Barbara Beals
I have always enjoyed Yoga and movement in general. Hiking, biking and soccer. When Robin started teaching Yoga, I thought why not… So, in April of 2013 I attended Pranava Yoga Center in Colorado Springs and received my 200 hour teacher training certificate. Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are. I love the mindfulness of it, where not only are you exercising your body, but you’re also building that mind/body connection. Three words come to mind when I think of Yoga Strength, balance and a calm mind.
Robin Beals
Teaching yoga became a passion for Robin in 2012. Robin attended both her 200 and 500 hour trainings at Pranava Yoga Center, and continues to study the 8 limbed path to yoga. She will always be grateful to her teachers for giving her the tools to share the practice of yoga. Robin loves music and time spent outside; rafting, hiking with her dogs, rock climbing, and riding her bike. “Practicing yoga brings a spark of joy and freedom to my life.”
Janet Bergin
"Hi! I’m Janet! I’ve been a lover of Yoga for over 14 years, and I am a certified Energy Medicine Yoga® and Kundalini Yoga teacher. To me, yoga is all about self-awareness, self-discovery, and leaning into self-love. Guiding you along the path to discovering who you are in your body is one of my passions. I love discovering the weird, wild, and wonderful parts of each and every person. Along with leading yoga, I'm a multi-passionate entrepreneur including being an essential oil junkie, a creative brand coach, and I’m currently becoming a certified color embodiment coach. I love all things metaphysical, finding rocks and crystals while hiking, dancing, and laughing with friends. I love watching movies at the theater WITH popcorn and have a passion for advocating for women. You can find me at empoweryouroils.com and janetbergin.com".
Cindy Geiger
Cindy Geiger graduated from yoga teacher training in 2020 from Yoga Studio Satya in Colorado Springs. She has practiced yoga throughout her life and moves over the past 20 years in gyms, recreational centers, yoga studios and at home with family. She appreciates the many teachers and lessons that strengthened her ability to be present, integrate mind, body and spirit, and connect with others. Cindy has shared yoga with individuals and small groups including youth as a way to build more focus and wellness. Cindy has lived in Canon City for 9 years now and enjoys the outdoors, reading, walking, and forever learning.
Rey Gomez
Yogic breathing techniques and practices enhance any self-improvement activity. Rey has been creating and managing pranic energy for self-transformation and endurance training for athletes, military personal, and long-distance runners over forty years. Now Rey finds himself full of gratitude for the opportunity to pass on the knowledge of countless teachers, facilitators, and masters he has leaned from throughout the years. Rey and his wife Monica enjoy working on their small farm, practicing yoga and Pilates, and walking for exercise every day.
Donna Jones
Hello, I'm Donna Jones, a recently certified yoga instructor excited to share my journey with you that began at River Lotus Yoga. My experience at River Lotus Yoga was a catalyst for profound transformation in my life. There, I found the powerful fusion of movement and breath, setting me on a path of self-discovery and growth. As I navigated the challenges of the pandemic, yoga remained my steadfast companion through virtual practice, allowing me to cultivate a deeper personal connection. Now, equipped with certification, I'm excited to merge my personal insights with formal training. I'm dedicated to offering you a yoga experience that's both accessible and impactful. Join me at Kula Yoga Studio G, where I'll help you tap into the transformative potential that yoga holds. I look forward to guiding you.
Pat Hansen
Pat began practicing yoga in 2012 at Villa Sport Gym in Colorado Springs. She quickly fell in love with the mind- body connection aspect of yoga & started practicing at Corepower Yoga studio where she received her 200 hour teacher certification 12/2019. She loved learning about yoga philosophy so much she decided to continue her studies in a 300 hour On-Line course in Chromatic Yoga with Matt Giordano which she’s currently enrolled in.
She retired from a long career in nursing in 2021 & now lives in Florence. She loves gardening, reading, hiking & biking.
“Yoga has improved my health in countless ways from managing rheumatoid arthritis to improved physical strength and mental grounding. I’m looking forward to becoming part of the yoga community at Kula Yoga Studio G to share my love of yoga with others”.
