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Heidi Sherwin
e-mail: heidi.sherwin@hsc.wvu.edu
classes: Flow & Restore Yoga
Biography
Heidi Sherwin (RYT 500) has been inspired by the roots of yoga and holistic health practices for over 25 years, and started teaching yoga in 2008. Her sincere, fun and creative teaching style intelligently joins the philosophical and physical practices of Hatha Yoga. Through her nurturing guidance of insightful alignment, flowing sequences, and awakened breathing, she provides a welcoming space for you to de-stress, rejuvenate, and access a felt-sense of peace within life’s ebb and flow. |
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Alexandra Amedro
e-mail: alex@latinfitnesswithalex.com
classes: Zumba
Biography
Alexandra was born in Colombia, S.A. and has been teaching Zumba since March 2006. You don’t need to know how to dance to join her classes. She creates a party-like atmosphere, which is less intimidating for participants who are inexperienced in Latin dance. Participants know that they can just go with the flow and enjoy the party. What makes her classes unique is the high-energy dance element. A few minutes into one of her hour-long Zumba classes and one thing is clear – it is all in the hips. In one of her Zumba classes you not only learn the basic steps of Latin rhythms, but you also learn some Spanish along the way. Her Zumba classes are 100% latin, full of salsa, merengue, cumbia, samba and much more! |
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Deborah Yackel
e-mail: dyackel162@gmail.com
classes: Pilates
Biography
Deborah has been a fitness professional for the last 36 years and teaching at Healthworks for more than 20 years. Her career in Pilates started in 2000 with the program of the Ron Fletcher Method. She was honored to have studied under the man who trained under Joseph Pilates himself. It was in Boulder Colorado where she learned the authentic method of technique and skill from an esteemed elder and master of Pilates. Two years later, she received a certification in mat and all equipment by Powerhouse Pilates specializing in Rehabilitative Pilates. She along with several of the physical therapists at Healthworks received this certification yet she was the one who became the coordinator of the program and performed frequent in –service seminars to the staff and our members at Healthworks. After attending several International Educational Conferences with Pilates Method Alliance, Deborah was one of the few fitness professionals selected by Polestar Pilates Education to attend an 8- day intensive training in Miami with the renowned Brent Anderson – PhD, PT, OCS and co- founder of Polestar in Sacramento California. The concept was to specialize in Pilates based rehabilitation and performance enhancement. This series provided an in-depth instruction in the Pilates principles, techniques and practice along with research in movement science, motor learning, bioenergetics, and communication science to the instructional practice.
In continuation of her Pilates instruction and practice, Deborah has completed modules with Balance Body Education in advanced exercises and programming in Mat, Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair, Ladder Barrel, and small props including advanced and super advanced exercises to challenge clients to achieve their best. Deborah feels that her vast, well rounded education and experience will create safe successful classes for clients at any level. |
