Ron began his yoga practice twelve years ago when he was teaching several other forms of fitness and needed the cross-training for what he thought was only flexibility. He realized the total value of yoga with mind, breath, body, and spirituality as a holistic approach to fitness and well-being. He was certified through Bally’s and went further to get certification with Expert Rating Global Certification.

Realizing the need to teach many different body types in larger yoga classes, Ron began to practice with as many instructors as possible throughout Ohio and on the East and West coasts. He has studied popular flows developed by main stream yogis such as Baron Baptiste, Manuso, and Rodney Yee, in order to weave a common thread throughout his teaching. Ron also incorporates a multi-platform strategy for yoga practice, which includes Vinyasa, Iyengar, Anusara, Jivamukti, and Hatha, to mention only a few. This multi-template practice enables him to help multiple physiologies simultaneously in one class. Ron feels that in the United States, there is a great deal of differentiation needed during yogic practice, so in order to meet the needs of varying levels of practice of the students in his classes, Ron incorporates introductory postures with level two, level three, and a few of the level four postures.

“…An awesome yoga class challenges you, and nurtures your spirit at the same time, it lures you inwards, and empowers you to begin to realize relationships – it teaches you awareness, and helps you to get to know yourself.”

Greg began practicing yoga in 2000. He has studied, and continues to study with his guru, Yogi Amrit Desai. He completed the Amrit Yoga Level 1 and 2 Teacher Certification in 2003 and 2004 and is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher with a 500 hour training designation. Greg has taught yoga in Akron, Doylestown and Wadsworth. He has received additional training in Yoga Nidra and scripture study. “This idea of calling yoga – emancipation, has been developing out of my personal practice and teaching experiences for some time now. In a word, this is what yoga means to me.”

Joanie Andrews, RYT, has been practicing yoga since 2000. She received the majority of her training and her certification from the wonderful teachers at Cleveland Yoga. She loves the physical yoga practice, but is most inspired by the inner peace and strength yoga has given her. Joanie’s hope as a yoga teacher is to pass, peace, wisdom, and spiritual growth on to her students. She is the proud mother of Nick (20) and Nina (16), whom she adores. When she is not teaching yoga, Joanie spends her time advocating for people with disabilities, working out, growing organic fruits, vegetables, and herbs, cooking, and spending time with her loving and supportive friends and family.

Liz completed Yoga Teachers Training through the great instruction of Cleveland Yoga, an official Baptiste Power Yoga affiliate studio. She continues to practice and study with many other teachers in the tradition of Amrit, Anusara, Brahmarishi, and Jivamukti Yoga. She is also a student of Natural Health at Clayton College of Natural Health.

Having experienced the transformative power of Yoga personally, finding in practice a place of peace and equanimity as well as a true sense of physical well-being, Liz's wish is to share this experience with others.