Corrina's love of yoga spans the spectrum from hot and sweaty Vinyasa to sweet and nurturing Restorative. After years of being a self-described Type A Yogi, Corrina now finds balance in her practice as well as her teaching through a creative mix of strength and surrender. Her own personal practice, which spans over a decade, is a constant source inspiration, healing and joy. A graduate of Kripalu in 2006 and the Therapeutic Yoga Training in 2009, Corrina is inspired by many different types of yoga and movement and incorporates elements of each into her classes. To her Power and Hot classes, Corrina brings a creative and fluid sequencing of asana with a strong emphasis on safe alignment. Expect a sweaty, deep, breath centered practice with a little laughter thrown in. And to her... Read the profile >>
Never having a dull moment and being active is the way I have lived my whole life. Soccer, Hockey, Cycling, Trail running or just jumping around on furniture are just a few of the things that keep me busy on a daily basis. Gyms never did much for me, but I felt like I needed a little push to stay in shape so a friend from high school turned me onto CrossFit. My life has never been the same since I stepped into my first CrossFit facility in Washington D.C. CrossFit is made for me, it's never the same and just a little wacky like me. Within two months I lost about 25 pounds and took minutes off my 20 mile bike commute to work. At CrossFit D.C. I started coaching under the guidance of Tom Brose. After a few months of assisting I started leading classes, it was here when I realized I... Read the profile >>
The Inner Space Pilates & Yoga
Kathryn Coyle is a respected and well known Peak Pilates® Instructor Trainer and international presenter. With over 10 years experience she has been featured in Pilates Style Magazine, nationally on NBC, Fox News and in DVDs. She first certified as a Pilates Mat Instructor through the MindBody Institute, UK. Seeking to expand her knowledge she then completed two additional classical comprehensive Pilates certifications with PilateSystems and Peak Pilates. These trainings combined to result in over one thousand hours of education and training. Now, Kathryn not only teaches students but also trains instructors in the Peak Pilates method and travels to large education conferences to share her knowledge with teachers around the globe. She is known for her approachability and ability to... Read the profile >>
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Bikram Yoga in the Valley- Simsbury
Richard Mercer is a Connecticut native and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, where he played NCAA Division 1A football as a tailback. He has always been physically active and spent years in gyms working out with weights and doing various forms of cardio exercise. As a teacher, Richard draws from his extensive background in competitive athletics, blending focus, discipline and compassion to bring out the very best in his students. A friend introduced him to Bikram Yoga at the end of 2003 and, although he'd never practiced any form of yoga before, he gave it a try and got hooked. After years of being tight and sore, he found that he soon became more flexible and his soreness dissipated. He was amazed by the intensity of the workout, and has been able to remain in top physical... Read the profile >>
