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 Ashley Cheng Yoga Instructor | Ashley is a native Austinite and Forrest yoga instructor. She approaches her teaching practice like a fine meal – taking each pose one bite at a time and savoring every breath as a nourishing, decadent experience. Her classes emphasize thoughtful alignment and artful sequencing while building a deep connection to the breath. She’s passionate about providing a deliciously playful space for students of all levels to cultivate their own healing practice. In addition to completing the Forrest Yoga Foundations Training, she is a certified Vinyasa instructor through YogaWorks and has completed advanced teacher trainings in hands-on healing and assisting through YogaHOPE founder Sue Jones and Prana Flow’s Simon Park. Most recently she completed a year-long mentorship under Forrest Yoga Guardians Catherine Allen and Ann Hyde. You can learn more about Ashley at www.yogiaustin.com
Certified Yoga Instructor
Joined the CHF team in: 2013 View Ashley's Classes this WeekOnline booking for classes opens 48-hours before class start
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 Anna Gieselman Yoga Instructor | Anna was first introduced to yoga while attending art school in Santa Fe NM in 2000. She began her yoga studies in 2004 and continues to enjoy learning new aspects of yoga therapy and wisdom training. She received her 200 and 500 hour yoga teacher certification through Prajna Yoga in Santa Fe NM. Anna is a committed student of Tias Little with whom she studies therapeutic yoga with a focus on anatomy and physiology, yogic wisdom and Zen meditation. She has also studied yoga for women’s health with Surya Little and Linda Spackman and is certified in pre and post natal yoga. In addition to teaching yoga she was a licensed massage therapist for 10 years. Her education in anatomy and myofascial release, most specifically Anatomy Trains with Tom Meyers, have greatly impacted her knowledge and practice as a yoga teacher. With skillful alignment and ample use of props Anna hopes to guide students towards a more open and peaceful place in their bodies and mind. Her classes are inspired by her daily journey through the rhythms of life and living in the human body. A typical class will include meditation, pranayama (breath work), and therapeutic asanas (postures) with the goal of becoming more mindful, grounded and aware of the inner workings of the body. Certified Yoga Instructor Joined the CHF team in: 2012 View Anna's Classes this WeekOnline booking for classes opens 48-hours before class start
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 Jenn Coats Personal Trainer & Yoga Instructor | Jenn is a lifelong athlete; from dancer and gymnast to yogi, rock climber, and avid hiker. Jenn's diverse fitness background and education shines through in her holistic approach to both her training sessions and yoga classes. Over the years Jenn has worked with a diverse population, including children with developmental disabilities, cancer patients, injured athletes, and individuals suffering from MS and Parkinson's. Her passion lies in helping people improve their overall quality of life and wellness, be they new to fitness or a seasoned athlete. Certifications: E-RYT Yoga Instructor RYS Yoga School ISSA Certified Fitness Trainer Joined the CHF team in: 2014 |
 Kate Bero Yoga Instructor | Kate is certified in Dharma Yoga at the 300-hour level and has been practicing yoga for ten years. What began as a simple curiosity is now a daily practice that expands far beyond the yoga mat. Kate recognizes that we often have emotions and memories held deep within our bodies and offers her classes as an awareness-based exploration of how to interact with this inner landscape in ways that are healthy and self-nurturing. She believes all forms of yoga offer a beautiful practice that expands the cultivation of awareness, compassion and understanding. Yin Yoga, marked by it's slow, still, meditative qualities, is the perfect modality to practice self awareness and drop inside while softening our exterior shell.
