Isis Yoga Center currently has seven instructors who offer 15 weekly classes in Yoga, Tai Chi and Belly Dance

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 helps strengthen muscles, increases flexibility, and renews energy. When practiced on a regular basis, Yoga can release stress, tension, and anxiety. In general, it can be a springboard for improved physical, mental and emotional health.

Isis Yoga and Wellness Center currently has seven instructors who offer over 15 weekly classes in Yoga, Pilates, Meditation, and Belly Dance. Our teachers are dedicated to providing a safe and supportive atmosphere for our students as they become stronger and healthier. Class sizes are 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.

Let our experienced teachers help you on your path to becoming a stronger and healthier YOU!

Let us introduce them to you, beginning with our Founder...

Kathleen Weinstein, owner of Isis Yoga Center, has practiced yoga for 35 years and has taught yoga since 1979. She has a degree in dance and has a 500 hour advanced level teacher certification from 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.

Meet Our Other Teachers:
Alicia Kornacker
Alicia began practicing hatha yoga in 2006 in her quest for mind, body, and spiritual balance. She received her 200 RYT certification from teacher, Karen Soroko. Alicia received her B.S. in Family Social Science with an emphasis on Public Health from the University of Minnesota.
Denise Bunch
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 she holds her 500 hour RYT certification. Denise devotes much of her time to helping others, particularly women, experience the life-changing physical, mental and spritual benefits of yoga.
Kathleen Weinstein
See Bio Above
Laurie Williams
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.
Lynn Meloche
Lynn Meloche is a registered yoga teacher (RYT) and has earned her teaching certification through the Integrative Yoga Therapy Teacher Training program developed by Lillian and Joseph LePage. Integrative Yoga Therapy is a pioneer and leader in training Yoga professionals who can bring the ancient insights of Yoga into mainstream wellnessprograms. Her focus is on beginner students who would like to supplement their health and exercise routine with gentle yoga therapy for stress management, injury reduction and overall strength and flexibility.
Michele Gorny
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, and can be reached at 651.261.4121.
Molly Mayer
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.
Vincent Butler
Vincent began his journey with yoga over five years ago as a way to help recover from a sports related injury. Through regular practice he has found yoga to be an incredible tool for physical recovery, self-illumination and discovery. Vincent completed his 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification in June 2008 under RYT Karen Soroko, and has been teaching regularly since March 2008.

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