Boulder : Boulder
Andrew Gowans
Andrew recently moved to Boulder from South Africa. He initially was attracted to yoga as a way of recovering from Ironman Triathlons. What began as a way of finding physical balance became an exploration of his emotional and spiritual balance. In class, Andrew guides students towards a place of stillness, quieting the mind. Andrew believes that physically the practice makes us strong, more balanced and heals the body, but the real joy comes from finding peace within. Andrew has completed teacher training in the Ashtanga vinyasa tradition. A teacher however is just a dedicated student, and he continues to learn everyday. Read the profile >>
Cara Fogel
Compassion, freedom, liberation, connection. This is only the beginning of what Yoga means to me. After my first Hot Yoga experience in college, I knew it was just the beginning of my journey. I fell in love with the way it made me feel and was so curious to let it open new doors within my mind and soul. I took a step back and can remember the "lift off" feeling I had as I walked out the door ready to create new spaces in my body and in my daily life. My desire to travel and experience different cultures and places in the world, led me to major in International Business and Spanish. This curiousity led me to Spain then finally to New York City where I discovered the "real world" while working at the Polo Ralph Lauren Corporation. My practice continued to ground me which led me to... Read the profile >>
Gil Elhart
OM Time, Solar Yoga and Boulder Rec Center
Gil began his inner journey after years of searching externally for his truth. Since that time he has studied various styles of Hatha yoga deepening his comprehension of proper alignment, and focusing on the intimate connection between breath and movement. Becoming a teacher was a natural transition that stemmed from his passion for sharing the holistic practices of yoga. Gil received a 200-hour teacher certificate in Vinyasa Flow and Hatha Interdisciplinary, and is certified to teach Storytime yoga for children. He recently completed a teacher training with Seane Corn, further developing his understanding of the physical/mental, energetic/emotional and psychic/symbolic realms of yoga. His classes are uplifting, exploratory and challenging with the right amount of humor and... Read the profile >>
Hayley Hobson
Hayley graduated with a B.A. from Brandeis University in 1991 and then with a J.D. from Rutgers School of Law in 1994. After moving from Philadelphia to Los Angeles to practice law, she began competing in triathlons. Her athletic career had started with swimming at the age of five, and when she began running and cycling in her late twenties, triathlon seemed the natural course to go. She achieved an elite status in the sport consistently finishing top 5 in high profile amateur races and championship events. While rehabilitating from one of her numerous injuries, Hayley was introduced to Pilates. It had such an incredible impact, strengthening muscles that may never had even had a chance to work before due to lack of flexibility or range of motion, and of course the years of trauma... Read the profile >>
Meaghan deRoos
Meaghan discovered yoga after years of struggling with self-esteem and body image issues. Her mat and her practice became a sacred space where she remembered the spirit within. She quickly discovered the joys of life again and decided to live each moment from the fullness of her heart. Meaghan has completed trainings in Ashtanga and Vinyasa Flow, and is trained to teach yoga in at risk environments. She has completed two years of course work in Somatic Therapy, and has received training hours in Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy, Chakra energy work, and trained with nationally recognized teacher Seane Corn. Seane introduced Meaghan to sacred activism and Off the Mat Into the World. Through sacred activism Meaghan discovered cultivating change is sustainable. Sacred activism is soul food.... Read the profile >>
Tracy Martino
Lakeshore Athletic Club
Tracy Martino, originally from Wisconsin, moved to Colorado two years ago. As a former gymnast she has been involved in fitness her entire life. She has been teaching group fitness for 16 years and pilates for 3 years. She is certified by AFAA and by Physical Mind Pilates. Tracy is certified to teach step, hi/lo, hip-hop/funk, strength, tread, water, indoor cycling, yoga, water, senior fitness, kids’ fitness and pilates. In 1993 Tracy was the Regional Group Fitness director for Bally Total Fitness in Wisconsin. In addition, she was the 1995 Chairperson for the Wisconsin chapter of the Workout for Hope. Later that year she accepted the award for “Most Improved City in the Nation” by tripling fundraising goals. Tracy’s fitness career allowed her to compete in the 1997... Read the profile >>