Aimee and Tim Elsner
Aimee and Tim are the Founders of Connecticut Power Yoga
We opened Connecticut Power Yoga to create a space for a connection and community. The foundation of this studio is built off of just that. We are grateful for our teachers, students and mentors that continue to ignite the fire that keeps CT Power Yoga growing.
Aimee Elsner
What 3 words best describe you?
Forward thinking, Community Oriented, Passionate
Why do you teach yoga?
I teach yoga to create bring the balance of ease into the lives of others.
Alison Waller
What 3 words best describe you?
Compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated.
Why do you teach yoga?
It wasn’t until I found yoga that I felt I could truly breathe for the first time. I teach in to help others learn to do the same.
Allie Dalto
What 3 words best describe you?
Spirited, Kind, Motivated
Why do you teach yoga?
I teach yoga to create a safe place for people to connect deeper with their mind, body & soul – I want to spread all that I have gained from yoga with others.
Amanda Bieler
What 3 words best describe you?
Adventurous, Ambitious, and Compassionate.
Why do you teach yoga?
I teach yoga to give to others what I feel I need the most sometimes in life. Yoga is often the “yin to my yang” in my fast paced nature.
Anna Catanzaro
What 3 words best describe you? Patient, quiet and calm
Why do you teach yoga? To help others
Brittany Rodriguez
What 3 words best describe you?
Lively, Fiery, Fearless
Why do you teach yoga?
To heal the world from the inside out.
Chris Blais Ludlow
What 3 words best describe you?
Honest, Open and Willing
Why do you teach yoga?
To give back what has freely been given to me.
Deb Shin
What 3 words best describe you?
Strong, determined, compassionate
Why do you teach yoga?
To empower others and instill a sense of curiosity and courage to look inward towards growth on and off the mat.
Dorian Benitez
What 3 words best describe you?
ambitious, passionate, athletic.
Why do you teach yoga?
Teaching yoga is more about letting myself dig deep into my heart, about having confidence to be vulnerable and to express that vulnerability, letting it flow with the sincere hope of inspiring my students to tap their possibilities and achieve their hopes for the present moment.
Hannah Kitzmiller
200 Hr. Yoga Teacher Training Co-FacilitatorWhat 3 words best describe you?
interested, compassionate, dreamer
Why do you teach yoga?
I teach yoga to be of service to others. I love connecting with my students and facilitating connection between my students.
Jane Munson
What 3 words best describe you?
Motivated, affectionate, and lighthearted.
Why do you teach yoga?
I teach yoga to connect with others and myself. Observing and supporting people in connecting their breath to movement in their body is powerful. The energy exchanged in each class, the loving community, and the sweat!
Jane Wynne
What 3 words best describe you?
Sunny, Authentic, Passionate
Why do you teach yoga?
I teach yoga to help others connect with their bodies and access reprieve from the chaos of everyday life.
Jessica Dominguez
What 3 words best describe you?
Reliable, caring, hardworking
Why do you teach yoga?
I teach yoga because it’s brought so much positivity and peace into my life and I want to be able to share that with others
Julia Johnson
What three words best describe you?
Easy going, adventurous, balanced
Why do you teach yoga?
Yoga provides a space to reflect, discover, and grow. I teach so that I can help draw forth that experience for others. I also just love the energy and community!
Katy Ingulli
What 3 words best describe you?
Strong, easygoing and dependable
Why do you teach yoga?
What other job is life changing and fun at the same time??!
Lindsey Mitchell
What 3 words best describe you?
Grounded, Playful, Flexible
Why do you teach yoga?
I teach because yoga has brought so much into my life; community, consistency, friendship, energy and I love that I can share a piece of that with my students in each class.
Lisa Gifford
What 3 words best describe you?
Open-hearted, open-minded, free spirit
Why do you teach yoga?
I aspire to share the asana practice with other yogis, in hopes that they step off their mats and use the skills practiced with breath and meditative movement to create more harmony and peace in their daily life and for other living beings.
Luke Scully
What 3 words best describe you?
Energetic, enthusiastic, bold
Why do you teach yoga?
I teach yoga to create a platform that inspires others to delve into the profound connection between body and mind.
Maggie Barragan
What 3 words best describe you?
GOOFY, LOVING, & OPEN
Why do you teach yoga?
To inspire mindful movement and self-awareness
Natalie Quiles
What 3 words best describe you?
Driven, Curious, Passionate
Why do you teach yoga?
I teach yoga to connect with community, create a space for students to explore yoga in a safe and fun way, and to continue deepening my own practice!
Sally Betz
Studio Manager
What 3 words best describe you?
Genuine, direct and fun loving
Why do you love yoga?
My aunt introduced me to yoga at a young age and the infinite benefits have been mainstays in my life. We lightheartedly like to say in our house: if you don’t bend, you break!