ANGELA
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's passion for the human body and it's healthy function directed her attention to the field of Natural Health and Bio-Energetics. Through this enthusiasm she became a certified Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and a Certified Natural Health Practitioner (CNHP). Angie is also a Certified NES Wellness Practitioner, as well as a BARS Energy Healer, and Reiki practitioner.

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 teaching yoga for 12+ years and is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT) and a Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) with the Yoga Alliance.

Certifications & Trainings:
Naturopathic Doctor (ND)
Certified Natural Health Practitioner (CNHP)
200 E-RYT
Prenatal Yoga Instructor
Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
NES Wellness Practitioner
BARS Energy Healer
Reiki Practitioner
In progress: currently in training for Yoga Therapy certification

DIANA
Diana found yoga in 2010 while looking for a way to release stress and center her mind. "From my very first yoga class, I was hooked! Yoga has been a constant in my life ever since."

​Diana, at the urging of her yoga mentors, began teaching in 2015. She is a student of all types of yoga and enjoys teaching a variety of classes. She especially enjoys watching students progress through their yoga journey.

Now as a 200-hr E-RYT with Yoga Alliance, Diana teaches with a strong emphasis on body mechanics and alignment in all poses. She wants students to feel connected to their own bodies and practice. One of the biggest lessons yoga teaches us is to release our expectations and allow ourselves to just BE. 
 
"Whether you are a novice or veteran yogi, we will create a great foundation for your practice. Yoga is a practice for life. I am still a student and always will be. I’d love for you to come practice with me!"

Certifications and Trainings:
200 E-RYT
Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider
Prenatal Yoga Instructor
Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor
HIIT & Tabata
Yoga Shred
Senior Fitness
Walk With Ease
In progress: 300 hr yoga training to obtain 500 hr designation

JAMIE
Jamie discovered yoga in 2012 while seeking helpful tools for coping with anxiety and stress. She enjoyed it so much she not only established her own personal practice, but also pursued several educational opportunities to broaden her knowledge of yoga. Two of her favorite training opportunities included an Anatomic Yoga Workshop with Ray Long, MD and a week long workshop intensive, Therapeutic Wisdom of Yoga with Doug Keller. Jamie went on to complete her 200hr RYT in Nov 2017 and is looking forward to making her teaching debut with her home studio, The Bend, in 2018.

Certifications and Trainings:
200 RYT
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AMANDA
Amanda was searching for some balance in her life, when she found yoga. After the first class, she felt a sense of calm and peace that had been missing in her life. She felt led to attend yoga teacher training as a way to advance her knowledge and spread this knowledge to others. Through her classes, she hopes to let others know that yoga is for everyone right where they are. And through yoga, you can gain tools to improve other areas of your life. 

Certifications and Trainings:
200 RYT

ASHLEY
Ashley came to yoga looking for a way to exercise and stay active. It wasn’t long before she realized she had found so much more! On the mat, she found connections between mind, body, and breath that were creating balance for her off the mat as well. “I just found myself wanting to know more and more about yoga and how to share these benefits with others.” Ashley completed her 200-hr training at The Bend Academy and is excited to be a part of your journey.

Certifications and Trainings:
​200 RYT
The Bend - Teaching to the Beginner

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. "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
Prenatal Yoga Instructor
Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor
In Progress: 300 hr yoga training to obtain 500 hr designation

HOLLI
On her journey to health and wellness, Holli took a beginner yoga class about 6 years ago just to try something new. She never expected that it was her first step onto her life passion's path. Now, Holli is adamant about teaching a totally inclusive yoga practice that allows each person to honor who they are in that moment. Holli is a life long student, she is always learning and expanding her knowledge of the practice. Her specialty is Gentle and Restorative yoga. She truly works with integrating the mind/body connection in her teachings. "Let go of what was. Let go of what will be. And come into what is."

Certifications & Trainings:
200 RYT
The Bend - Teaching to the Beginner
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SHANI
Shani began her yoga journey about 8 years ago to help supplement her exercise regimen and to counter balance her high stress work demands. As a social worker, she wanted to find something to give back to herself and to help with some of her stress. Yoga was a perfect fit. 
 
She began to grow through her practice. After seeing all of the benefits in her own life, she began recommending it to her family, colleagues and clients. She ultimately made the decision to complete her 200 hour yoga training and is very excited to not only recommend but now also teach others about all of the benefits yoga has to offer!

Certifications & Trainings:
​200 RYT