Trainers
Teaching a class that is physically challenging and intelligently sequenced is something Alex is famous for. She uses her background as an athlete to teach both vinyasa yoga and yoga sculpt. She fell in love with yoga after a bittersweet end to a career as a professional runner. When she is not teaching yoga Alex loves to spend her time with her French bulldog Dolce. (she/her)
Practicing yoga for over two decades and has made Annie humbled and delighted to be, as she calls it a "Yoga Suggestor" for the last 10 years - It's all just a suggestion! Annie's classes are comprised of dynamic movement and equally dynamic stillness, invitations towards compassion, awareness, breath, and sequencing that emphasizes the spaces between effort and thought. As a professional Storyteller and Clown, Annie weaves Yogic philosophy and supported science into each practice, while also being FUNNY. Annie hopes your yoga practice assists you in being present for your very own life and as BIG as you really are in the world. (she/her)
Keri is a thoughtful yoga instructor, avid adventurer, athlete, aerialist, budding herbalist (plant lover!), and is all about finding authenticity and cultivating intention with contemplative introspection. Keri loves dogs, dad jokes and puns, hitting the sauna and cold plunge, and mushroom hunting (especially while mountain biking). (she/her)
Designing flows and movements that are accessible to all individuals, everyday people to athletes that are training to compete in various events is something Scrutch feels passionate about. His focus is mobility, strength and condition. In addition, he implements a mindfulness practice that allows students to take their asana practice from their mat and create a mindset that drives success at home, as well as in your personal and professional life. Outside of Knot Springs, Scrutch is also a high school teacher and is learning to navigate life with his brand-new puppy. (he/him)
Meet Krystal on the mat for thoughtful cues and assists, big smiles and not so traditional musical curation to add playfulness to creative flows. For the past decade yoga has been Krystal’s moving meditation, music as her champion. Off the mat she’s a beauty business entrepreneur with The Sugar Mama spa, animal advocate and professional DJ. (she/her/they)
Sunray is a Queer Filipino-American who loves living among the majestic firs and snow-covered mountains of the Pacific Northwest. He’s a student of the Baptiste methodology of vinyasa, and brings elements of Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation, power yoga, and restorative Yin practices to his classes. He fosters calming yet playful energy on the mat and hopes to create a space for curiosity, strength, and resilience. He lives with his partner, daughter, and newly adopted puppy in Portland and loves to garden, discover hiking trails, and search for Sasquatch while exploring the Cascadian wilderness. (he/him)
During her time as a professional baker, Amanda found her passion for health and wellness and a desire to help people find habits that make themselves feel happy and healthy - inside and out. She can be a bit silly, but her focus is to help others find strength and confidence in the way that they move. Outside of class she enjoys learning new things, spending time outdoors, and cooking and baking. (she/her)
Lizzie’s enthusiasm is contagious! She’s passionate about sharing the strengthening and healing tools that have shaped her life with as many people as possible. She excels at progressive instruction and tailoring movements to the unique body you bring with you each day. A native Portlander, Lizzie spent 25 years in Southern California before returning home to be near family. Any time not teaching is usually spent snuggling her rescued pit bulls! (she/her)
As a former collegiate gymnast and track athlete, Megan has extensive experience with various fitness training methods. She specializes in body weight conditioning, weight training and Olympic lifts, but most importantly, listening to YOU! Making workouts fun and engaging is the best bet for success in any program. Her belief in building upon fundamental movement patterns keeps your workouts safe and effective. Megan focuses on behavior and performance goals to reach your desired outcome. She hopes to shift the perspective from what your body looks like to how your body can perform. An able, healthy body is a gift. Megan spends her free time chasing around her 2 toddler boys and exploring the mountains. (she/her)
Sunny by name and sunny by vibe with body language as her preferred means of communication, Sunny’s been known to start the party on dance floors around the world. As a Yoga, movement and dance coach she finds ways to bring the authentic rhythm of life out of everyone she meets. It's Sunny’s open-hearted mission to help humans take life less seriously one dance move at a time. The proof is in the pudding: go to one of Sunny's dance cardio classes or just hang around her for long enough (not long) and before you know it you'll feel more alive and have a brighter take on life. (she/her)
Jamie's classes explore the connection between mobility, strength, breath and mindfulness. Having trained as a classical ballerina, Jamie brings an immense knowledge of the body and its movement through space. She believes in adhering to the age-old pilates mantra that a successful pilates class will provide spinal movement across all planes of the body. She works with dancers, athletes and everyday movers to provide exercises that raise kinesthetic awareness and prevent injuries. Jamie's newest endeavor is long-distance running. (she/her)
Walt molds together movement, mobility, mindfulness and just the right amount of push to have you feeling strong and accomplished after your workout. As a fitness professional for over six years, his passion for movement and mindfulness comes from losing over 100lbs, finding peace in the gym, and eventually peace within himself. When you see him, give your best brunch recommendations;let's just say brunch is his jam! (he/him)
