Anna Ferguson graduated from the University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication. Her knowledge of yoga and style of teaching is derived from many yoga practices, including that of ahimsa, non-violence and years of education with gifted teachers, master yoga practitioners and gurus. In addition to outside experience, Anna has pursued her own creative research, study and personal practice. During college Anna was introduced to yoga & completed a 200-hour Ashtanga-Vinyasa course. She continued on to do a 500-hour yoga teacher-training course in 2002, studying extensively with Doug Swenson, a 300-hour Jivamukti Yoga teacher training in 2009 guided by Sharon Gannon and David Life & a host of other talented yoga teachers, a 20-hour Yin yoga course and 60-hour... Read the profile >>
Moksha Yoga Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
An avid athlete from a young age, Ellen discovered yoga at the end of her collegiate tennis career at Villanova University. From that first class, she fell in love! Little did she know this was a seed planted that would continue to blossom! Her yoga practice gave her support and a solid foundation throughout the next 8 years as she and her husband, Michael, moved around the country while he played professional basketball in the NBA. The one studio that always stood out from all the others was Moksha Yoga in Toronto. It is here that she discovered her first true teachers and dear friends, Jess Robertson and Ted Grand. During the summer of 2005, after her first daughter was born, Ellen committed to taking the Moksha yoga training. This became a decision that would change her life in... Read the profile >>
I have been a runner for 24 years. Inspired by my Dad who ran marathons when I was young, I began running with him and discovered shortly thereafter it was something that would be a part of my life for good! As I studied to become a math teacher, it only seemed a natural fit to also become a coach. I have had the pleasure of teaching and coaching cross country and track for 15 years now at Anderson High School. There are so many great reasons to run, but the one thing that I enjoy the most is spreading my passion for the sport to others. As part of my job I get to inspire and motivate young athletes daily but I also make it a goal to encourage friends old and new to get into the sport that is so encouraged and embraced by our community! The energy is so positive in the running... Read the profile >>
Kevin Wimmer is the owner/trainer/motivator at ELMNTL Fitness. He walked away from a flourishing career as a Creative Director in Global Packaging to pursue his dream of instructing functional and fun fitness in an outdoor environment. Applying the same sense of creativity and "blue sky" philosophy to ELMNTL Fitness keeps the workouts fresh and energizing every time. "Accomplishing a workout at the gym, prepares you for a workout at the gym. When you challenge yourself in nature, the workout is different each time. Heat and humidity force you to be conservative with your energy and force your body to adapt. Rain forces you to compensate with balance and resiliency. Snow increases resistance and focus. That is training within the elements. And of course, in spring and fall, why would... Read the profile >>
YogaOMe (Mariemont & Oakley), Revolution Fitness
Paul ‘Pablo’ Wright has been teaching vinyasa and ashtanga yoga since 2007. As an elite level road race cyclist, he found yoga to be the perfect adjunct to hours spent on the bike. Pablo received his 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher certification in 2006. Pablo’s astanga-vinyasa influenced teaching style reflects his personal practice of ashtanga. Pablo specializes in guiding yogis in arm balances and physically challenging vinyasas. Pablo’s yoga resume includes workshops teaching the basics of uddiyana bandha technique, yoga for cyclists and runners, ashtanga for vinyasa yoga teachers, and principles of ashtanga vinyasa transitions. His teaching and workshop calendar is available at: www.pabloyoga.com. Read the profile >>
Shine Yoga
Pascal is head teacher at GravityProof and teaches at Shine Yoga. As a teacher, he is known for his compassion, enthusiasm and attention to alignment. He writes regularly on the technology of yoga, human behavior and the intersection of philosophy, science and heart. "I spend a lot of time thinking about stories—more than meat and muscle and bone, we are made of stories. They are what we’re made of…one of the reasons teaching yoga is so great is how it invites you to add, consciously, to the story of you. You're writing your loves and dreams, using your body as the pen, and that leads to greater self-awareness and greater creative expression." Crediting yoga alignment with the rescue of his body, he is most excited about helping students step into their hearts and get... Read the profile >>
Move Your Hyde, YogahOMe (Oakley), It's Yoga
I've been a certified ashtanga teacher for 11yrs and I've been practicing for 13yrs. The Practice as become a huge part of my life. I was drawn to the mat first for the physical challenge the practice holds but over the years I've grown to appreciate the mental side just as much. My favorite thing about teaching Yoga is to help students go beyond their edge. To explore their bodies and learn to connect to their inner strength. Until we stop and listen to what we feel, we can't achieve full body awareness. By learning to take each breath one at a time, you find a deeper sense of self. You walk a little taller. You live a little healthier. You give back a little more. I am constantly inspired by my students. I fuel my day with sweat & smiles. Really can't think of anything better.... Read the profile >>
