Dariush Moslemi: Always a skeptic of yoga or anything like it, Dariush grew up in the pool as a competitive swimmer while also practicing martial arts. Having spent his college career in the military and training in Tae Kwon Do, Dariush felt he knew all there was to know about health and wellness....until yoga. Talked into a power vinyasa class by a girl (of course), he figured if he went and got it out of the way he could be left alone about trying it. Seven days and seven classes later, he knew he was hooked and was already sharing with everyone in his life the benefits he was experiencing and how much he loved the well rounded workout, through body, mind and spirit. Not to long after his first class, Dariush enrolled in teacher training and became a certified 200 hour yoga instructor, following that up with an extended training refining his knowledge. He has since been an instructor throughout the twin cities in both large format classes and small private lessons. Dariush strives to bring yoga to the “everyman, woman or child,” having been such a skeptic himself, relates to his students through humor and humility while showing everyone how they are flexible, strong, confident, and ready for yoga.

Sarah began her career 1999 as a massage therapist, simultaneously incorporating yoga into her life. She was hooked on the heat & movement.  She continued to make bodywork & breath a major part of her life, understand that Yoga wasn't just about physical flexibility, but it taught her rules to live by.  In 2009,  she became a certified vinyasa and hot yoga instructor.  Yoga taught her to use breath to move through difficult postures on and off the mat, to stay flexible, which she loves to share in her teachings as it parallels life so well.  She opened S1 Yoga Stillwater in November 2011 with her husband. Sarah's is passionate about bringing "Community's together as One." They live Downtown Stillwater with their 5 children.  

In my late teens my yoga journey began with books rather than physical practice.  At the time I had no idea that looking within, living in the moment and not trusting my thoughts was at all connected to yoga.  Later, in adult life I started a physical practice resulting in immediate physical results but still did not connect awareness to the postures on my mat.  Eventually, teachers in my life helped me connect breath, awareness and postures to gain insight and understanding of my life and purpose.   I'm certified in vinyasa (movement and flow) and yin (stillness and meditation) and would like to share what I've learned from my teachers. 

Kelly comes to Studio One from the world of teaching sculpt, strength classes and spin. Her classes are guided by the philosophy that when you focus on the core, and build your strength there first, the rest will follow. She is excited and honored to have the opportunity to teach at Studio One and bring together the best of both worlds; Yoga and Sculpt! Kelly lives in Stillwater with her husband and three children. Outside of Studio One she can be found spending time with her family and friends, loving the outdoors and eating ice cream at Nelsons.

Alex took a yoga class on a whim with a friend, and instantly fell in love and knew that it would be a part of my life. I have never found a form of physical activity that so beautifully strengthens the body and mind simultaneaously, and truly believe my outlook on life has been changed because of it. Currently I work full time as a research chemist, but my dream has always been to work in the world of physical fitness. I am honored and overjoyed to teach at Studio One!

Sara first stepped onto her yoga mat for a college PE credit in 2003. She immediately fell in love with the practice and discipline of connecting one's mind, body, spirit with breath and movement. Sara's love for her practice and desire to redirect her life's path inspired her to complete her first 200 hour teaching certification in the Spring of 2014. Since then she has committed to hundreds of hours of continuing education and lives by the mantra "if you stop learning you stop growing." 

Sara has a passion for motivating and inspiring people to live healthy and positive lives. She brings this passion into her classes with a genuine approach while focusing on safety of alignment and self-care.

Outside of teaching, Sara is a certified holistic health coach. She loves to help health conscious individuals accomplish their wellness goals!

I have been practicing yoga since 2007. I fell in love with it immediately. 

In 2014 I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training. I am continually amazed at how I learn something new about yoga or myself whether i am practicing or teaching yoga. I am passionate about all the healthy and healing properties yoga has to offer. For me yoga is more than a physical workout, it can be applied to various aspects of daily living. I truly believe it can help anyone and everyone. When I am not practicing or talking about yoga, I am busy raising two girls and teaching them to live everyday to its fullest with gratitute and compassion. 

