Anya Yoga Collective Teachers
Janell Duncan founded Anya Yoga Collective in the summer of 2020 after moving her studio of 6 years to Colorado Springs. She originally founded Aranyani Yoga Studio in Woodland Park in 2014.
She found yoga as a child in California at the library, again in her high school humanities program, studying the Bhagavad Gita and again in 2002 when she walked into an Ashtanga Yoga class in Lincoln, Vermont. This sparked an interest in her that she found again when moving to Colorado in 2011 and found an Ashtanga teacher down the street from her. Janell studied privately with her for 3 years. Upon her teachers encouragement, Janell completed a 200 and 300 hour Hatha-Raja inspired program.
In 2016, her first Rocket teacher, Brenn Micael moved to the area and began teaching this style at Aranyani Yoga. She fell in love with the practice and connection to Ashtanga Yoga. She studied with Brenn for 2 years before taking her first Rocket training in January 2018 in Austin, Tx. She has since completed 6 Rocket trainings, three Ashtanga immersions, and hosts Rocket and Ashtanga teachers at her studio.
In March 2021 she took a Rocket Level 2 training with her teacher David C. Kyle and is a Certified Rocket Teacher. She is excited to be enrolled in a 6 month Ashtanga mentorship in 2022.
She has taught thousands of classes since 2014 and loves to help students of all levels deepen their connection to practice.
She considers herself a student first and believes in the importance of practice to be a teacher. She maintains a consistent Rocket and Ashtanga practice and finds inspiration to teach through this.
She is honored to share from the teachers that have come before her including, Michelle Truscelli, Brenn Micael, David C. Kyle, Gil Perez, Pat McCleaf, Sam Vetrano, David Robson and Taylor Hunt.
She found yoga as a child in California at the library, again in her high school humanities program, studying the Bhagavad Gita and again in 2002 when she walked into an Ashtanga Yoga class in Lincoln, Vermont. This sparked an interest in her that she found again when moving to Colorado in 2011 and found an Ashtanga teacher down the street from her. Janell studied privately with her for 3 years. Upon her teachers encouragement, Janell completed a 200 and 300 hour Hatha-Raja inspired program.
In 2016, her first Rocket teacher, Brenn Micael moved to the area and began teaching this style at Aranyani Yoga. She fell in love with the practice and connection to Ashtanga Yoga. She studied with Brenn for 2 years before taking her first Rocket training in January 2018 in Austin, Tx. She has since completed 6 Rocket trainings, three Ashtanga immersions, and hosts Rocket and Ashtanga teachers at her studio.
In March 2021 she took a Rocket Level 2 training with her teacher David C. Kyle and is a Certified Rocket Teacher. She is excited to be enrolled in a 6 month Ashtanga mentorship in 2022.
She has taught thousands of classes since 2014 and loves to help students of all levels deepen their connection to practice.
She considers herself a student first and believes in the importance of practice to be a teacher. She maintains a consistent Rocket and Ashtanga practice and finds inspiration to teach through this.
She is honored to share from the teachers that have come before her including, Michelle Truscelli, Brenn Micael, David C. Kyle, Gil Perez, Pat McCleaf, Sam Vetrano, David Robson and Taylor Hunt.
Mia Cheney studied Ashtanga with Jonny Kest through Lifetime Fitness. She also has 50 Hours in Progressive Ashtanga with Gil Perez.
Mia is you guide with the Hungarian-German accent. She began practicing in her teens, being introduced to though her guide to these incredibly rewarding postures. This inspired Mia to practice more and (many years later) to finally transverse beyond the postures and being her authentic journey to her Self.
She has been guiding a diversity of yoga styles to a vast array of the population since 2012. The light and energy of Yogis all ages enrich her life with vitality and sweetness.
She is looking forward to connect with you!
Mia is you guide with the Hungarian-German accent. She began practicing in her teens, being introduced to though her guide to these incredibly rewarding postures. This inspired Mia to practice more and (many years later) to finally transverse beyond the postures and being her authentic journey to her Self.
She has been guiding a diversity of yoga styles to a vast array of the population since 2012. The light and energy of Yogis all ages enrich her life with vitality and sweetness.
She is looking forward to connect with you!
Justin is a 500 hr Vinyasa teacher, having studied under Mike Matsumura. In 2021 he completed his first 50 hour Rocket immersion with Gil Pérez at Anya Yoga, and his second with David C Kyle in October 2021.
In November 2021 he completed a 50 hour Ashtanga intensive with Pat McCleaf.
He is a student of both eastern and western philosophies and of closely related mind body practices. You will find these elements in the classes he conducts as well as a light hearted attitude.
In November 2021 he completed a 50 hour Ashtanga intensive with Pat McCleaf.
