Julie Blew

Began Studying Yoga: 2003
Expertise: Ashtanga

Julie has been a daily practitioner of Yoga since 2003, first in solitude, then making her way into the studio. Six months later, she was teaching.

"Following in the footsteps of my first teacher Bryan Kest, sharing my journey with others, sharing this way of life, this ride, is what drives my teaching," she says.

Trained in Ashtanga Yoga and inspired by many, her classes are filled with powerful flows, music and a place to truly release, to surrender, to breathe and to be. She says her classes help students know that a quiet mind, an open heart and deep breath can be all you need.

Julie Boyd

Began Studying Yoga: 1995
Expertise: Vinyasa

In 1995, while attending Arizona State University, Julie began practicing Yoga, following her days as a nationally top ranked tennis player. As a student of At One Yoga in Phoenix, she found that the flow of synchronized breathing and Yoga movements allowed the impossible to become reality. Soon, she began her first teacher training at At One Yoga.

"Yoga became an important part of my life," says Judy. "I soon realized Yoga is not something you do, it is part of who you are."

Julie's Yoga classes allow students to enjoy the beauty within themselves through deep breathing and powerful, flowing sequences. Her class incorporates her love of music, challenging Vinyasa, and pathways to deeper openings and freedom from boundaries.

Abbie Chapman

Expertise: Anusara

After her third child was born, Abbie found Yoga as a way of getting back into shape and calming her mind and opening her heart. After practicing seriously for two years, she went through teacher training with Martin and Jordan Kirk at Yoga Village. Abbie completed the Anusara Immersion program in January 2008 and immediately began teaching.

From her Anusara training, she brings focus on alignment and meaningful messages to her classes, while her sequences and teaching style reflect her interest in many styles of Yoga. She designs her classes to challenge students at all levels and weaves poses with music from many genres (folk, alternative, reggae, hip hop, and traditional) to make classes fun and flowing. Abbie

Jenn Chiarelli

Expertise: Vinyasa, Kundalini Maha Yoga, Interdisciplinary Yoga, Ballet

Jenn's journey began with dance-she joined the Cleveland San Jose Ballet as one of its youngest members. During her 11-year career with the company, she danced soloist and principal roles in works by notable choreographers like George Balanchine and Martha Graham.

Jenn discovered Yoga when one of her colleagues took her to her first Ashtanga class in California. At the same time, she met her teacher, Swami Khecaranatha, and began to study Kundalini Maha Yoga. As she became more aware of her own spiritual journey, she traveled to the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica and received her 200-hour Yoga teacher certification in Interdisciplinary Yoga. Jenn has met many yogis along the way, who have influenced her, including Don and Amba Stapelton, Shannon Gannon and David Life, Seane Corn, Shiva Rea and Desiree Rumbaugh.

Jenn is the founder and creator of Vinyasa Vibes Yoga, and teaches Vinyasa Yoga classes, workshops and retreats nationally and internationally. She also is a co-creator and lead teacher in the At One Yoga Teacher Training Program.

Jill Dowling

Jill is a graduate of Yoga Pura's Advanced Studies and Teacher Training Program and is a 500-hour registered Yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance. By December 2010, she will have completed an additional 200-hour training at At One Yoga.

She is also the Yoga coordinator at LifePower at Pima Crossing.

Jill is committed to always being a student and furthering her education in order to share that knowledge in her classes. She guides her students through mindful movements, incorporating Pranayama and meditation, with the intention of sharing the balance and happiness that Yoga has brought to her life.

Dana Dumins

Dana originally went to her first Yoga class because she was having chronic back pain. With regular practice, the pain disappeared and she became addicted to the power and serenity of Yoga.

In 2003, she earned her 200-hour Yoga certification at 7 Centers in Sedona. Yoga has provided Dana with balance and stability, strength and endurance, energy and flexibility in both body and mind. Her teaching style plays with the freedom that can be found through breath, flow and motion, and her goal is to guide her students toward the happiness, strength and calm that is within each of us.

