Bellevue
Bellevue

Jen Ernst

Shakti Vinyasa, Be Luminous, Yogabliss

Years Teaching: 5 Expertise: Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga, Dynamic Flow Yoga, Yogasculpt Jen fell in love with Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga when she moved to Seattle in 2006. As a natural athlete, she first began to practice this style for the physical challenge but what hooked her was the intense feeling vitality, encouraging her to explore into new possibilities on the mat and beyond. The vigorous yet accessible practice of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga has allowed her to transform herself from the inside out- igniting strength, radiance and authenticity. In her classes, Jen brings lightness and playfulness to create a supportive space for each student to expand to their fullest potential physically and mentally! She has completed Level 1 and 2 teacher trainings with Baron... Read the profile >>

Lisa Black-Avolio

Shakti Vinyasa East and West

Lisa Black, M.Ed. & CYT Founder/Director of SHAKTI Vinyasa Yoga East, West & Redmond, Senior Baptiste Yoga Instructor Lisa Black is the founder/director of SHAKTI Vinyasa Yoga East, West & Redmond studios, voted “Best Power Yoga Studios” by Seattle Magazine in 2010. She has been featured by Yoga Journal several times, including a March 2008 article highlighting her as one of the “talented upcoming yoga teachers in the country.” Recognized as a Senior Baptiste yoga instructor, Lisa brings 11 years of yoga training and over 20 years of teaching experience to her daily classes, workshops, and retreats and offers a broad range of knowledge, techniques, perspective, and a great sense of fun! With Lisa's energy, attention to detail, and positive attitude, her classes... Read the profile >>

Patrick Gray

Urban Yoga Spa, The Bellevue Club, Terra Yoga, Fusion Hot Yoga, Yogabliss, Bala Yoga, and Golds Gym

Pat received his 200 hour training through YogaWorks and has studied mainly in the styles of Ashtanga and Tripsichore. Initially drawn to yoga for its physical benefits, he is constantly working to develop new levels of strength and flexibility in himself and his students. His desire is to facilitate the mental/physical pathways necessary for the development of outstanding practices by leading complete classes that blend the physical and subtle properties of yoga. His classes are intended to challenge students to redefine their comfort zone in an emotionally safe, playful environment where the end result is a lasting positive mental attitude, the key to future happiness. Pat is inspired by the determination displayed by practitioners at all levels of yoga and he teaches to the concept... Read the profile >>