Studio Manager & Lead Instructor
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Melissa Gary, RYT 200
My yoga journey began in March of 2013. I decided to get fit, and found Mai Town Yoga on Groupon. After a few classes, I was hooked. Yoga brought me peace and healing. Yoga just made sense to me, and I wanted to share my new found passion with others. In 2014, I became a certified yoga instructor. This journey is truly amazing...I am continuing to learn and go deeper into the practice.
"Transform your mind and your body will follow."
"Transform your mind and your body will follow."
Cheryl Stephenson
I'm a 47 year old mother of 11 children ranging in age from 28 to 7. After doing bodybuilding for two years I was interested in adding something new into my exercise routine. I kept seeing the Mai Town Yoga studio which at the time was next to my doctor's office. After going to my first hot yoga class I was hooked. I love the physical and mental challenge of yoga.
Kellie Bischof
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Kellie Bischof is a 34 year old Yogi mom of three girls; married to Tre for 13 years. She has been practicing yoga for 9 years and has been trained to instruct Vinyasa and Yin classes. She looks forward to moving forward in her yoga practice and enjoys seeing others gain strength, flexibility and balance through yoga. |
Tida Chambers, ERYT 500
The Gift of teaching yoga comes from the opportunity to help change and transform lives. As yoga has helped me to transform and change my body, mind, heart, and therefore life, I wish to share with others the wisdom and understanding that yoga holds for each student. We learn through yoga, to connect more deeply with our bodies, our minds, and learn to consciously use our breath for greater awareness. Through consistent practice we can not only build greater strength and flexibility in the physical body, but also internal strength and flexibility for our heart and mind. In turn, we are able to find balance, and harmony both on the mat and in our lives. Within each of us, is a wisdom that we begin to access through the practice of yoga. It is my intention and hope that each individual begins their own path and journey to experience that which lies within us all.
- Ashtanga with Manju Pattabhi Jois, 2004
- Guided from Within Yoga and Meditation with Erich Schiffman, 2004
- Jivamukti Yoga with Sharon Gannon and David Life, 2005
- Level 2 Advanced Teacher Training, Sunstone Yoga, 2007
- Completed over 120 hours Teacher Training Through ParaYoga with Rod Stryker
- Yoga Marma: Principles of Teaching, and hands on adjustments, 2007
- Prana: The Power and the Path to Yoga, 2009
- Yoga Calm-Completed Wellness 1,2,3, certified Yoga Calm teacher, for Children, 2009
- The Yoga of Fullfillment, 2011
Chris Engebretsen, RYT 500
Chris Engebretsen is a 500 RYT who has been teaching in the metroplex for the past fifteen years. She believes in bringing yoga to others with a joyful spirit, hands on adjustments, and an open mind. Having studied and practiced many types of yoga Chris
brings an eclectic blend to her classes and private lessons. Her heartfelt approach to yoga will help you to succeed on your path to better health and peace of mind. Chris loves hot yoga because of its many benefits, and enjoys sharing that knowledge with others. She is a devoted teacher, mother, and wife.
Chris has a BFA in Fine Art, and certifications in: yoga, pilates, Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Group Fitness, CPR, Silver Sneakers, and Reiki. She learned anatomy and pre/post-natal yoga at the Dallas Yoga Center and Sunstone Yoga.
She would like to thank all of her teachers, some of whom include: Cheri Hanes, Peggy Kelley, Tida Chambers, Rodney Yee, Erich Schiffman, and Dave Romanelli.
brings an eclectic blend to her classes and private lessons. Her heartfelt approach to yoga will help you to succeed on your path to better health and peace of mind. Chris loves hot yoga because of its many benefits, and enjoys sharing that knowledge with others. She is a devoted teacher, mother, and wife.
Chris has a BFA in Fine Art, and certifications in: yoga, pilates, Tai Chi/Qi Gong, Group Fitness, CPR, Silver Sneakers, and Reiki. She learned anatomy and pre/post-natal yoga at the Dallas Yoga Center and Sunstone Yoga.
She would like to thank all of her teachers, some of whom include: Cheri Hanes, Peggy Kelley, Tida Chambers, Rodney Yee, Erich Schiffman, and Dave Romanelli.
Laurie Weldon RYT 200
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I started my fitness career in the 80's as an aerobic instructor. I have always loved exercise and staying in shape. With a strong back ground in nutrition and physical fitness, it has been my passion to help others achieve their diet and fitness goals.
Yoga has been part of my work out program for about 15 years.. I would take a class once or twice a week to get a good stretch after my weight training. I became very serious with my Yoga practice in 2012. As I've aged, I found that I enjoyed Yoga much more than the other exercise programs I've done in the past. I love how I feel both physically and mentally. As my love for Yoga grew so did my desire to become a teacher to share this gift with others, and to let others know it's never too late to start a yoga practice. |
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Brandy Johnston, RN
Studio Consultant
Brandy Johnston has been involved in the fitness and nutrition scene since 1999 when she married her husband Daryl Johnston. She credits him for inspiring her to take a deep dive into the world of nutrition and fitness through education. She Began her journey with a trip to a certified nutritionist too understand how to cope with chronic anemia which left her tired and lacking the energy needed to exercise at all.
Armed with volumes of information and bottles and bottles of supplements she decided to take things a little further and obtained her Personal Training Certification and Nutritional Counseling Certifications through The Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas. Fast forward to 2009 where she decided to make a complete career changes from sales and marketing to health care. In 2011 she graduated with her associate degree in Nursing and in December of this year will complete her Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Texas at Arlington.
Nutrition Workshops – A series of 4 workshops designed to take the confusion out of all the information associated with nutrition, diet and exercise.
At any time during this series you are seeking a more individualized plan, a package can be designed to meet your specific needs. For more information about this please contact Brandy Johnston direct at brandy.johnston.rn@gmail.com.
References
Best Diets Overall, US & World Report. Retrieved on June 15, 2015 from http://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-overall-diets?int=9c2508
Armed with volumes of information and bottles and bottles of supplements she decided to take things a little further and obtained her Personal Training Certification and Nutritional Counseling Certifications through The Cooper Aerobics Center in Dallas. Fast forward to 2009 where she decided to make a complete career changes from sales and marketing to health care. In 2011 she graduated with her associate degree in Nursing and in December of this year will complete her Bachelor’s Degree from The University of Texas at Arlington.
Nutrition Workshops – A series of 4 workshops designed to take the confusion out of all the information associated with nutrition, diet and exercise.
At any time during this series you are seeking a more individualized plan, a package can be designed to meet your specific needs. For more information about this please contact Brandy Johnston direct at brandy.johnston.rn@gmail.com.
References
Best Diets Overall, US & World Report. Retrieved on June 15, 2015 from http://health.usnews.com/best-diet/best-overall-diets?int=9c2508
