INSTRUCTORS
Claudine Beeson
RYT, Owner, Director. Claudine is a certified yoga instructor through the Kriya Yoga Temple in Chicago. Her curiosity to this thousand year old healing system led her to begin practicing in 2000. She soon discovered that the physical and mental benefits from yoga were something she wanted to share with anyone that was open to it. Her practice employs a balance of strength and flexibility, while focusing on correct alignment and breathing techniques that revitalize and calm the nervous system.
Jennifer Adams
Jennifer is both a massage therapist and yoga instructor. Jennifer graduated from the Dayton School of Medical Massage as a certified massage therapist and went on to be licensed by the Ohio State Medical Board. She developed her own private practice while working with a local chiropractor and then went on to earn her teaching certificate at the Kriya Yoga Temple in Chicago.
Sandra Coyner
Sandra is a certified yoga instructor through Total Body Yoga in Mundelein. She is also a Level II Reiki Practitioner. Sandra emphasizes linking breath with movement in a safe non-judgemental environment. Her favorite yoga quote is, "I have been in the final pose...there is nothing there." Meaning you don't have to do "advanced" poses or "intermediate" poses to get the full benefits of yoga; you don't even have to be flexible! Yoga is about the process, the journey and the experience.
Mary Fischer
Mary is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor and RYT who graduated from the Temple of Kriya Yoga teacher training in 2004 and who has been practicing yoga since 2000. Mary blends her passions for yoga, self-discovery, and her study of earth-honoring traditions to create a class that opens our hearts, as well as our bodies, so that we can live more fully.
She uses the power of intention-setting to create a focus for each class and believes asana practice can help us gain greater insight into our lives. Her teaching emphasizes alignment and subtle movements to increase students’ awareness of the body, and she encourages focused in-turning so that students can deepen their understanding of their personal asana practice.
Mary tries to create a class that is challenging, yet nurturing, and hopes that students leave feeling more grounded, empowered and connected to their own intuitive selves.
Mary Roberts
Mary first became interested in yoga during the 1970’s. After taking classes for a few years, she found a teacher from India, Sri Nerode with whom she studied privately for two years before beginning her teaching. She has continued her education by attending workshops and conferences over the years. She takes an integrated approach to her teaching by incorporating various yoga styles depending on the students level. It is a great class for someone new to yoga or who has been practicing for some time.
Katie Tompkins
Katie is a certified yoga teacher trained through the Moksha Yoga Center of Chicago, as well as a licensed massage therapist. Her dance background, combined with her knowledge of the body, greatly enhances her teaching style. Katie’s classes are creative, flowing, energizing, and relaxing as she shares with students her knowledge and passion of the yoga journey. “Every breath is a gift, live moment to moment and enjoy this journey we are on!”