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About
Serenity Yoga and Stephanie Martin
Stephanie Martin
 Stephanie
Martin is the owner of Serenity Yoga. She has been teaching
for 15 years. She has mainly studied with anusara teachers
and credits much of what she has learned from to Desiree
Rumbaugh and Christy Burnette. She is certified through Yoga
alliance and is currently studying for her Kriya Yoga
Certification. Stephanie says that what she loves most about
teaching is the deep intimate connection and sharing that
happens when she steps onto the mat. "There is
a sacred space that is created. I immediately feel present
and in the moment, fully focused on the group and their
energy."
Stephanie says that she is grateful to be
able to offer this beautiful space to the community. It
continues to grow and evolve from the love and commitment of
the teachers and students. The studio helps to provide a
place in the community to connect deeply with one self and
to others. It is a place were all are welcome.
Stephanie plans to continue to study and attend workshops as
often as she can. "I will always be a student of yoga, life
keeps me humble and there is always more to learn. My
greatest teachers truly have been my students."
"Life is a balancing act. Its most definitely my friends
and family and the yoga community that keep my heart open and
my spirit lifted."
Bree McGregor
Bree entered the fitness industry in 2004,
instructing high intensity workouts for U.S. Marines
here in Yuma. She moved to England in 2007, and while
teaching fitness classes in corporate and private health
clubs, she was introduced to the Vinyasa style of Hatha
yoga.
The flowing asanas (physical poses) and ujjayi breathing
challenged her physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
It introduced a total well-being far beyond the benefits
she’d experienced through high-impact exercise. After
initial study and training, Bree created a class that
combined basic flowing asanas, breathing techniques,
isometric strength training, and Pilates. Her goal was
to limber and strengthen muscles, clarify minds, and
enlighten spirits.
Having recently returned to Yuma, Bree hopes to continue
teaching and studying yoga. Her qualifications include
Practical Yoga Instructor Training, Yoga Essentials I &
II Continuing Education, and Practical Pilates
Instructor Training, through the Aerobics and Fitness
Association of America. She is also an AFAA Certified
Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor.
Carl
and Jean Myers
Carl and Jean Myers, co- facilitators of Insight
Meditation Yuma, have studied and practiced meditation
together for over 17 years. There is no charge to attend the
group but donations in gratitude for Serenity Yoga are
welcomed.
Cassie Wilson
What has drawn me to being an instructor
of yoga is the energy that I feel when walking into a
studio. Yoga embraces and accepts you where you are in
your life and it can be truly powerful in allowing you
to embrace and accept yourself. I have been practicing
yoga for over 8 years now and there is not one day that
I don't learn something new on my journey. Having always
been interested in fitness and a healthy lifestyle, I
tried a Power Yoga class with a friend of mine, hoping
to tone up after my daughter was born... after the first
class I was hooked. Yoga, although usually in a class
setting, is a solitary adventure; the sacred space
created by your mat allows you to both commune with
others and to come within and create balance, to
challenge yourself and push your boundaries. Being the
wife of a career Marine and the mother of two amazing
children, I have my share of chaos and stress; yoga has
been the lighthouse that helps lead my ship to shore
with what I hope is grace and patience. In addition to
instructing yoga, I am also a marathon runner and
personal chef. I enjoy spending time outdoors and truly
love the Yuma summers. I have begun this journey toward
teaching with an open mind and heart and truly feel
blessed that the students and instructors of Serenity
Yoga have so graciously supported me.
Jennifer
For over 8 years Jennifer's love for the
Healing Arts and Holistic Wellness, including Reiki,
nutrition, and sacred space design, has grown into a
passion. Coming to yoga as a physical practice she
quickly learned how deeply rooted in complete mind/body
wellness it truly is, which eventually lead her to
teacher training in 2009 with Vimala Ren Fields,
Integral Yoga.
"Each yoga class creates a beautiful transformation no
matter how subtle, life unfolds on the mat."
Ready to embark on the dissertation process of her Phd
in Natural Health Jennifer looks forward to delving into
the relationship of yoga and iridology, using yoga to
heal/change what the eye reveals as a predisposition to
disease.
Kasandra Lor
Like many people who are drawn to natural healing arts,
Kasandra Lor came to Reiki through her own personal healing
crisis. Her doctor had recommended massage therapy to help
her learn to relax. Her massage therapist had just learned
Reiki. Kasandra was awed at the gentle power in her
therapist’s hands. She could feel a deep heat and a profound
sense of peace envelop her. There was no way of knowing how
transformational those treatments would be! She learned
Reiki and then apprenticed with her Reiki master so she
could also teach this wonderful healing modality.
After teaching second languages (French and English) near
Vancouver, BC for 15 years, she resigned her position in
1989 and has been sharing healing arts since. Reiki, and
then later the gentle movements of T’ai Chi Chih have
brought insight, healing and peace to those who have been
looking.
Kasandra is so pleased to be offering Reiki treatments and
classes in quiet healing energy of the sacred space that is
Serenity Yoga. Check out the lunch time T’ai Chi classes
too! Kasandra can be reached at 928 210-5198 or at
wellwellwell@roadrunner.com.
Mei Wong
 In
1980 I had a car related accident which left me with two
broken legs. I was blessed to be alive after it happened. In
1994 I decided to join the fitness club in Yuma for some
aerobic classes, and shortly after, I discovered the yoga
classes which were being taught by Stephanie Martin. I took
the classes and I fell in love with yoga. Yoga brought me
great gratitude towards my life and I gained my confidence
back.
In 2002, Stephanie mentored me and I began teaching at the
Fitness Center. Soon Stephanie opened up her own studio. I
was teaching for her in exchange for classes. A year later I
decided to teach exclusively at Serenity Yoga and I've been
teaching there ever since.
Throughout the years we have had a few Master Teachers come
to the studio and give workshops and trainings. I have
learned a lot through these trainings and because my family
is very supportive of me I am able to travel in and out of
state for the never ending study of yoga and share with
others all that I learn. I must say though, that I feel I
receive so much more than I believe I give.
Michael Little
 Mike is a certified instructor and a registered Yoga
Therapist who has been teaching for over 7 years. He has a
passion for helping his students to improve and maintain
their ranges of motion, flexibility, balance and strength.
His classes are eclectic and he mixes in other body movement
systems. His intention in every class is to work the entire
body {toes to head} to release stress and maintain body
functionality. He has done extensive studies and taken many
classes in yoga therapy, anatomy, alignment, body mechanics,
Anusara principles and other yoga styles. He is a 2nd degree
black belt and taught martial arts for many years before
coming to yoga.
As part of his Yoga Therapy practice, Mike also is available
for reflexology, Marma Point Therapy and Thai Foot Massage.
Mike's classes will relax and energize you and are great for
cross-training or enhancing a yoga practice.
Michelle Listiak
Michelle began yoga as a way to find balance
with her job. At her first class, she was surprised that
yoga developed strength as well as flexibility. While
creating awareness of the body, Michelle discovered the
freedom - physically and mentally - in being present with
the breath.
Anusara Yoga’s connection with the principles of nature
resonated deeply with Michelle. Born and raised in Yuma, her
appreciation for the intrinsic beauty in nature was
cultivated by horseback riding and the tranquil spirit of
the desert. Celebrate the spirit of nature through yoga!
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