Yoga Center of Steamboat

Kaitlyn Mueller got her 200-hour RYT in 2015 from Urban Bliss Yoga. She taught yoga on her college campus, and studios around the area of Fairfield Connecticut. After graduation, she then went on to expand her knowledge of teaching and received her 500-hour RYT at Simplicity Yoga Studio in Long Island, New York. She draws her inspiration for her classes from her everyday life. Kaitlyn’s classes focus on alignment, breath work, the chakras, meditation, and yoga philosophy. She loves to help others take what they learn on the mat and incorporate it into their everyday lives. When she’s not teaching or practicing yoga, she enjoys camping, hiking, reading and painting.

It is my intention as a yoga teacher to create and hold a safe space for students that encourages self exploration and growth. Primary modalities include meditation, yoga nidra, restorative yoga and yin, with emphasis placed on elasticity and the mindbody.

Having grown up with epilepsy and experiencing multiple grand mal seizures has created a heightened sense of awareness of my central nervous system. Additionally, in ‘20-’21, I worked through a full-recovery from Guillain-Barré Syndrome. This rare autoimmune disorder causes ascending paralysis from the autoimmune system creating antibodies and mistakenly attacking its own peripheral nervous system. These experiences have significantly expanded my yoga practice with intense focus on the regulation of the nervous system and healing.

My asana, meditation and pranayama practices have allowed myself to complete olympic distance triathlons (1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run) and also play ice hockey competitively for three decades.

Alex began practicing yoga eight years ago as a way to find peace and balance in her life. She is constantly reminded of the healing powers of yoga in all its modalities whenever she practices. Yoga has truly transformed her life; the relationship to her heart, soul, mind and body. It has allowed her to discover and explore life in an entirely new light, which she hopes to share through her classes. Alex believes that to practice yoga, in any capacity, is a chance to learn how to enjoy life more. To deepen her practice and share her love of yoga,  Alex received her 200hr yoga teacher certification at Yandara Yoga Institute in Baja, Mexico along with her Reiki Level 1 Practitioner in the Usui-Tibetian lineage. She is certified to teach hatha, vinyasa, yin, restorative yoga and practice Reiki in group or one on one sessions.

Growing up on an island instilled an easy going way of being for Alex, one that works to accept and move with the ebbs and flows of life. Alex loves teaching slow flow, vinyasa/yin, and root to rise classes that allow students to be guided by their bodies and what feels good. She believes in honoring the wisdom of the body and allowing for organic movement to occur in her classes. Combining pranayama, visualization, meditation and intuitive movement, her classes are an invitation to all to find contentment and bliss in everyday life. 

Ellie McAtee: Ellie is a Kripalu Graduate with RYT 500hr Hatha certification and 100hr Bhakti Flow yoga certification. British in Origin, Ellie has called Steamboat home since 1997. Active in the Steamboat Yoga community, continuing education with Yoga on and off the mat is a focus. Travelling and experiencing different teachers, classes, styles and cultures allows ongoing evolutions to the classes shared.

Living, Breathing and Being from a heart based practice is critical ~ inviting students to slow down, promoting the enquiry to awaken prana and honor the wisdom of the body whilst working to expand limitations and gain strength and flexibility. Classes always offered with the intention of accessing and claiming inner energy to create health and happiness.

Ellie is available to teach group and private classes at 970.846.0620 or elliemcatee@gmail.com

Danielle’s yoga and healing journey began around 7 years ago. She was initially curious about meditation as a way to ease her anxiety and navigate life transitions. Eventually while a graduate student for social work she found herself in a yoga studio. Having experienced the mental health benefits of physical activity like running in the past, the combination of movement, breath, and stillness was transformative for her. Yoga and its community became an integral part of her life. 

Danielle completed her 200hr teacher certification in an immersive program in Panamana with a focus on therapeutic yoga. As a mental health and addictions counselor, Danielle has taught trauma-informed yoga classes and believes in the mind-body-spirit healing process. She will be completing an upcoming training in Polyvagal Theory in Therapeutic Yoga and continuing to seek out opportunities to grow as a student and teacher. Danielle’s goal of teaching is to ensure a safe, light-hearted, and supportive environment.  

Off the mat, Danielle enjoys exploring outdoors with her dog Leela,  reading, listening to music, and drinking tea with loved ones. 

Danielle is available to teach group and private classes at (917) 647-2438 or danielle@openheartcounselingandwellness.com. 

Chloe’s yoga and wellness journey started around 7 years ago. In 2014, she went into holistic health to learn how to heal the body from the inside out. That sparked her calling to help and heal others. She then followed her heart’s calling and completed 200 hours yoga teacher training in 2020. Chloe continued her educated with 12 hours in Restorative in February 2021.

Her focus is Vinyasa flow, but she also enjoys and knows the importance of slowing down, in life and body. She loves teaching and helping other; connecting mind, body, and breath.

Chloe is available to teach group and private classes at (970) 819-3217 or chloenicolettewilliams@gmail.com 

Colleen started her yoga journey after retiring from 34 years of practicing law in Florida. Since retirement, she and her husband became part-time residents of Steamboat to enjoy horses, hiking, the mountains and, of course, yoga during the spring, summer and fall seasons. 

Colleen quickly became a regular yogi at the Yoga Center of Steamboat. She appreciates and is grateful for experiencing an atmosphere of positivity and balance for the body and mind along with the kindness and talents of each of the teachers here. 

Colleen has earned her 200 hour yoga teacher certification at the Yoga Center of Steamboat. Colleen’s goal as a yoga instructor is to create awareness and wellness of body, mind and spirit. Her focus in each practice is to bring gentle movement for the body, contentment and peace to the mind and spirit. Her classes include some breath work (pranayama), stretching, strengthening, and balance poses (asanas) for the body and a short meditation before resting in Savasana.

