Ambika has been intensively studying, performing, and playing in the movement world for over 35 years, and she is a certified physical therapist assistant, specializing in myofascial release bodywork. Her class is influenced by many styles of yoga and mindful movement practices including animal flow, myofascial release, pranayama, and meditation. Read more about Ambika here.

Cindy has been practicing yoga for over 40 years and teaching for almost two decades. She is certified at the E-RYT 200 level and is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP). In addition to being a lifelong musician and award-winning singer/songwriter, Cindy is also a dedicated teacher and practitioner of mindfulness meditation and approaches her yoga teaching from this centering awareness perspective. Read more about Cindy here.

Diane’s classes emphasize self-discovery, but also are often playful; she loves to share the inner experience that comes from bringing yoga off the mat. Diane completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Shambhava Yoga (Shoshoni Yoga) near Nederland, Colorado in 2018.

Jennifer is dedicated to exploring movement patterns that benefit the whole person. Her classes offer adaptations and strive for balance. With over 500 hours of yoga teacher training, Jennifer focuses on awakening and balancing the breath, body, and mind energy

Jess feels connected to the nurturing aspects of yoga. A nurse by background, she enjoys leading others with care for the body and mind. Expect Jess’ class to be gentle and relaxing.

Kerry is a massage therapist who specializes in the John Barnes Approach to Myofascial Release. Kerry received her yoga teacher training from Rolf Gates. She believes that yoga and myofascial release go hand-in-hand because both practice moving from thinking to becoming absorbed in the sensations of the body. Kerry strives to create a safe environment for exploration and ease.

Laura is passionate about guiding others in a yoga practice that feels inclusive, empowering, and welcoming to beginners. Laura's classes are generally slower-paced, allowing for opportunities to find alignment and connection with the breath.

Over 20 years ago, Liz began using yoga and meditation to support her well-being while living with disabilities. This personal experience sparked her passion for making yoga spaces more accessible. Liz is certified in Curvy Yoga, and her teaching style is adaptive, relaxed, and welcoming.

Melinda began her yoga journey over 20 years ago. She quickly noticed how yoga postures made her feel deeply connected to her body as well as relieving the pain of past physical trauma. Melinda is incredibly grateful for her teachers, humbled by the study of yoga, and honored by the opportunity to share what she continually learns on this path.

With great curiosity and respect for the human body, Sandy has studied yoga, healthy movement, and myofascial release. Her “healthy practices” classes teach self-massage, simple movement, and easy breathwork--for yogis and non-yogis. She empowers students to listen to and care for themselves. As the studio owner, Sandy strives to make Bluestem a safe space for exploration and evolution, and her favorite classes involve laughing.

Sarah brings a sense of playfulness and a mind-body-spirit approach to her yoga classes. Through movement and breath, she encourages students to cultivate inner wholeness, awareness, and balance, and to take those lessons off the mat and into the community to inspire peace, joy, and love for all.

Susan is passionate about helping students improve their health and overall well-being through yoga. Modern dance, somatics, and clinical social work have all influenced her vision of yoga as a practice for those who want to age wisely.

Suzi loves creating flows that allow your practice to meet you exactly where you are, while also reminding you to play and try something new. Her personal practice formed as a way to cope with the effects of arthritis after years of ballet and years of running. A life-long animal lover, Suzi also hosts a local service project class called Kitty Karma Yoga that aims to find homes for adoptable cats

Valentine discovered yoga and meditation 20 years ago while studying music therapy at KU. She has led meditation classes and workshops in therapeutic and corporate wellness settings. Valentine pursued her 200-hour yoga teacher training to share the practice that she found supports an agile mind, body, and heart for all life offers. She is an empathetic and compassionate teacher who creates a supportive environment and space for all.