Yoga Instructors in the U.S.

Tom & Susan Wilkens are two of the most extensively trained and experienced yoga instructors in the Chicago area. They began their yoga studies at the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago in 1995 under the direct guidance of Goswami Kriyananda, and their personal practice and their instruction are grounded in the philosophy and methodology of the Kriya yoga lineage. They teach several styles and accessible adaptations of yoga at a variety of venues in Chicago and suburbs: Classical hatha, Kundalini yoga and meditation, gentle yoga, chair yoga, yoga for seniors, cancer survivors, adults with developmental challenges, beginners, and continuing and intermediate students; at yoga studios, senior gathering places, fitness centers, retirement homes, libraries, village halls, park districts and hospitals. They also teach online. Form & alignment based hatha with an emphasis on linking movement to breath and cultivating internal awareness; meditative yet challenging. Dynamic, transformational Kundalini classes. As a yoga therapist Tom offers individual hatha instruction specific to your needs and concerns. Susan specializes in the personalized application of Kundalini Yoga technology to master life challenges and cultivate strength & radiance, and in breath and chant based meditation instruction. Tom also teaches tai chi and is a massage therapist (traditional and Thai massage). Susan also plays a 34" Paiste Symphonic gong, teaches astrology and is an ordained swami in the Kriya tradition.... See More

I am a 500hr EYRT, YACEP instructor with 15 years experience teaching and 7 years teacher training. I am passionate about learning and spreading the yoga love to new students, seasoned students and teacher trainees! I love to teach chair yoga! I hold 8-10 zoom tribe classes live online each week with various focus styles offered. I have experience with digital event offerings on Yoga Alliance's platform, having held 3 sessions this fall that are archived for future reference. My primary focus in workshops and training is largely based in Anatomy/Physiology and Biomechanics of the human body and for safe and accessible movement. I have a long history of holding workshop /clinic style offerings of topic that include, but are not limited to Yin yoga, Pre-natal, Yoga and bone health, Psoas, Spine Balance, Myofascial Release, chair yoga, partner yoga and Aerial Instruction. If a student, studio or yoga school is looking for an in house or online presentation for trainees, personal or group session or teachers looking for CE credit courses, feel free to contact me!... See More

I am a certified Yoga Instructor, licensed Massage Therapist and Energy Medicine practitioner based in Delray Beach, Florida. I love customizing programs for individuals or corporations that are geared for relaxation and stress reduction, weight loss or health and fitness, or recovery from injury or illness. Sessions can be conducted at my home or yours or the office and will meet and exceed your expectations. I also have a staff of highly skilled chair massage therapists who come to the workplace which is an exceptional way to increase productivity! I teach a variety of unique workshops at local studios including Reiki paired with live music, and Tibetan Bowl Sound Healing Restorative Yoga, as well as "Yoga off the mat" - educational lectures and discussions on yoga philosophy. I composed and produced two guided meditation CD's, Sublime Sleep and Chakra Journey. Please view my website www.relaxedliving.org for more details and especially the About tab for numerous testimonials. I look forward to meeting you!... See More

Yoga & Meditation School offering group and private lessons in hatha yoga, breath work, meditation, and holistic lifestyle rehabilitation, as well as intensive training workshop and yoga teacher certification courses.

Certified Yoga Instructor + Integrative Coach - Offering Yoga + Coaching to improve your health, vitality, and life. Oneonta, Cooperstown + Beyond.
Private or Group Yoga Classes for both locals and visitors!

I discovered yoga in 2018, after a friend was diagnosed with preeclampsia and her doctor had recommended yoga. Initially we went in search of relief for her, but I too was greatly impacted by this healing practice. I had recently lost my grandmother and was unaware how much it was weighing on me. It was in this first class that I experienced great healing. I instantly immersed myself in everything Yoga. After a year of daily practice, self study, and dedication, I knew this was the path that I was meant to take.

The first teacher training that I attended was with Mr. and Mrs. Totman. After meeting one of their former graduates, I was so impressed with her skill and knowledge that I was drawn to their school. After taking a few classes with them, I knew that I needed to attend their teacher training. This was my first step towards making yoga my career, not just my hobby. I completed my 200 hour yoga alliance certification in 2018. Since then, I have taught over 200 hours in the Statesville area and continue my training as I work towards my 300 hour certification with Victoria Martinez.

