AMY MANSKE (she/her)
“Inhale courage, exhale fear.
My yoga journey began during Covid. At that time, it was all about physicality, the pose/asana, as I could no longer go to the gym to workout. As my yoga journey evolved, my practice started to become a part of me, helping me to embrace the flow of life with more confidence, clarity and self - awareness. My gratitude continually deepens as well, which serves as a powerful channel for motivation and creativity, enabling me to push my limits and embrace new challenges on and off the mat allowing for spiritual, physical and emotional growth.
Yoga fulfills me.
I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have the opportunity to help lead others on their own yoga journey of healing and growing within, by providing an intentional and energetic practice incorporated with strength, balance, flow and breathing to attain a deeper connection with their mind, body and soul on the mat and beyond.
Each of my classes will have an intentional TAG (take and give) meaning, allowing you to take what you need from the practice, and then give what you can. To be able to give to others, you need to take for yourself first.
I look forward to meeting you on the mat.
Yoga is light, which once lit, will never dim. The better you practice, the brighter the flame.”
TRAININGS
2024 - 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)
ANDI FRYE (she/her)
“I love to travel and had the opportunity to participate in a yoga instructor retreat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, in April 2015. My passion for health and fitness initially sparked my interest in yoga, but it has expanded into a way of life. I enjoy blending styles and provide attention to breath and alignment. With a background in massage therapy and a degree in psychology, I focus on providing a balanced mind-body connection to my classes. My positive energy inspires students to discover their own strength and happiness by practicing yoga.”
TRAININGS
2009 - Medical Massage Program with Universal Therapeutic Massage Institute (Albuquerque, NM)
2012 - 200 Hour YTT with Cooke Fischer (Breckenridge, CO)
2012 - Thai Yoga Massage Bodywork Level I with Denver Integrative Massage School (Denver, CO)
2013 - Certified Personal Trainer with National Council for Certified Personal Trainers (Denver, CO)
2015 - Traditional Thai Massage Level II with MTM Thai Massage School (Chaing Mai, Thailand)
2020 - Certified Group Fitness Instructor with Athletics + Fitness Association of America
2022 - Yin Yoga Level I with Kari Kwinn (Breckenridge, CO)
2023 - Masters in Advanced Clinical Social Work with Walden University
CALLIE BREDICE (she/her)
“I found yoga at 18 years old after experiencing an unexpected loss. A friend suggested I try yoga, and that's the start of how I ended up here. While living in Vermont, I started practicing regularly and fell in love with the asana and mind-body connection. As my practice evolved, I wanted to heal others and provide space as other instructors did for me.
The most important part of my journey as a yoga teacher is that I am always a student. I've taken blocks of time off from teaching since 2020 and that is when I truly feel I have evolved and learned the most. This practice means something different to everyone, and I strive to consider that while creating unity within the classroom. I challenge my students to make the practice their own and move intuitively.”
TRAININGS
2020 - Buti Movement Certification with Buti Co. (RI)
2021 - 200 Hour YTT with Maui Yoga Shala (Paia, HI)
CASSY STAKOLICH (she/her)
"My yoga journey began at a young age, fumbling my way through VHS tapes (yes you heard that right... yoga on VHS) in my parent's basement trying not to laugh in postures I had never heard of before. I soon graduated out of the basement and into yoga studios, exploring what it felt like to breathe and move as a collective group. It wasn't until I found the power of a community to flow with, that my passion for yoga truly took off.
Through my journey, I have come to realize that yoga is not just a physical practice but also a means of connecting with oneself and all things around us on a deeper level. I have found that when we get lost in this moving meditation and quiet the noise of the outside world, it brings us into a state of complete presence and mindfulness where all other worries and to-do lists can fade away into the background.
As a teacher, I strive to create a safe, sacred space that invites all to connect with their own practice, inner selves, and therefore the community around them. I pride myself on my ability to cultivate a welcoming and grounding environment for anyone who walks through the door. My sequences are both intentional and creative, designed to provide a cohesive and fluid practice that allows students to explore and grow their practice in a supportive and nurturing environment.
