GUNNAR BERGKAMP
Gunnar began practicing breath focused yoga in Alaska where he was born. As a young adult he discovered the Art of Living Foundation, and later went on to practice the Integral Yoga teachings of Sri Aurobindo. Gunnar received his 200hr Yoga Alliance certification from Yoga Durango, but has learned from an array of different traditions in his quest for spiritual realization. Currently Gunnar enjoys sharing an experiential approach to cultivating energy and awareness, while practicing yoga and meditation.
Gunnar began practicing breath focused yoga in Alaska where he was born. As a young adult he discovered the Art of Living Foundation, and later went on to practice the Integral Yoga teachings of Sri Aurobindo. Gunnar received his 200hr Yoga Alliance certification from Yoga Durango, but has learned from an array of different traditions in his quest for spiritual realization. Currently Gunnar enjoys sharing an experiential approach to cultivating energy and awareness, while practicing yoga and meditation.
AJ CONNORS
AJ's yoga journey began in 2008 as an alternative healing practice with physical therapy after suffering multiple fractures in a car accident. Within a few years, AJ started teaching yoga in Chicago Public Schools, which quickly grew her inspiration to pursue a yogic lifestyle. Her passion for exploring a multitude of modalities has offered a platform of experiences and knowledge to share with students and clients. AJ has studied several styles of yoga while traveling to India to receive her RYT200 and feels most aligned with Hatha traditions. She has additional certifications in Reiki, Holistic Nutrition, and Ayurvedic practices, and is currently enrolled at Kripalu to become a 1000hr Yoga Therapist.
AJ believes wholeheartedly in guiding clients to uncover their specific health improvements to transform their lives to emerge with clarity and confidence. Her inspiration in teaching is rooted in supporting students to create their practice, style of movement, and connection to their body. AJ is also certified in Trauma-Informed & Resilience-Based Yoga from the National Association of Social Workers & Yoga Alliance. With her desire to learn, grow, and share more knowledge, AJ intends to maintain her forever student mentality.
AJ's yoga journey began in 2008 as an alternative healing practice with physical therapy after suffering multiple fractures in a car accident. Within a few years, AJ started teaching yoga in Chicago Public Schools, which quickly grew her inspiration to pursue a yogic lifestyle. Her passion for exploring a multitude of modalities has offered a platform of experiences and knowledge to share with students and clients. AJ has studied several styles of yoga while traveling to India to receive her RYT200 and feels most aligned with Hatha traditions. She has additional certifications in Reiki, Holistic Nutrition, and Ayurvedic practices, and is currently enrolled at Kripalu to become a 1000hr Yoga Therapist.
AJ believes wholeheartedly in guiding clients to uncover their specific health improvements to transform their lives to emerge with clarity and confidence. Her inspiration in teaching is rooted in supporting students to create their practice, style of movement, and connection to their body. AJ is also certified in Trauma-Informed & Resilience-Based Yoga from the National Association of Social Workers & Yoga Alliance. With her desire to learn, grow, and share more knowledge, AJ intends to maintain her forever student mentality.
AMY DEMICHELE
Amy became intrigued with yoga when she realized how sacred and safe the space is while on her mat. What really made her fall in love was the sense of self acceptance and peace that started to translate outside of the practice into her everyday life. After running cross country and track in college, she traded in her running shoes for a yoga mat, and has had a steady practice since 2013. To Amy, yoga is a moving form of meditation, integrating the body, mind and breath as one. She is beyond grateful and honored to share this gift with you as we move through our yoga journey together. Amy completed her 200 hour teacher training at Hot Yoga of East Nashville in Nashville, TN. She is open to all questions, and looks forward to moving and breathing with you! Follow along on Instagram at @love.amy.blog
Amy became intrigued with yoga when she realized how sacred and safe the space is while on her mat. What really made her fall in love was the sense of self acceptance and peace that started to translate outside of the practice into her everyday life. After running cross country and track in college, she traded in her running shoes for a yoga mat, and has had a steady practice since 2013. To Amy, yoga is a moving form of meditation, integrating the body, mind and breath as one. She is beyond grateful and honored to share this gift with you as we move through our yoga journey together. Amy completed her 200 hour teacher training at Hot Yoga of East Nashville in Nashville, TN. She is open to all questions, and looks forward to moving and breathing with you! Follow along on Instagram at @love.amy.blog
REBECCA EVANS
Becca’s love of yoga began when she walked in to her first yoga class at a YMCA in South Carolina in 2006. Over the years, Becca has developed her at –home practice, as well as participated in studios and community centers.
