Harriet Alterowitz has been teaching yoga for the last 12 years and on staff at The Women's Club since 1989. She is certified as a yoga instructor and a yoga therapist and teaches in the Iyengar tradition of Hatha Yoga. Harriet has led workshops and retreats in order to share the deeper practices of yoga with her students. In addition to working in Missoula, she leads yoga vacations to national and international venues.
Jennifer Brooke is certified as a yoga teacher and yoga therapist with Integrative Yoga Therapy and is also a physical therapist specializing in spinal health. Jen has been on staff at The Women's Club since 1988. She has also studied with many Iyengar teachers, as well as tasted many styles of yoga including Anasura, Ashtanga, Viniyoga, and others. Because of this varied background, Jen teaches an integrated blend of Hatha Yoga focusing on alignment, breath, self-discovery, and fun.
Lynne Roberts was accredited in 1988 by T'ai Chi Master Justin Stone, the originator of T'ai Chi Chih (TCC). She has offered classes throughout the Missoula Community since 1989 and at The Women's Club since 1999. Her goal is to help students develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle through body, mind, and spirit. Lynne believes that the T'ai Chi Chih movements help bring balance and heal the body in many ways. Her greatest success comes when students and clients share their successes and beliefs in themselves.
Marina Zaleski has been practicing yoga since 1991. She has been teaching Yoga at The Women's Club since 2002. Her many years as a student and teacher has exposed her to all ages and abilities and interests of fellow students. As a teacher, Marina blends her personal expertise with your needs and interests as a practitioner. Classical poses and more therapeutic applications are offered as needed. She is currently teaching our Yoga Basics Class.
Celeste Ambrose has been practicing yoga since 1992 and has been teaching yoga since 2007. She completed her 500 hr training in November 2009. Celeste likes to emphasize ahimsa and santosha, or non-harming and contentment, in her practice and teaching style, realizing we are all perfect just the way we are, we need to accept and honor ourselves; not take ourselves too seriously and have fun with our practice.
Celeste recently became the Yoga Department Leader. She hopes you'll join her for a class.
Erin Bley has been in the fitness industry for 10 years. Erin has been teaching Yoga since 2003. She is certified through YogaFit and has Levels 1, 2, 3, and kids. She mainly teaches a yoga flow class. Erin has been working at the Women's Club since September 2007. Before that, she managed Corporate Fitness Centers in southern California. Along with teaching Yoga at the club, she is a group fitness instructor and personal trainer. She recently completed her Post-Bac degree in Health Enhancement through The University of Montana.
Sylvia Robert: I teach Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan. The method is specific, profound, efficient, and effective – influencing glandular and nervous systems. My intention is to share this technology with respect, love, and laughter, taking the ancient science seriously and (hopefully)myself not too seriously.
Kundalini Yoga teaches you the techniques and awareness to stay healthy. You gain a strong immune system, vital glands, a strong nervous system, good circulation, and an awareness of the impact of your habits. This foundation gives you energy and lets you deal with the mental and spiritual facets of your life. “In Kundalini Yoga, the most important thing is your experience. It goes right to your heart. No words can replace the experience.” ~ Yogi Bhajan
Marie Barnett teaches a “Hatha Flow” style yoga class, but she does admit to slipping in a bit of Pilates now and then. A dancer all her life, Marie began experiencing severe back pain and loss of flexibility due to dance related injuries. At the suggestion of her chiropractor she tried Yoga and Pilates and was stunned with the results! Marie continued teaching Classical Ballet, Pointe and Jazz while obtaining certifications in Yoga, Pilates and Group Fitness through AFAA Int. in Los Angeles CA. Marie and husband John have been married 32 years and have 4 grown children, 2 grandchildren and two more on the way!
“I am grateful for the Yoga practice in my life and am delighted to share this blessing with every student that walks through the door.”
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