So, whether you're a seasoned yogi or a complete newbie, I promise to meet you where you're at and work to guide you towards your full potential. Come flow with me!”
TRAININGS
2018 - 200 Hour YTT with Corepower Yoga (Denver, CO)
2019 - Yoga Sculpt with Corepower Yoga (Denver, CO)
2019 - Singing Bowls, Gongs and Meditation with Bliss Bowls (Englewood, CO)
2022 - Traditional Hot Yoga with Corepower Yoga (Boulder, CO)
2023 - Yin Yoga Level I with Kari Kwinn (Breckenridge, CO)
2024 - Yin Yoga Level II with Kari Kwinn & Kimberly Ghorai (Breckenridge, CO)
CELIA ALICATA (she/her)
"I have a teacher who once said, 'Sit with the questions, answers will surface with time.' I come back to the mat time and time again to rest my mind and experience the healing nature of yoga.
Yoga is never just one thing, and I believe you aren't either. Yoga expands us; we expand in a way that becomes truer, deeper, and closer to our being. Yoga can also help us contract and create boundaries that self soothe. These dualities inspired me to teach and provide the space for yoga to be what you need on any given day.
My classes connect breath to movement and build a steady flow, while giving you a reflective and caring community to practice with — whether that be practicing breath work, connection to physical body, or awakening the subtle awareness that comes with time to simply just be."
TRAININGS
2023 - 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga (Breckenridge, CO)
CHEESE GARY (she/her)
"Yoga came knocking on my door at what seems like the perfect time. Or did I come knocking on yoga's door? In any case, while it's difficult to fully express all of the enchantment this practice has bestowed upon and within my life, my heart holds so much more beauty, and my entire existence has only gotten progressively more magical as I invest and live in yoga.
It is truly a dream to share this powerful practice with others as I navigate and explore this honorable role as a teacher (and always a student).
Combining the sweetness of breath, movement, self-inquiry, and a sprinkle of spirituality - let's play."
TRAININGS
2020 - 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)
2021 - Yin Yoga Level I with Kari Kwinn (Online)
COURTNEY KAPLAN (she/her)
“Most of our thoughts throughout the day are filled with remembering the past and anticipating the future. We practice yoga to soak in the present moment to then implement that experience to other aspects of our life.
My yoga journey began in Boulder, Colorado when my athletic journey suddenly froze due to an injury. I was forced to quit the sport I loved and identify a new path with less impact. My identity crisis and general feelings of confusion latched onto the opportunity to connect with my community and self through practicing yoga. One door closed and a new, expressive, promising, inviting door opened.
I joined a teacher training with CorePower Yoga, and my pre-existing thoughts of “this is a just a great workout in a hot, sweaty room” flew out the window. I honed in on the traditional teachings of the practice, and a new perspective formed: “yoga is an exploration of self- discovery”. From that moment forward, yoga was not only sixty minutes a day; the practice of staying present in my mind, body and breath crept into every aspect of my life from cooking breakfast in the morning to hanging with friends in the evening.
As a teacher, I guide my students welcoming all energy levels and intentions. We will focus on our breath in stillness, which will carry us through our asana practice. We will cultivate strength and flow breath to movement, and I will hold space allowing you to push towards your edge or pull back depending on where you are in the present moment. Let’s practice together!”
TRAININGS
2019 - 200 Hour YTT with CorePower Yoga (Boulder, CO)
2019 - 50 Hour Extension YTT with CorePower Yoga (Boulder, CO)
EMILY JONES (she/her)
“I intend to make everything yoga, to find the ease in life. To honor the power of breath, the play and flow of movement, the expanse of stillness, and the magic of community. Sometimes I struggle and forget, I experience burnout and chaos, imbalance and unease. Then, I join in community to cultivate solidarity, to nourish our collective consciousness, and to remember.
Yoga is union, and I intend to give myself permission to be my most authentic self: I am love. I intend to hold space for our unique journeys, honor our bodily integrity, and embrace our divine vibrations.”
