DeAnn Barry, RYT-200
DeAnn began studying yoga with Jane Sayer when she was 18 years old and living in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She continued her studies in Lincoln, Nebraska with Cary Twomey of Haymarket Pilates and Yoga Center.
Upon moving to New Mexico, DeAnn sought teacher certification through The Yoga Institute and Bookshop of Houston, TX (Sept. 2004). In 2006, DeAnn began her studies with, world renowned, Prana Vinyasa creator Shiva Rea. Wanting to offer her students a new experience she attained a Pilates certification in 2007.
Her range of classes from beginner to intermediate are all influenced by the Viniyoga, Iyengar, Kundalini and Vinyasa style, incorporating preperatory and transitional movements into and out of each set of asanas (poses) and a strong focus on breath awareness. She has also organized several retreats for the Blue Mesa Community, adding her love of music and dance to the overall yoga mix.
Stacy Sandel Stacy began her yogic journey in Santa Fe while pregnant with her daughter, Stella. Upon moving to Farmington, Stacy was thrilled to find Blue Mesa Studio in Aztec and quickly became "hooked" on yoga.
She has been practicing at Blue Mesa Studio since it opened and is excited to now be teaching there.
Stacy is a licensed Occupational Therapist experienced in treating children and adults with special needs and physical disabilities. She earned her Yoga Certification from the Yoga Institute and Bookshop of Houston, Texas.
Rob Heyduck Rob's been practicing yoga since 1993, and decided to finally seek teacher certification in March 2007 through YogaFit. Rob now teaches hatha and gentle yoga at the Aztec studio.
He is also the webmaster and studio handyman and, when not involved int he studio, is a research specialist at the New Mexico State University Farmington Agricultural Science Center.
Cassidy Burns Cassidy began her yoga journey in Greeley Colorado while attending college in 2002.She immediately fell in love, though it was not until she moved to Farmington that she really dove into it. Iyengar Yoga is her foundation but in the last 3 years Vinyasa Yoga has become her true love. During her pregnancy in 2006 Cassidy practiced yoga and attributes it to her mellow labor and speedy recovery. She feels yoga is truly a gift on every level - emotionally, spiritually, and physically. She considers it a blessing to be able to offer other women the gift of yoga during their time of transition.
Tandra Kirkpatrick Tandra obtained a National Council of Strength and Training personal training certifications while pursuing her interests in teaching classes at San Juan College. She then began teaching Spinning and Weight conditioning classes. "I love teaching classes and consider everyonethat ever participated in my classes to be a friend." While at San Juan College Tandra taught kickboxing, step areobics and obtained two mat Pilates certifications. On her path to wellness Tandra joined the FCAT (Four Corners Aquatic Team) training to participate in the leg of the local 4th of July Triathalon.
"Learning to swim was the second best best thing I ever did. The first was walking into Blue Mesa Studio. I was hooked the first day." Tandra has complete 44 hours Fluid Power Prana Vinyasa with Shiva Rea and 55 hours with Tias Little. "Tias Little is very anatomy based and he works well wiht my personal training background. I want everyone to experience what oga has done for me in my life, the sense of well being, the flexibility, and above all the sense of belonging somewhere wiht people who genuinely wat to help you be better in your body and in your life. Namaste"