Annapolis Crossfit
Brooks coaches at CrossFit Annapolis and helps people progress on the continuum toward wellness. He views this as happening through a persons emotional outlook on life, nutrition, exercise and a healthy dose of Chinese medicine of which he practices as a graduate from the acupuncture program at Tai Sophia Institute. You can find him most often found quoting Yoda. Do or do not, there is no try. Read the profile >>
Shakti Studio, Annapolis Athletic Club, Anne Arundel Community College
Gretchen Serinis started her yoga journey in 2001 with Ahimsa yoga Center of Baltimore receiving her 200 hours, and she has been teaching in the Baltimore/Annapolis area ever since. She has currently completed an intensive Ayurvedic Specialist program through the Himalayan Institute and is also in the process of finishing her 500 hours through Prana Kriya Yoga as well as a Yoga Therapy program. She best describes her style as Free Range Yoga; it is an inspiring flow guided by breath and inspirational cues to awaken the unique wisdom that is innate within us all. She has worked with and been inspired by many great teachers like Angela Farmer, Mark Whitwell, Shiva Rea, Stephan Cope, Yoganand Carol and many more. She lives in Severna Park with her son Keegan and teaches at Anne Arundel... Read the profile >>
Annapolis Athletic Club
Karen Trasatti is a group fitness instructor known for her tough workouts, effective motivation, and enduring energy. Growing up in the rural area of Brunswick, MD, Karen started teaching group fitness classes at the age of 14 at the local YMCA, where her father was the director. Running the full cycle of the industry, Karen has embraced and learned all types and styles of fitness classes. An accomplished spinning instructor, Pilates trainer, Holistic Health Coach, Personal Trainer, and Bikini Boot Camp Director, Karen teaches everything from cycling classes to boot camps to Pilates Mat classes. An avid athlete and accomplished runner all her life, Karen has completed many road races and numerous marathons and was awarded the Goodloe E. Byron Award for the first Maryland female... Read the profile >>
Prana
Kim McCaig teaches vinyasa flow yoga classes at Prana Studio in Annapolis. Kim began taking yoga in 1995 and found that the more she practiced the healthier in body, mind and spirit she became. In 2007 she decided to deepen her knowledge and became certified under Shiva Rea's Global School of Living Yoga. She is currently seeking her 500hr certification with an emphasis on Restorative Yoga and Ayurveda. She has studied under Maria Garre, Shannon Paige Schneider and Shiva Rea and is inspired by many yoga teachers, including several in the Annapolis community. Kim also works at Fairhaven School, where students are free to pursue their passions in their own time. She has lived close to the Chesapeake Bay most of her life and enjoys hiking, biking, and hanging out with her two daughters and... Read the profile >>
After being inspired by her twin sister and husband who were training for their first marathons, Lara thought she would train for a half marathon. She never thought she could do it, but did her training on her own while pushing her then infant in her running stroller. On October 18, 2003, she did it! That pushed her to register for her first full, the 2004 NYC Marathon. After she saw what running did for her confidence and self esteem, she knew she needed to work with others. She served as mentor in many different distance programs and in 2008, obtained her RRCA coaching certification after the Georgia Marathon. She has worked with every type of runner- from three years old through those in their 70's and in every shape, size, speed, and distance. Personally, she has found her... Read the profile >>
"Meghan Tieff" (personal business), 24 Hour Fitness
Meghan Tieff is “America’s Body Coach,” a globally recognized fitness model, personal trainer, image consultant and life coach who has graced the pages of Cosmopolitan, In Style, Shape, Muscle and Fitness, Hers and Oxygen magazines, just to name a few. She loves one-on-one training, but she trains clients online from all over the United States and different parts of the world. Meghan is married to Dave Tieff, and is the proud mother of two sons, Dylan and Maddox. She loves to empower people with the knowledge that they are in control of their own health, fitness and happiness. Meghan believes it’s everyone’s right to “look, feel, and live their best!” Read the profile >>
Bikram Yoga of Annapolis, Severna Park and Crofton
Phil Vendemmia and his wife, Emily, own three Bikram yoga locations in Anne Arundel County. You can visit them and their wonderful staff in Annapolis, Severna Park and Crofton. Phil has been an educator since 1999 and was named the valedictorian of the Autumn 2010 Bikram Yoga graduating class. He and his wife teach 15-20 of the 67 class times that are offered at their locations every week. Additionally, Phil is also a professional pianist, composer, and choral conductor. Read the profile >>
I was not a born runner, certainly not a natural! I began running at the age of 35 when my daughter was 9 months old. I joined a beginner running program offered by the Annapolis Striders. That was 11 years ago. Running has changed my life, my career path and ignited my passion. Since my first 5K in 2001, I have run a marathon, countless half marathons, ten milers and plenty of 10K’s and 5k’s. In 2006 I joined the board of directors of the Annapolis Striders, a 1500 member running club. Since 2009 I have served as the Vice President for Training and Education, as well as coached 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon training groups. I have been a certified running coach since 2008 and became a personal trainer in 2012. In 2008 I started Sports Prep Running Clinics,... Read the profile >>
Evolutions Gym, Ridgely Retreat
Tina Lanzoni began teaching group fitness in 1985 and started practicing yoga in the 90’s. Her practice and teaching is an eclectic expression of both vinyasa and yin yoga and the many teachers she has studied with. Within the past few years she has had the honor to study yin yoga and anatomy with Paul and Suzee Grilley and is currently a teacher trainer for Paul Grilley. Tina’s teachings reflect her strong interest in anatomy and her passion for the energetics and meditative benefits of the practice of yoga. She leads 200 hour teacher trainings approved through Yoga Alliance, retreats, workshops, private, group and corporate classes.She is registered through Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT-500 hour level. Tina resides in Annapolis Maryland with her husband, 3 children, 2 dogs and a cat. Read the profile >>