TRAININGS
2016 - 200 Hour YTT Integrated Yoga at Kawai Purapura (Albany, New Zealand)
2017 - Introduction to Vipassana Meditation (Shelburne Falls, MA)
2020 - Sound Healer Certification with Meta Yoga Studios (Breckenridge, CO)
2021 - Yoga Teacher Mentorship: Prenatal Yoga, Sequencing Strategies, and Using Props with Thrive Yoga (Frisco, CO)
2021 - Relevant Anatomy of the Lumbopelvic and SI Joint for the Yoga Instructor with Rani Helvey-Byers and Whitney Benton (Frisco, CO)
2021 - 2023 - Reiki Level I, II, & Holy Fire World Peace Master Certification with Janette Mikity (Breckenridge, CO)
JACKIE KULLANDER (she/her)
"Yoga presented itself to me in 2014, coming to me during a time in my life where I didn’t have a healthy relationship with myself. I had stumbled across an article on the physical benefits of yoga which convinced me, and I dove right in. After a while it became an obsession, but while I was feeling a physical change in my body (strength & flexibility), I was still finding that something was missing.
My true connection to yoga came when I opened the door to the philosophy, self study, & community. That’s when I started to achieve a deeper state of clarity and healing. The more I dove inward, the more the mindfulness came. My journey with yoga continues to grow and the moments when I feel stuck, I find a new door to open and learn.
I love to share intention of breath, connection to self, and rooting back into nature as they have helped me in my personal endeavors of life. I am so grateful to be able to teach and help humans navigate through this journey, all while still being a forever student.
Can’t wait to connect with you on the mat, and enjoy this path together."
TRAININGS
2024 - 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)
JEN MORGAN
"My yoga journey began in 2015 when I walked into a newly opened yoga studio to drop off a welcome basket on behalf of the local Chamber of Commerce. I was invited to come back for class in one hour and have been practicing ever since! Yoga transformed me, and the lessons I learned from the practice became metaphors for everyday life.
I love sharing my passion for yoga. Through the power of movement and breath, my classes offer a space for centering, allowing us to let go of the internal dialogue that occupies our minds and influences our well-being. My highest priority is that all who attend my classes feel welcome, have fun, and are never afraid to fall."
TRAININGS
2024 - 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)
JESS BENGE (she/her)
“After two decades of yoga, I'm still awed by the many forms the practice can take to adapt to each unique season of my human experience. What started with asana at 14 years old eventually led me to the seven other limbs, and the chance to share the principles with others through teaching.
Yoga continuously aligns me with my own being-ness. Simultaneously, it broadens my perspective to recognize (again and again) the divine interconnectedness of all creation. With yoga, I'm offered the opportunity to live from a more spacious consciousness, shedding illusions of scarcity, smallness, isolation, or fear. Yoga gives me the capacity to hold and navigate through life's challenges from a posture of surrender... which ultimately heralds the peace I seek in these times.
Yoga empowers and it humbles. It educates and it reminds. The practice is more than a somatic or spiritual tool; it's an old friend who presents new wisdom each time we meet.”
TRAININGS
2018 - 200 Hour YTT with Sattva Yoga (Tampa, FL)
2018 - Trauma Informed Yoga with Sattva Yoga (Tampa, FL)
2019 - Yoga Nidra with Sattva Yoga (Tampa, FL)
2019 - Restorative and Yin Yoga with Sattva Yoga (Tampa, FL)
2019 - The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali with Sattva Yoga (Tampa, FL)
2023 - Sequencing Strategies with Meta Yoga Schools (Frisco, CO)
2024 - Teaching Hot Yoga with Meta Yoga Schools (Frisco, CO)
JESS RACE (she/her)
"I love the way yoga makes people feel, inside and out. I practice and teach so I can learn more about the love and light within myself and share it with the world! I teach all types of yoga, from a Hot Core Fusion to Mindful Flow, Gentle Vinyasa to Buti and everything in between. I find that I learn something new in every class-whether I am a student or an instructor. Keeping a positive mind and spirit is everything! I try to place an emphasis on positivity, strength, confidence and acceptance both on the mat and off."
