Introducing the Staff
Anthony Bogart, B.S. Ed., Hatha Yoga
Analii Cunningham
Michael Cooper, M.Ac.O.M., Acupuncturist
ANTHONY began his yoga journey 30 years ago and has studied Sivananda, Ashtanga, Iyengar and Anusara Yoga. In 1988 Anthony spent an intensive year at the Rocky Mountain Institute of Yoga and Ayurveda, The Yoga Workshop and the Colorado School of Yoga in Boulder, Colorado. In 1993 Anthony became a Certified Iyengar teacher and in 1998 was Certified Anusara. Throughout the 1990's Anthony led groups into the back country of the southwestern United States on quests of nature and self-discovery with Mind Body River Adventures. In 1998 he traveled to Pune, India for an intensive month of study at the Iyengar Institute. And just last November, 2007 he taught a ten-day Anusara Yoga Retreat in Laxman Jhula, India.
Anthony's teaching is challenging on all levels, yet compassionate, inviting students to enjoy heart opening experiences. As owner of Yoga West LLC for over ten years, Anthony offers classes is yoga asana, Tantra philosophy, pranayama and meditation as well as private therapeutic sessions. His newly revised therapy manual "Health and Freedom, Transforming Illness and Injury into Opportunity Using the Five-Step Process" is available for purchase on our Online Store, the studio and workshops. Anthony has developed an elegant asana practice and a unique teaching style. He teaches workshops and retreats in the U.S. and abroad. anthonybogart1@gmail.com 970-433-4694 www.yogawest.org
ANALII has extensive knowledge and practical
experience in the study and application of human structure and integrated
movement. Her experience includes
training teaching and certifications in yoga, dance, kinesthetic movement and
Bio-somatics. She has a degree in Dance
from the University of Colorado at Boulder,
has completed 500 hours of Yoga certification and has served as a faculty
member at Mesa State College. Currently, she operates her own business, Life
Alliance LLC, DBA Movement Therapies with private clientele. She also conducts ongoing classes and
presentations through Yoga West Collective in Grand Junction analii msn.com 970-640-2939 www.movementherapies.com
Libby Collins, Iyengar Yoga
Abbie Moore, Anusara-Inspired Yoga
Kathy Ziola, Certified Trainer of Nonviolent Communication
LIBBY is an Iyengar Teacher in Training and a RYT 500 with the Yoga Alliance. Libby has taught throughout the Grand Valley since 2004. Her practice and teaching style has evolved under the many years of continuous compassionate teachings of Nancy Stechart, a Senior Iyengar Instructor. In her classes, Libby emphasizes awareness in the body and thoughts. With greater awareness she directs the student in finding alignment of the body, greater space within and peace and stillness to the restless mind. Contact her: libbyc@bresnan.net 970.623.1900
ABBIE is an Anusara-Inspired instructor with a focus on yoga as a therapeutic modality. Her teaching approach infuses detailed attention to alignment with playful sensitivity and seeks to help students cultivate awareness of how yoga empowers them both on and off the mat. Abbie embraces yoga as both an art and science and is currently working toward Anusara Certification. Contact her: shaktirising@bresnan.net, www.shaktirisingyoga.com , or 970-640-3276
KATHY is a Certified Trainer with the International Center for Nonviolent Communication. She has an M.A. in counseling, is a Certified Massage Therapist, Reiki Master/Teacher, Certified Yoga Teacher and is trained in Breath Work. She currently facilitates individuals, couples, businesses and organizations in utilizing Compassionate Communication. She is excited to be part of the YWC and offers a variety of classes to support self-awareness and fulfilling relationships. Classes/Workshops include: Heart to Heart--Communication for Couples, Campassionate Communication's Many Applications, The Power of Empathy, Got Conflict?, Empathy Circle, Scary Honesty, Leadership Communication, Anger and Compassion, Breath Work, Reiki Training, and Shaking-Moving Meditation. Contact her: kathy@communicationworks.us www.communicationworks.us 970-216-8597
Vicki Johnson, NIA Dance/Movement
Joseph Rolley, Hatha Yoga, Qigong & Bodywork
Paula Massa Anderson, Mindful Eating
VICKI is a Certified NIA Instructor. NIA is a transformational movement practice that teaches students to be more joyful, expressive and alive. NIA draws from dance arts, martial arts and healing arts to create purposeful change. Vicki's enthusiasm inspires beginning and continuing students.
JOSEPH serves as co-founder of Holistic Shift. Holistic Shift provides corporate and public education in Stress Reduction, Weight Management and Tobacco Cessation. Joseph is also the founder and innovator of Yogong, a body/mind system for personal healing and growth combining Yoga, Qigong and bodywork. Joseph's classes and workshops include Yogong Movement, Yogong Bodywork, Turning Stress into Success, and Creative Pathway Retreats. Contact him: josephrolley@yahoo.com 970-589-0288
PAULA is passionate about the role of food as an agent for health. As marketing director for a large medical group, she understands the importance of nutrition in maintaining health. She has been a guest cook on Mesa County Channel 12, and is a former food page editor for The Daily Sentinel. She believes mindful eating is afffordable health care, and she shares her knowledge through individual and group sessions. Contact her: aapma46@bresnan.net, 970-242-5410, or visit her blog: http://paulaandersonsfoodblog.blogspot.com
Dea Jacobson; RYT500, Member of International Association of Yoga Therapists
Josh Simpson, Hatha Yoga
Sarah Cameron, Music, Dance & Theatre
DEA has taught classes, workshops and private sessions in Western Colorado since 1995 and has studied Yoga for 25 years. She has been published in the Fibromyalgia Health Letter and the Journal of International Association of Yoga Therapy. Her approach is to help make yoga a relevant experience for each student. Her training has been influenced by the therapeutic approach of Iyengar teachers Judith Lasater and Elise Miller, and the intuitive teachings of Angela Farmer and Donna Farhi. She is constantly studying new methods of yoga for the benefit of her students, her greatest inspiration. Visit her web site www.blueheronyoga.com or call 210-8587
JOSH is a mixed-style yoga instructor with influences from the Bishnu Ghosh and Iyengar lineage. Josh is currently a yoga teacher at Hot Yoga, Bookcliff Country Club and the 8th Street Gym. The word asana literally translated means "easy" and his students enjoy learning how to embrace softness and grace even in difficult yogic postures. Contact him: organiclean@yahoo.com or call 970-260-3888
SARAH playfully explores creative flow and healing through music, dance and theatrics. Her Master's Degree in Education brings deep understanding and awareness of our imaginations and creative potentials to light. Sarah's Goddess Dance allows women to gracefully move throughout their day in full honor and appreciation. She also facilitates Serendipitous Creations allowing children to explore their own creative forces in a myriad of ways. In Honoring the Sacred Flame students will explore the ancient art of Fire Dancing. Contact her: cameronfreedom@hotmail.com or call 970-618-3850
Deborah Rosenbaum, C.M.T.
DEBORAH serves as co-founder of Holistic Shift. She enjoys bringing an approach of creativity and playfulness to stress management. Deborah's focus is Craniosacral Therapy, Polarity Therapy and Massage Therapy. Contact her: godallpeace@yahoo.com 970-433-9192