Category Archives: Yoga Instructors

Becky Tesch

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Cynthia Akey

RYT Mom, artist, mountain biker and yoga teacher Becky Tesch fell in love with yoga because it has a unique quality of working with the mind, body and spirit together. Savasana was a revelation! She’d never felt that good in … Continue reading →

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Emma Koi

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Cynthia Akey

RYT Emma has been teaching yoga since 2010, second to her career as a professional flutist. Yoga is her daily refuge, offering relief from the aches, pains and stress of instrument practice and performance. She teaches Yoga at Invivo Wellness … Continue reading →

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Amy Stauffer

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Cynthia Akey

RYT Injury is often the road that leads one down the yogic path and Amy Stauffer’s story is not very different. After one of many snowboarding spills, she found herself with a not-quite-broken-but-not-quite-right shoulder issue. She turned to yoga to … Continue reading →

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Andrea Olson

Posted on June 22, 2021 by Cynthia Akey

RYT 200+ Andrea Olson has been a student of yoga for over 15 years. She followed the light she found in yoga through years of practice as a student at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, while also studying other physical and … Continue reading →

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Paula Tillen

Posted on May 21, 2021 by Cynthia Akey

RYT Musician and yogi, Paula Tillen became interested in yoga as a child in the 1960’s and loved to flop down in front of the TV to watch and do the moves with Kathleen Hitchcock, the lady who first brought … Continue reading →

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Margaret Teshner

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Cynthia Akey

RYT Margaret Teshner has dabbled in creative pursuits, working with children, and social work throughout the years. She is passionate about integrating mental health and spirituality, so people from all walks of life can find a healing path that works … Continue reading →

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Analisia White

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Cynthia Akey

RYT Analisia was born in Oklahoma and relocated to Texas in high school. She pursued a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design at the University of North Texas. She graduated in 2017 and quickly found a place in the … Continue reading →

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Robin Holzhauer

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Cynthia Akey

RYT While working as a journalist for a local Illinois paper, Robin Holzhauer was assigned to write a story about the re-emergence of yoga on the fitness scene. The yoga teacher she interviewed was aghast to discover that Robin had … Continue reading →

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Sarah Sobel

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Cynthia Akey

RYT Sarah Sobel’s first introduction to yoga came from looking for a physical practice that she could do while suffering from asthma attacks and vocal chord dysfunction. She was drawn in by the way yoga integrates breath into the physical … Continue reading →

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Kathleen Keegan

Posted on October 30, 2020 by Cynthia Akey

RYT Kathleen Keegan was first introduced to yoga through her mom  and the local PBS channel in Milwaukee. She practiced in front of the TV at a young age, feeling calm rush over her despite the craziness around her. Years … Continue reading →

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Heather Eiden

Posted on October 13, 2020 by Cynthia Akey

RYT Heather Eiden is passionate to facilitate a traditional Hatha Yoga experience for my students. The Yoga Sutras, the Chakras and the Eight Limbs of Yoga are a few of the sources that inspire my yogic teaching. She feels successful … Continue reading →

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Devin Settle

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Cynthia Akey

Registered Yoga Teacher, professional dancer Born and raised in Wisconsin, Devin Settle has been practicing yoga since 2011 when she was introduced to it as a dance major at UW-Milwaukee. As a former front desk associate at Invivo, she was … Continue reading →

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Lauren Wein

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Cynthia Akey

CYT Lauren’s journey with yoga began when she was in college and in need of a physical form of exercise to stay in shape. As her practice evolved over the years, she discovered the life-changing effects that practicing yoga both … Continue reading →

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Lindsey Ruenger

Posted on August 28, 2019 by Cynthia Akey

RYTYoga Instructor A Wisconsin native, Lindsey Ruenger has been teaching yoga since becoming certified in 2018. With a background in dance, she felt naturally drawn to the practice of yoga. Her exploration as a teacher has brought her a sense … Continue reading →

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Paula Biasi Trusky

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Cynthia Akey

MFA, PTA, CYT, CPTYoga Instructor Paula has a great curiosity for movement mechanics and the art of moving. She has pursued this interest on many levels. A childhood of dancing, swimming and competitive power tumbling led to lifelong curiosity and … Continue reading →

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Misa Schillaci

Posted on August 20, 2019 by Cynthia Akey

RYT, Prenatal Yoga CertifiedYoga Instructor Misa found yoga in 2013 while searching for something gentler than running and to help deal with everyday stress. She found far more than she ever expected beyond the physical practice and immediately dove deeper … Continue reading →

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Alecia Altstaetter

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Cynthia Akey

As a yoga practitioner for 20+ years, as well as a former choreographer and dancer, Alecia enjoys challenging her students with a creative and varied Vinyasa flow. She considers the needs of each student, ensuring a safe space where all … Continue reading →

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Martha Wasserman

Posted on January 3, 2019 by Cynthia Akey

RYT, Prenatal Yoga CertifiedYoga Instructor Martha was called to yoga several years ago to become a better listener and to balance body-mind-spirit. She earned her 200 hour yoga certification from Yoga Institute in 2016. Q&A with Martha Wasserman Q. How … Continue reading →

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Leah Mott

Posted on August 27, 2018 by Cynthia Akey

RYT, RN, BSNYoga Instructor Q&A with Leah Mott Q. How long have you been a yoga teacher?A. I am a Registered Yoga Teacher through the Yoga Alliance (RYT-200) and have been teaching yoga classes since 2014. Q. What areas do … Continue reading →

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Cynthia Akey

Posted on November 27, 2017 by Julie Rabinowitz

RYT, ACE-Certified Personal TrainerYoga InstructorFitness InstructorWellness Director Living with painful headaches and joint instability, Cynthia began studying yoga and strength training to improve her own well being in 2003. Wanting to share this same sense of freedom and make yoga … Continue reading →

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