TRAININGS
2016 – 200 Hour YTT with Rishikul Yogshala (Pokhara, Nepal)
2018 – Buti Yoga Certification (Aspen, CO)
2018 - SUP Yoga TT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)
2021 - Ashtanga Immersion with Kino MacGregor (Asheville, NC)
2024 - Arm Balance Immersion with Black Swan Yoga (Houston, TX)
JULI RATHKE (she/her)
"I am a multi-passionate entrepreneur, business coach, media maven and human conditioning expert. In the health and wellness space, I am the founder of Yoga + Life™ Magazines, a co-founder of Meta Yoga Studios and enjoy influencing the conversation both on and off the mat. I have been part of the wellness industry since teaching my first fitness class in 1992. I began my career as a national fitness presenter and educator and became a television host on a variety of networks. My yoga studies began in 1995, blending ancient yoga lineage with modern day sciences with a degree in Exercise Physiology and have been practicing ever since. I have a very light-hearted, humor-based teaching style and enjoy reading the energy of the room. I believe every teacher has something to offer regardless of experience if they are true to who they are.”
TRAININGS
1995 – BS: Exercise Physiology
Group Fitness Trainer with NETA
2017 - 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Studios (Breckenridge, CO)
KAT CARTER
"My passion is to create experiences that spark connection, joy and growth. I am an Ecstatic Dance facilitator, movement and meditation teacher, singer, and modern mystic.
Through a decade of teaching yoga, studying eastern philosophy, performing energy work, and incorporating other therapies, I have discovered that what people seek most is connection. I aim to provide alternative avenues for those looking for conscious community and self discovery by facilitating retreats and workshops using flow state consciousness as a conduit for change and growth. I believe in the medicine of music and incorporate vocalization and instruments in all of my classes.”
TRAININGS
2014 – 200 Hour YTT with Core Essence Yoga (Bali, Indonesia)
2014 - SUP Yoga TT with Katarina Simko (Chicago, IL)
2014 - Heart of a Teacher with Maty Ezraty (Chicago IL)
2015 - Hips & Hamstrings with Noah Maze (Chicago IL)
2015 - Yoga Weekend Intensive, Kathryn Budig (Chicago, IL)
2015 - Ashtanga Immersion with Kino MacGregor (Chicago, IL)
2016 - Franklin Method Level I with Dr. Eric Franklin (New York, NY)
2016 - Alignment with Annie Carpenter (Boulder, CO)
2018 - Bring Joy to Your Practice with Sean Haleen (Denver, CO)
2019 - Skills + Drills: Power, Potency + Play with Rocky Heron (Breckenridge, CO)
2019 - Franklin Method Level II with Dr. Eric Franklin (New York, NY)
2020 - Coaching Accelerator for Yoga Teachers with Margo Lightburn (Online)
KATIE NELSEN (she/her)
"In 2012, I found myself burnt out from running and needed something to sustain my active lifestyle in a positive, healthy way. I found myself in a yoga class and instantly got hooked. In 2015, I travelled to Dharamsala, India to study yoga and widen my perspective of the world. Since then, I've been working towards a healthy balance of skiing, running, sharing love and energy with others not just through shapes we make with our bodies but with actions and words. My classes aim to heal from the inside out, discovering ourselves one shape at a time.”
TRAININGS
2013 - Group Exercise Certification - Yoga Focus with St. Cloud State University (St. Cloud, MN)
2015 - 200 Hour YTT with Mahi Power Yoga (Dharmasala, India)
2019 - Yin Yoga Levels I & II with Kari Kwinn (Breckenridge, CO)
2022 - Sound Healer Certification with EJ Brumfield and Emma Kelleher (Frisco, CO)
KELLY KLUS (she/her)
“I stumbled into yoga while I was living in Colombia – I was dragged (benevolently) to a class (taught in Spanish) and was convinced to keep coming back mainly as a way to rehab a post-surgery knee. My knee found its way to health, but I had cracked open the door to a mesmerizing practice and passion. I studied for a year under Sivananda teachers and then traveled to receive my first training in Brazil. After moving to the magical snow-globe of Breckenridge to teach kid ski lessons, I pursued a second training to diversify my understanding and ability to teach various styles.
