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 Welcome to Isis Yoga and Wellness Center. Founded in 2002 by Kathleen Weinstein, the center is dedicated to helping people on their journey of wellness. We welcome people of all levels of fitness, and all types of body shapes.
Our center is based upon the belief that most everyone can benefit from Yoga. Yoga can help us strengthen muscles, increase flexibility and restore energy. In addition, Yoga practiced on a regular basis, can help ease back pain, eliminates frequent headaches, and reduces stress. In general, it can be a springboard for improved health.
Isis Yoga and Wellness Center currently has seven instructors who offer over 20 weekly classes in Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, Tai Chi and Belly Dance. Our teachers are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive atmosphere for our students as they become stronger and healthier. Class size is small (5-15 participants). Keeping class sizes smaller, means that instructors can tailor class content to meet the participants needs and can give students attention in proper alignment.
In today's world more than ever before we are subject to stress, tension, and anxiety. Practiced on a regular basis, Yoga can help us achieve a more centered and joyous state. Let us help you demystify the practice of Yoga and help you on your journey of wellness.
Our teachers are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive atmosphere
for our students as they become stronger and healthier. Let us introduce them to you, beginning with our Founder...
Kathleen Weinstein, owner of Isis Yoga Center, has practiced yoga for 30 years and
has taught yoga since 1979. She has a degree in dance and is a certified by Kripalu, the largest Hatha yoga and retreat center in the United States. She has studied with Erich Schiffmann,
John Friend, Patricia Walden, Judith Lasater, Angela Farmer, and other internationally respected yoga teachers on her yoga journey.
Kathleen is serious about yoga, but not particularly serious about herself. She has a light-hearted, engaging approach to teaching. She loves sharing her passion for yoga with students
and enjoys seeing the effects it has on others' lives.
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Meet Our Other Teachers: |
Alicia Kornacker
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Alicia began practicing hatha yoga in 2006 in her quest for mind, body, and spiritual balance. She is currently working towards her RYT certification with teacher, Karen Soroko, and is receiving aditional Kripalu teacher training
from Kathleen Weinstein of Isis Yoga and Wellness Center.
Alicia received her B.S. in Family Social Science with an emphasis on Public Health from the University of Minnesota.
In addition to her yoga teaching, she currently works as a Wellness Consultant at Valley Natural Foods Co-op. |
Denise Bunch
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| Denise learned Iyengar Yoga with Diana Drake at the St. Paul Yoga Center in the 1990's. Later she studied under the gentle guidance of Laura Erdman-Luntz, founder of the Center for Healthy Living, and became a licensed instructor in 2003. Today, Denise devotes much of her time to helping others, particularly women, experience the life-changing physical, mental and spritual benefits of yoga. |
Elizabeth Abbene
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Elizabeth Abbene was born in the section of New York City City commonly known as "Chinatown" and grew up with an interest, respect and reverence for the people and culture of East Asia. Since moving from New York in 1979, she has studied traditional Eastern Arts, Chinese medicine and martial arts. She holds a Doctoral Degree in Natural Health with a Master's Degree in Holistic Nutrition. As a health educator she helps support the innate healing response of the body through nutritional strategies, relaxation and visualization, and exercise programs. Tai Chi, as exercise, tones the outer and inner body by combining gentle movement with relaxed, natural breathing. Practicing moving with harmony, gracefulness, and purpose will assist in the attainment of inner blance. The slow rhythmic movements help develop flexibility, strength and coordination.
Elizabeth enjoys sharing the adventure of Tai Chi with her students. |
Kathleen Weinstein
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Laurie Williams
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Laurie was first introduced to Middle Eastern Dance while working on her Theatre and Dance degree in Duluth.
After moving back to Minneapolis, she started taking classes at the Cassandra School in 1994, and has been hooked on the music and movement ever since. The majority of her studies have been with Cassandra Shore and Margo Abdo O'Dell. In addition, she has trained in workshops with nationally known teachers such as: Dalia Carella, Morocco, Ansuya and Hourhan Sharif.
An organizer of the Egyptian Dance Group for the Festival of Nations, she is also currently the the co-director of Zaharat, another local belly dance troupe.
She is looking forward to sharing her passion for Middle Eastern dance with students at Isis Yoa and Wellness Center. |
Michele Gorny
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Michele Willette has been involved in health and fitness since college, where she earned a degree in health psychology, studying stress relief and stress management. She then earned certifications in massage therapy, personal training, and lastly adding Pilates. Her focus is on body awareness and rehabilitation.
In addition to teaching she also practices massage therapy at Isis Yoga and Wellness Center.
She takes appointments on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday and can be reached at 651.261.4121. |
Molly Mayer
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Molly Mayer (RYT) was first introduced to yoga while obtaining her dance degree at the University of Minnesota. She received her yoga teaching certificate from Mona Ceniceros in 2001, and her advanced teaching certificate from Donna Farhi in 2004.
In 2003 she adventured to Chaing Mai, Thailand where she received her certification in the ancient art of Thai Massage. |
Molly Mayer and Alicia Kornacker
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Nate Habte
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Tom Simota
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Tom Simota began his spiritual quest in 1993 and has had the opportunity to study with many spiritual teachers, including Carol Parrish and Brugh Joy. Tom holds a Master's Degree in Education, from the University of Wisconsin - Stout. Ancient Wisdom, Esoteric and Metaphysical studies highlight his life.
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