Since earning a BS in Health Science Education from the University of Florida in 1988, Pamela has taught a wide range of health related topics in community and school settings. In 1994, as her interest in living holistically grew, she began her yoga practice. Pamela has united her passion for teaching and for yoga by completing two 200 hour yoga teacher trainings. The first with Inner Force Yoga with Sara Beth Force, whose lineage is Kripalu and the second with Scott Feinberg and Mary Veal through Kula Yoga Shala in Jupiter Florida. She combines meditation, pranayama and asana intending to open the body, allowing energy to flow and for the body to heal itself as it is so beautifully designed to do. Pamela cultivates an inner awareness throughout the practice facilitating the mind/body/breath connection. She welcomes all levels of practitioners to join her on a journey inward.

Sandy has been practicing yoga for more than 20 years in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and finally did the deep dive into yoga teacher training in 2016 with Wanderlust studio in Squaw Valley, California.  Her training is in Hatha Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga with great appreciation for innovation and creativity. Sandy is also a certified Health Coach and helps people reach their health goals with a holistic approach. Both Sandy and her husband Gus, were trained together as yoga teachers and credit yoga, nutrition, and meditation for keeping them young and strong in heart, body and spirit!

Val began her yoga journey in 2006 and quickly experienced the many benefits yoga has to offer.  She earned her 200-hour Vinyasa certification at Pranava Yoga Center, Colorado Springs and has additional training in yin and restorative yoga.  While her current focus is on gentle flows, yin and restorative, she draws on her Vinyasa roots for inspiration.   Val moved to Steamboat Springs in 2017, and is enjoying everything the area has to offer. When not practicing yoga, she has an active outdoor life that includes skiing, hiking and camping with her husband and black lab.

Lynda has been teaching in Steamboat for over 20+ years. You can most likely catch her on the Yampa River trail, or at Old Town Hot Springs.

Patty studied with Deepak Chopra, Dr. David Simon, & Claire Diab at the Chopra Center University. As a certified Chopra Instructor & Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, Patty continues to share the teachings of this ancient wisdom of Yoga & Ayurveda. She has lead Ayurvedic Yoga Retreats for many years as well as offering Thai Yoga Massage. For information on private retreats, classes, or appointments please contact Patty at 970-846-5608 or via email zimmer@springsips.com.

Chelsea Skywalker began her yoga journey in 2010, after she became hooked on the free classes offered at her college campus. Movement has always been a part of her life. From swimming, tennis, gymnastics and softball, she noticed sports gave her the stress and anxiety release she needed, as did her yoga practice 

In 2019, she signed up for a 200 hour yoga teacher training, with the hopes of gaining more knowledge for her personal practice. A few months after completing her training, Chelsea loved sharing what she learned to help others to explore themselves every time they step on and off the mat, and began teaching at various recreation centers around Denver. 

In class, Chelsea will encourage you to find the playfulness within yourself as you practice and explore your unique body. You can expect to link your breath to movements, find moments of stillness and always a moment to embrace who you truly are. Currently, she is working on completing her 300 hour teacher training and is also certified in Kids Yoga and Yin Yoga. Outside of the studio, you can catch Chelsea practicing yoga on a slackline, chasing her Wookie pup, Chewie or forever on a journey to learn any circus trick while running around barefoot in local parks.

Kundalini Queen! Join Nicole for a journey of magical vibrations and inner working. This class is for everyone and anyone! Come nourish your Nervous System through Breath, Sound Current, Meditation and attainable Asana.... there is a Kriya for everything. 

Liz has been a teacher/coach/guide most of her life. Pursuing the world of adaptive skiing in the late 70’s lead to creation of our local Adaptive Ski/Snowboard program, and becoming a trainer/examiner with PSIA, training instructors from around the Rocky Mountains as well as in New Zealand.  Earning a Master of Science in Occupational therapy and specialty in Sensory Integration, led her to her to discover “Yoga Calm”, and the effect yoga has on the mind/body and entire nervous system.

Liz ventured to the Bihar World Yoga convention in India with friends then began a life long journey studying the science of yoga.

Liz is a graduate of the Kripalu Integrative Yoga Therapy 800-hour Certification Program, earning a certification with the International Association of Yoga Therapists. 

She began her training certifications with Shambhala Yoga, YogaKids International, Satyananda Yoga Nidra, and iRest Yoga Nidra. Additional Yoga Therapy studies include: Yoga for Cancer Survivors, Yoga for Arthritis, Yoga for Parkinson’s, Yoga for Low Back Pain, Reiki Level 1 and Qigong for Yoga. 

Liz integrates her education and backgrounds emphasizing overall health and wellness with gentle well rounded yoga classes. She merges eastern and western philosophies, anatomy and health science to help students experience physical, mind/intellectual and emotional wellbeing. Variations/adaptations are offered for postures and movements as well as breathing techniques and mudra to regulate the nervous system with a goal to improve overall health and wellness.

She teaches both adult & children’s community classes as well as offers one on one private yoga therapy for individual needs. She is also a Professional Ski Instructor of America certified in both Alpine and Adaptive, and Adaptive Trainer/Examiner Emeritus with PSIA-RM.

Liz believes yoga fits nicely into all activities of daily living, sports, school, community, leisure, improving overall health and wellness. Yoga has been a continuous journey of learning and practice. She enjoys teaching all ages and abilities. She brings a love and enthusiasm for yoga to her classes. Interests also include alpine & backcountry skiing, hiking, nature and photography. 

Liz can be contacted at lize_l@yahoo.com. 

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