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4520 East Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Phone: 480-290-8353
Info@EmbodyYoga.com
Phoenix, Arizona 85018
Phone: 480-290-8353
Info@EmbodyYoga.com
About Us
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Our Mission: To be a resource for those who want to know more about authentic yoga. We
want to educate through offering affordable classes, workshops, personalized services, and yoga
retail. Embody Yoga supports a community of peace and friendship, and hopes to make a
difference in Phoenix, Arizona, and the world.
want to educate through offering affordable classes, workshops, personalized services, and yoga
retail. Embody Yoga supports a community of peace and friendship, and hopes to make a
difference in Phoenix, Arizona, and the world.
Ana Hansen- Registered Yoga Instructor
Ana Hansen is a writer and yoga instructor. Ana has been studying yoga since 2001. She has
completed the Yoga Alliance’s 200 hour level teacher training through 7 Centers Yoga Arts in
Sedona, Arizona. She has completed her 500 hour level training through the International Yoga
College. Her teachers are Rama Jyoti Vernon, Shraddhasaggar, Ambaya, Ammaji, and S.N.
Goenka. Currently, Ana is a 5th and 6th grade writing teacher in Phoenix, Arizona. In her spare
time, she owns and operates Embody Yoga in Phoenix, Arizona. She loves teaching, whether it is
yoga to adults or writing to 11 year-olds. Her slow, meditative style will allow all ages to get
deeper into the ever-present joy of life. She is committed to being a model of peace, compassion
and love.
Ana Hansen is a writer and yoga instructor. Ana has been studying yoga since 2001. She has
completed the Yoga Alliance’s 200 hour level teacher training through 7 Centers Yoga Arts in
Sedona, Arizona. She has completed her 500 hour level training through the International Yoga
College. Her teachers are Rama Jyoti Vernon, Shraddhasaggar, Ambaya, Ammaji, and S.N.
Goenka. Currently, Ana is a 5th and 6th grade writing teacher in Phoenix, Arizona. In her spare
time, she owns and operates Embody Yoga in Phoenix, Arizona. She loves teaching, whether it is
yoga to adults or writing to 11 year-olds. Her slow, meditative style will allow all ages to get
deeper into the ever-present joy of life. She is committed to being a model of peace, compassion
and love.
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Angie Cox- Registered Yoga Instructor
Angie Cox has been practicing yoga since 2001 and teaching since last summer. She completed a
200 hour certification at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, which was led by Mary Bruce. She is
a social worker by profession, working with foster families who care for children and adults with
developmental disabilities. Angie’s passion for yoga and working with people led her to pursue
teaching. Her main goal is to help others see how much yoga can change their lives. Angie’s teaching
inspiration is mainly derived from Anusara and Pure Yoga. She has a regular meditation practice and
studies the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Angie Cox has been practicing yoga since 2001 and teaching since last summer. She completed a
200 hour certification at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, which was led by Mary Bruce. She is
a social worker by profession, working with foster families who care for children and adults with
developmental disabilities. Angie’s passion for yoga and working with people led her to pursue
teaching. Her main goal is to help others see how much yoga can change their lives. Angie’s teaching
inspiration is mainly derived from Anusara and Pure Yoga. She has a regular meditation practice and
studies the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda.
Melissa Whittaker- Ayurvedic Counselor, Reiki Master, Registered Yoga Instructor
M. Kirana Whittaker has been practicing and studying Ayurveda for the last four years. Her teachers
include Vasant Lad and Rama Jyoti Vernon. She is a graduate of Dr. Vasant Lad's two year program
at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is also a reiki master and bodyworker.
She is available for Ayurvedic cooking for small groups and workshops on Ayurveda. She enjoys
dancing, laughing, yoga. hiking in the Red Rocks, and swimming in Oak Creek.
M. Kirana Whittaker has been practicing and studying Ayurveda for the last four years. Her teachers
include Vasant Lad and Rama Jyoti Vernon. She is a graduate of Dr. Vasant Lad's two year program
at the Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is also a reiki master and bodyworker.