Liz Kirby
Liz has been living in Canon City for 8 years which has become a true home town, a process accelerated by the welcoming yoga community she found here. She began studying and practicing yoga locally first with Bob Gassen. She attended a yoga nidra workshop he was teaching at River Lotus Studio, and started taking classes there as well with owners Robin and Justin. Liz took the River Lotus 200 hour teacher training in 2019, began teaching there, then also at First Choice Fitness Gym, and now Studio G. Practicing and teaching yoga has brought the benefits of deepening meditation and its related studies along with the increasing well-being of the physical practice. She finds yoga to be energizing mentally and physically, and also adaptable, transforming as we do, throughout this life.
Tenille Lenard
Tenille began practicing yoga regularly with friends in a park in Ely, Nevada in 2007. People who noticed them practicing started to join the unofficial "class" outdoors in the park. Wanting to gain a deeper understanding, Tenille earned her 200 hour CYT from Sage Hills Yoga in Cedar City, UT in 2010. Tenille and her family moved from Nevada to Canon City in 2010. She taught at River Lotus Yoga as well as Elite Family Fitness before taking a break from teaching so that she could spend more time with her husband and 2 amazing children. Tenille is beyond excited to be teaching again at Kula Yoga Studio G! When not practicing yoga, you might see Tenille out enjoying Canon City's trails with her family, rafting/surfing in the river in the summertime, or skiing in the winter. "I hope to see you at one of my classes soon"!
Oni Lusero
Oni studied yoga at High Desert Yoga in Albuquerque, NM in 2010-2011 to complete a 200hr yoga teacher training. She taught yoga at One Hope Centro de Vida Health Clinic in Albuquerque, NM and after moving to Colorado, taught yoga at the Royal Gorge Bridge and Park as well as teaching yoga workshops in person in various locations in Canon City and on-line. She attends retreats to continue deepening her practice, engages in yoga regularly to ground herself, and enjoys sharing the joy of yoga with others.
Tess Matassoni
Tess began practicing yoga in 2012 and found the health benefits and connection to the yoga community very fulfilling. She completed her 200 hour RYT training in 2017 from the River Lotus Yoga Studio and taught studio classes up until May 2021. Yoga has brought clarity and mindfulness as well as improved strength and flexibility to her life. Tess enjoys hiking with her dogs, gardening and reading a good book with a contented cat on her lap.
Karen Patrick
"Hello and welcome to Kula Yoga Studio G, my name is Karen and I look forward to meeting you. I grew up in the Canon City area, moved away and then returned to raise my family. Earning my RYT 200 certification with River Lotus Yoga in 2017 was one of the best things I could have done for myself. I encourage you to join us at Kula Yoga Studio G and explore what yoga can do for you. I’m Looking forward to meeting YOU! As our class grows, so will Kula Yoga Studio G. With love and respect, Karen".
Joseph Tripp
Please join Yoga Alliance affiliated instructor Joseph Tripp in a wonderful hour and half long introduction to Hatha Yoga. We will start and end each session with a 432HZ OM mindfulness meditation focusing on the union of mind, body, and spirit. In the session you will be guided through a powerful sequence of Asanas that will bring you back to the present moment with a deep sense of gratitude and well-being.
Joseph and his family have recently moved to Canon City from the Hawaiian Island of Oahu. After years of practicing Hatha Yoga on the Island, Joseph wanted to share to the community the Yogic knowledge that has helped him overcome an Autoimmune Disease and other health related illnesses. Joseph received his 200HR RYT certification in May 2023 from Yoga Alliance registered Yoga School.
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Hello, I’m Danielle. I’m a Colorado native who loves the mountain air. I enjoy spending time with my sweet husband and adorable kiddos. I have always been a very curious person. My son describes me as “the coolest dork” because of my curiosity about the universe and self. I practiced yoga a lot in my twenties, and returned to it after a tragic event with my daughter. Meditation and breath work has helped me through the toughest moments in the last year. I’m excited to help others find balance in their mind body connection. I completed my 200 hour YTT in September 2023 at Yoga Studio Satya in Colorado Springs. to introduce them to your visitors.