Originally from Colorado, Errick has been working in the New York City fitness industry for over 8 years. Since moving to DC in 2009, he’s been warmly received by the residents of the Adams Morgan/Dupont Circle area of North West DC. His passion for fitness goes back to his high school and college career as a state-qualifying wrestler. He also played football and ran track in Colorado, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Colorado State University. This is his story: Back in 2001, I found myself unemployed and overweight. My fitness ”wake up call” came when I watched one of those “E True Hollywood Stories” featuring Brad Pitt. I realized he was 10 YEARS OLDER THAN I WAS AND LOOKED INCREDIBLE! I finally decided to use my gym membership. I went in with the knowledge... Read the profile >>
Faith lives and infuses her life with the devotion of yoga, creativity and love. Born to share the practice, Faith is an inspirational and passionate instructor that divinely captures the mystical essence of yoga, and translates the awareness of breath and movement into a powerful healing experience. Committed to living a life of soulful freedom, Faith creates a playful, safe and joyous learning environment where students can explore divine flow and connect to their own life. Faith integrates the teachings of prana (life force), the self-discovery of asana, and the transformation of finding truth and beauty in all aspects of your life. Her goal is to inspire and be inspired by the possibilities that life has to offer. She began exploring yoga back in the early 90s as a way to... Read the profile >>
Melissa began her study of yoga in 1993. Since that time she has practiced several alignment based styles before training in the vinyasa flow tradition. Melissa’s teaching style is fluid and creative. She blends vigorous flow, high-energy music, and thoughtful assists, with a reverence for classical teachings and attention to alignment. She emphasizes breath, mindfulness, and sheer delight in the experience of movement. Her classes are often begun and concluded in silence to encourage reflection and meditation. In addition to her work as a yoga instructor, Melissa is a part-time faculty member at the George Washington University, where she teaches wellness and nutrition courses for undergraduate students. She lives in Dupont Circle with her husband and fellow yogi, Mark, their... Read the profile >>
Michael holds a 200-hour Sivanada yoga certification from the Vedanta Forest Academy. One fortuitous day while canvassing for a nuclear nonproliferation nonprofit, Michael came across a yoga teacher kind enough to donate to the cause and invite him to grace one of her classes. A single 75 minute class was enough to whet his curiosity for a lifetime. He now works to spark the fire of students as his once was lit. After studying at a Sivananda ashram in the Bahamas, Michael apprenticed under Iyengar teacher Kristen Krash. Eclectic in his interests and practices, he has also worked in the vinyasa modality with Bryan Kest and Vinny Marino. With a background in public relations [George Mason University, Barksdale Ballard] and comedy club hospitality [DC Improv] Michael brings levity and... Read the profile >>
Michelle completed her second Ironman on May 1, 2010 in St. George Utah where she qualified for Kona‘s World Champion Ironman Race. She is most proud of the fact that she had the fastest amateur bike split of the race and was the 12th woman overall, including Professionals. Michelle is an elite triathlete who coaches all 3 disciplines and has lots of tips on effective training for triathlon. Her 2011 race schedule includes the New Orleans Half, The Washington DC Triathlon, The Nation's Triathlon, The Army Ten Mile, and ITU Long Course Triathlon World Championships. Michelle is currently attending American University evening part time program for her MBA and will graduate in May, 2012. By day she is working as Program Director for ACHIEVE Kids Tri. ACHIEVE is a free six week summer... Read the profile >>