Tamara Everett

Began Studying Yoga: 2000
Expertise: Anusara, Astanga

Tamara's love of Yoga began approximately 10 years ago, shortly after relocating to Arizona from the East coast. Over this past decade, she has come to appreciate and learn from numerous styles and approaches, from Anusara to Astanga. Originally trained with Martin and Jordan Kirk, Jeff Martens and Kat Myers, she eventually received her 200-hour certification from At One Yoga in 2004. She is presently pursuing her 500-hour certification with Rod Stryker/Para Yoga.

What began as a physical practice eventually transformed into a way of being in the world, and a love for both conscious movement and profound stillness that she hopes to share with others.

Eric Falbe

Began Studying Yoga: 2006

Eric took his first Yoga class four years ago when he was looking for strength and flexibility to enhance his running, hiking and other activities. However, he came away with a much greater gift and learned to integrate the practice of Yoga into his daily life on and off his mat. Eric completed his teacher training at At One Yoga in Scottsdale. His classes are challenging, fun and integrate contemporary music, as well as combine strength and flexibility with the power of breath to form a moving meditation.

Off the mat, Eric is an entrepreneur, and has created and run several national companies in real estate and finance.

Harmony Fulton

Harmony's fitness career began in 1995, when she worked as an aerobics instructor. Fifteen years later, she's still teaching wellness and says she is "greatly interested" in Yoga and meditation.

"Teaching Yoga for several years, I've seen many students come to my classes busy-minded and tense, yet they leave feeling calm, centered and relaxed," she says. "I love that I'm involved in these one-hour feel-good transformations and have faith that the lessons positively influence other areas of my student's lives."

Although she believes Yoga practice improves the body's strength, balance and flexibility she prefers to emphasize that Yoga can show us how to live life with peace, awareness, patience and love.

Beri Golding

Expertise: Astanga, Bikram, Vinyasa, Hot Yoga

Born in New York, and raised in Arizona, it wasn't until Beri found herself freezing while studying at the University of Wisconsin-Madison that she made her way to her first Yoga class. Having suffered an injury to her knee when she was 15 years old, Beri didn't think she would be able to do Yoga. Still, she was drawn to the warmth of the room and the challenging yet therapeutic way in which Yoga calmed her mind, so she kept practicing, and at the same time, her knee became stronger.

Beri has pursued her passion to teach realizing the tremendous healing and strengthening effects of the practice. With background in Astanga, Bikram, Vinyasa, and Hot Yoga Beri incorporates a variety of styles and techniques into her classes intended to awaken the body, calm the mind and empower the heart.

Adam Johnson

Adam lived in Massachusetts for 18 years before moving with his family to South Carolina where he took his first Yoga class. A friend had invited him to join him for a class, and a first he hesitated. But after the class he felt better than he'd ever felt in his life.

After exhausting all of the Yoga resources in his area, he flew from South Carolina to Arizona for his 200-hour teacher training. A month later he moved and was teaching at a number of different studios around North Valley. His classes are playful, experimental and challenging.

Outside the studio, Adam helped form the band Waking Avalon, who finished recording a six-song album in May 2009; he often serenades his students during Savasana allowing the melodic vibration of his voice to enhance their experience.

Michael Kendall

Expertise: Vinyasa, Bikram, Anusara, Iyengar, Thai Yoga Massage

Get ready to rock your asana! Michael is well known for his challenging Vinyasa flow and eclectic playlists while remaining mindful of traditional yogic philosophy. In his classes, students groove to classic rock, blues, world beat, alternative, and some tasty covers. Always seeking balance, Michael works to cultivate an environment conducive to practitioners irrespective of age, ability, and Yoga experience.

Even though he's taught for over a decade, Michael's still amazed that he found his way to the mat. Life experience has taken him for honky tonk bandstand to corporate America - from engineering classroom to Yoga studio. Over the years, he has studied various styles of Vinyasa, Bikram, Anusara, Iyengar and is also a certified Thai Yoga Massage therapist.

