Our Teachers

My yoga journey began in 2017 as I was searching for ways to repair my body after many years of injuries and many surgeries. I was so deeply touched by my first class that my practice began right then and continues to this day. My YTT 200 training was completed in 2019 at the Flux Power Yoga Academy in Bellingham WA, in the Baptiste Methodology. I have since taught over 500 hours of Baptiste and Ashtanga inspired Vinyasa classes and over 250 hours of classic, deep opening Yin.

My love for sharing yoga comes from a place of deep gratitude and my goal is always to invite you to experience your journey in the most uninterrupted way, while offering you the space to grow and challenge yourself when those opportunities appear for you. I have taught at many area studios and gyms here in Bellingham WA and teach from time to time in the great state of Arizona where I spend time every year.

I started my yoga journey 5 years ago when I was battling severe anxiety and dissociation from my body. I was extremely shy and unsure of myself or my purpose, but in my attempt to find connection I decided to take my first yoga class while working as an au pair in Greece. It was so out of my comfort zone, but the teacher was warm and accepting. I was moved by the poetry of the Vinyasa class, and the energetic release that I experienced while moving and integrating breath. I came back to the States excited to start my teacher training journey, and it has continued to transform everything in my life since. Yoga taught me to show up authentically and live from a place of embodiment. As I went through teacher training and explored the profound truths of yogic knowledge and asana practice, I grew a deeper respect for myself and the lives around me. On a physical level, I loved how yoga builds strength in your body and improves your psycho-physical alignment. That along with diving into the ethics of yoga has encouraged me to reflect and seek out my truest expression and develop a deep reverence for the lives and truths of others. In my classes now, I aim to honor the knowledge passed down from Southeast Asia, as well as cultivate a supportive, safe, and accessible class setting. I encourage students to tap into their creative expression through intuitive movement and exploration of breath. I adore sharing this lifechanging practice and connecting with people from all walks of life as I do so. I recognize yoga is an intimate journey, and my role is to support you every step of the way.

Merion’s classes are rooted in the connection between breath and movement. You can expect dynamic, energetic sequencing with opportunities for heat building, play and balance exploration. She loves using subtle cues and anatomical awareness to foster embodiment and a very present practice. Yoga asana has been an integral part of Merion’s movement practice for over 15 years, initially as a complement to all of the other outdoor movement activities she loves and eventually proving to be so much more. Merion’s goal in her classes is to create space for students to listen to their bodies and reconnect with themselves, while offering guidance and support through challenging places. When she’s not on her mat, you can find her adventuring outside with her family, baking bread, or storming through a good book.

Anna is excited to share in your yoga journey! I started practicing yoga 13 years ago as a complement to dance and theater activities. My relationship with yoga has shifted and evolved over time, but it has always been a positive and grounding pillar. The best decision I made was to deepen my practice with 200-hr YTT in the spring of 2020 during the early months of the pandemic. It was during this time I discovered the power of yoga and yogic principles as a tool for self-care, nourishment and staying present. I strive to incorporate these aspects into my classes to pass along to others. See you on the mat!

My yoga journey started 15 years ago and through all this time, I’ve continued to come back to my practice. Yoga has been my tool to manage stress and anxiety in addition to being a practice to keep my body strong. I’ve used yoga as a lens to modify the way I identify with the natural world and the way I connect with each being within it. My love and devotion for yoga drove me to complete my 200YTT in 2022 so I could share this practice with others within our community.

My personal practice is deeply rooted in Bhakti Yoga, the yoga of love and devotion. Through this personal practice, I’ve devoted myself to offering this practice to anyone I can reach. It is my honor to serve anyone who is looking for someone to lead them though their asana practice. It is very important to me to hold an inclusive space in which people feel welcome and safe – my offerings will support your practice, wherever that is today. I like to curate a unique experience for each class which will offer you a challenge to encourage body strengthening and flexibility. You can expect my classes to be lighthearted, fun, and energetic while still holding space for mindful breathing and movement meditation.

As a white woman teaching asana classes, I feel it important to honor the roots of this practice by acknowledging the long lineages of yoga. I will regularly offer Sanskrit in addition to English posture names and occasionally sprinkle in some Vedic philosophy/literature to offer a theme to my classes. On rare occasions, you might also catch me offering some lite mantra at the end of practice.

I hope that with each class you take a piece of this ancient tradition with you.

Om Shanti Shanti Shanti – Peace Peace Peace

My name is Amanda Pitsch. I am originally from northern Wisconsin but I have lived in the Pacific Northwest for 16 years. I am married with two kids, a son who is 13 and a daughter who is 10. I have been a group fitness instructor since 2018 my first certification being in Les mils barre. I enjoyed teaching so much that I went on to become certified in Les mils body pump, MOSSA group power and my most recent certification is in pop Pilates. I am passionate about bringing fitness to everyone no matter if it is your first class or you have been doing it for years. When I am not teaching group fitness I enjoy being outside. My favorite activities are hiking and skiing with friends and family. My favorite place to recharge is anywhere I could lookout over a lake or ocean.

Caryn Boyd Diel has been teaching Qigong and Meditation around the world for the past 30 years. She is a Senior Healing Tao Instructor and the founder of White Cloud Institute. She has produced several Qigong and Meditation CDs and DVDs

Eréne’s teaching style is in dynamic response to the observation of seasonal qi, the participants themselves and the foundational movements of her decades of teaching all ages and physical capacities.

Eréne has spent the last 25 years studying, teaching and writing about traditional wisdom traditions. She most notably spent more than a decade studying with Liu Ming, Daoist adept, teacher and author. She is currently the director of his non-profit, Da Yuan Circle. Her approach to Qigong (physical) and Neigong (alchemical) styles are ever evolving. For more information, visit erenelejeune.com.