He is a student of both eastern and western philosophies and of closely related mind body practices. You will find these elements in the classes he conducts as well as a light hearted attitude.
Kathleen is a yoga practitioner and teacher from Colorado Springs, Colorado. She has been trained in Power Yoga, Rocket and Ashtanga Yoga. She has studied with David C. Kyle, Pat McCleaf and Gil Perez among others and is part of an Ashtanga Yoga Mentorship for 2022. She also teaches mindfulness and yoga to children.
Kathleen's teaching philosophy is to help people form a deeper connection within and become their own inner teacher.
Kathleen's teaching philosophy is to help people form a deeper connection within and become their own inner teacher.
Missy grew up in Colorado Springs after her family relocated to the area to help her figure skating career. This is where she became hooked on moving and bending her body as a form of expression. However it wasn’t until she was in college in Southern California that she discovered yoga and meditation. This new lifestyle stole her heart and found the healing benefits after years of figure skating injuries. After college, she spent years living abroad and 5 years living on Oahu, Hawaii. All this time continuing her love of yoga as a practitioner and always having it in her back pocket of life hacks when life becomes stressful. It wasn’t until she relocated back to Colorado Springs, that she signed up for yoga teacher training after practicing for ten years. Missy received her 200hr teacher training from Cambio Yoga, followed by her 300hr from Yoga Studio Satya based in therapeutic yoga therapy. Since then, she has focused her teaching on helping her students through physical and emotional trauma, connecting them with their higher selves, and find their edge. Her classes aim to honor the ancient roots of yoga, connecting with the subtle body, and incorporating elements of the 8 limbs of yoga. Missy’s goal is to be inclusive, safe, and offer healing and fun in Yoga. She also loves offering sound baths with crystal and Tibetan bowls, tuning forks and Yoga Nidra, and often enjoys bringing in one or two of these elements into her classes, and maybe a reggae song or three. She’s currently working on her certifications to teach Hot Yoga and Ashtanga.
She is a full time dog mom to two Shitzu mixes and 30+ plants.
She is a full time dog mom to two Shitzu mixes and 30+ plants.
Cassie is a yoga student and teacher originally from Northern Virginia. She made her way to Colorado at the end of 2020. Cassie has been practicing yoga since 2012 and has studied Vinyasa, Rocket and Ashtanga Yoga.
She loves Ashtanga for the discipline and strength it produces but also has fun practicing inversions.
Off her mat you'll find her hiking, obsessing over coffee, and loving her fur babies.
She loves Ashtanga for the discipline and strength it produces but also has fun practicing inversions.
Off her mat you'll find her hiking, obsessing over coffee, and loving her fur babies.
Emily invites you to show up to her class any way you need to that day. You can be messy, follow the flow, break off & do your own thing, or starfish ALL class. She recently took her first Rocket training last October and she feel even MORE in love with this wild Rocket practice & sequence. inspires her to try new things, stay in my body, & pick a practice that’s authentic to her. She started her practice in 2006, received her 200hr in 2016 & her 300hr in 2021. She loves to teach Rocket One & Spicy Vinyasa classes that celebrate all your body can do, *right now*.
Annabelle has cultivated a yoga practice in the classical Hatha Raja style of Dharma Mittra for more than 10 years, starting her path in NYC. She completed her yoga teacher training at OM Yoga Center under the tutelage of Cyndi Lee, incorporating a mutual devotion to Tibetan Buddhist teachings and a playful, exploratory spirit on the mat. She regularly teaches yoga/meditation retreats at Shambhala Mountain Center, a dharma and mindfulness center in Northern Colorado, and has completed additional trainings through The Breathing Project, Shambhala and a recent 50-hr Ashtanga immersion. She hopes to always be moving towards a greater freedom and expansiveness in her world-view and to help students open to their intrinsic, embodied Goodness.
Britt Maddy is a 200 hour yoga instructor and reiki practitioner. When she found yoga about a decade ago, it opened a door of possibility for growth as a human. She found release in emotional pain and stagnant energy and it expanded her perspective. She found acceptance in her journey and enjoys the challenge and meeting her edge.
She loves teaching meditation practices, intuitive movement, and playing her handpan drum for her students. She hopes to guide you back to your true nature, as she does for herself.
Her Vinyasa Flow style is finding our way through the tapas- fire within, as well as grounding in standing postures and balance. We then prepare for restoration by cooling down the body and nervous system. Expect expressive breath work, creative sequencing and a deepened relationship with Self.
She loves teaching meditation practices, intuitive movement, and playing her handpan drum for her students. She hopes to guide you back to your true nature, as she does for herself.
Her Vinyasa Flow style is finding our way through the tapas- fire within, as well as grounding in standing postures and balance. We then prepare for restoration by cooling down the body and nervous system. Expect expressive breath work, creative sequencing and a deepened relationship with Self.
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