Zen and Pow Studio

Emily is a junior at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse studying Business Management with a minor in Healthcare Analytics Management. She has been practicing yoga for over 10 years and that has helped her to find her voice and to be confident. Upon moving to La Crosse she started to take her health further by getting into a variety of workout classes and improving her eating style. She is excited to be at Zen and Pow and learn the behind the scenes of a fitness studio while observing Stephanie’s entrepreneurial spirit. Emily is passionate about holistic health and wellness and is excited to be joining our team! She is an organized, driven and friendly individual who can be found out front making conversation with clients, teaching classes, or sweating it out in Barre, Yoga or Soul Sculpt! 

Courtney is no stranger to exercise and movement as she grew up a multi-sport athlete playing baseball, soccer, and being a part of a World Champion competitive dance team.  After high school she headed off to college to pursue her degree in Exercise and Sports Science with a Nutrition minor.  Eventually during her education, she found her way to Zen and Pow which gave her a deeper love for movement and fitness.  Courtney is very passionate about group fitness and is always looking for new exercises and combinations to provide you with the most effective, functional, and enjoyable workout.  In addition to earning her degree, she continues to complete numerous trainings which include Barre, Pilates, Spin, and Group Fitness!

After moving back to her hometown, she transitioned into a new role of Virtual instructor!  You’ll find her leading a wide variety of classes through our virtual studio including HIIT, Bootcamp, Barre, and Quickfire!  Courtney’s background in dance makes her choreography fun and creative while still being accessible for all fitness levels.  Her positive attitude paired with her high energy is sure to brighten your day and put a smile on your face.  Come join Courtney virtually for your workout today!

Alexa graduated from UWL with a degree in Sport Management, so she loves the behind-the-scenes aspects of the front desk at Zen and Pow as well as being in front of the class and teaching. Since starting in January solely at the front desk, Alexa has added teaching more classes to her schedule, including Strength, TRX, and HIIT Mix. She has loved connecting with members even more through teaching classes!

Alexa loves all the new opportunities and chances to learn Zen and Pow offers, most recently including getting Barre certified! Her favorite class is HIIT, but she has enjoyed trying out all the unique classes at the studio. Alexa loves the variety that Zen and Pow has to offer, from all the amazing classes to all the fun things at the front desk! You'll find her in the gym, at the barre, or behind the front desk greeting you with a warm smile!

Kasey is here for all the right reasons: the amazing community, chance to inspire others and be inspired! Although, movement hasn’t always been apart of her life, Kasey has made wellness and lifestyle changes apart of her routine through yoga, meditation, spin, and yoga sculpt. Kasey attained her 200 RYT yoga certification through Breathe for Change in the summer of 2018.

Since then, Kasey has been using yoga in her classroom as a special education teacher and a yoga instructor. Kasey is an energetic and bubbly instructor who brings her outgoing personality to her classes. You'll find her at the barre and on the mat!

Stephanie can be described as many things–a dedicated yogi, an avid fitness lover, an soul inspired entrepreneur, a lifelong learner, and a teacher through and through! Stephanie brings her love for all modalities of movement, energy, and positivity to every class she teaches, from yoga to kickboxing and everything in between. She has taken multiple trainings with leaders in the industry in both yoga and fitness and continues to evolve her teachings with science and cutting edge information. Stephanie brings a kind yet curious attitude to her clients and loves to inspire and encourage her students to find movements that feel right for their body. She believes in making all fitness and yoga accessible to all ages, levels, and abilities and guides clients to explore movement in their own body. Stephanie continues to grow and learn in her teachings of fitness, yoga, and overall health and wellness to offer her clients a total mind body soul experience. Whether you’re hitting the gym or joining her on the mat, Stephanie will make sure you leave with a smile and your cup full of positivity, inspiration, and quite possibly even coffee! 

Kendra is a kind-hearted, easy going, and energetic person. She is passionate about fitness and helping others reach their greatest potential. That is what drew her to getting certified to teach barre in 2020. She has been an active barre student since 2016 and loves lifting outside of classes. Kendra was a gymnast and in dance throughout high school so barre came pretty natural to her. She really loves the team feel of group classes. On Kendra’s free time you can find her on a boat, sipping wine, or smiling at any animal she sees. You'll find Kendra at the barre, on the mat, and in the gym at the Studio!

Camie is a senior at UWL majoring in Exercise Sport Science and minoring in Nutrition. After graduating, she aspires to attend an Accelerated Nursing program and eventually become a travel nurse. She has a passion for fitness and loves to stay moving. Some of her favorite hobbies include hiking, walking down by the Mississippi river, skiing, and listening to good music with good friends! She is very excited to start all of the classes at Zen and Pow, as well as work alongside the team. Yoga has always been something that she has wanted to learn more about as a way to heal the body, so she is really looking forward to this experience and getting to know everyone!