For me, yoga is so much more than asana. So, in my classes I focus on recovery, through self-love, mindfulness, and community. When I found yoga, I was suppressing my grief in a way that I was not allowing myself to process. The movement with breath allowed me to slow my mind and truly be in the moment. The teachings of Yoga, reignited the higher energies within me, that even I didn’t understand. Book after book, class after class, I could feel the healing. We’re all recovering from something and I want to hold space for others to experience that healing.

Under stress you find yourself with poor, or lack of, coping mechanisms, but you are ready to take the steps towards learning new ones?
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Are you or someone you love in the process of recovering from something and are seeking a supportive and nurturing space?
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Have you experieced trauma that has lead to poor self image and need a practice that can remind you of just how beautiful you really are?... See More

Caroline Klebl offers 200 and 500 yoga teacher training in Los Angeles and in beautiful destinations around the world. Hundreds of students have graduated from her courses who teach yoga around the world. Improve your yoga practice and learn to introduce beginners to yoga asana by attending her yoga teacher training courses. For additional information and her upcoming yoga teacher training schedule please visit her website sourceofyoga.com... See More

During the COVID-19 Pandemic my classes have moved online via Zoom. Zoom classes are :30 AM, AM, PM (all EST). Please email me at for an invitation and instructions on how to take the classes.

Summer of 2021: Beach Yoga classes (in person) at Huron Lake Front Park every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 AM through Sept. Buy a 10 class card for $50 and renew as needed. No expiration date. Cards will be good in Fall/Winter/Spring evening classes at the Boat Basin, or can be used next summer. These classes are sponsored by Huron Parks & Rec.

Calm Your Mind! Relax Your Body! Invigorate Your Spirit! In this Gentle Hatha Yoga class you will learn asanas (poses) that will increase your muscle strength and flexibility, and improve your balance and core strength. You'll learn to deal with stress through use of pranayama (proper breathing techniques) and savasana with guided meditation. Come and learn to slow life down and find your inner calm. No previous yoga experience required, suitable for all levels. There is nothing to fear since we won't be doing headstands, handstands or arm balances, but we will be moving up and down off the floor. Bring a yoga mat or blanket, dress in comfortable clothing and refrain from eating 2 hours prior to class. Arrive 15 minutes early to your first class. Punch cards are available at $75/15 Classes, $50/10 Classes, $32/5 classes.... See More

Elinor Grabar is a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher in Jacksonville, Florida. She has been teaching all levels of classes, including beginner level classes, in the Jacksonville area for over 20 years. El has studied & trained in Iyengar Yoga for over 12 years, regularly studying with senior Iyengar Yoga teachers from around the world, including a month-long study at the Iyengar Yoga Institute (RIMYI) in Pune, India. Her past studies include Restorative Yoga specialists Judith Hanson Lasater and Roger Cole, PhD. Her continued studies and practices are to cultivate a deeper connection to make the yoga practice accessible to students of all levels.

The student experience is designed to safely and progressively teach how to practice yoga through healthy movements. El's classes are great for those brand new to yoga, beginners to Iyengar Yoga, or with years of yoga practice. She is especially skilled in helping those with chronic pain, or have trepidation about joining a regular yoga class. She joyfully shares her expertise and experience with students of all levels.... See More

Yogi Brian Buturla is the owner of Yogi Brian's Classical Yoga Studio, Norwalk, CT. Named, initiated and 800 hour certified by his guru Sri Yogi Dharma Mittra, Yogi Brian offers Private Yoga Instruction, Group Yoga Classes and Yoga Workshops to individuals seeking enlightenment and transformation. LIVE In Studio and Virtual Sessions are available.... See More

Travis Kendrick is a Yoga Alliance certified RYT-500 yoga instructor teaching Vinyasa Flow, Slow Flow, and Hatha Interdisciplinary yoga, and also specializing in private and corporate yoga in Pittsfield, MA and the surrounding areas.

Travis has a passion for self-expression through movement. He earned his Master of Fine Arts in Directing from the University of California - Irvine and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theatre from Point Park University's Conservatory of Performing Arts, and enjoys incorporating his theatre and dance background into the classes he teaches.

