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."
Nancy Collinet
Nancy graduated in 2015 from Full Circle Yoga in Longmont, CO with a 200 hour yoga teacher training certificate. After being a Sign Language Interpreter for almost 20 years she felt that it was time to learn more about yoga, which was always present in her life. Nancy enjoys learning about all things yoga, especially the therapeutic aspects such as relieving the everyday aches and pains associated with living a full life. She also enjoys learning how to properly align the joints to avoid injury and to strengthen the muscles correctly. Nancy has embraced how yoga brings patience with self and others, concentration when turning inward and reflecting on why we are all here on this beautiful Earth. Come join Nancy for some Vinyasa Yoga with a little Pilates thrown in for fun!
Nancy graduated in 2015 from Full Circle Yoga in Longmont, CO with a 200 hour yoga teacher training certificate. After being a Sign Language Interpreter for almost 20 years she felt that it was time to learn more about yoga, which was always present in her life. Nancy enjoys learning about all things yoga, especially the therapeutic aspects such as relieving the everyday aches and pains associated with living a full life. She also enjoys learning how to properly align the joints to avoid injury and to strengthen the muscles correctly. Nancy has embraced how yoga brings patience with self and others, concentration when turning inward and reflecting on why we are all here on this beautiful Earth. Come join Nancy for some Vinyasa Yoga with a little Pilates thrown in for fun!
Judy Ruby
Judy is a Hatha Yoga teacher, trained in the Dynamic Yoga Method at Jane's House of Well-Being in St. Charles, Missouri. She received her teaching certification in 2011 and taught classes there until moving to Estes Park. Judy believes that yoga is a powerful tool for self inquiry and growth, both physical and mental. As a teacher, she guides students toward building strength, flexibility and balance in their bodies, while keeping the mind focused and relaxed. Her classes honor the unique needs and capabilities of each student present. Moving to Estes Park is a dream come true for Judy and her husband, as they love hiking and exploring the Rocky Mountains, and sharing her love for yoga makes it even better!
Judy is a Hatha Yoga teacher, trained in the Dynamic Yoga Method at Jane's House of Well-Being in St. Charles, Missouri. She received her teaching certification in 2011 and taught classes there until moving to Estes Park. Judy believes that yoga is a powerful tool for self inquiry and growth, both physical and mental. As a teacher, she guides students toward building strength, flexibility and balance in their bodies, while keeping the mind focused and relaxed. Her classes honor the unique needs and capabilities of each student present. Moving to Estes Park is a dream come true for Judy and her husband, as they love hiking and exploring the Rocky Mountains, and sharing her love for yoga makes it even better!
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.
Brittany Wild
Brittany found yoga in college as a young mom. She felt like she was losing touch with herself through the hectic life of being a college student and a young mother. She enrolled in an Iyengar class in college that inspired her to create a home practice with a Seane Corn yoga video and Iyengar’s book, Light on Yoga. Through the years, Brittany continued her practice at home and at various studios. Yoga brought her back home to herself and helped her with challenges in life. In the summer of 2018, Brittany completed her 200-hour teacher training with Kitty Moore at Sadhana West Yoga in Niwot, CO. In her classes, Brittany inspires you to take time to give love to yourself so that you can be of service to those that you love.
Brittany found yoga in college as a young mom. She felt like she was losing touch with herself through the hectic life of being a college student and a young mother. She enrolled in an Iyengar class in college that inspired her to create a home practice with a Seane Corn yoga video and Iyengar’s book, Light on Yoga. Through the years, Brittany continued her practice at home and at various studios. Yoga brought her back home to herself and helped her with challenges in life. In the summer of 2018, Brittany completed her 200-hour teacher training with Kitty Moore at Sadhana West Yoga in Niwot, CO. In her classes, Brittany inspires you to take time to give love to yourself so that you can be of service to those that you love.
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.
Alicia Cossota
Alicia moved to Estes Park from Southlake, Texas in 2012 with her husband, dog and two cats. In 2008, she received her RYA-500 certification through Sunstone Yoga in Dallas, Texas and certification through Holy Yoga in October 2017. She is currently enrolled in the Masters Program with Holy Yoga. Alicia says, “I became an instructor when I fell in love with how yoga made me feel and wanted to share that with others. My classes are faith based (non-denominational) that opens and closes with prayer, and scripture is used for the basis of each class.
Alicia moved to Estes Park from Southlake, Texas in 2012 with her husband, dog and two cats. In 2008, she received her RYA-500 certification through Sunstone Yoga in Dallas, Texas and certification through Holy Yoga in October 2017. She is currently enrolled in the Masters Program with Holy Yoga. Alicia says, “I became an instructor when I fell in love with how yoga made me feel and wanted to share that with others. My classes are faith based (non-denominational) that opens and closes with prayer, and scripture is used for the basis of each class.
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