Evan Soroka
Hometown: Aspen, ColoradoPHILOSOPHY
Learn how to say yes and no. Constantly learn. Practice daily. Be kind.
Evan is a passionate and thoughtful guide of Prana. She at her best Self when sharing the gifts of yoga with her students. Evan playfully transmits the authentic teachings of yoga with a modern twist. Class with Evan is laser focused, thoughtful and inspired by human potential. Her biggest joy in life is empowering her students to manifest their highest Self, so that they may in turn share their joy with others.
EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS
- C-IAYT, Certified Yoga Therapist International Association of Yoga Therapists
- Certified Yoga Therapist American Viniyoga Institute
- E-RYT 500 American Viniyoga Institute
- E-RYT-200 CorePower Yoga 2006
- 15+ years of personal practice
- 50 Hour Vinyasa Krama Rod Stryker
- 35 Hour Koshas Rod Stryker
- 35 Hour Yoga Nidra Rod Stryker
- Leslie Kaminoff Anatomy Training
- BA Spanish & Portuguese Language and Literature
- BA Anthropology
MENTORS
- Gary Kraftsow
- Gina Caputo
- Rod Stryker
- Ashley Turner
- Leslie Kaminoff
CLASSES AT O2
O2 Flow, Basics, Stretch, Pranayama + Meditation: All classes are breath-centric
BEFORE TEACHING
Student & world traveler
Trishka Lemos
Hometown: Aspen, ColoradoPHILOSOPHY
Practice. Practice. Practice. And surrender...
All classes are inspired from daily personal practice, self study, and years of imprints from her senior Iyengar Yoga teachers Manouso Manos and Patricia Walden…making Trishka a conduit for these ancient and sacred teachings... to be imparted to all. Hathayoga Pradipika (I. 65 & 66) – Yoga is not obtained by a mere reading of the scriptures (Shastra’s) . . . nor by wearing the dress [of a Yogin], or by talking about it; practice alone is the cause of success.
EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS
- CIYT, Intermediate Junior I Iyengar Yoga Certification.
- C-IAYT, Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Association of Yoga Therapists.
- 28 years of yoga practice and study of various yogic traditions.
- 17 years in the Iyengar method including a 5 year teacher training program to become a certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher. Additional years of study to acquire Intermediate Junior I level of certification. Currently working on Intermediate Junior II level of certification.
- 4 year Yoga Therapeutics program with Stephanie Quirk covering yoga adaptations for the ankles, knees, hips, lower back, shoulders, neck; spinal pathologies; organic pathologies of the reproductive system, digestive system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system; pathologies of the brain, organs of perception and nervous system.
- Travel to Pune, India more than once to study at RIMYI (Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute) with the Iyengar family: Geeta Iyengar and Prashant Iyengar. While at the Institute Trishka participated in, and assisted in the medical classes.
- BA Spanish Language and Literature.
- BA Sociology.
MENTORS
- Manouso Manos - 1 of 2 senior most Iyengar Yoga teachers worldwide (main teacher)
- Patricia Walden - 1 of 2 senior most Iyengar Yoga teachers worldwide (secondary teacher)
- Stephanie Quirk - Lives in Pune, India. Studies with the Iyengar family and has helped in the medical classes for the past 19 years (therapeutics/remedial teacher)
- Gabriella Giubilaro - senior Iyengar Yoga teacher
- Ram Dass - meditation teacher and spiritualist
- My children
CLASSES AT O2
Iyengar Yoga
BEFORE TEACHING
Marketing at Tourist Office of Spain in Los Angeles and NYC
Timothy McCall
Hometown: Rochester, NYPHILOSOPHY
To provide an effortless fusion of yoga and grounded body mechanics into a powerful, yet light-hearted and positively energetic human experience
EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS
- 17 years instructing students coast to coast
- 200-hour RYT
- Licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy
MENTORS
- Ana Forrest
- Baron Baptiste
- Richard Freeman
CLASSES AT O2
Vinyasa Flow, Yoga Stretch + Meditation
BEFORE TEACHING
Triathlete, Firefighter, Physical Therapist,
Lifelong Learner
Arielle Shipe
Hometown: Aspen, ColoradoPHILOSOPHY
Work Hard, Play Hard. Rest hard. Yoga is a multifaceted gem that is there to meet you where ever you need it most. In my classes you can expect to sweat, to smile, relax, and to start to uncover that there’s way more to yoga than downward facing dog.
EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS
- Yoga Alliance 200hr RYT Certification since June 2013
- Over 8 years of personal practice
- 200hr Pure Yoga Reno with Alicia Green
- 200hr Wanderlust Yoga Squaw with Meg McCracken and Ashleigh Sergeant
- 100hr Advanced Training: Yoga as Medicine with Meg McCracken and Ashleigh Sergeant
- 50hr Advanced Training: Krama-Sequencing for Physical Body with Meg McCracken and Michelle Bouvier
- 50 hr Vinyasa Krama with Rod Stryker
- 35 hr Yoga Nidra with Rod Stryker
- BSBA Finance and Economics with Minor in International Studies
MENTORS
- Meg McCracken
- Rod Stryker
- Ashleigh Sergeant
- Evan Soroka
CLASSES AT O2
O2 Flow, Power Hour, Stretch, Evening Flow, Guided Relaxation, Pranayama and Meditation
BEFORE TEACHING
Competitive Snowboarder and College Student
Karen Miller
Hometown: Fort Myers, FloridaPHILOSOPHY
With the start of everyday an opportunity to ‘do the work’ presents itself. We can
chose to live an authentic, purposeful life by starting exactly where we are with
circumstances exactly as they are. When else? How else? And when our
perceptions of reality become murky and distorted, practice self-kindness first.
Reawaken to reconnect, then continue the journey. As poet Mary Oliver asks, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”
EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS
- RYT 500+ Yoga Shanti Certified 2004
MENTORS
- Pema Chodron
- Manorama
- Tias Little
- BKS Iyengar
CLASSES AT O2
Basic Yoga
BEFORE TEACHING
And still am- in the Food and Beverage industry
Kerrie Martin Schur
Hometown: Manchester, NHPHILOSOPHY
As a transformational coach with a background in holistic health, mind-body nutrition, eating psychology, and personal development I believe that the outer changes we desire in our lives must be accompanied by an inner shift that comes with commitment to consistent heart-centered practice on and off the mat. In my flow classes you can look forward to rejuvenating and fluid sequences that leave you feeling anchored in a deeper sense of your self and more in tune with your inner landscape.
EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS
- 15 years of personal practice
- 200hr Flow Yoga Center, Washington, DC
- 300hr Prana Flow Yoga Teacher Training
- The Samudra School of Living Yoga
- Chakra Vinyasa Teacher Training
- Rasa Vinyasa Teacher Training
- Soma Vinyasa Teacher Training
- Elemental Vinyasa Teacher Training
- RYT 500 Yoga Alliance
- Certified Health and Eating Psychology Coach
MENTORS
- Jessica Lazar
- Shiva Rea
- Shawn Parell
- Marc David
CLASSES AT O2
O2 Flow, Restorative
BEFORE TEACHING
Research Assistant, Washington, DC based think tank
David Richardson
Hometown: Richmond, VAPHILOSOPHY
A practice that explores strength, balance and flexibility. Moving in an intelligent and thoughtful manner to explore the physical edge while connecting with breath.
David began practicing yoga shortly after he moved to Colorado in 2010. He quickly developed a connection with the practice, finding a way to explore strength, balance and flexibility. He completed his Colorado School of Yoga 200 hour teacher training with Julia Clarke and Gina Caputo in 2014. His practice and teaching are grounded in exploring and learning more about the physical, mental and emotional experience that is yoga. Every day discovering new ways to connect within the union of mind, body and breath. In class you can expect to find a deep breath connection, travel through thoughtful and creative sequences, and to flip your perspective as you go upside down and play with arm balances and inversions.
EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS
- Colorado School of Yoga - Integrated Vinyasa - 200 hour RYT
MENTORS
- Julia Clarke, Gina Caputo
CLASSES AT O2
Power Hour
BEFORE TEACHING
Snowboard, Mountain Bike, Stand Up Paddle
Melisa Sweet
Hometown: San Martin de los Andes, ArgentinaPHILOSOPHY
Slow down enough to allow things to unfold and rise from within.
Seek a deep connection with your highest self and, from this most genuine place, live in Satya -truth-.
EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS
- 15 years personal practice
- 200hr Hatha yoga training at the White Lotus Foundation
- Restorative yoga training with Beth Gurupriya Sanchez
- Currently taking an Iyengar teacher training
MENTORS
- Ganga White
- Tracy Rich
- Evan Soroka
- Trishka Lemos
- Maite Fernandez de Bobadilla (Argentina)
CLASSES AT O2
Restorative yoga stretch + meditation
BEFORE TEACHING
More teaching! Ski instructor, Preschool teacher, Spanish teacher
Michelle Faurer
Hometown: Aspen, ColoradoPHILOSOPHY
As a teacher I hope to create a space for others to share the way my practice has made me feel: supported, nurtured, challenged, empowered, confident and strong.
EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS
- RYT-200 Yoga Alliance Colorado School of Yoga
- Pilates Mat Peak Pilates
- Pilates Reformer Stott
- TRX
- BA Art History
MENTORS
- Gina Caputo
- Evan Soroka
- Connie Borho
CLASSES AT O2
Pilates Mat, Evening Flow
BEFORE TEACHING
Production and Apparel Product Development