Monk Yoga - Loveland's Yoga Studio

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We’re proud to provide yoga services to those with mesothelioma cancer. Initial studies have shown Yoga to be extremely beneficial for cancer patients and loved ones who battle anxiety, difficulty sleeping, and other secondary symptoms associated with traditional cancer treatments. Aggressive cancers like malignant mesothelioma can have harmful side effects associated with radiation and chemotherapy regimens. Yoga has been shown to demonstrate improved capacity to manage these symptoms in mesothelioma patients as well as that of other types of cancer. If you know of someone in treatment for mesothelioma cancer or any other type of cancer, please feel free to direct them to our studio to receive a free unlimited monthly pass.

Yoga Instructors

	Adriane Ehmann - Vinyasa Yoga Adriane began exploring yoga as a means of healing her body. Realizing the tremendous strength it gave her to maintain a healthy lifestyle, she moved from using yoga tapes at home to taking yoga classes with friends at a studio. After eight years of practicing yoga, Adriane wanted to share this amazing gift and earned her 200-hour yoga certification. Adriane is also certified in spinning and is a certified personal trainer. Adriane's other interests and activities include nutrition, meditation, and modeling. As a teacher, Adriane hopes to encourage students of all sizes, shapes, backgrounds, and belief systems to explore the benefits this ancient wisdom tradition has to offer.
	Jennifer Monk - Hatha, Hatha Flow, Cosmic Fountain of Youth Series and Restorative Yoga Jennifer first started learning yoga when her daughter was born. Having heard of yoga and been interested in learning it, she continued practicing for five years before becoming certified. Originally wanting to get back into shape, she soon realized that it was a good way to become a better mother, wife, and person. 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 well-being. 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."
	Shihomi Kuriyagawa - Vinyasa Flow (Power) Shihomi is a recent graduate of Colorado State University. She is certified through Core Power Yoga in Fort Collins and has been practicing yoga daily for years. She has also trained at a Baron Baptiste affiliated yoga studio in Washington, D.C. Shihomi has taken training specifically in adjustment and alignment, pregnancy and safety, history of the yoga sutras, and many more classes. Shihomi offers a challenging class to beginning or advanced yoga students.
	Melissa Elder - Vinyasa Flow Melissa Elder has been practicing yoga for 15 years and teaching since 2006. She completed her 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified training at the Yoga Loft in Minnesota with Mary Beth Nehl, (a student of Beryl Bender Birch). She teaches an Ashtanga inspired vinyasa flow class. She likes to incorporate intention, yogic thought, pranayama, and meditation into each class, along with the asanas. She believes everyone comes to the mat for different reasons and encourages students to embrace where they are in any particular moment or stage in life. She welcomes students with an open mind and an open heart to begin working through the layers toward our own truth. A native of the East Coast, she has a deep love for the mountains and enjoys hiking, skiing, biking and many other outdoor activities with her family.
	Amber Grammer - Pilates Amber Grammer started teaching Pilates at Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base in September of 2008. She earned her Pilates Mat Certification through IFTA (Interative Fitness Trainers of America) last spring, and is taking her Primary Group Exercise Certification through AFAA (Aerobics and Fitness Association of America) this fall. Amber loves educating people about the importance of strengthening one's core, and has found Pilates to be an exceptional way of doing that. She believes that Pilates can benefit ALL people of ALL fitness levels, whether a first-timer or a seasoned athlete. Having just recently moved to Colorado, she is very excited to spread her enthusiasm about Pilates. Fitness is her passion, and she enjoys teaching a variety of group exercise classes, as well as spending time outside and mixing fresh mountain air with exercise. She also brings a contagious smile to every class and welcomes new students with open arms! For questions please feel free to contact Amber at Ambergrammer@hotmail.com
	Liz Aitken-O'Brien - Dharma Yoga Liz Aitken-O'Brien has been practicing yoga daily since November 7, 2000. Looking for relief from stress-related injuries, Liz soon realized the many benefits of yoga and delved deeply. Liz has studied and practiced many disciplines of yoga including Iyengar, Ashtanga, Viniyoga, Vinyasa, restorative, now focusing on Anusara. Her studies have led her on many retreats including a spiritual trip to India. Through dedication and further training, Liz was able to leave her stressful job as a court stenographer and teach yoga full-time. This transformed her life and now knows that true joy comes from self-less service. In 2007, Liz moved to Colorado to fulfill a dream of moving west to enjoy the outdoors and her love of hiking and kayaking. Liz's class is fun and playful including all styles of yoga with a focus on alignment and muscular energy and the use of props. Besides teaching the asanas, she loves to share her knowledge of yogic philosophy to help her students practice the real yoga, life off the mat. Liz received her 280 hour certification from Yoga Alliance accredited "Yoga Synthesis"; her teacher, Raji Thron. Contact Liz at lizaitken@aol.com
	Vickie Dunn - Restorative Yoga, Introduction to Yoga Workshop, Prenatal Yoga Workshop Workshop Vickie began practicing yoga from the inspiration of Richard Hittleman's Yoga 28 Day Practice Plan in the late 70s and continues to enjoy the peace, focus and creativity fostered by this amazing practice. She became certified with YogaKids International as a Certified YogaKids Facilitator in 2005 and continued her education with the Shambava School of Yoga earning the 200 hour Teacher certification in 2007 and the 75-hour Level Two training in 2008. In addition to this she recently completed a Prenatal Training held right here at Monk Yoga in July of 2009. Vickie likes to combine the tools of yoga, visualization and meditation to lead students into the peace and serenity we all possess within.
	Jessica - Vinyasa (athletic) Jessica has taught fitness classes for 16 years and is a certified personal trainer. Jessica recently graduated from the Shambava School of Yoga. Jessica holds Bachelor's degrees in Human Development and Family Studies, as well as French. She also completed a Master's degree in French and English. She is the mother of two beautiful and spirited daughters; Madeleine who is almost 5 and Maisy who is 2 1/2. In addition to her love of learning, movement and fitness have been her passions for life.