Elevate Yoga Center Staff Bios, Orlando, FL | Yoga Studio near me in Orlando, FL

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Lindsey

Lindsey fell in love with both yoga and the aerial arts in 2011. Prior to that, she had given the 'normal gym routine' a try, but treadmills and weight machines lacked the creativity and stimulation necessary to keep her interest. She first really fell in love with yoga during her college study abroad year in Scotland in 2011. Yoga was so unexpectedly perfect for balancing the physical needs of her body and the stress of academia that she continued on with it until her journey led her to a 200-hour instructor certification through YogaFit in 2013. Also in 2011, Lindsey discovered the aerial arts, which have since become a profound passion for her, both to do and to teach. Silks has given Lindsey so much strength, confidence, physical and mental stimulation, and joy. To her, they are the best workout because they don't feel like a chore (and she gets to work off all the cupcakes she eats)! Lindsey was a dancer as a teen, and she truly feels like silks allow her to dance in the air. She has been teaching the aerial arts since 2013.

Friday

7:30

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8:30

PM Silks (All Levels)

Saturday

6:15

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7:15

PM Silks (All Levels)

Megan

Monday

5:45

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8:45

AM Morning Mysore Style Ashtanga Yoga

Emily

Thursday

12:00

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1:00

PM Aerial Power Yoga

Harley

I fell in love with yoga when I had the chance, in 2013, to take a course in yoga at Seminole State. I've always loved movement and exercise since a young age, so yoga was something I was always curious about. I quickly fell in love with the course and yoga itself. The physical movements felt great, but I was blown away by the rich history, philosophies, and interconnectedness of the practice. I found myself with so much less stress and I was pleasantly surprised at how supportive and connected I felt within the room. I connected deeper with my breath, my body, my mind, and the community we created, which was something I hadn't experienced before. I set out just curious about yoga as a movement, but it led me down a path of personal growth that was so inspiring. I realized that there are countless reasons that people need yoga, whether it's just to deal with daily stress or to find personal growth, in either case, I knew that I wanted to help provide the opportunity for those experiences to others. After years of a committed practice as a student, I felt confident to pursue teacher training. With the recent pandemic, I was given the time and opportunity to pursue that passion! I hope to inspire students in discovering what supports them, finding their passions, and experiencing the healing that yoga can bring!

Tuesday

8:45

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9:45

PM Remote Yin Yoga

8:45

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9:45

PM Yin Yoga

Cody

Cody McNeeley is a passionate and enthusiastic yogi who seeks to bring joy and creativity to each practice. He began his yoga journey 10 years ago, and has since explored many opportunities to dive deeper into the teachings of yoga. With a background in dance, he is no stranger to how the body moves and flows. Cody also has a passion for circus arts, having studied aerial silks and various other apparatuses. After completing his 200-hour yoga teacher training, he is now working towards his 300-hour certification to deeper discover yoga’s teachings and applications. Aside from aerial yoga, he has studied a range of styles from Hatha, to restorative, to senior chair yoga. Simultaneously, he is training to be a yoga therapist. Cody is thrilled to join the community of Elevate as he combines his passions for movement and circus to guide students through a fun and meaningful exploration of their inner strength and greatness.

Wednesday

8:45

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9:45

PM Aerial Yin Yang Yoga

8:45

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9:45

PM Remote Aerial Yin Yang

Rachael

Monday

9:15

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10:15

AM Aerial Yoga

9:15

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10:15

AM Remote Aerial Yoga

Ashley

After years of practicing on the mat and teaching for public schools, it was time to combine both passions and start a practice as a yoga instructor. I am a 200 Hour RYT with Yoga Alliance after completing my yoga teacher training here at Elevate. With a focus on the breath, alignment and spirit I believe that yoga can be a tool for healing and growth and am filled with gratitude to share that experience with you.

Wednesday