Desiree Lapre

Desiree first came to Yoga looking for healing and peace of mind. As she started to incorporate Yoga into her daily life, her desire to share her new found love with others began to grow. Desiree first started teaching to the most precious yogis and yoginis—children.

Desiree completed her teacher training program at At One Yoga. Her inspiration is drawn from her love of strong breath, effortless movement, good music, and wonderful teachers.

"My powerful flow class integrates breathe, movement and music to create an openness throughout the body and peace within the mind," says Desiree.

Vicki Levine

Having completed her teacher training through At One Yoga, together with a solid background in physical fitness and sports, Vicki feels confidently prepared to share the many gifts of Yoga with her students.

New students, as well as strong practitioners, will blossom with the attention that is given to learning correctly. Vicki's philosophy is simple: just like the roots of a tree, the Yoga practice must have a firm foundation to sustain and grow stronger.

Anton Mackey

Expertise: Kinesiology

Anton began his Yoga journey a short time ago, in search of stress relief. What he found has become the greatest passion of his life, he says.

Anton holds a degree in Kinesiology and is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. His classes incorporate beautiful flowing sequences that help encourage the amazing energy within each individual, and calmness in the mind. His music choices include beats that help connect the breath to movement and lyrics to lift the spirit. He enjoys challenging himself and his students with deep yin stretching poses and high flying arm balances and inversions.

His teachers include John Salisbury, Jenn Chiarelli, Alex Austin, Johanna Epps, Desiree Lapre, Julie Boyd, Cheryl Hall, Vanessa Lee, Vinnie Marino, and Brock and Krista Cahill.

Erin Maiorano

Began Studying Yoga: 2001
Expertise: Prenatal Yoga

Erin came to Yoga in 2001 and immediately resonated with the philosophy, principles and discipline of the practice which completely changed her life. After two years, she decided to enroll in teacher training at At One Yoga and after completing the program in 2003, she taught Yoga to children as well as adults.

She strongly feels that Prenatal Yoga is an essential and beneficial part of pregnancy and also loves to introduce Yoga to beginning students and sees the amazing gratification that Yoga can bring to them. Her classes are fun as well as inspiring.

Katie Makaroff

Began Studying Yoga: 2004
Expertise: Anusara Para, Hatha

Katie began practicing Hatha Yoga six years ago while living in Michigan. She remembers how her grandmother always encouraged her to breathe calmly whenever she was feeling anxious or upset and found the advice inspirational as she began her Yoga journey.

Katie trained at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts under the guidance of Mary Bruce, a certified Anusara Para Yoga instructor. Her classes offer a dynamic practice that embodies Asanas from different schools of Yoga in a unique and tailored way. She encourages students to connect with their breath, to explore and love their own beautiful practice. Katie has also worked for over 10 years as a licensed aesthetician.

Gina Marciano

Began Studying Yoga: 2004
Expertise: Vinyasa

Shortly after Gina's personal practice began in 2004, she realized that it was going to be a part of her life forever. Guided by Alex Austin, Matt Hodges, Jenn Chiarelli, and John Salisbury, Gina was inspired to share her passion with others and completed At One Yoga's 200-hour teacher training program in the fall of 2009.

"Practicing Yoga opened up a whole new world of peace and happiness for me, and teaching has opened up a whole new universe!" she says.

Gina teaches high energy Vinyasa 2 and 3 classes that utilize fluid sequences in combination with challenging poses to enable students to work out of their minds and into their bodies, creating a collective moving meditation. She blends the ancient tradition of Yoga with the modern world by playing fun tunes that encourage the body to move and the soul to soar.

