Melissa Hall-Cohn, E-RYT® 500, RYT® 500, YACEP®  |  Yoga Philosophy and Yin Instructor

Bio:

A former VP, figure skater, and race car driver, Melissa was introduced to yoga in 2012 as a way to manage stress and regain flexibility. Yoga delivered! When she decided to share her love of the practice with others, she focused on modification-forward asana, pranayama, and guided meditation. After concentrating on yoga philosophy and yin yoga in her 300-hour training, she knew she had more to share!

Since becoming a YACEP®, Melissa enthusiastically introduces learners to Yoga Philosophy Fundamentals and The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Most importantly, she honors the history while offering a modern, western world perspective. As a result, her students apply many of the philosophical lessons to their everyday lives. Her approach to Yin Yoga, grounded in the teachings of Bernie Clark and his teacher Paul Grilley, honors each person’s unique anatomical structure and range of motion.

When not practicing or teaching yoga, Melissa most likely is outside absorbing nature or hanging out with her family.

Facilitating:

Yoga Philosophy, Lifestyle, and Ethics –  

We will explore the historical context of The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, and then spend extra time with the yamas and niyamas that comprise the ethics of Yoga. Then, we will discuss yoga ethics from a modern, personal and professional point of view.

Yin–

We separate Yin because it is so much more than just a modification of a pose. In short, it has a completely different philosophy and application. With this in mind, Melissa takes her time to bring this knowledge to you. Without a doubt, this practice has made a significant addition to the yoga world. We are happy to share it with you.

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Barefoot RYT® 200

Tanja Bungardt-Price, E-RYT® 200, YACEP®  |  Ayurveda and Pranayama Instructor

Bio:

When Tanja was seven years old, her mother, who had been struggling with mental illness, committed suicide. Thus, Tanja always has 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 to visit multiple Ayurvedic clinics and practitioners to learn more about this ancient, holistic Indian medical system.

Tanja attended the Kanyakumari Ayurveda and Yoga Wellness Center to become an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Ayurvedic Practitioner, and Panchakarma Technician. Significantly, her 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 that she shares with her husband Bill Price, who is a Panchakarma Therapist, right here in Tucson.

Tanja Bungardt-Price is an E-RYT® 200, YACEP®, 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.” From its roots, this practice is deeply intertwined with Yoga. Ayurveda places great emphasis on preventative care and encourages maintaining 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. You will learn how varieties of breath control effect mind, body, and spirit. Then practice, to embody the knowledge.

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Barefoot RYT® 200

Yvonne Lundgren, E-RYT® 500, RYT® 500, YACEP®  |  Yoga Nidra Guide

Bio:

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

Yvonne lives with a number of ailments that at times can leave her bedridden. Without a doubt, learning to connect breath to body truly began to improve her practice and overall quality of life. 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, she did not intend to teach. However, 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 over 5 years and am grateful for every minute.”

Facilitating:

Yoga Nidra –

Some call this Yogic Sleep. Yvonne will guide you through 6 sessions throughout your training, an introduction to the science behind this method, and practical application.

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Barefoot RYT® 200

Amanda Coronado, RYT® 200  |  Sequencing, Transition Guide

Bio:

Amanda began 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 her to enroll in the 2017 Barefoot Studio Summer Intensive. 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.

Facilitating: