Fall 2023 Retreat Guides

Tanya first practiced yoga in 2010, became certified as an instructor in 2012, and almost immediately began teaching and sharing this transformative passion with family and friends. A few short years later Tanya’s dream of opening a yoga studio to the public was realized. Azitala is now something of a staple in the Elk River community and draws a wide range of bodies. People flock to Tanya’s classes to soak up that yummy energy! From powerfully active classes to deeply moving meditations, her wide range inspires each practitioner to truly feel YOGA — that union between mind and body.

{Tanya is E-RYT 200, E-RYT 500, Module in Kundalini, Module in Yin/Restorative, Module in Yoga Alchemy, Module in Bhakti/Sound Healing, Pranayama, Grief and Trauma yoga, and Certified Reiki Master.}

JR’s yoga journey began in fall of 2016 as an empty nest was approaching. She attended her first yoga class at her church and knew immediately that she had experienced something special. Yoga helped her find balance during a time of immense transition.
She is currently leading yoga and Sound Healing classes at Azitala, along with traveling to other studios and wellness centers. She is currently building a private healing practice and looking forward to releasing her first CD this Fall!
JR is grateful for this journey and looking forward to sharing learning, reflective, healing, and restorative time at another Sweet Spirit retreat.

{JR is RYT 500, Reiki Master, & has a certificate in Sound Healing.}

I (Amber) began my history with yoga over 15 years ago. I loved that post-yoga high and was inspired to become a teacher once I experienced the possibility of a deeper connection. Teaching yoga feels like both a service to others and a fulfillment of passion and joy for myself. I teach a wide variety of classes and bodies but find that people connect most with my style if they are open to spiritual development and growth.

In January of 2020 I began training in Thai Yoga Bodywork and have been so blessed to share this healing work with a wide variety of people. I work to put my clients at ease and provide sessions that are very grounding and nurturing.

I was inspired to create retreats where folks could experience an immersion of sorts; an all-inclusive experience that could refresh the spirits of caregivers in our community.

{Amber is RYT 500, E-RYT 200, and certified in Thai Yoga Bodywork & Energy Medicine Yoga Foundations}