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ANGIE Our fearless leader at The Bend, Angie is a yogi of many layers! She has always been interested in the human body and its movements. She holds a Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Fitness with an emphasis in Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries. Angie received her initial yoga training in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at Art of Yoga. She completed her 255 hour Samatva Yoga Teacher Certification under Karen Pryor. Angie has since studied with many studios and gained a variety of specialized certificates. Angie has been a yoga studio owner for 7 + years and is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) and a Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) with the Yoga Alliance. Angie is achieved the designation of Yoga Therapist. Angie loves to share her passion for yoga and wellness. The Bend Academy (RYS) was born out of this passion. The Bend Academy is a registered yoga school (RYT) with The Yoga Alliance and is where Angie shares her knowledge of yoga, energy, and philosophy with future yoga instructors, medical professional, mental health coordinators, and those deepening their understanding of the practice of yoga. Certifications & Trainings: The Bend yoga Studio - Founder & Owner The Bend Academy - Director & Lead Trainer Naturopathic Doctor (ND) -Trinity School of Natural Health Certified Natural Health Practitioner (CNHP) -Trinity School of Natural Health Bachelor of Science - Exercise Kinesiology - University of Central Oklahoma Certified Yoga Therapist - My Vinyasa Practice - Michelle Young, C-IAYT 200 E-RYT - Samatva Yoga - Karen Prior, ERYT 500, RPYT, Doula 300 E-RYT - My Vinyasa Practice - Michelle Young, C-IAYT Restorative Yoga - Samatva Yoga - Karen Prior, ERYT 500, RYPT, Doula Yoga for Freer Hips - Satchidananda Ashram - Karen Prior, ERYT 500, RYPT, Doula - Birth Matters - Chris Cleary, CD, BDT, CCE, CBE Lactaion Support - Chris Cleary, CD, BDT, CCE, CBE Prenatal Yoga Instructor - My Vinyasa Practice - Michelle Young, C-IAYT Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor - My Vinyasa Practice - Michelle Young, C-IAYT iRest Level 1 Instructor - IRest - Richard Miller Ph.D Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider NES Wellness Practitioner - Harry Massey BARS Energy Healer - Access Consciousness - Gary Douglas, Dr. Dain Heer Reiki Practitioner - Master Dana Yoga Nidra - My Vinyasa Practice - Michelle Young, C-IAYT Silver Sneakers Yoga Instructor
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BRANDI
Brandi first sought out yoga as a way to cope with the daily stressors of life and calm her busy mind. "After my first class, I couldn't believe how great I felt. I knew this was something I wanted to invest in throughout my lifetime." Intrigued by how her mind and body felt more at peace the more she practiced, she couldn't wait to learn more. When she saw The Bend Academy would be starting a 200-hr yoga training program, she knew right away that she wanted to be a part of it. Brandi feels passionately about giving back and helping others find their own peace through a yoga practice. This training set Brandi up for her next passion, TRAPEZE YOGA! "Yoga is truly for everyone. It doesn't matter what age, size, or demographic you might be. Know that there's a place for you on your mat and in my class. All it requires of you is that you come to practice with an open heart and an open mind." Certifications and Trainings: 200 RYT - The Bend Academy 300 RYT - My Vinyasa Practice -Michelle Young, C-IAYT *Yoga Therapy Certification - My Vinyasa Practice (MVP) - Teacher Michelle Young, C-IAYT Yoga Therapist (*In-Progress) Yoga Trapeze - Yogabody - Lucas Rockwood Prenatal Yoga Instructor - My Vinyasa Practice -Michelle Young, C-IAYT Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor - My Vinyasa Practice -Michelle Young, C-IAYT Yoga Nidra Yoga Instructor - My Vinyasa Practice -Michelle Young, C-IAYT
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DANA Dana enrolled in the 200 hr yoga teacher training at The Bend because she wanted to deepen her knowledge and understanding of yoga. Her goal was to be able to share this beautiful gift with other women who may be struggling like she was. Dana's drive is to help women who maybe need permission to set down the enormous load they carry everyday and spend some time taking care of themselves. Dana loves teaching gentle and restorative yoga because she enjoys providing a caring, safe space for people to learn to love themselves during an hour of relief from the constant load they carry. Dana's journey with yoga is far from over! In the future, she hopes to learn to play the harmonium and teach Bhakti yoga. She would also love to teach restorative aerial yoga. Dana is excited to begin her 300 hour teacher training later this year! Certifications & Trainings: 200 RYT - The Bend Academy - Angie Capps & Diana Burk 300 CYT -The Bend Yoga Studio - Angie Capps ERYT 500 (pending) Teaching to The Beginner - The Bend Academy Restorative Yoga - MVP Gravity Yoga - Yoga Body *Trapeze Yoga - Yoga Body (in progress) *Bhakti Yoga -BAli (in progress)
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LINDSEY
Lindsey started down her yoga path in search of relief from pelvic pain. To find a new and better way to relax and strengthen her pelvic floor - to find a balance in her body. She did find balance. And she found a new love. A love for yoga. Lindsey soon realized that yoga was bringing balance into every aspect of her life. A sweaty power flow is her favorite type of class. She has found that she can go to class stressed out with a million unanswered questions in her head and by the end of class her stress has evaporated and she’s found answers! “I'm able to burn off stress and sort through life subconsciously, strengthening my mind and all while strengthening my body too. Win win!” When Lindsey’s not jamming and flowing? She is a caretaker at heart. Nurse, mother, animal lover, plant enthusiast, and yogi! “If it’s a living thing - this mother hen needs to care for it! Certifications & Trainings: 200 RYT- The Bend Academy