Kat Myers

Began Studying Yoga: Began teaching in 1989
Expertise: Yamuna Body Rolling, Oriental Medicine

Kat has been teaching Yoga since 1989 and training Yoga teachers since 1996. She is also a certified Yamuna Body Rolling Practitioner specializing in foot fitness, bone health and hara. She is pursing her master's degree in Oriental Medicine with a focus on Movement Therapy and Acupuncture.

In her classes, Kat uniquely blends physical and energetic anatomy, skeletal alignment, sound and acupressure into a radically dynamic approach to Yoga, inner fitness and well-being. Kat says she is grateful to all of her teachers and that her classes are an ever-evolving tribute to all of the gifted, creative and authentic teachers and students who have graced her path.

Scott Page

Expertise: Gentle and Yin/Deep Stretch, Flow, Power, Astanga Vinyasa

Scott describes himself as a Renaissance man: he served four years in the United States Marine Corp, attained the rank of Sergeant, and spent his last two years as a Weapons Instructor. After that, Scott did everything from hot tar roofing, life insurance sales, professional floral design and calligraphy to psychological counseling of dually diagnosed young adults in a psychiatric hospital. As an entrepreneur, Scott ran his own business for 10 years before moving to Arizona. Most recently, Scott has worked as a professional blackjack and poker Dealer.

After 10 years as a martial arts student and instructor in the 1990s, and numerous injuries, Scott gave up martial arts, and began practicing Astanga Vinyasa Yoga. In early 2006, he became a full time Yoga instructor. He is certified through At One Yoga, and is a registered Yoga teacher with the Yoga Alliance. Scott teaches in the North Scottsdale area and his class offerings range from Gentle and Yin/Deep Stretch, to Flow, Power, and Astanga Vinyasa.

John Salisbury

Began Studying Yoga: 1995
Expertise: Ashtanga

John was inspired to begin his Yoga journey in 1995 after reading Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramahansa Yogananada. His step-father, Dave Oliver, had been practicing the Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga system for some time and mentored John into becoming the teacher he is today. Having a very active background in athletics and movement, John knows it takes discipline and determination to realize one's self and potential.

He has traveled to India to study Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga and has a refreshing outlook between old-world tradition and new-world inspiration. John has been teaching Vinyasa Yoga since 2000 and currently teaches workshops throughout the country.

His current teaching residence is in Scottsdale with Life Power studios. John also has a B.A. in Theatre from Arizona State University.

Mimi Solaire

Mimi Solaire, RYT 500, has an eclectic style of teaching informed by her training in dance, performance, aerial arts and Yoga. Her greatest teacher was a neck injury sustained in a car accident that she healed through Yoga and Eastern healing techniques.

Mimi has produced three highly acclaimed DVDs: Back in Shape, Prenatal Yoga, and Deep Stretch/Yin Yoga. (Richard Rosen in Yoga Journal called the Deep Stretch DVD "an excellent tool for keeping the mind focused, calm, and alert as you breathe and stretch in juicy Yin Yoga poses.") She teaches all levels and classes including vinyasa, yin, healthy backs, prenatal, and power. www.mimisolaire.com

Carlos Santo

Expertise: Astanga, Power Yoga, Core Training, Pilates, Balanced Resistance

Carlos brings a diverse background to Life Time. He is a 500-RYT (registered Yoga teacher) instructor, and has degrees in Naturopathic Medicine, Exercise Physiology and Acupuncture.

Carlos' classes involve a harmonious balance of asana, devotion, and breath work, all performed in a fun and safe atmosphere. His personal practices include Ashtanga and Power Yoga, along with core training, Pilates, and balanced resistance training.

Amy Stephens

Began Studying Yoga: 1997
Expertise: Meditation, Chakra Energy Balancing, Healing Touch, Tahi Yoga Massage, Pregnancy Yoga

Amy Stephens has been practicing Yoga since 1997 and received her Yoga certification in 1998. She began teaching immediately after her Yoga certification program and has continued on her path of educating herself through the practice of meditation, Chakra energy balancing, Healing Touch, Thai Yoga Massage, and Pregnancy Yoga training. She has volunteered at several Yoga Journal conferences and has attended a variety of workshops from Erich Schiffman, Rodney Yee, Patricia Walden, Judith Lasater, Paul Grilley, Tias Little, JJ Gormley, Shiva Rea, Saul David Raye, Desiree Rumbaugh, and trained extensively with John Friend for several years. While living in St. Louis Missouri, Amy owned her own Yoga studio.

