When I practice, I am a philosopher. When I teach, I am a scientist. When I demonstrate, I am an artist. -B.K.S. Iyengar
Tracey Radloff (she/her) |
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CIYT Level 2 | 500RYT | YACEP
Tracey is a full time Yoga instructor and teaches Introduction to Iyengar Yoga at UWM as well as a variety of classes at Riverwest Yogashala. She began her yoga practice with Janet Lilly at UW-Milwaukee in 1999 while studying for her BFA in Art Education. Tracey found that yoga helped to stabilize her emotions, build her self-confidence, and relieve her chronic lower back pain. Over the years, she has become interested in functional yoga movement and breaking down the complexities of the poses into easier and attainable steps for every body. Tracey's teaching method is described as well-grounded, spirited, and attentive to the individual aspects of her students. Tracey has also become sought out as a mentor to students interested in becoming instructors and furthering their own training in the Iyengar method. She is honored and excited to help share her years of experience and practice with those who, just like her, have recognized the unique benefits of Iyengar yoga.
Contact: traceyradloff@yahoo.com | Schedule & Sign Up: Yoga classes w/ Tracey
Follow on: Instagram, Facebook or TicTok for yoga tips!
Tracey is a full time Yoga instructor and teaches Introduction to Iyengar Yoga at UWM as well as a variety of classes at Riverwest Yogashala. She began her yoga practice with Janet Lilly at UW-Milwaukee in 1999 while studying for her BFA in Art Education. Tracey found that yoga helped to stabilize her emotions, build her self-confidence, and relieve her chronic lower back pain. Over the years, she has become interested in functional yoga movement and breaking down the complexities of the poses into easier and attainable steps for every body. Tracey's teaching method is described as well-grounded, spirited, and attentive to the individual aspects of her students. Tracey has also become sought out as a mentor to students interested in becoming instructors and furthering their own training in the Iyengar method. She is honored and excited to help share her years of experience and practice with those who, just like her, have recognized the unique benefits of Iyengar yoga.
Contact: traceyradloff@yahoo.com | Schedule & Sign Up: Yoga classes w/ Tracey
Follow on: Instagram, Facebook or TicTok for yoga tips!
Sara Arends Haggith (she/her) |
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CIYT Level 2
Sara Arends Haggith is an Intermediate level Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT). She teaches various levels of classes at Riverwest Yogashala, as well as an Introductory Iyengar Yoga courses at UW-Milwaukee. She began studying Iyengar Yoga in 2006, while attending Alverno College, where she earned a BA in Mathematics and Philosophy. In yoga, she found her love of science and philosophy uniting, giving her an opportunity to listen to her mind and body, and respond with compassion. She studies regularly with Senior Iyengar teachers Hong Gwi-Seok and Chris Saudek. When she’s not teaching and practicing yoga, you can find her making art with her family, laughing loud, and listening to an awesome playlist as she dances, cooks, and washes the dishes.
Contact: s.arendshaggith@gmail.com | Schedule & Sign Up: Yoga Classes w/ Sara
Sara Arends Haggith is an Intermediate level Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT). She teaches various levels of classes at Riverwest Yogashala, as well as an Introductory Iyengar Yoga courses at UW-Milwaukee. She began studying Iyengar Yoga in 2006, while attending Alverno College, where she earned a BA in Mathematics and Philosophy. In yoga, she found her love of science and philosophy uniting, giving her an opportunity to listen to her mind and body, and respond with compassion. She studies regularly with Senior Iyengar teachers Hong Gwi-Seok and Chris Saudek. When she’s not teaching and practicing yoga, you can find her making art with her family, laughing loud, and listening to an awesome playlist as she dances, cooks, and washes the dishes.
Contact: s.arendshaggith@gmail.com | Schedule & Sign Up: Yoga Classes w/ Sara
Haley Fuhr (she/her)
CYT 200 | Iyengar Apprentice Teacher
Haley is a Certified Yoga Teacher who completed her 200-hour CYT in 2020. She teaches a restorative yoga class at the Riverwest Yogashala and teaches vinyasa style flow classes at Elite Sports Club. She graduated from UW Madison with a Bachelor's of Psychology and Neurobiology in 2019 and is in graduate school pursuing her master's in art therapy at Mount Mary University. Haley started attending classes with Tracey at the Riverwest Yogashala in 2021 and is exploring Iyengar yoga with curiosity. Haley's initial training was based in vinyasa and hatha yoga, and she is working toward expanding her experience of yoga and yoga teaching. She found yoga as part of her personal practice for finding space to cope with anxiety. Her goal with classes is to use breath, alignment, and movement to explore our bodies and move in a way that feels good.
