OUr yogis
Kendra Ryan
Kendra began practicing yoga in 1999 as a way to relax from her job in the Navy. She facilitated classes onboard ships for many years and then received her formal training at Salt Spring Center of Yoga in 2009. She taught aboard research ships and on a trans-Africa bicycle trip before coming to Estes in 2015 and teaching in the studio. Kendra's classes focus on alignment principles and integrate the mental, physical, and breathing aspects of yoga. Her continued training focuses on yoga as one method of healing wounded warriors, Yoga for First Responders®, Calming Kids® and as a technique to use in pregnancy and labor. When not practicing, Kendra is spending time in the mountains with her family.
Kendra began practicing yoga in 1999 as a way to relax from her job in the Navy. She facilitated classes onboard ships for many years and then received her formal training at Salt Spring Center of Yoga in 2009. She taught aboard research ships and on a trans-Africa bicycle trip before coming to Estes in 2015 and teaching in the studio. Kendra's classes focus on alignment principles and integrate the mental, physical, and breathing aspects of yoga. Her continued training focuses on yoga as one method of healing wounded warriors, Yoga for First Responders®, Calming Kids® and as a technique to use in pregnancy and labor. When not practicing, Kendra is spending time in the mountains with her family.
Caryn Ling
Caryn has been teaching movement since 2008 when she was started teaching kickboxing. She went on to teach strength training, bootcamp, and cycling. In 2010 she decided to pursue yoga as a way to round out both her body and her teaching skills. Caryn found that physical movement combined with the philosophy of yoga provided a deeper understanding of both the body and the mind. Ah! a balance of moving and thinking....she knew she was on to something. She completed her teacher program in 2012 and then participated in a 10 month mentorship in therapeutic yoga. Caryn continues to explore as many different kinds of movement and yoga as she can including hiking, hooping, and climbing. Her main yogic influences are Hatha, Therapeutics, and Ashtanga. "Yoga for me comes down to balance: the balance of movement and stillness, the balance of doing and being, the balance of strength and flexibility. Yoga has taught me to value and appreciate what I can do now and get excited about what I have yet to learn. We never have to be done learning AND we can be content along the way."
Caryn has been teaching movement since 2008 when she was started teaching kickboxing. She went on to teach strength training, bootcamp, and cycling. In 2010 she decided to pursue yoga as a way to round out both her body and her teaching skills. Caryn found that physical movement combined with the philosophy of yoga provided a deeper understanding of both the body and the mind. Ah! a balance of moving and thinking....she knew she was on to something. She completed her teacher program in 2012 and then participated in a 10 month mentorship in therapeutic yoga. Caryn continues to explore as many different kinds of movement and yoga as she can including hiking, hooping, and climbing. Her main yogic influences are Hatha, Therapeutics, and Ashtanga. "Yoga for me comes down to balance: the balance of movement and stillness, the balance of doing and being, the balance of strength and flexibility. Yoga has taught me to value and appreciate what I can do now and get excited about what I have yet to learn. We never have to be done learning AND we can be content along the way."
Patricia Rountree
Patricia is a creative and versatile graphic designer and yoga instructor. She hopes that the love she pours into her work reflects on the wellbeing, wholehearted healing, and joy of connection through the Art of Yoga of all the people she reaches. Patricia recently moved to Estes with her family from North Carolina, via Wisconsin, where she enjoyed teaching alignment based classes to all levels, but especially to families and teachers.
Patricia is a creative and versatile graphic designer and yoga instructor. She hopes that the love she pours into her work reflects on the wellbeing, wholehearted healing, and joy of connection through the Art of Yoga of all the people she reaches. Patricia recently moved to Estes with her family from North Carolina, via Wisconsin, where she enjoyed teaching alignment based classes to all levels, but especially to families and teachers.
Rachel Waters
Rachel recently completed a 500 hour program that includes modern mental health science, in-depth study of anatomy and the fascia, women's health, and Traditional Chinese Medicine in addition to traditional yoga philosophy. She enjoys adding self-myofascial release, acupressure, and meditative movement into her classes, and also enjoys working individually with clients. Previously, she completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training in an alignment-focused program which required a 200 hour yoga immersion prior to enrollment. Her classes offer opportunities to grow in both strength and flexibility while also connecting to your own inner peace
Rachel recently completed a 500 hour program that includes modern mental health science, in-depth study of anatomy and the fascia, women's health, and Traditional Chinese Medicine in addition to traditional yoga philosophy. She enjoys adding self-myofascial release, acupressure, and meditative movement into her classes, and also enjoys working individually with clients. Previously, she completed a 200 hour yoga teacher training in an alignment-focused program which required a 200 hour yoga immersion prior to enrollment. Her classes offer opportunities to grow in both strength and flexibility while also connecting to your own inner peace
Maria Luisa Guerra
Maria began practicing yoga in 1999, when her sister Patricia introduced her to the practice. She has loved yoga since then and became an instructor in 2009. She teaches dynamic/ vinyasa flows, multilevel and sweaty classes. Maria has a 5 year old daughter, Flora, and they live in the town of Jardín, deep in the coffee cropped mountains of Colombia. In addition to yoga, Maria owns and operates a vegetarian restaurant, Destino Silvestre. Maria is thrilled to share her practice with you virtually.
