Experienced Independent Instructors

DeAnna Eckerdt
Free Spirit Fitness Owner & Certified Pilates Instructor
952-884-8714 or 952-240-0539
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Offering: MAT PILATES CLASSES
                CHAIR & STANDING PILATES
                CLASSES

DeAnna has always had an interest in physical fitness and was motivated mostly by fitness activities that were fun as well as productive. She spent time walking, biking, hiking, rollerblading and doing toning exercises which were effective and productive in building muscle and staying lean. She also studied many books about forms of exercise, diet and wellness.

In 1999 DeAnna found the Pilates Method which fit perfectly into her new found love of organic foods and holistic life style. Now inspired by the Pilates Method of Body Conditioning she began her certification training in 1999 and became a certified mat instructor in 2000 and completed all certification processes for teaching on the reformer, cadillac, chair and barrel. She has been teaching now for 7 years and loves every minute of it!

We invite you to discover why DeAnna is passionate about the Pilates method and the benefits to the mind, body and spirit. Come have some FUN!

“There are only three things that will help us live longer. Strength and suppleness together—and a good sense of humor.” Anonymous

 

Mary Jane Devine (MJ)
Cerified Hatha Yoga Instructor
952-831-2896 or 612-209-4772
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Offering: HATHA YOGA CLASSES

Mary Jane Devine is a certified Hatha Yoga Teacher, and is registered with the National Yoga Alliance. Her teaching style is fun, calming, and informative.  Mary Jane teaches about the power of breath and the connection between breath and movement. Her classes leave you feeling balanced and renewed by linking poses in a flowing series to develop strength and flexibility for EVERY body. All levels are welcome to the multilevel classes!

In addition to teaching yoga for six years, Mary Jane is a teacher for the Bloomington School District. She lives with her husband and has two grown children.

Mary Jane enjoys the opportunity to teach her passion of yoga to you.
 

Tawny Homesley
Zumba Instructor
828-238-0066
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Offering: ZUMBA CLASSES

Tawny is originally from North Carolina, and moved to the Twin Cities three years ago to attend Luther Seminary. She currently works as Minister of Music and Worship at St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Bloomington, MN. She lives in South Minneapolis with her husband, Nick, and their two Brittany Spaniels, Copper and Delta. Tawny has a strong cheerleading and dance background, and found Zumba to be a great combination of fun dance moves and a great workout. She has been involved with Zumba Fitness for two years and has taught in both Bloomington and Minneapolis. To learn more visit her website.

Kim Husband
T’ai Chi Ch’uan Instructor
952-854-8074
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Offering: T’AI CHI CH’UAN CLASSES

Instructor Kim Husband has been studying T'ai Chi for 16 years. She is a seventh-generation lineage holder in Yang-style T'ai Chi Ch'uan. She has also studied Liu Ho Pa Fa, Eclectsis, judo, and jujutsu. To learn more visit her website.

Sarah Okland
Yoga Alliance Certified at the 200-hr level
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor
612-205-3653
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Offering: MOMMY AND LIL YOGI
                VINYASA FLOW YOGA
                LUNCHTIME YOGA

Sarah has been teaching fitness classes for over 10 years and vinyasa flow yoga for over 5 years. She has always had a love for being physically active whether it is through the gym, sports, yoga studios or the beautiful outdoors. She fell in love with yoga during her first training and has enjoyed bringing it to the community ever since. Yoga is truly a way to work the body, mind and spirit as a whole in a non-competitive environment. Sarah is also available for private instruction in the comfort of your own home.

Shadia Ouma
Middle-Eastern Belly Dance Instructor
612-272-8289
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Offering: BELLY DANCING

Shadia featured soloist at the Caravan Serai for 16 years, currently at Ansari's in Eagan.
Director choreographer of Raks Bedawi (Dance of the Bedouins)
Producer of 14 annual International Evenings at Como Lakeside Pavilion
Directed and produced shows for venues from Renaissance Festival to various Theaters and Universities.

Shadia's sincere passion for the art of dance, has a synergenic effect on her students, insiring them to express themselves, as they begin their journey to find their dancer within. 

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