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Yoga Reflections' Instructors
269-350-YOGA
Joy Kakabeeke, CYT; Owner
Joy Kakabeeke, Certified Yoga Instructor, is a busy wife and mother who decided to take her love for Yoga and create a Yoga practice that anyone can benefit from. Joy is a graduate of Arizona State University and has a Masters Degree from the University of Phoenix. She taught high school and college mathematics for a total of 11 years in Phoenix, Arizona and then in Kalamazoo, Michigan. After the birth of her daughter, Joy retired from teaching and keeps busy with her new yoga studio and also works part time as a travel agent for Paradise Getaways.
Joy began practicing Yoga in 2005 and was initially quite surprised by the challenging postures. After about 5 or 6 classes, she really began to understand the benefits and enjoy her yoga practice more and more. Her first instructor really spent time focusing on how to do Yoga poses correctly and in proper alignment. As she continued to practice Yoga in Kalamazoo, she was so grateful for that strong foundation because it truly taught her about her body and how to avoid injury. When Joy was diagnosed with fibromyalgia she turned to Yoga to help manage her pain, increase her strength and reduce stress. She has found Yoga to be so beneficial and she wants to share this therapeutic form of exercise with others.
Mike and Joy Kakabeeke
Conley Kakabeeke, future yoga instructor!
Kelly Wietfeldt Kelly is our Stott Pilates trained instructor. She studied dance at Western Michigan University and has been teaching dance since 1990. Kelly began practicing pilates in the mid 90's, received her Stott Pilates training with Vered Arbel of Elements in Motion in Chicago and began teaching pilates in 2007.
Kelly is an expert in correct spinal alignment and the muscles used to keep the spine healthy and strong. Her Pilates classes are structured for all levels and aid in building muscle, improving posture, and preventing injuries.
Kelly's Stott Pilates class meets on Fridays at 10 a.m.
Gerry Sander, E-RYTGerry Sander, Yoga therapist/instructor, occupational therapist and wellness theorist, holds an advanced Masters in Occupational Therapy and national certification and registration in Yoga and personal training. He is an exercise specialist for the American Council on Exercise and is a charter member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists Council of Schools.
Gerry is an expert in stress management, strength, balance, flexibility, posture and therapeutic thought. He serves as adjunct professor of kinesiology for local universities and as pain-relief/body mechanics specialist for major industry.
Gerry currently teaches Tai Chi and does
Reiki Bodywork by appointment only.
Johanna Potter, CYT
Johanna is a 200 hour yoga-alliance certified teacher. She began her yoga journey over ten years ago and in that time has personally learned that yoga can bring great healing to the physical and mental bodies. She believes yoga has this power by connecting us to the Spirit, which is the True source of healing. Johanna hopes to share her experience with yoga with each of her students while they are given the space to find the practice that is right for them. (Colossians 3:14)
Johanna is expecting her first baby on March 2nd and is not currently teaching a class. Congratulations Johanna!
