Carla McAdams

My journey on the path of yoga began as a teenager, when my brother and I taught ourselves surya namaskar, the sun salutation, from a book on yoga.  That journey has taken many turns since, all of them leading to this moment of grace and the gratitude I feel each time I step on my mat to practice or teach yoga.  My ongoing love of yoga and its power to transform the lives of all who practice it has led me to study yoga seriously for the past many years, extensively in the Kripalu tradition, but also in the Iyengar, Anusara, and Viniyoga styles.

I received my 500 hour professional certification from the Kripalu Center of Yoga and Health in 2005, and am committed to teaching the open-hearted, energy-based yoga of the Kripalu tradition.  During my program I was privileged to study with several senior Kripalu teachers, including Yoganand Michael Carroll, Sudhir Jonathan Foust, Tarika Diana Damelio, Sudhakar Ken McCrae, and Kathleen Knipp; as well as with other noted yoga instructors, including Gary Kraftsow, Donna Farhi, Roger Cole, and Todd Norian. I completed an advanced pre-natal yoga certification in 2008, and am completing a Yoga for Scoliosis Teacher Certification with Elise Browning Miller.  I also take a variety of advanced trainings each year to further expand my knowledge of all aspects of yoga.

Teaching has always been a part of my life. I have a Masters Degree in Education and spent 15 years teaching elementary and middle school, plus adult ESL (English as a Second Language) classes. In addition to teaching yoga, I am a nationally certified fitness instructor with 13 years experience.

I am committed to creating a yoga experience whereby each student discovers the strength. beauty, and joy of their inner Self through yoga. I am especially interested in the therapeutic applications of yoga practice, as related to chronic conditions, disease, and the process of aging.

Lane Karmiol

Lane Karmiol has been practicing yoga for over eight years in various styles such as Kripalu, Bikram, Vinyasa, Ananda, and Anusara.  She is thrilled to have just completed her 200-hour teaching certification in Kripalu Yoga this past March.  For Lane, the yoga mat is a space for joyful self-inquiry and expression, and she hopes her classes provide a sacred, exploratory space for her students as well.

Liz Martin

Liz Martin is certified by the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, and has also taken many additional yoga teacher trainings. She has taught yoga for twelve years and has been a member of the Kripalu Yoga Teacher Association since 1998.   She is also certified to teach yoga for pregnancy, and has six years experience teaching seniors. She enjoys finding ways to modify postures to accommodate individual needs.

Melanie Sirni

Melanie Sirni is a practicing registered nurse, who has an advanced certification as a Yamuna Body rolling teacher.  She infuses body, mind, and spiritual connections in her teachings.  She is also a practitioner of Anusara yoga, Qi Gong, and Thai massage.

Julie Kaus

Yoga found Julie in 2001. She completed her Anusara teacher training in 2003 and has been a psychotherapist for over 15 years. She incorporates “a journey to self” approach into both disciplines. She enjoys sharing the joy of yoga and teaching students the many physical, mental and spiritual benefits of yoga philosophy and practice. Julie is also a member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists and is a Life Force Level I Yoga Practitioner. For more info go to www.livingbalanced.org.

Sandy Ferris

Sandy Ferris has been teaching fitness classes for approximately 15 years. She discovered the joys of Pilates in the late 90s, and became certified to teach Pilates mat work by the Physicalmind Institute in 2002 and by Power Pilates in 2004.  Her love of movement also prompted her to earn her 200 hour RYT and she teaches flow-style yoga at a local community center.  She continues to maintain her NETA and AFAA certifications and also teaches step aerobics and senior fitness classes.  She is committed to helping individuals maintain their health through a variety of movement styles.

Rob Johnson

Tai Chi is taught by Rob Johnson, a senior student of Master Joseph Dunphy, studying Xing-Yi Chuan, Chen and Yang styles of Tai Chi chuan, Ba Gua Chang and Internal Iron Palm.  At Mountain Spirit Yoga he will teach the Yang Shistyle of Tai Chi Chuan, I-chuan standing meditaiotn, and Chi-Gung energy work.