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TISHA
Tisha started her yoga journey in 2014 when she began to experience mobility issues. She was WAY too young for that nonsense and turned to yoga to see if it could provide her improved movement. She found so much more than that! Not only did her issues disappear, she also fell in love with the yogic philosophy. She went beyond asana and delved deeply into meditation and pranayama as tools for her life. "The kindness to oneself that comes with meditation and pranayama practice continues to shape who I am becoming." Tisha did not originally think that teaching would be in her future. She began her 200 hour training to simply expand her knowledge of yoga and yogic philosophy to help her on her personal journey. However, as she says, "when you are full of the knowledge and the passion, it is nearly impossible to not share or gift this beautiful practice." Certifications & Trainings: 200 RYT - The Bend Academy *300 RYT - My Vinyasa Practice - Michelle Young, C-IAYT (pending) Prenatal Yoga Instructor - My Vinyasa Practice - Michelle Young, C-IAYT Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor - My Vinyasa Practice - Michelle Young, C-IAYT Yoga Nidra Yoga Instructor - My Vinyasa Practice - Michelle Young, C-IAYT
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BRANDI C
Brandi found The Bend Yoga Studio because she was ready to try something new. She started yoga as a way to reduce stress and work out. That decision made history when she enrolled in The Bend Academy. Originally her intention was just to gain more knowledge of the activity that she enjoyed so much. Once she finished her training she couldn't wait to start sharing her passion for yoga. Brand enjoys teaching alignment based yoga and building all parts of her practice mind, body, and spirit. Certifications & Trainings: 200 RYT - The Bend Academy Teaching to the Beginner - The Bend Academy Yin Yoga - My Vinyasa Practice - Michelle Young, C-IAYT 300 CYT -The Bend Yoga Studio - Angie Capps ERYT 500 (pending)
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Carley
What does a collegiate gymnast and poll vaulter do when she retires? Just ask Carley. Carley is a certified personal trainer, Yoga Body trapeze yoga teacher and certified Rocket Yoga Instructor. Carley loves to spend time with her husband and new son Enzo when she isn't hanging upside down on the yoga trapeze or Lyra. A learner at heart, Carley is almost finished with her second college degree in sign language. That's right she will be an ASL interpreter. How cool is that? Carley loves to hike and is always on the lookout for new trails for her and Enzo to traverse. Certifications and Trainings: Yoga Body Trapeze Certification 200 Hour Rocket Yoga Instructor |
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LauraLaura believes deeply in the power of yoga and massage. She understands the symbiotic relationship and that it is an essential part of a balanced self care routine. Her studies of the human body taught her to thoroughly listen to her clients. Whether you are on the mat with Laura or on her massage table expect something amazing!
Certifications and Trainings: 200 RYT - The Bend Academy Liscensed Massge Therapist |
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Becca
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Building...shaping... YOGA
Becca brings a unique flair to her yoga classes. Becca incorporates muscle building and mobility into her YoMo, Yoga + Movement classes to achieve big gains. Her knowledge of foundational yoga and weight training will have your wondering why it tool you so long to try her classes. Even with all of this knowledge Becca fits right in with The Bend Signature Classes. Certifications and Trainings: 200 RYT - The Bend Academy
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Kayla
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Our Hiking Guru
Kayla is at home no mater where she travels. A brillinat mother of two she juggles home life and business ownership with her happy place...teaching yoga at The Bend. Kayla brings amazing insight of the 26 + 2 postures to The Bend as well as fun yoga flow for all levels. Don't wait to try out one of her classes she will have you begging for more. Certifications and Trainings: 200 RYT - The Bend Academy
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Guest Intructors
We are so lucky at The Bend to have relatiosnhips with so many instructors around the state and country. Here are a few of our regular guest visitors who we love to share yoga knowledge in our yoga space.
DIANA
As a 500-hr RYT & 200-hr E-RYT with Yoga Alliance, Diana teaches with a strong emphasis on finding strength and ease in every posture. She wants students to feel connected to their own bodies and practice. And most importantly, to feel STRONG and CONFIDENT! One of the biggest lessons yoga teaches us is to release our expectations and allow ourselves to just BE. Diana enjoys assisting with The Bend Academy (RYS). She has an amazing aptitude for translating difficult material and making it accessible to everyone. |
Tina REcognized as an Experienced-Registered Yoga Teacher 500, a Yoga Alliance Continued Education Provider, and a Level 3 Original Hot Yoga Teacher.
Tina finds that exploring different hatha yoga practices is mind-opening, stimulating, and promotes diversity in her teaching style. She aspires to meet people where they are in their journey. Tina is classically trained in various methods of Hatha Yoga. She incorporates the 8-Limbed Path, Compassionate Self-Forgiveness, Raj Yoga Meditation, Reiki, the BodyTalk System, and Access Consciousness into her personal life and teaching approach. Diana enjoys assisting with The Bend Academy (RYS). |