Certified Yoga Teacher, 300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Joined the CHF Team in: 2013 View Kate's Classes this WeekOnline booking for classes opens 48-hours before class start
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 Erin Feil Yoga Instructor | Having moved all over the country as an Army brat, Erin has been happily planted in Austin for over 20 years and she's loved it, through all its growing pains. She has a deep affection for the outdoors and is an avid camper, hiker, and adventurer. Minoring in philosophy, her interest in yoga was first piqued by Stephen Phillips' Yoga Philosophy course at UT in 2010. The asana tutelage of a friend and Anusara-style teacher ensued, further heightening Erin's respect for the practice, and she finally gave in to fate and pursued training as an instructor. Since then she's been sharing yoga in studio and corporate settings, offering mindfulness and movement to folks at work in institutions like The University of Texas and the Office of the Attorney General. Appropriate for all levels, Erin‘s sessions are full of laughter, learning, and sweat. She leaves room in her classes for questions and discussion, making them a wonderful opportunity to deepen one's practice, improve posture and movement off the mat, or feed one's inner kinesiology geek. While her classes are peppered with restorative and core conditioning poses, her heart belongs to the Vinyasa Flow style, so one can expect a fair amount of focus on the joining of breath and movement. Joined the Castle Hill Fitness Team in: 2018 View Erin's Classes this WeekOnline booking for classes opens 48-hours before class start
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 Kori Jones Yoga Instructor | Kori is an ERYT200 instructor and has been practicing yoga and incorporating it in her life for over a decade. She specializes as a “Relax and Renew” trainer and is certified with the “Warriors at Ease” program using yoga as a tool for military-related trauma.
Joined the CHF Team in: 2013 View Kori's Classes this WeekOnline booking for classes opens 48-hours before class start
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 Sara Garonzik Pilates Instructor | Sara has practice Pilates for over 15 years and has returned to it over and over again throughout her life when she's needed a sense of centering. She has extensive training in fascia, body alignment, and using Pilates as an effective rehab tool. As a life long learner, Sara's passion for Pilates really blossomed when she began to apply the principles in her yoga, weight training, and daily life practices.
In her classes you will gain a deeper understanding of how your body moves, and with Sara's guidance will move better throughout your daily life!
Certifications:
Certified under Melinda Bryan at the Pilates Studio of Los Angeles
Yoga Tune Up Certified
CPR-AED Certified
Joined the CHF Team in: 2013 View Sara's Classes this WeekOnline booking for classes opens 48-hours before class start
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 Jae Hoon Lim Master Pilates Instructor | Jae Hoon is thrilled to join the talented Pilates team at Castle Hill Fitness. Hailing from the nice Korea, Jae Hoon enjoyed a professional dance career and performed nationally and internationally from 1997 to 2010. Upon retiring at the golden age of 34, he became a certified Pilates teacher and has been sharing his passion for intelligent movement with dance and fitness community. Overcoming numerous injuries from his dance career has taught him the patience and the somatic knowledge to help clients of all ages and abilities.
Jae Hoon’s education includes an MFA, PMA®-CPT, Power Pilates Comprehensive Certification, and DanceAbility Teacher Certification. A lover of darts, he can often be found at Dog and Duck Pub, hustling amateurs for free Stouts and IPAs. Certifications: MFA from Temple University DanceAbility Teacher Certification Pilates Method Alliances Teacher Certification (PMA®-CPT). Joined the CHF Team in: 2017 View Jae Hoon's Classes this WeekOnline booking for classes opens 48-hours before class start
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 Tara Penawell Elite Trainer | Tara has an extensive background in the health and fitness industry, with over sixteen years working as a personal trainer. Due to her education, experience, and dedication to acquiring new skills, she is qualified to serve a wide range of clients, and enjoys the diversity of working with people with different goals and backgrounds. Her personal pursuits are as varied as the clients she works with, including sprint distance triathlons, Tae-kwon-do (she’s a red-belt), running half marathons, and mastering Indian clubs. When she is not working, she spends her time traveling and exploring the world. Above all, she is passionate about helping her clients meet their goals and find the joy and satisfaction that comes along with their success. Certifications: M, Ed. in Kinesiology (specialization in Clinical Exercise Physiology) NSCA Certified Personal Trainer ACE Certified Health Coach Joined the CHF Team: 2004 View Tara's Classes this WeekOnline booking for classes opens 48-hours before class start
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