Monk Yoga Teacher Biographies

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Jennifer Monk--Hatha, Hatha Flow, Cosmic Fountain of Youth Series
Jennifer first started learning yoga when her daughter was born. Having heard of yoga and been interested in learning it, she took the first step and read a book. Originally wanting to get back into shape, she soon realized that it was a good way to become a better mother, wife, person. She kept practicing.

Five years later, having accomplished movement toward her  goal of being a better mother, wife, person, she began to question her real purpose in life. Through yoga she realized that her purpose for life, or dharma, was to help people. She had always thought it would take a lot of money to help people, and was in a dilemma because she did not have money. She left it up to faith and asked to find ways to help even though she had little money to give. A week or so later she started delivering for Meals on Wheels with her daughter. As satisfying as this was, Jennifer still felt there was more she could do. In addition, she wanted to have more time to practice and learn yoga. So, she "asked" for this.

One day, Jennifer asked Jenni Leinweber about teaching yoga at Loveland Dance Academy. Jenni told Jennifer to "go for it". Since that day Monk Yoga has grown. Now, Jennifer finds she has many opportunities through Monk Yoga to raise funds for assorted charities.

Jennifer knows she has been given an opportunity to become more involved in her community and feels she has found her dharma. When practicing yoga, she connects mind, body and spirit.

Jennifer says, "Yoga has brought me awareness of the fact we are all connected and need each other. I teach yoga to learn and to also spread peace and wellbeing. When one practices yoga, one is peaceful. Please come join us for yoga classes. Together we are better parents, friends, and members of the world community. We are peaceful."

Contact Jennifer at jennifer@monkyoga.com.
 

Christina Jackson--Hatha and Hatha Flow
It took a lot of convincing to get Christina to her first yoga class, but from the moment she first stepped on the mat, she hasn’t stopped practicing. Mentoring under her first teacher, she learned the basic asanas and how to share them with her friends. Then in 2005, Christina took the plunge and a month off from "reality" to pursue her 200-hour level training at Shoshoni Yoga Retreat.

Christina is certified in the Shambhava School of Yoga to teach Hatha yoga and is registered with Yoga Alliance. Her teaching experience "stretches" from health club atmospheres to dude ranches. Christina strives to share yoga in a “down to earth” style that embraces anyone and everyone that joins her on the mat.

For questions please feel free to contact Christina at christina@monkyoga.com 

Andrea Crowel--Vinyasa Yoga

Andrea is a Colorado native who practiced yoga for seven years before pursuing her passion to become an instructor.  As an avid runner, she also found that her asana practice gave her endurance, strength and longevity.  In 2004, after giving birth to her daughter, she began studying and practicing Vinyasa, which quickly became a source of inspiration for her. Andrea is drawn to the rhythmic pace and energy of Vinyasa  . Andrea loves sharing yoga with her 3 year old daughter and experiencing the pure exuberance and ability children have for yoga. Yoga has given Andrea balance of mind, body and spirit, as well as the opportunity to experience something new each time she practices or teaches. She feels honored to be able to give students the ability to find their own balance through this amazing practice. Andrea also teaches Vinyasa and Yoga Sculpt at Corepower Yoga in Ft Collins.

Kristen Foster--Vinyasa Hatha Yoga