Pat Abrams, RYT

Pat holds professional certifications with Nasmaste International,Yoga Alliance, and California Yoga Teachers Association. She has practiced yoga for 10 years and has been teaching yoga for the past eight years. Pat is an experienced teacher of pranayama, the art of yoga breathing, and meditation to beginning and intermediate level students. She has studied with Shiva Rae, Gary Kraftsow and Irene Beer, and has 500 hour certification with Yoga Alliance.

 
Pat is certified in the Scaravelli method of yoga, which focuses on the breath, the spine, and the ground. She incorporates a flowing vinyasa style of yoga integrating breath, inner strength and fluid movement. Each of her classes consists of a period of time devoted to pranayam.Pranayam is the exploration of breath or meditation.  The practice of meditation helps steady the mind.

Pat believes that there are many physical benefits to regular yoga practice.  The mind is relaxed and the body is opened.  Also of great importance is the strengthening of the immune system and awakening of your true mental and physical potential.

Katrina Rogers, RYT

Katrina Rogers, “Kat”, found yoga in 1999.  After many jaded years of lifting weights and cardio machines, Kat decided to try something new.  She walked into her first yoga class thinking it would be a breeze, little did she know she walked into a Bikram studio!  She left that first class on a cloud.  Feeling open and free, she’s been hooked ever since. 

Kat’s passion for yoga is tremendous.  She believes her responsibility, and reward, as a teacher is to lead her students to a healthier state - physically, mentally, and spiritually. 

Kat is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, and have studied Vinyasa yoga with Baron Baptiste in Tulum, Mexico. She has certifications in Shakta Khalsa"s "Radiant Child Yoga Program" and Karen Prior’s "Let's Play Yoga", both of which are teaching yoga to children. She is also licensed to teach "Mamaste Yoga", a prenatal yoga certification. 

Paula Weithman, LCPC, RYT

Paula's personal passion is an interest in yoga, which she has been studying since 1976. As a teacher, she is an Iyengar instructor, certified through Namaste International and accredited through the Yoga Alliance. In her training she is well versed and has studied with many senior International teachers within the lineage of Krishnmacharya. She has a strong background in rehabilitation as whe worked in the physical therapy field for 10 years & is a licensed massage therapist. As a psychotherapist, she has worked in the Mental Health field since 1982 and is licensed in the state of Texas as an LPC. She uses yoga philosophy to facilitate people in developing a stronger relationship with themselves as it relates to vitality & well being.

Paula's yoga philosophy: It has always brought me great joy to study the different traditions and aspects of yoga as each style has its own unique benefit and intention that provides medicine to the body. As our yoga practice develops, we become aware of our resistances by observing our attitudes, feelings and behaviors and through that observation, develop an understanding of our behavior that leads to appreciation and acceptance within. When we feel good about ourselves, we feel worthwhile, connected, and able to give to others and know that our presence makes a contribution in the world. Through self-acceptance we are able to nurture what we need rather than what we want. Using yoga as medicine, my intent is for people to feel worthwhile, stay focused in the present moment, listen from the heart, open space and let our life force flow.

Thom Allen, LPC, CYT, RYT

Thom began a journey into yoga in 1987, while pursuing a Psychology degree at Howard Payne University. While researching the holistic approaches for reducing stress and improving mental health, Thom began studying Zen meditation, biofeedback, relaxation training, and Hatha yoga. “It was truly synchronicities that lead me to the yoga mat during that point in my life” says Thom, referring to the influence of a psychology professor and personal mentor that inspired his interests.

While completing a Master’s degree in Counseling at the University of North Texas, Thom expanded his personal yoga and meditation practice by joining a Kundalini yoga group. Later as his yoga practice evolved, Thom began studying Power Vinyasa Yoga, which instantly became his passion. After certification training with Beth Shaw of YogaFit International, Thom began teaching classes in both Power Yoga as well as a gentler approach which he calls Bliss Yoga. He has trained with such inspiring teachers as Bryan Kest, Cyndi Lee, Beryl Bender Birch, Baron Baptiste, Manju Jois and Seane Corn, Rod Stryker and is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) with Yoga Alliance. He is also trained and experienced in working with special populations such as pre/postnatal women, children, and those with life threatening illnesses.

Thom is an avid athlete and has a devotion to his personal Ashtanga yoga practice. In addition to teaching yoga, both public and private, he is a Certified Fitness Instructor with the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) and teaches classes in Advanced Step, Boot camp, Pilates Reformer, Resistance Training, and Kickboxing.

As a licensed professional counselor Thom provides psychotherapy through his company PranaDynamics. As part of his counseling practice, Thom often incorporates yoga therapy as well as relaxation training to treat conditions such as anxiety, phobias, and depression. Thom strongly believes in creating wellness in one’s mind, body, and spirit.

Tiffanie Mutlu, CYT

Tiffanie’s journey into Yoga is new and growing; having enjoyed various fitness activities, her curiosity led her to her first yoga class just a few years ago. Ever since, she has been an avid student.

Encouraged by her teacher at the time, Tiffanie became certified in power yoga with John Diminico of AAAI/ISMA. Since then, she has also trained with Baron Baptiste and Bryan Kest.

Tiffanie believes yoga nurtures the spirit as well as accesses areas of the body often overlooked in other fitness activities. For her, it is the “total package”. While she still has much to learn herself. Tiffanie hopes that her love for yoga and compassion for others will shine through as a teacher. Currently, she is pursuing her Yoga Alliance certification with Purple Lotus.