Pure Barre, SWEAT Lexington
Catherine was born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky where she grew up involved in many sports such as gymnastics, soccer, cheerleading, softball and even a dabble in basketball. She eventually found her heart set on softball and cheerleading where she quickly realized her passion for sports and athletics. Catherine won softball championships and competed for numerous national titles with her All-Star squad. Upon reaching High School, she decided she was burnt out on sports and needed a break. While on her athletic hiatus, she developed a passion for heath and fitness after joining the local gym as a mean to stay in shape. Catherine began working out in group fitness classes and began weight training at 15. She was inspired after seeing major results in her muscle development and... Read the profile >>
Excel Gymnastics and the OM place
Erik Rose began training in the field of acrobatics in 2004 where he discovered a fascination with movement and the capabilities of the human body. Shortly after he accepted a position at Excel Gymnastics where he is now head coach/manager of the tumbling program and a senior coach for their competitive gymnastics team. Always searching for a challenge, Erik took his first yoga class at a nearby Bikram studio in 2009 where his passion for movement quickly expanded to encompass yoga. After exploring a variety of disciplines, he entered into a yoga teacher training program at The OM Place yoga studio in 2012---the same studio where he has been teaching class since June. Erik's slow flow classes seek to help people find their strength by exploring the intricacies of the human machine. When... Read the profile >>
Erin Smith was born with deformed legs. A kid's class helped her learn at an early age how yoga can unlock the limitless potential of the human spirit. She is now the blessed owner and director of the OM place in Winchester, where her vinyasa classes focus on alignment and biomechanics with a playful application of dharmic philosophy. She is an E-RYT and a member of the International Yoga Therapists Association. She has a rich background in dance, gymnastics, martial arts, Body-Mind Centering, Thai Massage bodywork, Yoga as Therapy, and Transcendental Meditation. When she's not on the mat, she's probably running, hiking, meditating, or enjoying another meal. Erin is currently obsessed with Ganesha, barefoot running, pink peonies, New Orleans, her kindle, red wine, sushi, Mary Oliver, the... Read the profile >>
Girls on the Run, Urban Active, Fit
Heidi's passion for fitness started with her interest in step aerobics while in high school. As an overweight child she often felt sluggish and alienated from her friends. After her first group exercise class, she was hooked! She loved the energy and spark she got from attending classes. Soon, she moved from taking class to teaching class. With 17 years of experience, Heidi loves new formats and teaches almost everything she has time to learn -- step, yoga, boot camp, strength training, kickboxing, spinning, muscle madness, senior classes and mat Pilates. She is passionate about motivating participants to take it to the next level to reach their goals. Ask any of her spinning class participants to tell you about a "Heidi hill". After years of fearing running, Heidi decided to jump right... Read the profile >>
Barefoot Works, Paris Bourbon County YMCA
Kate Dorvel didn’t discover yoga until she was an over-worked, over-stressed, over- anxious Bostonian at age 24. An unplanned participation in a vinyasa class at Back Bay Yoga in Boston opened up a whole new world to her that continues to amaze her every day! Kate currently lives in Paris, Kentucky and is the Health and Wellness Director at the Paris Bourbon County YMCA. She has a Master’s Degree in Nursing and is a Board Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. She is YA RYT-200 certified from Back Bay Yoga in Boston, Massachusetts. She teaches a Level 2 Vinyasa Class at Barefoot Works Yoga in Lexington. Her classes incorporate a challenging flow, a playful spirit, an open heart all to nurture a connection with oneself. Kate invites all of her students to deepen their self... Read the profile >>
Inspirit Yoga and Bodywork, Lexington Healing Arts Academy, The Massage Center
Matthew Higdon is a modern yogi and therapeutic bodyworker. With well over 1000 hours of training in the somatic and healing arts and 6 years of private practice he is a well qualified bridge builder of mind body healing and innovation. He has collaborated clinically for the past 3 years with mental health practitioners to help people with anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental and physical challenges find greater quality of life and embodiment through manual therapy, posture, breath, and conscious relaxation. When he began daily yoga practice at age 24, Matthew had poor posture, drinking and smoking habits, impure diet, very little exercise experience and as a result very weak, inflexible, and unhealthy tissues. Having healed himself incrementally over time with yoga and bodywork,... Read the profile >>
Achieving Bodies
Melissa studied Exercise Science and Health Promotion at the University of Kentucky and is certified as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA (National Strength and Conditioning Association). In addition, Melissa is STOTT Pilates Mat certified, trained on Reformer and ISP (Injuries and Special Populations). Melissa is also CPR certified. Her unique approach is guided by her variety of experiences in teaching and coaching. She has taught a multitude of group fitness classes and coached diverse groups of athletes. Although a one-on-one experience is more personalized, she has started FitCamp as a way to change more lives. Melissa infuses many of the Pilates principles of core strength, centering, rebalancing, and stabilizing into her routines. Even when working in... Read the profile >>
The Massage Center, LAC
Sarah Braun is dedicated to an ultimate sense of health for all. She manifests this dedication by teaching and studying yoga and mindfulness. As a yoga student she continuously seeks great teachers from all disciplines. Sarah's first yoga teacher, Gabriel Halpern, is a Senior Iyengar Instructor who infused mythology and archetypes into the physical practice of postures. This began the love affair between psychology and yoga for Sarah. Since then, Sarah has had many teachers. All of her teachers have deeply influenced her practice and teaching style, especially: Amanda McMaine, Kathryn Budig, Darren Rhodes, Elena Brower, Annie Carpenter and Dharma Mittra. As a yoga teacher Sarah blends her teachings and innate passion for yoga into an alignment-based and smile-filled flow. Sarah strives to... Read the profile >>
