Taproot Yoga

 Freia Ramsey ERYT500, RPYT, Yoga Therapist

Freia Ramsey has studied many forms of yoga since 1997. She is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance and a Certified Yoga Therapist with the International Yoga Therapy Association.  She sees clients privately and in small individualized classes and also teaches Yoga Teacher Trainings and workshops. Freia’s yoga classes are based on the needs of the students in that moment; facilitating self-awareness and giving each student the tools to create positive change in their whole being: body, mind and spirit.

My yoga teaching comes from a sincere desire to help people to alleviate suffering in their bodies and their minds. Yoga has helped me to overcome anxiety and depression, to realign my spine, to feel strong and resilient in my body and to feel a sense of deep inner peace. The greatest benefit of my yoga practice however, is how it helps me to be kinder with myself and others..  I want to share this life changing practice with others who are ready to be their best selves.

David Ramsey is an Intuitive Healer committed to helping individuals and communities thrive in health and vitality. His experience in the healing fields spans over two decades with over 2,500 hours of training professionally. The journey began with an introduction into conscious awareness of language patterns through NLP in 1999. David realized then that we hold those patterns in our bodies and began trainings in Massage Therapy, Zen Shiatsu, Five Element Theory, Intuitive Healing and Energetic Medicine to help individuals release those inhibiting patterns. David’s studies led to an even deeper examination of Consciousness and inquiry into our Belief Systems and how we can create and dis-create our beliefs at will to create a happier more joy full life.

David’s expertise and passion lies in assisting release of chronic concerns and issues on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual levels. His approach to personal and professional growth is threefold in Body, Mind, & Spirit. When your body feels good your mind is free to create, and when your mind is free to create, you spirit can soar!

“Each person walks a path. My aim is to honor that path and help them expand the awareness of who they are to release Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual disharmonies. My hope and desire is to inspire people and help them experience joy in their life more often than not.”– David

David’s Certifications include: Graduated Phoenix Therapeutic Massage Collage (1993), Usui Reiki and Terra Mai Reiki Master Teacher (1993), Bachelors in Religious Studies from Arizona State University (1999), Graduated Zen Shiatsu School with added focus in Five Element Chinese Medical Theory (2003), Certificate in NLP (1989), Completed Avatar Master Training (2005) and Certified in Energetic Medicine through Victoria Merkle School of Energetic Medicine (2010).

Shanna is a Relaxation Coach, 200 Hour Expereinced Registered Yoga Teacher, Kidding Around Yoga Teacher and Reiki Master.

Shanna’s effusive and effervescent smile reflects the energy and passion she feels for teaching. Shanna has personally experienced the transformative benefits of mindfulness, yoga, and relaxation, which she shares with her students. She teaches her students tools and skills for navigating every day stress. Shanna believes in empowering adults, children, and families with mindful practices that can cultivate awareness, connection and compassion. “Let’s make life better one breath at a time!”

SHANNA'S SERVICES (Adults/Children/Families)

Relaxation Coach

• Creating relaxation practices and rituals for you and your family
• Tools for reducing stress and anxiety
• Recognizing stressful triggers and useful solutions

Yoga

Shanna is a Registered 500 Hour Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance since 2016 and she is KAY (Kidding Around Yoga) Teacher certified. She teaches group, family, and children classes, as well as private clients.

Energetics

Energetics can help realign imbalances in the mind, body and spirit by releasing limiting beliefs and bringing you back into harmonious balance. Shanna has been practicing energetics since 2015. She completed her Reiki Master certification in 2017. She offers a unique energetic experience which includes: reiki, channeling, intuitive card readings, crystals, and chakra healing. 

Amanda Mance-Wilkinson is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki Master. She has been practicing since 2014 in a variety of settings. She received her massage certification from the Cleveland Institute of Medical Massage and then received her licensure through the Ohio State Medical Board. Her training covered many modalities including myofascial release, neuromuscular therapy, prenatal massage, lymphatic drainage, polarity therapy and other therapeutic and relaxation techniques. In 2015, Amanda received her Masters certification as a 5th generation Reiki practitioner from Judy McKraken of Reiki Ray's of Hope. This understanding and utilization of life force energy, or “ki”, has vastly improved her connection with clients and their results. With experience in spa, wellness and clinical practices, Amanda has the skills necessary to help with a wide array of conditions. Amanda is looking forward to working with Taproot Yoga and working with clients along their journey towards self improvement and personal understanding. 

Kate Lawrence has been working in the field of health and wellness for over 15 years in various roles as a healthcare administrator and educator. For the better part of the last decade, Kate has been on a journey honing and crafting her skills in more integrative and alternative therapies, including yoga teacher training, aromatherapy, the Usui system of Reiki healing, Holy Fire Reiki, Ayurvedic teachings, shamanic principles, and other subtle energy therapy techniques.

As a dedicated aromatherapist and energy practitioner, Kate utilizes her expertise in multiple modalities to provide an intuitively influenced, personalized and unique treatment for clients based on their needs in that moment. These energy therapies work on all levels of the individual - addressing physical and mental ailments, as well as emotional blocks or trauma. In working on this level, blockages, imbalances and ailments can be dealt with at their root. Additionally, energy therapy sessions can be used to support individuals through other lifestyle changes, challenges, as well as spiritual journeys.