Travis likes to think of the yoga practice as a moving meditation - an opportunity to "dance" through the physical postures, exploring how movement translates internally by using the breath as a channel between the physical body and mind.

A Yoga Alliance certified instructor, he completed his Advanced Teacher Training with Frog Lotus Yoga International in Koh Samui, Thailand (studying under Vidya Heisel and Jennifer Yarro), and with Yoga Vida's Advanced Teacher Mentorship Program (studying under senior teacher Lindsay Hilscher). He completed his 200-hr yoga teacher training in 2010 with Frog Lotus Yoga, studying under Jennifer Yarro. He returned to Frog Lotus Yoga to be one of the lead teachers, assisting Jennifer Yarro with the Frog Lotus 200-hr certification. Travis has been a guest instructor for several yoga trainings as well, teaching workshops on finding your teacher's voice, sequencing, improvisation, and hands-on assists.

His comprehensive 200-hour and advanced teacher training at Frog Lotus Yoga included hands-on assisting work, meditation, chanting, breath work, proper sequencing, utilizing props, Sanskrit, anatomy, and yoga philosophy. He has taught in New York City at Yoga Vida, Yoga Union, and Stanton Street Yoga; for Frog Lotus Yoga in North Adams, MA; in Clarksville, TN at the Roxy Regional Theatre, Natalie's Dance Network, and Radiant Yoga; in Roanoke/Blacksburg for Uttara Yoga and In-Balance Yoga; as well as private yoga sessions upon request. He also teaches virtual yoga classes each week.

For more details or to contact Travis, please visit his website: www.traviskendrick.com

"The only way to find your balance, is to lose it."... See More

Christian yoga offered through ZOOM and in-person.
I teach a flow style practice, either on the floor or in a chair, that challenges my students, while providing a fun environment for success: Gentle, Slow Flow, & Power. As a yoga therapist, I enjoy tailoring each class to meet the students' needs (low back pain, knee problems, shoulder issues, arthritis). MWB Yoga classes are Christ-centered practices on the mat set to worship music.
Private Yoga Therapy: MRDD adults, post-PT recovery yoga, and advanced practitioners.
Corporate Yoga: local businesses and schools.
Alongsider Mentorship: providing 1:1 guidance for discipleship training, tutoring Christian yoga instructors in-training and post-certification, overcoming objections, sequencing ideas, finding your niche, and class auditing to take your practice to the next level.... See More

MOST ALL SESSIONS AVAILABLE VIRTUALLY.
Deborah Charnes (C-IAYT, E-CYT 200/RYT500) of The Namaste Counsel is among the few bilingual certified yoga therapists in Texas. As such, she offers traditional and eclectic yoga classes, in addition to therapeutic holistic workshops and personalized yoga therapy in Texas, Mexico and Central America.

Her Yoga Therapy is based on her learnings in Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Exercise, and Myofascial Remodeling, among other things.

She was trained in Ayurvedic massage therapy, nutrition and doshic treatments in India. In addition to her certification in Ayurvedic Foundations, she is a Yoga Alliance registered teacher (200 hours) and holds advance certification in Yin Therapy, Restorative Yoga Therapy, Yoga Nidra Therapy, Ayurveda, Acupressure, and Reiki. She is among the first to be certified as a Yoga Therapist by the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

While she has coached students from age 4 to 98, her specialty focus is blood sugar management, weight management, stress related-illnesses and digestive disorders.

She also offers mini-retreats and workshops at www.TheNamasteGetaway.com in pristine Wimberley, not far from Austin or San Antonio, Texas.... See More

Studio Thirty A provides Yoga & Martial Arts classes in 30A, FL. We believe in practicing what we teach here and that most importantly is everyone belongs. Our hope is you are able to feel the love, support, and yoga community we have worked so hard to cultivate and create from the moment you enter the studio too long after you leave. Can you feel the vibe? We are here to show you the light in yourself and give you a safe space to explore movement, breathe and to be present.... See More

I am a 500 RYT. My passion for teaching yoga was born from over a decade of practice. I have studied many styles and lineages as I traveled around the world. I teach public classes, studio classes and private lessons. My classes range from gentle flows to a more athletic vinyasa flow. I also teach Trauma Informed Yoga as a tool to bring the mind to focus on the present moment, realize that you are safe and breath to signal to the nervous system to calm and rest.... See More