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AJ Durand first discovered yoga on the dirtiest floor of an ancient building at The Barat Campus of DePaul University where he studied Theatre. Yoga combined with the Alexander Technique for movement first inspired him to study principles of body alignment. His desire to learn and experience the inner workings of the body has led him to many mats on many floors. Since then, AJ has settled into a truly unique hatha-vinyasa practice guided by compassion and intention. AJ is known for his sense of humor and playfulness as well as his enthusiasm and passion while teaching. He brings six years of practice in a variety of traditions to his Yoga classes which focus on mindfulness and psycho-somatic integration. AJ embodies the importance of living an active and expressive lifestyle. His... Read the profile >>
Annie took her first yoga class in 2000 with her sister Beth. Following that class, she had the best night's sleep ever! She is an Associate Baptiste Vinyasa Teacher and has completed Baron's Level I and II Teacher Trainings. Annie is an Illlini grad and studied Elementary Education. Annie loves how each and every time she gets onto her mat to practice, she can clear the clutter of her mind and start new. She loves sharing this clearing, one breath at a time, with her students. Outside of the yoga studio, Annie enjoys life with her 3 teenage kids and her husband Buck. She also loves to make ceramics, biking and walking the family dog Sadie. She hopes after your yoga class that you'll have a better night sleep, too! Read the profile >>
Elisa comes to us all the way from Portland, Oregon! Since she was little, Elisa has been adding beauty to the world with her inspiring landscape paintings. After coaching high school volleyball, and working as a camp counselor at Nike for more than 4 years, Elisa graduated from Portland State University with a bachelor of arts in painting & printmaking. She continues to be a mover and a shaker by biking to new places, baking, and tending to her vegetable garden! Read the profile >>
Geri Bleier Geri Bleier is a Certified Anusara® Yoga instructor. She has been an avid student of yoga since 1994, and has studied Anusara® Yoga since its conception in 1997. Geri studies closely with John Friend, Mitchel Bleier, and Sianna Sherman, as well as, Jamie Allison, Richard Freeman, and Pattabhi Jois. For two years, Geri traveled the country assisting Mitchel and Sianna in their workshops and trainings. Geri's passion for yoga shows through her practice and her personality. She brings clarity in her teaching and pure joy in her heart. Geri is a teacher's teacher who works with beginning students to advanced students, professional athletes, and therapeutic clients. Her immense working knowledge of yoga creates a platform for students to truly transform. She is very grateful to... Read the profile >>
Kim has been with Bubbles Academy since 2005 and has enjoyed every moment! She has a bachelor of music in voice performance from Miami University and is the music coordinator at Bubbles Academy, where she helps create curriculum and train teachers. Kim has also taught Chicago-area fitness programs since 1992 and leads the Bubble Stroller Fitness class. Kim has been certified by the American Council on Exercise and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America and is thrilled to have been recently chosen as a lululemon athletica fitness ambassador. She also stays busy as Bubbles Academy’s speaker series coordinator, the organizer of the Triple B Moms Group and the Navigating the School Search classes, and a mom to her beautiful daughter, Laken. Read the profile >>
Frog Temple Pilates
Lindsay Stryffeler is a certified Pilates instructor through The Pilates Center in Boulder, CO. Currently, Lindsay is completing the Masters Program at The Pilates Center. She has also studied with Physicalmind Institute, Stott, and Power Pilates. Lindsay also works as a mentor and adviser to apprentices in other accredited Pilates training programs. Lindsay’s classic teaching style is dedicated to preserving the authenticity and brilliance of the Pilates method, based on the original work of Joseph Pilates. In addition to Pilates, Lindsay studies yoga, holistic healing and nutrition. Read the profile >>
Bikram Yoga Wicker Park
Miryana has been practicing yoga for seven years and has been teaching for the past three years as a Certified Bikram Yoga instructor. Her teaching style is continuously evolving, incorporating her own personal challenges and triumphs to inspire her students with great understanding and care. Miryana takes pride in leading her classes with a melodic pace and an uplifting, positive intonation. Her skills allow each student to organically discover their mind/body connection through breathe, physical stamina and mental determination. Miryana currently manages the Bikram Yoga studio in Wicker park and has recently taught at a yoga retreat in Alajuela, Costa Rica. Read the profile >>
Paul Miller has been involved in the fitness industry since 2005. His professional fitness lifestyle was launched as a result of losing weight and finding a true love for fitness. Paul has actively participated in an array of different cross-training, running, and cycling races. Beyond his own efforts, Paul helps other people succeed everyday in achieving their own fitness goals! Paul has been a huge inspiration to many people for his extraordinary strength and dedication. Paul has not always been a fitness fanatic; five years ago he was 80lbs heavier. He reached a turning point in his life when he decided to devote himself to becoming a fit, healthy, and athletic person! Paul has been a part of the Jim Karas Personal Training team for a year, working as a certified trainer and... Read the profile >>
Breakbone Dance Company/Frog Temple Pilates
Tabitha studied The Pilates Method under the guidance of Randi Whitman at Frog Temple Pilates Studio, Inc. She enjoys learning and teaching the subtleties found in Pilates and believes in the restorative power Pilates offers. Tabitha thrives on the challenge of sharing her knowledge of pilates with clients and students. Her teaching schedule includes locations such as Frog Temple Pilates Studio, East Bank Club, and The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago. She continually seeks exposure to various kinds of movement in addition to Pilates including modern dance, yoga, and gyrotonic. Currently, she continues her Pilates education at The Pilates Center in Boulder, Co. Her background is in modern dance. Tabitha earned a BFA in dance from Columbia College Chicago. Fulfilling a lifelong... Read the profile >>
