Lauren Adelson
Lauren graduated from Hofstra University, NY with a BS in Psychology and received her 200-hr Yoga Teacher training from Inner Vision, 2010. She is an avid yoga practitioner and strives to empower every student to maintain a healthy, mind body and spirit.
Kiley Beal
Originally from Michigan, Kiley moved to Arizona in 2005. Fitness is a major part of her daily life and she has made it a part of her professional life as well. Certified in TRX Suspension Training, she delights in helping students reach their fitness goals. Kiley is also a certified personal trainer and is currently enrolled in the 200-hr yoga teaching training at SWIHA. Her classes are strong, challenging and tailor-made for all fitness levels.
Rene Brackney
Rene has been a classical student of pilates and dance inspired movements for nearly 2 decades and has trained with masters on both coasts. She began teaching mat pilates in 2002 and finished her comprehensive apparatus training in 2006. Rene is a certified member of the Pilates Method Alliance as well as the NSCA, AFAA and Yoga Fit. She has partnered with the PMA’s Fostering Future Professionals Program and has been a mentor to instructors all over the valley as they embark on their own exploration of teaching the classical pilates technique. Rene is a certified yoga instructor and recently received her TRX certification.
Erin Brisk
Erin holds a degree from ASU in Human and Family Development and received her Pilates training from Balanced Body University under the excellent tutelage of Katrina Foe. She is trained and certified in both Mat Pilates and Pilates Rerfomer. Erin’s creativity brought the innovative Pilates Boot Camp to our schedule and she continually brings new and exciting ideas to her classes! Certified in Piloxing, Erin has brought this hot, new trend to the Joyful Yoga community!
Alexandra Bruin
Alexandra’s passion for yoga is reflected in her balanced, fun and creative practice! She holds a BS degree in Business Administration from ASU and received her 200-hr yoga teaching training from SWIHA, studied Iyengar Yoga, Para Yoga, Tantra Meditation and is also Reiki massage certified. Having spent time teaching and managing a yoga studio in Costa Rica, Alexandra is proficient in teaching Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini, Restorative yoga always teaching from the heart.
Tamara Buschel
Tamara has been practicing yoga since 2002. While recovering from a rare neurological syndrome, she used yoga as one of the tools to help regain her balance, coordination, and strength. Tamara is passionate about taking care of her body and wants to inspire others to do the same. She is registered as a 200-Hour Level teacher (RYT-200) through Yoga Alliance and is also a Certified Christian Yoga Teacher (CCYT) and a Certified Personal Trainer. Always growing as a student herself, Tamara’s teaching style is a unique blend of faith, flow, and breath. Tamara is certified for both group fitness and TRX.
Donna DiNunzio
Donna fell in love with and has been a student of yoga since 2003. She has earned her 200-hour and 500-hour yoga teacher certifications. Donna’s love of asana and the experience of the profound healing and energetic effects of yoga ground her teaching and her life. Donna’s classes accentuate building strength, concentration, grace, and ease to enhance personal awareness and promote self-discovery and personal growth. She has studied extensively on the benefits of healing through yoga. Donna’s classes are uplifting, unique, and inspiring.
Andrea Elikan
Andrea comes to Joyful Yoga with an impressive background teaching yoga, pilates, kickboxking, step, floor barre, body works and hip hop fitness formats to name just a few! She is Yoga certified and holds both Group Fitness and Personal Trainer certifications. A finance and accounting manager by day, Andrea’s teaching style reflects her over the top enthusiasm for fitness! She recently competed in the 2010 Asana Yoga Championship and is always building her fitness knowledge.
Gabe Gavin
Yoga found me in approximately 2003. I first attempted asana through a home video experience. I could not walk for a week and swore yoga off, as I “was not flexible enough” to do this type of exercise, and thought it was way too hard. I did a “home practice” for a few years, on and off. I then attended my first official yoga class outside of the house with and I was hooked immediately, more so because of the mental effect the practice had on myself. I found yoga helped me think more clearly and contemplate things in other ways. I broke my foot and a regular heated practice helped heal the foot quicker than expected. I left the world of “cube farms”, to pursue a deeper understanding of Yoga through the IVY 200 hour program, being in a fortunate time and situation in my life and now enjoy the 300 hr TT program.
Meredith Hearn-Savvides
Meredith has practiced the Brazilian martial art, Capoeira, for over 5 years and balances this exercise with her newest love, Zumba®! While training Capoeira at a dance studio two years ago, Meredith came across the class. She took it once and was hooked. She became certified in July 2007 and is continuing to love every minute of it. She is a special education teacher and loves her job and her students.
Kisha Klein
It could not be said any better – in the words of Kisha – “I heart Zumba Fitness! Been hooked since my first class with Vanessa in 2005 and now I get to help throw the party = ) Zumba is serious exercise in disguise!” Kisha’s energy and enthusiasm for class is unparalleled! She is certified in both Zumba and Zumba Toning. Take one of her classes and you will be hooked!
Jordan Macbeth
Yoga has been a journey beyond anything Jordan could have ever imagined! Studying Astrology from a young age, and as someone always looking for the deeper meaning in everything, Yoga was the perfect fit. Jordan began her Yoga practice in 2002 and completed her 200-hr training at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. She is currently enrolled in a 300-hr yoga training program. Her classes are a unique & creative blend of yoga traditions. Designed with the intention to inspire and uplift her students by sharing quotes and messages of encouragement to consider a new perspective and find the drive to move forward.