She is available for Ayurvedic cooking for small groups and workshops on Ayurveda. She enjoys
dancing, laughing, yoga. hiking in the Red Rocks, and swimming in Oak Creek.
Brijet Myers- Registered Yoga Instructor
I have been practicing yoga for 10 years. Yoga is always the one thing I can depend on for strength in
my body and mind, quiet in my heart and peace in my soul. I love all avenues of yoga but
practiceAstanga and 'Power Yoga' most often. I earned my 200 hour level yoga teacher certification
through At One Yoga of Scottsdale in May 2008. My goal as a yoga teacher is to bring this incredible
gift to people who have never tried it, are unsure of what yoga is all about and people who think they
can't do it.... because everyone can do and enjoy yoga!
I live in the Embody Yoga neighborhood with my husband, 6 year old daughter and two dogs. We all
do yoga together as a commitment to being a bonded, peaceful, loving family unit.
I have been practicing yoga for 10 years. Yoga is always the one thing I can depend on for strength in
my body and mind, quiet in my heart and peace in my soul. I love all avenues of yoga but
practiceAstanga and 'Power Yoga' most often. I earned my 200 hour level yoga teacher certification
through At One Yoga of Scottsdale in May 2008. My goal as a yoga teacher is to bring this incredible
gift to people who have never tried it, are unsure of what yoga is all about and people who think they
can't do it.... because everyone can do and enjoy yoga!
I live in the Embody Yoga neighborhood with my husband, 6 year old daughter and two dogs. We all
do yoga together as a commitment to being a bonded, peaceful, loving family unit.
Kevin Afuso-Registered Yoga Instructor
Kevin began practicing yoga at about the age of 10 when he stumbled upon an early morning PBS
yoga program one summer. He would sneak out of bed into the family living room, quietly turn on the
TV and practice yoga and meditation with his first teacher while the rest of the house slept. At the age
of 25 he moved to San Francisco where the abundance and variety of yoga studios re-energized his
practice. He dappled in Bikram, Iyengar, Anusara, Kundalini, Sivananda yoga, and Intregal yoga. In
2003, a dear friend turned him on to Vipassana meditation, as taught by S.M. Goenka. As a result of
this intense spiritual practice, which teaches presence and purification of the mind at the deepest level,
he also became serious about his yoga. He came to Sedona in 2005 to earn his 200 hour yoga
teaching certification by a school whose lineage stems from the Sivananda/Satyananda/Bihar School of
Yoga. He’s been teaching ever since (supplementing his income while in Sedona as an ayurvedic chef)
while at the same time continuing his yoga education by working on his 500 hour certification at The
International Yoga College with a specialization in Ayurveda.
Kevin began practicing yoga at about the age of 10 when he stumbled upon an early morning PBS
yoga program one summer. He would sneak out of bed into the family living room, quietly turn on the
TV and practice yoga and meditation with his first teacher while the rest of the house slept. At the age
of 25 he moved to San Francisco where the abundance and variety of yoga studios re-energized his
practice. He dappled in Bikram, Iyengar, Anusara, Kundalini, Sivananda yoga, and Intregal yoga. In
2003, a dear friend turned him on to Vipassana meditation, as taught by S.M. Goenka. As a result of
this intense spiritual practice, which teaches presence and purification of the mind at the deepest level,
he also became serious about his yoga. He came to Sedona in 2005 to earn his 200 hour yoga
teaching certification by a school whose lineage stems from the Sivananda/Satyananda/Bihar School of
Yoga. He’s been teaching ever since (supplementing his income while in Sedona as an ayurvedic chef)
while at the same time continuing his yoga education by working on his 500 hour certification at The
International Yoga College with a specialization in Ayurveda.
