A nonprofit organization bringing quality yoga at affordable
prices to the Brainerd Lakes area since 1995
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Meet Our Teachers |
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| John Ehlert began studying yoga in 1994 with Jim Baltzel and has continued since that time with classes from LAYA teachers. His enthusiasm for teaching Gentle Yoga comes from his teachers and is combined with extensive experience and training as a high school biology teacher and athletic trainer. |
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| Jane Peterson has been practicing yoga for five years. As the Women's Athletic Director, Volleyball Coach, and Physical Education Instructor at Central Lakes College she is accustomed to "coaching" women to understand more about themselves and their bodies. She is excited about this new opportunity to assist women to connect with themselves through the benefits of yoga. Jane's approach to yoga comes from her background in exercise physiology and fitness. |
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Rob Rasmussen began his study of yoga in 1975 in St. Paul. His interest in yoga continued through the 1980s in classes at the Healing Center in Brainerd. He began teaching with LAYA in 1999. He has attended teacher training intensives in Colorado for several years, and has also received teacher training in Iyengar yoga at Minneapolis yoga studios. Rob includes nutritional information, audiovisual aides and some music in his teaching. Rob¹s goal is to help students develop a home practice. |
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| Peg Van Buren began her practice of yoga in the early 1980s with an instructional book. Finding consistent practice a challenge, she started classes with LAYA. She has attended yoga classes for the past five years. Enjoying working with seniors in different settings has inspired her to share the benefits of yoga with them. |
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