anya yoga collective teachers
Janell Duncan
E-RYT500, YACEP, Founder Anya Yoga Collective
In 2014 Janell formed Aranyani Yoga Studio in Woodland Park, Colorado to bring yoga to the community with many styles and teachers. This has recently turned into Anya Yoga Collective in Colorado Springs.
Janell is trained in traditional Hatha-Raja inspired Vinyasa with 500 hours in this style. She was fortunate to receive a deep education in yoga philosophy and the science of yoga.
In 2016, her first Rocket teacher, Brenn Micael moved to the area and began teaching this style at Aranyani. She fell in love with this style with its deep roots and connection to Ashtanga yoga, which is what she first practiced. She is currently focused on deepening her knowledge, practice and teaching in the Rocket and Ashtanga lineages. She has completed 150 hours in Rocket with her teacher David C. Kyle, 30 hours of Ashtanga with Sam Vetrano of Bodhi Movement Boulder and 25 hours Rocket with Gil Perez.
She loves to keep learning and finds inspiration through her personal practice. She loves to help students deepen their practice at all levels.
When not practicing Rocket or Ashtanga she loves to settle in with Restorative and Yin yoga.
Tamara Osagie RYT 200, 100 hours Rocket
With an MA in International Disaster Psychology and an MBA, Tamara's background is in PTSD and International Business. She started her yoga journey in 2014 while living in Shanghai, China. This gave her the opportunity to study with world-class teachers from China, Ukraine and Brazil. She has practiced many forms of yoga from Universal to Jivamukti to yin but her primary focus is Ashtanga Vinyasa, Restorative and Pranayama. These are what she was trained in during her 200 at Centered Yoga in Koh Samui, Thailand with her teacher Paul Dallaghan. When she teaches she looks for ways to improve alignment and the use of the body personalized to the student. She focuses on biomechanics, breath and injury prevention.
She is also certified on sound bowl healing therapy.
Heather Mitchell RYT 200
Heather has completed 300 hours of yoga teacher training and has been teaching yoga classes and workshops since 2015. She believes passionately in the countless benefits not only for the body, but for calming the mind as well. She has a deep respect for healing power of traditional aspects of yoga, such as Pranayama and Meditation, and incorporates these into her classes. Heather exudes a welcoming and friendly energy that creates a comfortable place where everyone can feel at home. She uses connection of breath with movement to help students find balance in the body and mind. Her teaching style is one that makes everyone feel like a successful practice is attainable, giving multiple options for each pose to accommodate a variety of skill levels. She has a relaxed and approachable teaching style that makes everyone in the class feel welcome and comfortable while finding clarity and focus through yoga.
Dee Koches RYT 500 IYAT in training
Dee has been dedicated to practice of yoga on and off the mat since 2014. She is a 500 hour registered yoga teacher and is currently training to become a Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists. She enjoys the opportunity to blend the awareness of the mind, body and Spirit with her ambition to encourage individuals throughout their personal growth and healing. As an ongoing student of this yogic path, Dee is fascinated with the numerous modalities of yoga and the learning truly never ends. With the founding of her Yoga Therapy practice, Kiskindha Yoga Therapy, she has a strong interest in continuing her education of Sanskrit, Ayurveda and the ancient texts.
When Dee isn't practicing or teaching, she enjoys reading, cooking, hiking and spending time with her husband and cat.
Melissa Buckley RYT 200
Melissa has been teaching yoga for 5 years but has been a student of yoga for over a decade. See sees yoga as an effective life tool and is very passionate about introducing people to yoga so that can experience the same benefits that have been provided to her. She believes the world be a better place if everyone practiced yoga. Melissa is committed to tailoring group classes to the needs of her students to make it a healthy and fun experience . She aims to help students increase their flexibility, gain strength, while also providing an opportunity for self reflection, empowerment and ways to live more mindfully. Melissa offers a welcoming energy that makes them feel safe and supported.
When Melissa is not doing yoga she works as a PhD on Oncology, hikes the beautiful trails in Colorado and spends time with her husband and children.
Mia Cheny
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!
Susan Hicks, RYT 200
Susan did her yoga training in Colorado Springs. She loves the process of yoga and the aha when our bodies respond to that process. She is inspired to share her training and love of yoga with anyone and everyone she can.