Pamela Ronstadt, E-RYT 500, YACEP  |  Yin and Yama/Nyama Instructor

Bio:

Pam began to teach yoga after seeing the almost magical response her body and mind had after beginning her practice due to health issues. Pam is called  to teach and study the deeper practice of yoga as a whole. She has developed curriculum for 200–hour and 300- hour teacher trainings and is the owner of Radiant Spirit Yoga and Radiant Spirit Travels.

When not on her mat, her nose is most likely buried in a book. Pam lives in Tucson, Arizona and will try to not bore you with pictures of her grandchildren.

Pam Ronstadt, E-RYT 500, has taught over 10,000 hours both internationally, as well as domestically, and is a passionate yogini. She teaches both Yin and Yang yoga in a nurturing and loving manner. Her dharma is to teach and share the practice with whomever is receptive.

Facilitating:

Yin– We separate Yin because it is so much more than just a modification of a pose, it has a completely different philosophy and application. Pam takes the time to bring this knowledge to you. This practice has made a significant addition to the yoga world. We are happy to be sharing it with you.

Yama and Nyama – The ethics of Yoga. These principles will be discussed from a personal angle as well as it’s professional implications.

Tanja Bungardt-Price, E-RYT 300  |  Ayurveda and Pranayama Instructor

Bio:

When Tanja was seven years old, her mother, who had been struggling with mental illness, committed suicide. Tanja has thus always been keenly aware of the challenges that people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, and mental illness face, as well as the limits of western medicine in addressing these problems. Looking for alternative solutions, she started out with yoga, eventually becoming a yoga teacher. While traveling to India to study Ashtanga yoga in Mysore, she took advantage of the opportunity and visited multiple Ayurvedic clinics and practitioners to learn more about this ancient, holistic Indian medical system.
She attended the Kanyakumari Ayurveda and Yoga Wellness Center to become an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Panchakarma Technician.
Tanja’s clients are an integral part of her journey along the path of Ayurveda and yoga—sharing her skills and knowledge with others is the natural fulfillment of that path. Teaching and educating people about Yoga and Ayurveda through lectures, workshops and classes is her calling along with seeing clients in her practice, she shares with her husband Bill Price, who is a Panchakarma Therapist, right here in Tucson.

Tanja Bungardt-Price E-RYT 300, NAMA Board Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Panchakarma bodyworker (Abhyanga, Svedana, Shirodara), Educator (CEU provider), Professional member of NAMA, Board member of CAC (The Council of Ayurvedic Credentialing), Ayurveda lecturer at University of Arizona Integrative program (IMER), founding member of Ayurveda Professionals of Arizona (APAA), Faculty member (Ayurveda studies at Yoga Teacher Trainings)

Facilitating: 

Ayurveda –  In Sanskrit, Ayurveda means “The Science of Life.” This practice, from its roots, is deeply intertwined with Yoga. Great emphasis is placed on preventative care and encouragement to maintain health through a balance in one’s life, right thinking, diet, lifestyle and use of herbs.

Pranayama (breathwork) – Techniques in breathwork will forever change your practice and your teaching. If asanas are the bricks, pranayama is the mortar. Learn how varieties of breath control effect mind, body, and spirit. Then practice, to embody the knowledge.

Yvonne Lndgren, E-RYT-200, RYT300  |  Yoga Nidra Guide

Bio:

She began her yoga journey sporadically at a gym, it challenged her body but hadn’t connected the way it does today. An invitation to join in on a meditation workshop at Barefoot came in, the space and vibe intrigued her. After a few classes, Yvonne was hooked. It felt like home; a space where she was accepted, supported, embraced.

Learning to connect breath to body truly began to improve her practice and overall quality of life. Yvonne lives with a number of ailments that at times can leave her bedridden. The difference she felt from yoga was incredible. But, why did it work?

When Yvonne took the 200-hour teacher training at Barefoot in 2015, there was no intention to teach. As the training came to completion,  she knew she wanted to share the bliss that can be attained through yoga.
“I have now been teaching for nearly 4 years and am grateful for every minute.”

Facilitating:

Yoga Nidra – Some call this Yogic Sleep. You will be guided throughout 6 sessions through our your training, an introduction to the science behind this method, and practical application.

Amanda Coronado, RYT-200  |  Transistion Guide

Bio:

Amanda started practicing yoga shortly after moving to Arizona in 2009. Over several years of casual practice, she became increasingly curious about the balance between strength, flexibility, and body mechanics in the yoga asanas. This desire to learn led Amanda to enroll in the 2017 Barefoot Studio Summer Intensive, and upon completing the program, she began her teaching journey as part of the Barefoot staff. Amanda is known for her challenging power flows and her creative sequencing/transitions.