YOGA INSTRUCTORS

Will Bashear Will Brashear, R.Y.T
"Will" has studied yoga since 1988 and began teaching in 1996. He received his Bachelors degree in Human Development from Antioch College and is currently working on his Graduate Degree in Integral Yoga Psychology thru Antioch University McGregor (AUM). He received his certification to teach Astanga yoga in India by "Master ji" M.S. Viswanath, the nephew and former assistant to the world renowned "Guru ji" Patabhi Jois. Master ji now serves on Will's graduate degree committee along with Dr. Panch Ramalingam, president of the Pondicherry India Psychology Association, and Behloo Mehra, PhD. Will is a Thai Yoga Masseus, Dancer and Choreographer, co-director of the Bahai Youth Workshop (a teen performing arts company), and author of The Yoga of Religion (Inland Press, Chennai). He has two new yoga books in the editing process and currently writes for City Beat magazine's Road to Wellness section.
Rachel Rachel Foster, R.Y.T.
Rachel began practicing yoga in 1998, she is a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher. Rachel brings to her class her true love and passion for yoga. She assists you in finding your inner stillness by creating body awareness and teaching you to go inside with your breath, feeling your inner beauty. She encourages taking your yoga experience and applying it to your everyday life.
Bodil Freidman Bodil Friedman, 500 R.Y.T.
Bodil began her yoga studies in 1978 and has been teaching beginners Hatha yoga since 1995. She is a professional level 500 hour certified Kripalu Teacher. Her classes are designed for students wanting to experience a new way of life with more awareness on health and a less stressful lifestyle. She emphasizes breath, balance, alignment, and meditation.  She also is a graduate of the two year CYTA apprentice program.
Monique Klasmeier Monique Klasmeier
Monique Klasmeier has been teaching yoga in the Cincinnati area since 2000. She is a graduate of the Cincinnati Yoga Teachers Association teacher/apprenticeship program and a certified yoga instructor through Atma Yoga with Christopher Ken Baxter. Monique focuses her classes on awareness from within, finding a place of steadiness and comfort which will allow the body to receive the most benefit from warm-ups, asanas and relaxation; thus promoting flexibility, strength and relieving the effects of stress on the body. She encourages her students to approach their practice with gratitude and honor towards one's self, only then, can one benefit truly from the practice of yoga.
Lynne Mayo Lynne Mayo, R.Y.T.
Lynne has been a student of yoga since 1995. She is an Atma Yoga certified teacher. Lynne decided to teach yoga in order to share the experience that had made such a difference in her personal health and spiritual being. As steacher, Lynne focuses on developing core strength in order the to move through postures with ease and stability. This gives one the ability to strengthen, open, integrate, and heal the relationship between body, mind, heart, and energy. Lynne also has a 200 hour Certification as a Kripalu Bodyworker.
Brandia Allen Brandia C. Allen - Director of CYS
Brandia is first began practicing yoga in 1993. She has worked at CYS since June of 2001. She is the mother of 2 beautiful children. She loves to create things, from jewelry (on sale in the bookstore), to art, to poetry. She has Reiki First Degree and Reiki Second Degree and aspires to become a Reiki Master. You can contact Brandia for Reiki sessions at CYS.
Stephanie Herrin Stephanie Herrin, R.Y.T.
Stephanie has been teaching Yoga and Pilates since 2000. She also teaches Ashtanga Yoga, Power Yoga, Yoga Pilates, Chair Yoga, Pre-Natal and Kid's Yoga. She is certified in Integrative Yoga Therapy and is teaching group and private lessons in this style.  She hopes her love of yoga will spill over into her classes so her students may love yoga as much as she does.
Eva Petrie Eva Petrie, R.Y.T, M.E.D
Eva is a Kripalu certified instructor who completed her training at CYS. She encourages her students to return to their heartfelt compassionate center and to live more fully in the moment. She focuses her classes on creative exploration of self, experiencing yoga as a deeper connection to the wisdom of one's own true nature.                                                                                                                                    
                                                                                             
Ellen Zipperstein Ellen Zipperstein, R.Y.T.
Ellen Zipperstein has been practicing yoga for six years. She is a Kripalu Yoga Certified Teacher. Ellen also studies Iyengar and Anusara styles of yoga and integrates all into her classes. She has an extensive background in Modern Dance and Ballet and uses her knowledge of moving from the center, alignment, and breath to encourage her students in their yoga journeys. The Yoga path is rich and rewarding spiritually, mentally, and physically. Ellen enjoys sharing that with others.
Meredith Hogan Meredith Hogan
Merideth completed Ana Forest Yoga teacher training certification in Chicago, Ill, in September 2003. While living in Chicago was sole instructor and operator of Pilates, yoga and modern dance studio, specializing in small and semi-private instruction and personal training. Certified in Pilates Method on Matwork from the Physical Mind Institute. She strives to combine her love of movement with her teaching skills. Areas of interest and specialty include dance, ballet, fine arts, acting , singing and empowering children by strengthening their mind-body connection.
Melisa Lindsay Melisa Lindsay, R.Y.T.
Melisa is a certified Kripalu Yoga teacher. She has been practicing yoga since 1999 and has also studied Anusara and Ashtanga styles. Yoga helped her deal with her rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. and given her new energy, and strength. Melisa says "I feel a yoga teacher enriches students with her attention and willingness to be present and instruct their asana class. By loving what she is teaching, she is giving students a powerful message toward their yoga practice, and inspiring them to continue and deepen their personal practice."
Kathie Radecki Kathie Radecki, R.Y.T.
Kathie has been practicing yoga since 1999 and became a RYT (registered yoga teacher) in January 2004 through the Integral Yoga Institute and Swami Satchidananda's teachings. Combining physical asanas with breath work, she focuses on the present moment to help overcome the stresses of everyday life. Encouraging her students to embrace the teachings of yoga and use them as a tool, she guides her students to become in tune with the inner body's needs and changes and loves what yoga can do for the spirit.
Julie Lusk Julie T. Lusk, M.Ed., 500 R.Y.T.
Julie is a popular speaker and workshop leader focusing attention on improving employee productivity and motivation. Julie began teaching in 1977 and is professionally level 500 hour certified through the White Lotus Foundation, Integral certified in Yoga of the Heart for cardiac patients, and offers other wellness topics to businesses and groups. She is the author of 3 books 30 Scripts for Relaxation, Imagery, and Inner Healing Vol. 1 & 2 and Refreshing Journeys. She is also the author of the book Desktop Yoga
Angela Frye Angela Frye, R.Y.T.
11130 Kenwood Rd. and Cornell, Blue Ash, Ohio 45242, USA
513-247-9642 Phone; 513-247-0078 Fax