Anna is an E-RYT200 Yoga Alliance certified instructor with over 1000 yoga teaching hours. She graduated from the Marianne Wells Yoga School in 2010, and in the same year co-founded the Atenas Yoga Center in Atenas, Costa Rica. There, she offered hatha, vinyasa flow, yin, and therapeutic yoga classes. In addition, Anna has organized and taught at numerous yoga retreats in Costa Rica with Pura Vida Yoga Vacations and with Mind Body & Earth. Her wellness retreats incorporated all styles of yoga, including aqua yoga, as well as Latin dance, Zumba, tai chi, qi gong, and meditation.
Now living in Asheville with her husband and three children, Anna runs the AC Reynolds Middle School Yoga Club and is part of a Therapy Dog team with her sweet chihuahua Chloe. She shares her passion for wellness on her website AwarenessJunkie.com and by writing for numerous online magazines and blogs.
Anna’s goal as a teacher is to help her students explore their capabilities and embrace their limitations. She strives to facilitate a space where her students can enjoy a sense of peace and acceptance.
Gentle indicates the class is not vigorous, but slow and soothing, perfect for those wanting a more relaxed and softer practice. Also excellent for beginners, the elderly, and pregnant women.
Power indicates a vigorous practice that will challenge and energize you with its focus on building strength and concentration as you flow through powerful, flowing sequences. This type of class is meant to challenge you and your existing practice, make you sweat, have some fun, and try and inversion (or three!). Not recommended for beginners who do not have a basic knowledge of yoga postures.
Hot classes involve a dynamic and challenging practice in a room heated to 90 degrees or above. You will sweat, so please bring your own mat, water bottle, and towel. First time students are discouraged from attending HOT classes, as they tend to be fast-paced, and are meant for those already familiar with basic postures.