Yoga has been a vital component of my own physical, mental, and emotional health and a catalyst for self-discovery. In teaching, I aim to provide accessible classes for all levels. My goal is to encourage students to challenge themselves to turn inwards, towards body, mind & breath, with compassion, kindness and curiosity for themselves. I am overflowingly grateful to share this practice and passion.”
TRAININGS
2015 – 200 Hour YTT (Garopaba, Brazil)
2017 – 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)
2017 – Yin Yoga Levels I & II with Kari Kwinn (Breckenridge, CO)
2019 - Anatomy for Yoga Teachers with Colorado School of Yoga (Denver, CO)
KIMBERLY GHORAI (she/they)
"I've been dealt a handful of tragedy and loss in my life, more than any one person should have to go through. In these darker moments, I sometimes had tools to help me through the journey, and sometimes I did not. Meditation, yoga, and slowing down have changed my life, relationships, and how I choose to interact with the world. This is the basis for the life tools I offer in my classes.
Viewing yoga from many perspectives has led me to sit in the seat of the student, mentee, teacher, assistant, and teacher trainer. I utilize all of these lenses to understand the best ways to mindfully support others. With the knowledge that no two beings are the same, I strive to teach to the individuals that are presently in front of me, adjusting to their unique abilities and needs. I treat everyone with respect and care while setting appropriate boundaries for myself and opportunities for my students to develop their own.
Along my training journey, I fell in love with Yin Yoga and dove deep into this well of knowledge through many teachers, trainings, books and experiences. Class with me is like crawling into a well-made bed, with plenty of empty space to gently marinate within your body, mind and spirit. I hope that you walk out of my classes having experienced a positive and growth-oriented mental and physical feeling state."
TRAININGS
2015 – 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)
2016 – Trauma Informed Yoga with Janine D-Anniballe (Colorado Springs, CO)
2016 – Hands on Assists with Gina Caputo (Boulder, CO)
2016 – Yin Yoga Levels I & II with Kari Kwinn (Colorado Springs, CO)
2017 – Usui Reiki Levels I & II with Janette Mikity (Breckenridge, CO)
2019 - Art of Assists with Janet Stone (Online)
2019 - Usui/Holy Fire© III Reiki Master Training with Janette Mikity + Rose O’Connor (Breckenridge, CO)
2018-2020 - 300 Hour YTT with Semperviva Yoga (Vancouver, BC): included Yin Yoga with Bernie Clark + Diana Batts, Ayurveda with Nathalie Keiller, Meditation with Bernie + Nathalie, and Kundalini with Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa + Gloria Latham
2019-2020 - 300 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO): included Yin Yoga Level III with Kari Kwinn, Franklin Methods with Kat Carter, Yoga + Pregnancy with Kari Kwinn, Yoga of Emotional Intelligence + Wellbeing with Shannon Paige, Vedic Astrology with Bryan McRea
2021 - Anatomy Layers: Bones, Brains, + Breathing with Jen Wilking (online)
2022 - Gender Equity in Wellness Spaces with Jordan Smiley (Denver, CO)
2022 - 26&2 Hot Yoga with Craig Villani, Brandy Lyn, Cynthia Wehr, John Salvatore and more with yogauthority (online)
2022 - Sound Healer Certification with EJ Brumfield and Emma Kelleher (Frisco, CO)
2023 - Sonic Studies in Nada Yoga with Aurelio, Joseph Schmidlin, Heather Love, Vasundhara Das, Abhisek KR and more with Svaram (online)
2023 - Chanting: Yoga of the Heart with Janet Stone (online)
2024 - Functional Anatomy with Bernie Clark (Vancouver, BC)
LARKEN PETARDI
"I have centered my career around helping people feel better in their own bodies, and I love what I do! Through my love for yoga and massage, I continue to see people connect their mind and body; I am so lucky to be able to facilitate that. My classes have a focus on where you should be feeling the strengthening and stretch in a muscle and how to balance the two. I also have a passion to help everyone calm their nervous system and connect to their own body in their own space and time. I really believe the better you feel, the better those around you will feel, the better our community will be!