Becca’s other interests include her family of 5 children, and 11 grandchildren, meditation, hiking, reading, writing, and interior design.
Becca completed her 200 hour teacher training and yin yoga therapy training in Goa, India in 2019.
She believes that yoga is for every “body” and that flexibility is not a prerequisite for yoga class. Becca views the practice as a deeply personal experience and desires to share her passion for this beautiful, healing art form with her students.
Becca’s love of yoga began when she walked in to her first yoga class at a YMCA in South Carolina in 2006. Over the years, Becca has developed her at –home practice, as well as participated in studios and community centers.
Becca’s other interests include her family of 5 children, and 11 grandchildren, meditation, hiking, reading, writing, and interior design.
Becca completed her 200 hour teacher training and yin yoga therapy training in Goa, India in 2019.
She believes that yoga is for every “body” and that flexibility is not a prerequisite for yoga class. Becca views the practice as a deeply personal experience and desires to share her passion for this beautiful, healing art form with her students.
KYLE RICKERT
Kyle started her love for yoga in 2003 and after moving from Pennsylvania to Los Angeles in 2004, she immersed herself in her practice with teachers like Shiva Rae, Micheline Berry and Hala Khouri. Drawing from a love for music and the energy it can bring into vinyasa flow, the yoga culture in Venice Beach inspired her personally and helped counterbalance the intensity of life in the city. She left LA to travel around the world, deepening her practice through adventure, music, and culture. Kyle landed in Pagosa Springs, CO in 2009 seeking to grow routes in a community that is based in a love for the outdoors. She was certified at Shambhava School of Yoga in Nederland, CO and has been teaching at multiple spaces in our community ever since. Her personal practice has shown her how important it is to balance outdoor adventure with yoga. The ability to be in tune to your body and feel what is needed to recover from injuries and ailments is paramount to come back to, especially as you age. Guiding students through their practice and seeing the energy it cultivates, has brought joy into her life that is unmatched.
Kyle started her love for yoga in 2003 and after moving from Pennsylvania to Los Angeles in 2004, she immersed herself in her practice with teachers like Shiva Rae, Micheline Berry and Hala Khouri. Drawing from a love for music and the energy it can bring into vinyasa flow, the yoga culture in Venice Beach inspired her personally and helped counterbalance the intensity of life in the city. She left LA to travel around the world, deepening her practice through adventure, music, and culture. Kyle landed in Pagosa Springs, CO in 2009 seeking to grow routes in a community that is based in a love for the outdoors. She was certified at Shambhava School of Yoga in Nederland, CO and has been teaching at multiple spaces in our community ever since. Her personal practice has shown her how important it is to balance outdoor adventure with yoga. The ability to be in tune to your body and feel what is needed to recover from injuries and ailments is paramount to come back to, especially as you age. Guiding students through their practice and seeing the energy it cultivates, has brought joy into her life that is unmatched.
WILLIAM SECHRIST
In 2009, after experiencing the benefits of yoga, William became committed to living the yoga lifestyle, and in 2014, he began the journey of being a yoga instructor. William's dedication to sharing this practice is focused on creating a healthy relationship with our body, mind, and spirit.
William is passionate about bringing yoga and mindfulness to anyone that is looking for more out of life. Yoga has many applications and many abilities. Whether the client is looking to improve strength and flexibility, or dealing with addiction, trauma, high-stress environments, or depression, William has witnessed first hand the new light that yoga and meditation can bring into a person. He has over 800 hours of training, with more to go as he becomes a certified yoga therapist at the 1,000-hour + level.
In 2009, after experiencing the benefits of yoga, William became committed to living the yoga lifestyle, and in 2014, he began the journey of being a yoga instructor. William's dedication to sharing this practice is focused on creating a healthy relationship with our body, mind, and spirit.
William is passionate about bringing yoga and mindfulness to anyone that is looking for more out of life. Yoga has many applications and many abilities. Whether the client is looking to improve strength and flexibility, or dealing with addiction, trauma, high-stress environments, or depression, William has witnessed first hand the new light that yoga and meditation can bring into a person. He has over 800 hours of training, with more to go as he becomes a certified yoga therapist at the 1,000-hour + level.