Maria began practicing yoga in 1999, when her sister Patricia introduced her to the practice. She has loved yoga since then and became an instructor in 2009. She teaches dynamic/ vinyasa flows, multilevel and sweaty classes. Maria has a 5 year old daughter, Flora, and they live in the town of Jardín, deep in the coffee cropped mountains of Colombia. In addition to yoga, Maria owns and operates a vegetarian restaurant, Destino Silvestre. Maria is thrilled to share her practice with you virtually.
Diana Laughlin
Diana has been teaching meditation and yoga in Estes Park for 10 years. She studies ShambhavAnanda Yoga, which teaches that yoga connects us to the divinity of the inner self while simultaneously making us more functional in the outer world.
Diana has been teaching meditation and yoga in Estes Park for 10 years. She studies ShambhavAnanda Yoga, which teaches that yoga connects us to the divinity of the inner self while simultaneously making us more functional in the outer world.
Alicia Cossota
Alicia began her yoga journey as a way to relieve stress while working in Corporate America. Shortly after becoming a regular yoga practitioner, she wanted to share what she had found with others. She enrolled in teacher training at Sunstone Yoga, LLC in Texas where she received her 500 hour certification (RYA-500) in 2010. After retiring to Estes Park, CO, she realized that traditional yoga didn’t always reach into the faith-based communities and enrolled for training with Holy Yoga, LLC where she received two certifications in 2017 (C-HYI 229/95 and C-HYI 500), the first being the general Holy Yoga certification and the second a master program certification. The goal of Alicia’s class is to meet each student where they are; traditional or faith based, each class is designed to open body, mind and spirit. Alicia loves teaching and sharing the knowledge and experience she has gained over the last 12 years.
Alicia began her yoga journey as a way to relieve stress while working in Corporate America. Shortly after becoming a regular yoga practitioner, she wanted to share what she had found with others. She enrolled in teacher training at Sunstone Yoga, LLC in Texas where she received her 500 hour certification (RYA-500) in 2010. After retiring to Estes Park, CO, she realized that traditional yoga didn’t always reach into the faith-based communities and enrolled for training with Holy Yoga, LLC where she received two certifications in 2017 (C-HYI 229/95 and C-HYI 500), the first being the general Holy Yoga certification and the second a master program certification. The goal of Alicia’s class is to meet each student where they are; traditional or faith based, each class is designed to open body, mind and spirit. Alicia loves teaching and sharing the knowledge and experience she has gained over the last 12 years.
Elizabeth Kahn-Lanning
Elizabeth has been a Yoga Practitioner and Teacher for over 25 years, bringing peace of mind, pain relief and balance to students in the Colorado area. With over 400 hours of RYT, and experience teaching many styles of Yoga, her goal is to encourage students to improve range of motion, increase strength, and find balance and energy. She has also taught Yoga to high school students and worked with them to overcome obstacles and pursue a level of life-long physical fitness.
She received her first 200 hour training with the YogaFit corporation in 2007, and re-trained with the Aura Wellness Center and Yoga Renew from 2013-2022 (200+). Elizabeth is a passionate student, and takes several classes a week to gain as much diverse learning as she can from multiple teachers. Now semi-retired from a 32-year career teaching English and Theater and recently relocated to Estes Park, she plays with the Loveland Symphony, and loves to hang out with her family, exploring our beautiful state.
Elizabeth has been a Yoga Practitioner and Teacher for over 25 years, bringing peace of mind, pain relief and balance to students in the Colorado area. With over 400 hours of RYT, and experience teaching many styles of Yoga, her goal is to encourage students to improve range of motion, increase strength, and find balance and energy. She has also taught Yoga to high school students and worked with them to overcome obstacles and pursue a level of life-long physical fitness.
She received her first 200 hour training with the YogaFit corporation in 2007, and re-trained with the Aura Wellness Center and Yoga Renew from 2013-2022 (200+). Elizabeth is a passionate student, and takes several classes a week to gain as much diverse learning as she can from multiple teachers. Now semi-retired from a 32-year career teaching English and Theater and recently relocated to Estes Park, she plays with the Loveland Symphony, and loves to hang out with her family, exploring our beautiful state.
Kerry Shamblin
Kerry first learned yoga and basic Vedic principles from Yogacharya Dharmananda at Ved Niketan Ashram in 1992. Through her adult life, yoga has been a constant companion along with continuing Vedic studies. Taking the helm at Estes Park Yoga in June, 2023, Kerry looks forward to providing a platform for the yoga community in the Estes Valley going forward.
Kerry is a practicing, professional Vedic astrologer since 2000. Leading kirtan, philosophical discussions, creating community and extending yoga in its many forms are part of her yoga practice. https://planetaryinfluence.com/
Kerry first learned yoga and basic Vedic principles from Yogacharya Dharmananda at Ved Niketan Ashram in 1992. Through her adult life, yoga has been a constant companion along with continuing Vedic studies. Taking the helm at Estes Park Yoga in June, 2023, Kerry looks forward to providing a platform for the yoga community in the Estes Valley going forward.
Kerry is a practicing, professional Vedic astrologer since 2000. Leading kirtan, philosophical discussions, creating community and extending yoga in its many forms are part of her yoga practice. https://planetaryinfluence.com/
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