Julie Dreyer- Registered Yoga Instructor
Julie Dreyer, has been practicing yoga since 2001 and recently completed 500 hr teacher training at
Inner Vision Yoga, where she realized her path as a Bhakti yogi. Thanks to all the teachers in her
life, her practice continues to evolve. Julie's first introduction to dance was through her cheerleading
coach. She was one of the first to combine dance and acrobatics into cheer routines, which the team
performed throughout several Midwestern states. Julie continues to learn different dance forms
including hiphop, break dance, salsa,swing, Brazilian and African. Previously dancing for competition,
she now dances to uplift her soul and encourage the same in others. Julie has dedicated her life to
spread peace on the planet – connecting community through dance movement and leading yoga-hikes.
Her love for all people, music and nature inspire her life. In her spare time, she
enjoys practicing sustainability at home.
Julie Dreyer, has been practicing yoga since 2001 and recently completed 500 hr teacher training at
Inner Vision Yoga, where she realized her path as a Bhakti yogi. Thanks to all the teachers in her
life, her practice continues to evolve. Julie's first introduction to dance was through her cheerleading
coach. She was one of the first to combine dance and acrobatics into cheer routines, which the team
performed throughout several Midwestern states. Julie continues to learn different dance forms
including hiphop, break dance, salsa,swing, Brazilian and African. Previously dancing for competition,
she now dances to uplift her soul and encourage the same in others. Julie has dedicated her life to
spread peace on the planet – connecting community through dance movement and leading yoga-hikes.
Her love for all people, music and nature inspire her life. In her spare time, she
enjoys practicing sustainability at home.
Nan Aton- Registered Yoga Instructor
Nan has been practicing yoga for over eight years and has recently completed teacher training at the
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts under the guidance of Mary Bruce, a certified Anusara instructor
and senior student of Yogiraj Rod Stryker. Nan is constantly amazed at the extra “space” that yoga
creates in her, both mentally and physically, making her feel calmer, stronger, even taller, almost every
time she leaves the mat. With a background in social work and nursing, Nan looks forward to
nurturing and challenging her student to find that space within themselves. When she’s not on the mat,
Nan enjoys spending time with her husband, three children and her dog, Duke.
Nan has been practicing yoga for over eight years and has recently completed teacher training at the
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts under the guidance of Mary Bruce, a certified Anusara instructor
and senior student of Yogiraj Rod Stryker. Nan is constantly amazed at the extra “space” that yoga
creates in her, both mentally and physically, making her feel calmer, stronger, even taller, almost every
time she leaves the mat. With a background in social work and nursing, Nan looks forward to
nurturing and challenging her student to find that space within themselves. When she’s not on the mat,
Nan enjoys spending time with her husband, three children and her dog, Duke.
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Regina Robbins- Registered Yoga Instructor
Regina is a forever student & a natural teacher with a B.S. in Psychology, an M.A. in Spanish and
over 10 yrs. of professional experience teaching. She has been teaching yoga since 2004. Her
authentic style embraces a variety of hatha yoga including Vinyasa, Anusara, Iyengar & Yin. Her
classes take yogis of all ages through a deep explorative process that challenges students to integrate,
exercise and align body, mind and spirit. A true child at heart, she is a lover of God, life, learning,
nature, family and fun! She wants to create a safe place to explore the joy of being a kid, a family & a
community. Regina practices and teaches with a playful spirit and a heart full of joy, laughter and love.
Regina is a forever student & a natural teacher with a B.S. in Psychology, an M.A. in Spanish and
over 10 yrs. of professional experience teaching. She has been teaching yoga since 2004. Her
authentic style embraces a variety of hatha yoga including Vinyasa, Anusara, Iyengar & Yin. Her
classes take yogis of all ages through a deep explorative process that challenges students to integrate,
exercise and align body, mind and spirit. A true child at heart, she is a lover of God, life, learning,
nature, family and fun! She wants to create a safe place to explore the joy of being a kid, a family & a
community. Regina practices and teaches with a playful spirit and a heart full of joy, laughter and love.
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