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Crystal Oostema


Crystal Oostema is a Certified Rolfer, Registered Yoga Teacher, and is Nationally Certified in Massage and Bodywork. She received her education at the Rolf Institute of Structural Integration in Boulder , Colorado and Florianapolis Brazil , Yoga Works in Los Angeles , and the Chicago School of Massage Therapy in Chicago , Illinois . Crystal has been in the alternative healthcare field since 1999, and happily considers helping other people find balance in their bodies and lives her life's work. Her passion lies with helping people "wake up" sleeping parts of the body and more than anything, connecting the body, mind and spirit.

Crystal approaches bodywork with the understanding she, as therapist, must be working on a level in which the client is available to receive the work. Under these circumstances, clients find they are able to enjoy intense sessions without needing time to "recover." Due to her experience as a bodyworker, her yoga classes inevitably are very body centered. Students say that in her classes they are able to find a new level to the asana every time they practice. Classes with Crystal are methodical and relaxing. Her teaching style is gentle and concise.

Michael Bricker

Michael Bricker is a Nationally Certified Massage Therapist and Bodyworker. He received comprehensive training at the Sedona School of Massage. A former flight medic in the US Coast Guard, he has been in the health care field for years gaining significant experience in sports injury massage. He currently works with some of the best medical practitioners in Sitka in addition to being part owner of Balanced Practice. Because of his clinical experience, he uses a systematic approach to health care with a well-trained ear. Styles of massage in which he is most proficient include deep tissue and myofacial technique.

At 6ft 4in 240 lbs he is able to use a wide variety of pressure with ease. From deep tissue to passive manipulation of body parts, from access bio-orthonamy to traction holds, sessions with Mike can help to balance body and mind with a gentle to firm pressure and expertise.


Corrie Bosman

Corrie Bosman has been studying and practicing yoga for more than 12 years. Her yoga practice is a fusion of styles including: Hatha, Kundalini, vinyasa flow and power yoga. She is an avid hiker, bicyclist and runner. As such her yoga practice tends to focus on releasing tension in the major muscle groups often stressed by these activities. Corrie began teaching with Balanced Practice in January 2009 after spending five weeks in Hawaii where among other things she explored acrobatic yoga. When not on the yoga mat or out playing Corrie works as an attorney and environmental activist. Her yoga training, particularly in mind/body/breath connection helps her remain grounded and balanced as she encounters stressful situations in her daily work. While Corrie is not a certified teacher, she is excited to share her practice with students. Corrie pictured in the air :-)

 

Andrea Thomas

Andrea Thomas has been practicing yoga for 19 years and teaching for 12 years. She originally learned yoga from Michele Friedman and went on to attend numerous workshops, training and advanced teacher training with a variety of teachers and styles including Anusara and Iyengar. She most recently ran Yoga Union with a team of awesome teachers (now at Balanced Practice). Yoga Union merged with Balanced Practice to bring more balance in her life and help unify the yoga community. She is passionate about making yoga accessible to all Sitkans. Her eclectic approach is ever changing with newly discovered information and personal growth.

 

 

 

Ann Walter

Ann Walter is a registered yoga teacher through Yoga Alliance. She has trained primarily in the Iyengar tradition but teaches with a more eclectic approach, exploring different traditions including Viniyoga , Anusara , and Ashtanga .

Lisa Sadlier-Hart

 

 

Lisa Sadleir-Hart is a certified group fitness instructor through the American Council on Exercise, certified health education specialist and a spiritual director.  She has practiced yoga since 2002 and taught gentle and restorative yoga classes since early 2007.  She also facilitates retreats on spirituality with a focus on integrating the expressive arts and wisdom of the body into one's spiritual journey.

 

 

 

 

Kasey Davis

 Kasey Davis ( was VanderHoek) is registered yogainstructor with Yoga Alliance. She completed 200-hour yoga instructor training at Heartwood Institute in 2006. In addition she has taken additional weeklong and weekend instructor workshop training with Lynne Minton, Desiree Rumba, Svia, Mary Dunn, Dean Learner, and other instructors. Kasey has been practicing yoga since 1998 and has been instructing since 2004. 

 

Mike Sinder (Santokh Singh) is a Kundalini Yoga Instructor certified by KRI is a member of IYKTA, and he journeyed to India for his teacher training.  He has been practicing yoga for 15 years, prior to that he practiced Buddhist Meditation. He is experienced with Hatha, Power Yoga and a brief stint with SRF a meditative style, before discovering Kundalini. Mike adds some unique aspects and perspective to the Kundalini Yoga Experience, through exercise and techniques to achieve healing, spiritual growth, awareness, strength, and promoting living in the world as an example to others

 

 

 

Lexi Fish 

Lexi Fish first started practicing yoga in 2003, and recently became certified in Vinyasa Flow Yoga with Yoga Alliance. Lexi is also pursuing the study of Anusara Yoga. Her style is a creative flow practice with attention to alignment detail and steadiness of breath.Lexi's class environment is warm and nurturing, and aims to develop the unique qualities that each student brings to the mat. Off the mat, Lexi spends as much time as possible in the outdoors with her friends and family. She has a Bachelors of Art in International Relations and Spanish, and currently works for the Sitka Conservation Society. 

Carolyln Wohlers B.A., M.A.T., R.N., B.S., M.S.:

Earned several degrees: Physical Education (1971); Nursing (1975, 2002,
2007), and Teaching (1983).
Began daily yoga practice over five years ago to manage personal
chronic low back pain.
Obtained numerous training certificates through YogaFit, ultimately
receiving 200-hour RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) certificate through
Yoga Alliance (2006).
Attended both Symposium on Yoga Research and Therapy weekends (2007 and
2008) in L. A.
Completed project and presented poster for Master's in
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing: YogaFit Vinyasa Yoga for Managing
Chronic Low Back Pain (2007).
Taught vinyasa yoga classes at The Alaska Club(s) in Anchorage for
several years.
Teaching in Sitka for UAA's AAS in Nursing program.