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Anna Legrand, 200RYT

Anna Legrand Certifications ~ Yoga Tree 200RYT, Beginner Yoga 101, Yoga Tree Restorative Yoga Bridge, Denton Oncology Center, Denton, Tx Contact Her ~ amlegrand@me.com

Alli Downs, 200RYT

Alli Downs Lifetime Fitness, Plano, TX Hot Body Yoga, Frisco, TX Hart Yoga, Frisco, TX Contact Her ~alli.downs@yahoo.com

Dee Dee, ERYT200

Dee Dee Burrington Yoga Synergy Spa Garland, Tx. Contact Her ~ ddburington@gmail.com

Paula Hopkins, RYT200

Paula Hopkins Favre, 200 RYT, discovered yoga soon after moving to Texas in 2008. It became her passion, and she went on to graduate from the Yoga Tree Teacher Training Program in June of 2012. Since then, it has been her mission to share her passion and enthusiasm for yoga with others. She holds certifications in Vinyasa, Restorative, and Beginner’s Yoga, and recently became one of the first certified Yoga for Cancer teachers in the DFW area. Certifications ~ Yoga Tree 200RYT, Yoga Tree Beginner Yoga 101, Yoga Tree Restorative, Yoga Tree Energy Anatomy Contact Her ~ pjfavre@gmail.com

Rebekah Brown, RYT200

Rebekah Brown Certifications ~ Yoga Tree 200RYT, Yoga Tree Beginner Yoga 101, Yoga Tree Restorative Contact Her ~ rbrown@yogatreeplano.com

Jennifer Brown

Graduated December 2013

Tiffany Marchi, 200 RYT

Graduated December 2013.

Katrin Drom, 200 RYT

Graduated December 2013. Contact her~ kate.drom@yahoo.com

Narendra Sohanlal, 200 RYt

Graduated December 2013. contact him~ naren2s@yahoo.com

Anne Amacker, 200 RYT

Graduated December 2013

Deborah Dillard

Graduated December 2013

Eileen Pennington, 200 RYT

Graduated December 2013

Class of December 2013

From right to left: Narendra Sohanlal,Eileen Pennington, Leon McDowell, Deborah Dillard, Katrin Drom, Leslie Forsyth, Anne Amacker, Jennifer Brown, Ronda Derk, Tiffany Marchi.

Cristina Spinelli, 200 RYT

Cristina started practicing yoga several years ago. After many moves from Italy to Argentina to the USA, she has developed a deep understanding of non-attachment. She emanates a connection to life that comes from truly living in the moment. Her decision to train issued from a desire and readiness for personal development and leaves her with many new doors open. Graduated Yoga Tree Plano June 2014

Sara Scirea, 200 RYT

Sara came with a friend to her first yoga class in 2008 to solve some physical blocks. At first unsure as to whether it was for her or not, she soon realized that the more she practiced the more she fell in love. She has found that as the energy grows and flows, it reveals a whole new world within herself that she can't live without. Her background in gymnastics supports her physical knowledge and her kind nature comes through in her teachings. Graduated Yoga Tree Plano June 2014

Tess Cain, 200 RYT

Tess graduated from the University of Tulsa with a degree in sociology in 2013. Yoga intermingled with many other activities throughout her life and now has come to the forefront. The peace and energy she finds from both the Vinyasa chill out styles keep bringing her back and going deeper. In the sacred space of the practice, a brighter light radiates out from her. She believes that yoga is for people of all abilities and wants to share her vivacious and spunky personality with everyone. Graduated Yoga Tree Plano June 2014

Kristie Bell, 200 RYT

Otherwise known as "Gypsy," Kristie was born to travel and explore the world. Her goal is to reach all 10 regions of age 40- she's only got two left to go. She first started her journey into yoga a few years ago when she attended a Bikram class. After a persistent practice, she lost 72 lbs and found that her worldly travels reflected the exploration she was doing within herself. Through all of that, she has decided that it is never too late to be who you are and she truly embodies this perspective with her quiet confidence. Her teaching is sure to be full of humor while showing people how to be nurturing and compassionate with themselves. Graduated Yoga Tree Plano June 2014

Skye Spirit, 200 RYT

Skye, like her adopted name, is a spirited and bright young teacher with a zest for turning all of life into her playground. She realized yoga was her path when she took a prenatal class a few years ago. Since the birth of her son, she has started teaching prenatal yoga at Vibe Yoga. Her focus, both in class and in life, is learning how to release the things that hold back the inward journey and free up the mind. She exemplifies that life is not so serious. Graduated Yoga Tree Plano June 2014

Cynthia Sher

Graduated 2012

Alicia McMillian, 200 RYT

Graduated 2013

Ann Nawalers

Graduated 2012

Talitha Downs, 200 RYT

Graduated 2013

Graduates of 2012

Graduates of 2013

Leslie Forsyth, 200 RYT, LMT, OTR

Leslie Forsyth, OTR, LMT, RYT-200. Leslie has practiced Tai Chi and Yoga for 20 years weaving these principles into her therapy work in rehabilitation. She began her Yoga journey this year through completing her RYT200 certification with Toni Farris at Yoga Tree Plano. This certification was inspired by the desire to help others stay healthy physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Leslie plans to continue her education with a focus on Hatha and Restorative Yoga practice. In addition to her Yoga training Leslie is an Occupational therapist, Massage therapist, Lymphedema Therapist and a watercolor artist. Leslie has had over 30 courses in Manual Therapy specializing in Lymphatic Drainage, Craniosacral Therapy, Myofascial Release, Visceral Manipulation and Energetic Healing (REIKI).