My yoga journey began with an interest in promoting holistic wellness to adolescents.  This interest led me to a personal journey of inner awareness and self-discovery.  I quickly began to see the benefits-not just to the body-but how it ultimately affected my daily life.  Yoga has opened my heart towards a more spiritual practice and promoted more patience in my relationships.  It has allowed me to become more of a listener and observer towards others and assists in my teaching on all levels.  As anyone who practices knows, yoga is more than asanas-it is the ability to bring balance to your mind, body and spirit.  It is a true gift for me to share and guide others on their journey of self-discovery and wellness and welcome anyone who is willing to take a chance and roll out their mat! 

Sue became a Registered Yoga Teacher 200 with Yoga Alliance in 2011. Sue also has completed Certificates in Ayurveda of Relationships and Anatomy and Integration in Yoga.

Although the practice of yoga began years prior, her passion for yoga blossomed and wanted to learn more.  She graduated from TRY For Life and also has certifications in Advanced Reiki Training and Restorative Yoga.  One of her great fulfillment is connecting with people making them feel good and accepting themselves as who they are, physically, mindfully and spiritually.  Sue knows our physical bodies are not all the same, so it is important for her to know each Yogi's limitations and respect their bodies.

Sue enjoys practicing an energetic Vinyasa which includes breathing techniques, body flow, balance, and meditation.  Heating up the body allowing the flow of energy run through.  Ahhh powerful!   She also enjoys a Restorative practice which allows the mind and body to totally relax in different poses lasting around 5 minutes in each pose.  Ahhhh, blissful!!

Sue's yoga journey has been personally enlightening and she loves sharing energy with each Yogi she meets on her path!

Sue teaches private and group practices

Rachel’s yoga journey began in 2014 after living with chronic pain for years due to Celiac Disease and Fibromyalgia. Yoga was the one form of physical practice she felt she could do that helped alleviate her pain. Also a certified Holistic Health Coach, Rachel has long studied how food affects the body both physically and mentally. Yoga added the perfect combination to study the body through movement, breathing techniques and meditation helping her to bridge the gap between living with chronic pain and joining this life long journey through yoga which has allowed her to thrive. Rachel completed her 200 hour level yoga teacher certification in the spring of 2019. She loves all levels of yoga flow classes but also has a strong passion for Yin Yoga to balance out her strong physical practice. Honoring the concept of bio-individuality, Rachel wants to teach students to trust their own bodies and make the practice their own in a safe and supported environment. She is excited to meet students on their mat and cultivate a space where the student can confidently make the practice their own. Rachel is also a Level 2 Reiki Practitioner and is excited to dive deeper into energetics and incorporate that into her yoga teaching and personal practice.

    Nicole is a 200 hour certified yoga instructor who graduated from
Taproot's first yoga teacher training program!  She also has a
certification through “Kidding Around Yoga” to teach children's yoga.
She has been practicing yoga for over 10 years but truly became
passionate about yoga after her first child was born 7 years ago.
Subsequently she had several physical and mental challenges she wanted
to approach in a more natural and holistic manner.  Along the way she
discovered the many benefits yoga can have on the mind and body.
Yoga is a journey of self discovery and Nicole feels that through
asanas and breathwork you can connect deeper with the many layers of
one's inner self.  Asanas are a moving meditation and her classes will
focus on making a mind-body connection through movement.  Her goal is
to offer a safe and loving environment for you to move, breath and
flow and by the end of class you will leave feeling grounded, balanced
and rejuvenated.  Off the mat Nicole also enjoys spending time with
loved ones, listening to live music, being outside in nature and being
close to water.  She's a sucker for a good book and a glass of wine
and often can be found in her backyard next to a bonfire or soaking up
some sunshine.

Anya is a young entrepreneur, launching her first business in 2016 as  Anya’s Essentials, a line of all natural, handmade body care products.

You can find Anya helping at the Community YOGA on Chardon Square every Saturday during the summer months.

Anya is a sophomore at Hershey Montessori Farm School in Huntsburg. Her passion is riding and training her horse, StarDust, a 5 year old Haflinger. She also loves spending time with her friends, drawing and painting, rollerblading, and - of course - coming up with great new ideas for the family business.

Jennifer is a certified 200 hour yoga teacher having completed the Jivasara Yoga Teacher Training Program.  Recently, she became a certified Barre instructor through Barre Intensity. Her interest in movement as a way to heal and connect more intimately with oneself and her desire to share it with others led her to seek both certifications. She believes movement has the power to heal the body, mind and spirit. 

I came to yoga after my oldest son was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 2. Yoga created a space for me to connect to myself in a way I never knew was possible, let alone important! After a few years of practice, and with big shifts on the horizon of life, I embarked on my first teacher training. This immersion into yoga forever changed my life by helping me to find greater clarity, self-assuredness and peace. 

Sharing yoga with others, whether it be through a pose that feels amazing, or a teaching that brings insight into life, has been a blessing. Whether the class is restorative and gentle or challenging and invigorating, the focus is on safe alignment through body-awareness, mindful breath work and deepening inner connection through Yogic teachings and mantra. 

I love leading kirtan(a form of yoga where we sing chants together), as well as a variety of workshops for beginners through seasoned practitioners. I also teach Yogic Philosophy and Nada Yoga(sound yoga) in yoga teacher trainings. 

I also enjoy spending time with my family, exploring the outdoors, and creating and sharing music in the greater Cleveland area as a singer-songwriter.