Jenny McCarthy
Jenny holds a BS in Social Work/Psychology and an AA in Culinary Arts. She received her 200 hour RYT from Authentic Yoga Teacher Training in Scottsdale and is currently pursuing her 500 hour certification. Jenny’s interest in yoga began early on as a high school student with a yoga home video. Even then she encouraged her friends to “step into their body.” Practicing since 1994, with the first chant of “om” she was enraptured. She has pursued other programs over the years including dance, aerobics, and pilates, but always returned to yoga—realizing that yoga was her true home. She hopes to spread the joy of yoga and the peace of mind it can bring. Her classes move at the pace best suited for all participants with adaptations presented leaving no one behind.
Jessica Mead
I never knew how much Zumba would change my life when I walked into my first class a little over a year ago! I had a New Year’s resolution to become healthier and Zumba is what made me reach my goal! I lost over 45 pounds doing what I love…dancing…and it NEVER felt like a workout! Zumba is a party! I absolutely LOVE, LOVE, LOVE teaching Zumba to others! Hope to see you at one of my classes!Certified in Zumba Fitness and Zumbatomic.
Corina Meza
Corina has been dancing her whole life and has been teaching dance for over 10 years. You name the dance, and Corina teaches it! She currently manages a dance studio in Mesa and received her Zumba certification in 2006. Her class is fast paced and fun! She definitely lives and breathes the Zumba slogan “Ditch the workout, join the party!”
Christine Murray
Christine received her BA in Elementary Education and American Literature from Hofstra University in NY, is a certified Group Fitness Instructor and has been teaching for over 5 years. She has studied and/or is certified in intermediate and advanced Pilates; Drums Alive!; PiYo; Power Sculpt; Silver ‘n Fit; kickboxing; BOSU to name just a few! Her boot camp class is always a creative blend of many formats that keeps her students challenged and excited.
Sara O’Connor
Sara’s passion lies in using her extensive background in movement arts and holistic health to maximize the abilities of the body. As a trained classical ballet dancer, dance teacher, certified in therapeutic massage and energy modalities, and a certified yoga instructor, Sara uses dynamic and graceful movements that keep her classes creative, fluid and challenging. Sara’s background not only brings a combination of inspired styles to the mat, but allows her to educate others about strong and safe alignments and the ability to address specific student concerns.
Adabelle Quintana
Adabelle fell in love with yoga when she took her first class ten years ago. Her body felt different, she could breathe easier, and she felt a sweet comfort when leaving class. She is 500-hr Master yoga teacher and has been teaching yoga for six years. Academically, she has a strong science foundation in the field of human nutrition; Adabelle is currently pursuing her Masters of Oriental Medicine. The four-year degree program will license her to practice acupuncture, herbal medicine, and Oriental bodywork. Adabelle loves to dance! After getting Zumba® certified in 2008, she has been teaching this Latin dance inspired workout for two years. She feels that yoga and Zumba® go hand in hand because they are both fun and inspiring ways to stay in shape, be happy, and feel good about yourself. Adabelle is also certified for Zumba Toning.
Natalie Quintana
Natalie was born with a passion for dance and music! Her background includes extensive dance training and she is certified in both Zumba and Zumba Toning. She has been teaching since January 2010 and dances “like nobody is watching!”
Yolanda Ramirez
Yolanda is truly an amazing instructor! Her kickboxing classes are fast-paced, exciting and geared toward every fitness level!! She has been teaching since 1992 and is a Certified Group Fitness instructor specializing in kickboxing, interval training; muscle & strengh, basic step and bootcamp!
Ana Rinderer
Ana is a Registered Yoga Alliance Teacher. She has been teaching since 2003 and practicing for over 15 years. Ana’s love for yoga, the benefits of the asana (poses) and pranayama (breath), motivated her earn her 200 hr teacher certification. She continues to study every opportunity that she has, by attending yoga conferences and yoga workshops. Her annual Costa Rica yoga retreat is her favorite time where her students can practice surrounded by the natural beauty this magnificent country has to offer. Ana was born and raised in Costa Rica where she studied at the Costa Rica university (UCR) then continue her studies in New York university (NYU)
Rasoul Amin Sobhani
Rasoul is a registered Yoga Alliance teacher and certified Pilates instructor. He has been teaching yoga for over 8 years. Rasoul is a third degree black belt in kung fu and Kuk sul won (Royal korean martial arts). He has been teaching yoga, tai chi, and martial arts throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan area in yoga studios, fitness clubs, and churches. He thoroughly enjoys teaching yoga to children and adults of all abilities. Rasoul’s patient, peaceful wisdom is such a joy to behold!
Keri-Ann Warner
Keri-Ann is certified in Mat Pilates, Pilates apparatus and Yoga and has been teaching for over 4 years. She has worked with special populations with emphasis on adults with MS. Her in-depth knowledge of anatomy and expert fitness instruction make her classes challenging and effective. She is passionate about Pilates and loves seeing the changes in her client’s bodies.
