and created an online directory of the city's yoga classes and studios. She is a 500-hour RYT with Yoga Alliance and holds certifications in NLP and Reiki. She also has an undergraduate and Master's degree in Economics and previously worked in the telecomuunications industry.
Julie Chavanu's yoga journey began in 1998 when she took a Hot Yoga class as a way to relax and as an alternative to her "real" work out. In 2000, she opened her yoga studio in Kansas City and created an online directory of the city's yoga classes and studios. She is a 500-hour RYT with Yoga Alliance and holds certifications in NLP and Reiki. She also has an undergraduate and Master's degree in Economics and previously worked in the telecomuunications industry.
Deana Prokos, Just Breathe Yoga
DALLAS, TEXAS
In 2000, Deana looked to yoga as a way to lose weight and stay physically fit. Through her yoga journey, she discovered no only physical improvements but also spiritual and personal growth. Deana has practices a wide variety of styles including Bikram, Vinyasa, Hatha and Forrest yoga. She has studied with master teachers such as Rod Stryker, Shiva Rea, Seane Corn and Ana Forrest. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance. She is also trained in Let's Play Yoga, pre-natal yoga with Bridget Foley, and Mommy and Baby Yoga through Itsy Bitsy Yoga.
In 2000, Deana looked to yoga as a way to lose weight and stay physically fit. Through her yoga journey, she discovered no only physical improvements but also spiritual and personal growth. Deana has practices a wide variety of styles including Bikram, Vinyasa, Hatha and Forrest yoga. She has studied with master teachers such as Rod Stryker, Shiva Rea, Seane Corn and Ana Forrest. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance. She is also trained in Let's Play Yoga, pre-natal yoga with Bridget Foley, and Mommy and Baby Yoga through Itsy Bitsy Yoga.
Kim Batteford, Luna Blue Yoga
MONROE, LOUISIANA
Kim is the owner of Luna Blue, an eco-friendly, green-conscious studio in Louisiana. She earned her 200-hour level teacher training through Yoga Fit and completed her 500-hour with Purple Lotus Yoga. At Luna Blue Yoga Center, she combines the powerful forces of Vinyasa, Asthanga, Iyengar and Viniyoga to create a powerful, safe yoga experience. Next time you find your way to Monroe, look her up and experience THE KIM BATTEFORD EXPERIENCE.
Kim is the owner of Luna Blue, an eco-friendly, green-conscious studio in Louisiana. She earned her 200-hour level teacher training through Yoga Fit and completed her 500-hour with Purple Lotus Yoga. At Luna Blue Yoga Center, she combines the powerful forces of Vinyasa, Asthanga, Iyengar and Viniyoga to create a powerful, safe yoga experience. Next time you find your way to Monroe, look her up and experience THE KIM BATTEFORD EXPERIENCE.
Jennifer Alterman, Rescue Yoga
CARROLLTON, TEXAS
Prior to becoming a teacher and starting Rescue Yoga, Jennifer was a yoga nomad taking yoga classes whenever and wherever. When teaching yoga became a job for her, Jenny met Meg Plotsky where her practice entered a whole new realm. In 2004, Jennifer was in a car accident and unable to work for many months due to spinal injuries. With the help of her chiropractor, a massage therapist and Meg, she was able to go back to work and get into better shape than before the accident. Over the years she slowly began instructing group and private sessions again. With the knowledge of her own injuries and that long road of recovery, she understood the frustration about injuries and the psychology that goes with it. Her goal is to teach people how to listen to their bodies and to treat them with the nourishment they deserve.
Prior to becoming a teacher and starting Rescue Yoga, Jennifer was a yoga nomad taking yoga classes whenever and wherever. When teaching yoga became a job for her, Jenny met Meg Plotsky where her practice entered a whole new realm. In 2004, Jennifer was in a car accident and unable to work for many months due to spinal injuries. With the help of her chiropractor, a massage therapist and Meg, she was able to go back to work and get into better shape than before the accident. Over the years she slowly began instructing group and private sessions again. With the knowledge of her own injuries and that long road of recovery, she understood the frustration about injuries and the psychology that goes with it. Her goal is to teach people how to listen to their bodies and to treat them with the nourishment they deserve.
Michelle Tecco, Beauty Research Tech
FRISCO, TEXAS
Beauty Research Tech, a research and technology Company focused on the development of patented ingredients and formulations that concern and address the health of skin and skin healing. Founder, Michelle Tecco discovered that the industry had limited products and solutions to skin healing and sensitivities from the health and beauty segments. Due to her past several years of research and clinical studies this new founded technology was developed. BRT has been focused on bringing to the market the most advanced research in order to achieve and deliver the highest quality of results within this area of health for the skin. She is a 200-hour RYT with Yoga Alliance, a Purple Lotus graduate and hold certifications in Reiki.
Beauty Research Tech, a research and technology Company focused on the development of patented ingredients and formulations that concern and address the health of skin and skin healing. Founder, Michelle Tecco discovered that the industry had limited products and solutions to skin healing and sensitivities from the health and beauty segments. Due to her past several years of research and clinical studies this new founded technology was developed. BRT has been focused on bringing to the market the most advanced research in order to achieve and deliver the highest quality of results within this area of health for the skin. She is a 200-hour RYT with Yoga Alliance, a Purple Lotus graduate and hold certifications in Reiki.
Karen Bonds, Longview Yoga & Bliss Boutique
LONGVIEW, TEXAS
Karen just recently took over ownership of Longview Yoga & Bliss Boutique and is loving it. She's been practicing since 2006 and immediately fell in love with yoga although she didn't get serious about it until sometime later. After the initial excitement she realized she had the potential for strength but less so for flexibility. The lack of flexibility temporarily burst her yoga bubble and she stopped practicing for several months. She led a life without yoga and missed it terribly. She reached a point where she knew she had to practice--flexible or not. She got back on the mat and let go of her desire to be something she wasn't. Accepting her body led her to teacher training in 2009.
She obtained her 200-hour RYT and has also studied yoga therapy with Doug Keller. She is currently embarking a new adventure with Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training. Each day she is required to accept something anew about herself as she steps onto the mat. So far, the principles of yoga and practicing the breath have allowed her to overcome limitations imposed by her mind.
Karen just recently took over ownership of Longview Yoga & Bliss Boutique and is loving it. She's been practicing since 2006 and immediately fell in love with yoga although she didn't get serious about it until sometime later. After the initial excitement she realized she had the potential for strength but less so for flexibility. The lack of flexibility temporarily burst her yoga bubble and she stopped practicing for several months. She led a life without yoga and missed it terribly. She reached a point where she knew she had to practice--flexible or not. She got back on the mat and let go of her desire to be something she wasn't. Accepting her body led her to teacher training in 2009.
She obtained her 200-hour RYT and has also studied yoga therapy with Doug Keller. She is currently embarking a new adventure with Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training. Each day she is required to accept something anew about herself as she steps onto the mat. So far, the principles of yoga and practicing the breath have allowed her to overcome limitations imposed by her mind.
Valerie Nosenzo, The Valerina MatDALLAS, TEXAS
The Valerina Mat was designed and created to enhance new students' yoga classes. When she attended her first class, the instructor called out the different poses and she was completely lost. She had to look around to see what other participants were doing, often compromising her own pose. From this frustration was born The Valerina, a high-quality yoga mat that has thirty-two of the most popular yoga poses printed on it. The poses are set up in a logical sequence where students can follow along to complete an entire practice, select a few poses to practice or use in class as a reference point. |