Fall 2014 200RYT

Abigail Birkett, 200 RYT

Graduated 2015

Mindy Chernow, 200 RYT

Graduated 2015

Nancy Kraut, 200 RYT

Graduated 2015

Mischele McEntire, 200 RYT

Graduated 2015

Star O'Neil, 200 RYT

Graduate 2015

Jennifer Pitt, 500RYT

Emily Joyner, 200 RYT

Emily is a graduate of the Yoga Tree teacher training program. She teaches Vinyasa Flow level one and two. Emily’s yoga journey started at the young age of 17. She began practicing to relieve the stresses of daily life and has not stopped since. Emily completed her extensive 200 hour teacher training program in 2016 and immediately began teaching. It is a passion of hers to spread her love of yoga and the peace it brings. Emily is lucky to have found her calling at a young age.

Sarah Michelle Griisser, 500RYT

Monicka Lukas, 200RYT

Lori Mangan, 200RYT

Nicki Brace, 200RYT

Carson Killingsworth, BA, RYT200

Carson began her fitness journey at 3 years old with her first dance class. Carson’s love for teaching began in 2011 when she started teaching dance lessons at Dance, Etc. in Wichita Falls. From her first class, she knew she would always have a passion for teaching and helping people reach their full potential. Carson studied dance and movement at MSU. She began taking yoga, barre, pilates classes at Balance Yoga + Barre in Wichita Falls and absolutely fell in love. Carson was instantly drawn to the mind body connection reached through yoga and began learning to apply it to all types of exercise. Carson specializes in Vinyasa yoga, and has a passion for teaching a safe and mindful practice. Carson has a Bachelor’s of Science in Exercise Physiology from Midwestern State University. Her dance career was shaped by Lisa Woods, Courtney Galiano, and Adam Parsons. She studied with Tricia Murphy Madden and Leslie Bender, the creators of Barre Above, and is certified in Primary Pilates and then Barre. Carson completed her 200RYT training with Toni Farris at Yoga Tree in Plano, TX. Carson currently lives in Wichita Falls teaching Barre, Pilates, Yoga and Dance at Balance Yoga + Barre. She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and their three fur babies.

Lauren Byrd, RYT200

Lauren has a background in Accounting and Finance. She discovered yoga in 2010 and has maintained a steady practice for over 7 years. She enjoys the discipline and flexibility that come from practice. Lauren particularly enjoys teaching heated Vinyasa. Her passion is sharing the benefits of yoga with others, including her family. She completed her RYT 200 certificate after training with Toni Farris at Yoga Tree. She is continuing her yoga studies by working toward her RYT500. She is excited to be on her journey to a greater understanding and deeper love of yoga. She currently lives in Forney, TX where she runs a family business with her husband. Her greatest joy is playing with her 4 year old little yogini in training.

Liz Jones, BA, MA, ERYT200, CPT

Liz has a mission to serve those in need and create ways to better our communities. She is passionate about helping organizations and individuals achieve wellness in their lives. She has over 25 years of business experience and 20+ years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry. She is the creator of employee wellness programs for various organizations and continues to offer corporate wellness programming. She writes a regular wellness column in the Rockwall Herald. She has also published numerous articles in fitness and wellness magazines, newspapers, and websites. Liz has a BA in Communication and an MA in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Strategic Management. She is certified in Ethics and Leadership and Legal Education. She holds certifications from the National Federation of Professional Trainers, Cooper Institute Personal Training and First Responder Injury Prevention, Health Sciences Academy Nutritional Sciences. She is an ERYT200 and is working toward her RYT500 at Yoga Tree. She is a Yoga Alliance continuing education provider. She also has training and teaching experience in creative dance, women’s intuitive and empowerment dance, belly dancing and Functional Fitness & Kettlebell training. Liz was voted one of the Top 100 Wellness Professionals in 2014 by Wellness Council of America WELCOA Dish Award. In her spare time she maintains a hobby farm. She works with dogs and pigs with her son in Greenville, Tx.

Hayat Mohammed

Hayat Mohammed started her yoga journey at the age of 17. She loves clarity of mind she gets from her persevering practice. She always knew it was her calling to share yoga with others. Although she struggled the self-confidence required to teach. She persisted in her studies and spiritual growth allowing her to surpass her fear. She is passionate about nutritional education. She is involved in nutritional outreach in her community. Hayat is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in dietetics at Texas Women’s University and expected to graduate with the 2018 class. She is currently working on her 200RYT with Toni Farris at Yoga Tree Plano. When she is not studying she enjoys spending time with her friends.

Ester Mairo

Ester is drawn to all aspects of yoga practice. She enjoys meditation and mindfulness as much as posture practice. She has maintained a steady practice since 2013. Ester also practices Reiki and Meditation daily and find it helps her understand the flow of energy in practice. She is looking forward to teaching in English while she is stateside and in Italian when she returns home to Lecce, Italy. She has an International Bachelor’s Degree in Banking and Finance, Insurance and Economics. She is a certified Reiki Level I. She has a 200RYT from Yoga Tree. When she isn’t teaching yoga, she is enjoying her husband and two boys, Niccolo’ and Leonardo.

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