In my free time you can find me hiking in the mountains with my dog, paddle boarding, traveling, playing board games or pinball. I’m always looking for the best pizza in the area and willing to debate who makes it. I collect tarot card decks and enjoy weaving their wisdom into some of my classes."
TRAININGS
2011 - B.S. in Kinesiology from University of Connecticut (Storrs, CT)
2014 - A.O.S. 1200 Hr Program Massage Therapy with Colorado School of Healing Arts (Lakewood, CO)
2015 - 50 Hr Traditional Thai Massage with Rob Martin (Sterling, CT)
2016 - Usui Reiki Level 3 with Dory Dzinski (Collinsville, CT)
2018 - Ashiatsu Massage Training with DeepFeet (Parker, CO)
2022 - Mobility Specialist Training (Foam Rolling) with Rock Tape (Online)
2022 - Restorative Yoga Workshop with Kristin Whittle (Denver, CO)
2023 - Healing Touch of Thai Yoga Massage with Jungle Yoga (Khao Sok National Park, Thailand)
2024 - Facial Reflexology with Jackie Van Ruler (Online)
2024 – 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)
2024 - SUP Yoga TT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)
2024 - Yin Yoga Level II with Kari Kwinn & Kimberly Ghorai (Breckenridge, CO)
LEANNE SHAW (she/her)
"I am originally from Wales, UK and came to Summit County in 2009. Yoga quickly became an important complement to the fast paced, high adrenaline fueled lifestyle we live here and I am a firm believer that a regular practice will teach the mind and the body to deal with unanticipated trauma. I like to construct creative sequences and provide a safe space to move with intelligence and mindfulness. The fitness aspect of yoga is important to me but I've grown to appreciate the mental impact, slowing down the breath and pausing to meditate. When not in the studio I lead a busy life managing my own property management business and taking advantage of all the activities we have in our mountain playground.”
TRAININGS
2018 - 200 Hour YTT with Soul Ascension (Kona, HI)
2020 - Yin Yoga Levels I & II with Kari Kwinn (online)
2024 - Yoga Sculpt with Yoga Olas (Salida, CO)
LESLIE GLENN (she/her)
“My journey to yoga began as a professional snowboarder. Yoga not only improved my athletic prowess but brought clarity and presence to all parts of my life. It became an anchor of balance as I traveled to snowboard competitions around the world. My practice remains a beacon of light as I navigate the joys and challenges in everyday life, including a recent journey surviving breast cancer.
These experiences have heartened me to follow my dreams, live with purpose, revel in moments of everyday magic and teach yoga. My classes explore mindful movement, stability, breath, and intention to inspire students to connect with their highest potential both on and off the mat. I believe yoga is for everyone and work to make all of my classes accessible and inclusive.”