Outside of the studio, Amy works as an interior designer, focusing on creating productive and natural environments. She has an emphasis on Feng Shui and Bau-Biologie.

Kali Ray Torres

Expertise: Ashtanga, Lyengar, Anusara

Kali Ray, an Arizona native, has been teaching Yoga to children and adults for 10 years. She has taught classes and workshops throughout Phoenix, including private studios, public and charter schools as well as Scottsdale Parks and Recreation centers.

During her training in 2000, at At One Yoga in Phoenix, Kali Ray began a steady practice of Ashtanga, Lyengar, and Anusara Yoga with master teachers: Anthony Carlisi (Prem), Kat Myers, Jordan and Martin Kirk. This became her solid foundation for a blend of powerfully deep integration, bridging the gap between body, mind and soul. Offering a style supporting all levels and abilities, her teaching provides a playground for deep exploration and place to drop into stillness.

One of her many artistic passions is singing/chanting, which she has combined with a meditative Yoga practice on her CD Yoga for the Road. She also appears on television, in a Channel 3 Thursday segment "Your Life A-Z" about integrating Yoga into daily life.

Rusty Toth

I came to Yoga after a 20 year career as a professional ballet dancer. I love the mind body connection you find in Yoga and constant ability to push your body beyond the powers of the mind. I try and bring a fun and positive energy to my classes. I also believe the body learns best while in movement and enjoy the feeling of long energy traveling through the body, I try and add this dimension to my classes.

Susan Young

Expertise: Yoga for Children

After taking her first Yoga class, Susan fell in love with the practice. Her passion for Yoga grew and she began practicing daily and enrolled in At One Yoga's teacher training program, learning from John Salisbury, Jenn Chiarelli, and Alex Austin.

"Being a former elementary teacher, it seemed natural to begin teaching Yoga to children," says Susan. "Seeing children enjoy Yoga and becoming stronger, more flexible and more confident has been so rewarding to me."

Susan also teaches adults, and her students, regardless of their age are constantly reminded to honor and respect their body as they practice and to be present in the moment. Her classes are filled with great music and amazing energy. Susan is am currently working on her 500-hour teacher training with Dave Oliver and Cheryl Hall.

Natanya Washburn

Began Studying Yoga: 1996

Natanya is committed to honoring and responding to her students' individual desires to grow and deepen their own yoga practice. She respects the unique experience of each student in the room and believes that her students are her greatest and most important teachers. After years of practicing yoga in a variety of styles, it became clear to Natanya that yoga was her only reliable source of physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. It was then that she chose to merge her service and professional background as a teacher and birth doula with her yoga practice. Natanya's highest goal as a teacher is to share the abundance, freedom, and healing that can come from yoga. Her personal yoga practice is the source of her energy which she dedicates to her family and to helping those who seek a more peaceful and abundant life.

Natanya began practicing yoga in 1996 as part of her life journey which has also included being an elementary school teacher, a mother, a birth doula, and an Itsy Bitsy Yoga facilitator. She is a native of Scottsdale, who has also lived in DC and upstate NY. She expresses deepest gratitude to her teachers Carol Mitchell, Donna Helm-Yost, all the teachers at the Bikram Yoga College of India in Washington, D.C., Cathy Prescott in Albany, NY, Alex Austin, Carlos Santo, Gila Shire, Gabriel Azoulay, John Salisbury, Jenn Chiarelli, Dave Oliver, and Cheryl Oliver. "Let the beauty of what you love be what you do." Rumi