Namaste

After nearly a lifetime struggle with chronic anxiety, Liz sought to find change naturally, working to heal herself through developing a Yoga practice.  Reluctantly, she tried a few classes at her local Yoga studios, but was amazed by the almost immediate transformation a quiet, welcoming space, breathing and gentle movements, afforded her weary mind and tired body.  A practice she found not only to calm her anxious mind, but the perfect antidote to repair the damage done to her joints from years of running and intense strength training.  A former personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Liz has always loved and felt passionate about health and wellness.  After only a few short weeks into Yoga, she knew she had not only discovered the “Fountain of Youth” in this beautiful practice, but was quickly embraced by the gentle postures and connection to the breath, which significantly improve her emotional and physical health.  Yoga changed her life.  Literally.  Her mind, her muscles, her skin, her outlook. . .and there has been no going back.  After about eight years of developing her own practice,  Liz wanted so much to guide others, using her personal experiences to serve and assist others in achieving the benefits of Yoga that have enriched her life more than she ever could’ve imagined.  Elizabeth strives to help her students find a deeper connection to the power within, greater awareness of their bodies and minds, promoting self-healing through breath and movement.  Most importantly, working with her students to create more joy-filled, peaceful, CONSCIOUS lives.  Her daily practice has made her own life so much more whole and balanced and this is what Liz aims to provide to all her students.  Liz is registered through Yogafit and works daily to grow her practice.

My yoga journey started in December of 2014, and like so many others, I was hooked after just one class. As a cross country and marathon runner, staying active is a huge part of my life, but I was in need for an activity away from the winter chill. My first class was Yoga Sculpt, and since then I have fallen in love with both the mental and physical challenges it has to offer. Inspired by all the amazing teachers in my life, I decided to take the next step and participate in Yoga Sculpt Teacher Training. The experience was a wonderful way to further my practice, as well as an opportunity to learn how to share the light inside of me. Yoga has completely transformed my life, and the astounding depth of the spiritual practice is one of my favorite things to learn about. I am so excited and honored to be able to share my love for the practice here at Studio One. Love and lunges

Paula is a North Dakota native living Hudson, WI. She has been teaching group fitness classes for about 5 years. She finished her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in June from the Yoga Center of Minneapolis and is in love will teaching many different styles, including everything from heart-pumping vinyasa to easy candlelit restorative.
When she’s not teaching, Paula loves to spend time with her husband and dog, try new restaurants in the area and spend as much time as possible by the water.
She always loves to hear feedback from her students and learn new ways to bring yoga into the community.

Caitlin is RYT200 in Vinyasa style yoga which emphasizes linking breath and movement through a fluid series of postures. She found her practice over ten years ago and has enjoyed every moment of this powerful journey ever since. When not on her mat, she can be found reading up on astrology, pulling tarot cards, or playing with her crystal singing bowls...which sometimes tag along with her to classes! Caitlin works closely with her community bringing free yoga and mediation to at-risk youth and she also coordinates astrologically-inspired meditation events through her company CTG Yoga.

Kaitlin has over 400 hours of yoga certification through Core Power Yoga in Vinyasa, Hatha, Restorative and Hot Yoga. She graduated from the Green River Dance for Global Somatics in 2015 and became a practitioner of Global Somatics TM. She studied each system of the human body through dance, sound, vibration, touch, and psychophysical processing with teacher Suzanne  Green River. Her yoga classes are truly of a Global Somatics inspiration channeled through yoga asana. She teaches from the wisdom of her own natural body and her energy reading of the bodies in the room. She puts a lot of love into her classes – all of her teachings are personalized moment-to-moment; based on the studio environment and students’ needs. Kaitlin’s yoga classes are intended to be liberating physically and spiritually for all students present. She often guides through and beyond self-limiting thinking and emotional energy moving through bodies; Kaitlin believes all of this can be navigated and released over time if we are willing and ready to experience real freedom! She also speaks often about the chakra system. Certain movements, combined with breath and intention, clears these passageways. She sees that most everyone on this planet carries around a great deal of past trauma, it’s in our DNA.

“Real freedom in the human body takes courage to feel and a burning desire to experience the real joy of the soul.  Healing is fun! Each of us has access to unlimited happiness and a natural exuberance to be alive. That is who we really are! A consistent yoga practice can be a path to open those doors.  I am always learning through my work as a healer, teacher, artist, and writer. I also love to dance everywhere, be goofy with my boyfriend whom I adore, hang out with my family, connect authentically with friends, and read inspiring books. See you in class!” -Kaitlin

Heidi was first introduced to yoga when she was having horrible back and joint pain due to years of gymnastics injuries. After “stalking” her yoga instructor after class every day with questions and theories, it was suggested she find her own yoga path. Certified in 2007 Heidi still feels she is learning something new every day and will never be complete in her yoga training. Being scared she would lose her passion for yoga if it was a “job”, Heidi now realizes that her passion has grown stronger and she learns a new lesson from her practice as well as from the people she trains with each day.

Heidi loves the many styles of yoga and being able to blend one style with the next. Knowing that every day and everyone is different, we are not here to judge, but to accept who we are for what we are.

Heidi contributes yoga to healing her migraines, getting her through breast cancer, learning to accept her fears, and showing her that energy is always flowing. Just choose which kind to hold onto.