TRAININGS
2014 – 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)
2015 – SUP Yoga YTT with Bliss Paddle (Boulder, CO)
2015 – Usui Reiki Level I with Janette Mikity (Breckenridge, CO)
2016 - Sequencing Strategies Masterclass with Noah Maze (Denver, CO)
2017 - Gheranda Samhita: The Science of Hatha Yoga with Rod Stryker (Carbondale, CO)
2017 - Hands on Assists with Gina Caputo (Boulder, CO)
2017 - Restorative Yoga with Judith Lasater (Online)
2018 - ParaYoga Nidra Certification with Rod Stryker (Carbondale, CO)
2018 - Sunday Savasana Series with Judith + Lizzie Lasater (Online)
2014-2019 - 300 Hour YTT with ParaYoga (Carbondale, CO): included Vinyasa Krama - The Energetics of Sequencing, Tantra Shakti - The Power and Radiant Soul of Yoga, Prana Shakti - The Power and Path of Yoga, Marma - Principle of an Enlightened Practice, The Four Desires - The Yoga of Fulfillment, Yoga Nidra - Enlightened Sleep, Koshas, Kriya, Yoga - Unleashing the Science of the Soul, Kundalini - The Grandeur and Spirit of Yoga, Guru Parampara - Empowering the Teacher
2019 - Demystifying Alignment and Demystifying Vinyasa with Noah Maze (Denver, CO)
2019 - Skills + Drills: Power, Potency + Play with Rocky Heron (Breckenridge, CO)
2020 - Empowering the Heart: The Abode of Sacred Joy, Healing + Power and Uncovering the Secrets of the Brhadaranyaka Upanishad with Rod Stryker (Carbondale, CO)
2020 - Somatic Psychology of Yoga with Sandra Anderson (Boulder, CO)
2020 - Smart + Creative Sequencing with Rocky Heron (Online)
2020 - Meditation Teacher Training with Tracee Stanley (Online)
2016-2020 - 300 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO): included Yin Yoga Levels I, II, & III with Kari Kwinn, Franklin Methods with Kat Carter, Yoga of Emotional Intelligence + Wellbeing with Shannon Paige, Sound Healing Level I with EJ Brumfield + Emma Kelleher, Yoga + Pregnancy with Kari Kwinn
2022 - Usui Reiki Level II with Janette Mikity (Breckenridge, CO)
2023 - Usui/Holy Fire© III Reiki Master Training with Janette Mikity (Breckenridge, CO)
MARJORIE BIGGS (she/her)
“Having initially found yoga over a decade ago, I would describe my ongoing experience as a path of discovery, healing and connection. The practice of yoga has been a gladiator of transformation in my life and in teaching I have discovered a passion for holding the space of that possibility for others.
Yoga teaches us that the barriers between the conscious self and the experience of knowing who we really are as pure source energy are birthed in the chatter of our minds and that the most direct path to the mind is through the body. I am deeply honored to be able to offer years of experience teaching movement to help guide you through a safe asana practice that builds strength and flexibility while also incorporating breath work and meditation to provide a holistic experience for mind, body and spirit.”
TRAININGS
2013 - Reiki I & II with Usui System of Natural Healing, Rose O’Connor
2017 – 200 hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO)
2018 - Usui Reiki I with Janette Mikity (Breckenridge, CO)
2019 - Usui/Holy Fire© III Reiki Master Training with Janette Mikity + Rose O’Connor (Breckenridge, CO)
2017-2020 - 300 hour YTT with Meta Yoga Schools (Breckenridge, CO): included Yin Yoga I & II with Kari Kwinn, Franklin Methods with Kat Carter, The Art of Slowing Down: Restorative Yoga with Leslie Glenn, Yoga + Pregnancy with Kari Kwinn, Yoga of Emotional Intelligence + Wellbeing with Shannon Paige, Vedic Astrology with Bryan McRea
2022-present - Feldenkrais® Professional Training Program with Alan Questel (Santa Fe, NM)
ROBYN GOLDSTEIN (she/her)
"I discovered yoga in 2009 while still in high school when an injury took me away from my usual activities. I fell in love with the peaceful flow and movement that took me on new journeys in my mind and body. I especially love the grounding and flowing opportunities that yoga provides. As a wilderness and horticultural therapist and student, I greatly value the human nature connection and the importance that mindfulness can play for both ourselves and our Earth. I am passionate about fostering the healing of our environment along with our physical and emotional bodies by utilizing the breath, meditation, connection, and movement. I feel lucky to be surrounded by wise teachers who help me grow and learn in my life and yoga practice. When I'm not doing yoga I enjoy long distance bike touring, growing food, running, and slacklining. Come join me in flow!"
TRAININGS
2013 - 200 Hour YTT with Shambhava Yoga School (Fort Collins, CO)
2018 - Yin Yoga Level I with Kari Kwinn (Breckenridge, CO)
2020-2022 MA: Social Work with Denver University (Denver, CO)
SAGE SANTMIER (she/her)
"I foster an awareness of yoga as a lifestyle, rather than merely a physical practice. My classes are strong yet balanced to challenge and embolden students. I encourage the practice of yogic principles on and off the mat, approaching the practice of yoga as an opportunity to heal the mind, body, spirit connection. Every breath is an opportunity for reformation and acceptance, and I lead students to tap into the simplicity of this transformational power."
