“Enjoy the journey!”
Meet Carol
Meet Yogi
Meet Lorianna
Meet Rachael
Meet Sydney
Meet Carol
I have a background in dance, aerobics, personal training, Pilates, and yoga. I am certified through Yoga Alliance, Stott Mat Pilates trained, and AFAA personal trainer and group fitness certified. I have been in the fitness industry since 1995, and have been teaching yoga since 1997. Yoga, Pilates, and overall fitness have been the driving force and passion in my life.
I realized that by balancing my body through yoga, I was better able to achieve the right balance in my life, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. My outlook on life was more positive, became simpler and less stressful. My overall health and relationships improved, and I stressed the little things less and less. I found that when life seems to pull me in many directions, this reminds me of the simplicity of life. Just take a few deep breaths and cherish living in the moment.
It has always been my passion to share my love of fitness with others, and opening my own studio is a dream realized in achieving this personal and professional goal. Thank you for coming and sharing this special moment with me!
Credentials:
- Certified Yoga Teacher (Yoga Alliance)
- Certified Balanced Body Pilates Reformer Instructor
- Stott Trained Mat Pilates Instructor
- AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
- AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- USF Dance Training
- USF Business Marketing Degree
- USF Elementary Education Master’s Degree
- Has been in the fitness industry since 1995
- Has been teaching yoga since 1997
- Aerial Yoga Certified
Meet Yogi
Since I was a young puppy, I have always been a natural yoga enthusiast. Through my years, I have practiced and perfected many yoga poses. I have been told that I display a wonderfully natural downdog and updog. My long legs and big ears help me with my balance postures and flexibility. I am a small dog, weighing only 3 pounds, so I feel more secure when I’m with others. I really enjoy coming to the studio with my mommy Carol. I sincerely believe in the yoga saying, “namaste”. I always try to appreciate and respect myself and those around me. That’s why I enjoy sniffing and greeting students when they arrive. I also believe silence is a virtue. So, I quietly and gladly go into my doggy cage during each class. I have made so many good friends at Yoga Core Fit and I look forward to meeting many more. I’m looking forward to sniffing and greeting you soon.
Credentials:
- Potty Trained
- Professional Greeter
- Practicing Yoga Since 2010
- Highly Trained In Loyalty And Love
Meet Lorianna
I am passionate about how yoga can affect change throughout the body and mind. I have seen its benefits firsthand in my own life, which inspired me to complete a 200-hour yoga certification in Power Flow, an additional certification in Unata-inspired Aerial Yoga, and become a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance. Using playful elements, upbeat music, and a good sense of humor, I enjoy creating a relaxing and inviting atmosphere to explore and recall the natural freedom we experienced in ourselves as a child. I enjoy the combination of the strengthening/conditioning, and stretching/restorative physical nature of yoga poses. Taking into consideration personal fitness levels, injuries, or problem areas and goals, my simple back-to-basics approach aims to provide subtle adjustments and encouragement to help you create a solid (and playful) foundation for your yoga practice.
Credentials:
- CPR certified
- Yoga Alliance Approved 200 Hour Power Yoga Certification
- Unata-inspired Aerial Yoga Certification
- Practicing yoga since 1995
- Teaching yoga since 2008
Meet Rachael
I’m an easy-going mom, wife, and friend who enjoys outdoor adventures like camping, hiking, biking, beach days, and exploring new places. Yoga found me at the age of 18 when I struggled with anxiety and depression. I used yoga as a tool to breathe through the hard times and found that as I practiced, the anxiety and depression faded. Yoga gave me the space to breathe and reconnect with my heart.
As my yoga practice became deeper and more consist, I got my 200-hour Yoga Teaching Training certification. I made the decision to start sharing this beautiful practice. I met in parks for yoga play dates which eventually led me to teaching yoga classes in studios. I’m excited to be a part of the Yoga Core Fit community. In my classes, I try to create an atmosphere that is fun, easy-going, and judgement-free, warm, and inviting. You will often hear me reminding everyone, “A flower does not compete with the flower next to it … it just blooms.”
Credentials:
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• 200 Hr Yoga Certification (Bend Yoga Teacher Training)
• Certified Personal Trainer (NCCPT)
• Reiki Certified
• 1 Day to Wellness Coach (through Bruce and Mindy’s Wellness Education Movement)
• Certified Medical Assistant (California College of Technology)
• studied Early Childhood Education (Solano Community College)
• practicing yoga since 1999
Meet Sydney
When found Yoga Core Fit, after my first few weeks of taking classes, I knew this was a special place! The instruction is excellent and the sense of community is amazing – it’s like a family.
As a yoga student, I am grateful to have learned from all of the teachers here at the studio. Practicing yoga has helped me in many ways. It gives me time to find space for self-awareness and self-acceptance. I love that being on my yoga mat always provides more learning. Yoga helps me stay balanced – in my body and mind.
Inspired by all of the teachers at YCF, I began to think that I would love to be able to help others learn how beneficial a yoga practice can be. (I was the kid that would come home from ballet lessons and teach my neighborhood friends…lol.) So, when Christina Rairdan and Tina Clay announced that they would have their Bend Yoga Teacher Training, I was fortunate to be able to enroll and learn from these inspiring teachers.
As a teacher, I hope to create a space for self-discovery where students can uncover their own potential and feel empowered by all of the benefits that a yoga practice brings.
Credentials:
• 200 Hour Yoga Certified (Bend Yoga Teacher Training)
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• studied dance (Cornish College of Arts)
• practicing yoga since 2015