TRAININGS
2009 - Yoga Theory + Practice Immersion with Colorado College (Colorado Springs, CO)
2010 - 200 Hour YTT with Corepower Yoga (Colorado Springs, CO)
2011 - 220hr Yoga Lifestyle + Teacher Training with Wilmington Yoga Center (Wilmington, NC)
2010-2015 - 300 Hour YTT with Wilmington Yoga Center (Wilmington, NC): included Vinyasa/Flow Yoga, Anatomy, Hands-On Assists, Gentle Yoga + Meditation, Ayurveda, Dialogues of the Heart: Non-Violent Communication, Pre + Post-Natal Yoga, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Therapeutics, Acro Yoga, Yin Yoga
2024 - Yin Yoga Levels I & II with Kari Kwinn & Kimberly Ghorai (Breckenridge, CO)
SAMANTHA (STUBER) JOHNSON (she/her)
"I first discovered yoga in college and have been a dedicated student ever since. I came to yoga for the physical strength & flexibility I experienced, and stayed for the inward exploration & growth I found. I completed my RYT-200 in 2018 through Meta Yoga Schools right here in Breckenridge, Colorado, and have been teaching locally ever since. I completed my master's in Mindfulness-Based Transpersonal Counseling at Naropa University in 2022 & work in the community as a therapist in private practice.
In my classes, I strive to create an open space for my community of students to dig deeper into Self and utilize yoga to improve mind, body, & spirit connections. I approach teaching from a trauma-informed lens, and encourage my students to attune to their needs throughout.
I enjoy sequencing poses that help balance and compliment the energetic nature of the lifestyle here in Colorado. I specialize in curating strong, intuitive, and empowering classes that are infused with intention, contemplative practice, breath work, and meaning. My goal is to inspire students to be their best self, both on and off the mat."
TRAININGS
2018 - 200 Hour YTT with Meta Yoga Studios (Breckenridge, CO)
2018 - Ayurveda: The Art of Self Care with Julia Clarke (Edwards, CO)
2018 - Yin Yoga Levels I & II with Kari Kwinn (Breckenridge, CO)
2022 - MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Naropa University (Boulder, CO)
2023 - Applied Polyvagal Theory in Yoga Level 1 with Dr. Arielle Schwartz (online)
2023 - Respecting Yoga's Culture with Angie Tiwari (online)
2024 - The Art of Slowing Down: Yoga Nidra with Leslie Glenn (Breckenridge, CO)
SEANNA WEEKS
“Posture was why I began going to yoga. I had horrible posture and was often told that...by strangers. I decided yoga would be my gateway to standing tall and proud with no more comments from the peanut gallery. It has lead me further than I expected and become more ingrained in my daily life than I knew was possible. Yoga has taught me to slow down, to be introspective and to listen to myself as well as others more genuinely. I’ve been blessed with kind and knowledgeable teachers with varying styles from power to Yoga Nidra, and although I didn’t always appreciate the slower modes of yoga I enjoy and learn from every breath and asana.
I’d always wanted to teach yoga, but could never find the time to complete the 200-hour training, that is until the restaurant I worked at closed and I was left with some time until I began a new job. Lucky for me there was a YTT session starting in Nederland at Shoshoni Ashram shortly after my new-found freedom! I am excited to be at Meta, which I have called my home studio since its inception.
I love my community and seeing it thrive by living healthfully and joyfully. I hope to bring a fun and energetic practice to my fellows with flows combining breathwork, strength and mobility. I enjoy seeing students having a great time, learning and doing things they didn’t know they could – an excited empowerment you can see.”
TRAININGS
2008 - BS in Physical Education at Bridgewater State College (Bridgewater, MA)
2016 - 200 Hour YTT at Shoshoni Ashram (Nederland, CO)