Contact: haley.fuhr@gmail.com | Schedule & Sign Up: Yoga Classes w/ Haley
Haley is a Certified Yoga Teacher who completed her 200-hour CYT in 2020. She teaches a restorative yoga class at the Riverwest Yogashala and teaches vinyasa style flow classes at Elite Sports Club. She graduated from UW Madison with a Bachelor's of Psychology and Neurobiology in 2019 and is in graduate school pursuing her master's in art therapy at Mount Mary University. Haley started attending classes with Tracey at the Riverwest Yogashala in 2021 and is exploring Iyengar yoga with curiosity. Haley's initial training was based in vinyasa and hatha yoga, and she is working toward expanding her experience of yoga and yoga teaching. She found yoga as part of her personal practice for finding space to cope with anxiety. Her goal with classes is to use breath, alignment, and movement to explore our bodies and move in a way that feels good.
Contact: haley.fuhr@gmail.com | Schedule & Sign Up: Yoga Classes w/ Haley
Hart Danielle Ford (she/her)
Iyengar Apprentice Teacher
Hart started practicing Iyengar yoga with Gwi-Soek and Sara in 2010 as a way to find balance as a first year teacher fresh out of college. After a few years away from Milwaukee, Hart returned to this community in 2019 at a different place in life. Still in the classroom, she teaches math and science at Highland Community School, a public Montessori school in the city. Hart is putting down roots in Riverwest with her partner, mama, and little kiddo. For Hart, the Riverwest Yogashala and the wider Iyenger yoga community welcome her whole self and three generations of family. She is pursuing apprenticeship through the Riverwest Yogashala to deepen her own practice and so that she can make yoga accessible to her mama through props and modifications.
Contact: hart.danielle.ford@gmail.com | Schedule & Sign Up: Yoga Classes w/ Hart
Hart started practicing Iyengar yoga with Gwi-Soek and Sara in 2010 as a way to find balance as a first year teacher fresh out of college. After a few years away from Milwaukee, Hart returned to this community in 2019 at a different place in life. Still in the classroom, she teaches math and science at Highland Community School, a public Montessori school in the city. Hart is putting down roots in Riverwest with her partner, mama, and little kiddo. For Hart, the Riverwest Yogashala and the wider Iyenger yoga community welcome her whole self and three generations of family. She is pursuing apprenticeship through the Riverwest Yogashala to deepen her own practice and so that she can make yoga accessible to her mama through props and modifications.
Contact: hart.danielle.ford@gmail.com | Schedule & Sign Up: Yoga Classes w/ Hart
Kami and Phoebe
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Art Lovers & Community Supporters
Kami and Phoebe lead Community Art Night once a month. Phoebe is currently a student at Alverno College and Kami works as an 8th grade teacher in MPS. They’ve been going to community art night for the past year, and are very excited to host. Big fans of crafting and laughing with friends, they are looking forward to planning fun projects and connecting with the community. They are also very grateful to Riverwest Yogashala for providing the space! “I think it’s so important for people to be able to have a space to connect with others and create something just for the fun of it.” - Phoebe “Community art night is a beautiful way to meet people and make cool stuff. Hope to see you soon!” - Kami |
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Contact: odegaapl@alverno.edu and kamialexisaz@gmail.com
Krista Shabtaie
Certified 5Rhythms SWEAT Spaceholder
Krista Shabtaie is a certified 5Rhythms SWEAT Spaceholder. After a childhood filled with competitive dance and theater, she was called to the 5Rhythms dancing path in 2013 while attending graduate school for social work in New York City. Krista was immediately struck by the freedom and comfort she felt when she was dancing the rhythms and its ability to help her navigate her emotional world more gracefully. She attended classes and workshops in NYC before moving to Milwaukee in 2018, then began facilitating 5Rhythms SWEATS here in 2019. Krista's goal is to create a space where others can use dance to transform, heal, and express their inner essence.
Contact: krista5rhtyhms@gmail.com | Schedule & Sign Up: 5Rhythms SWEAT w/Krista
Krista Shabtaie is a certified 5Rhythms SWEAT Spaceholder. After a childhood filled with competitive dance and theater, she was called to the 5Rhythms dancing path in 2013 while attending graduate school for social work in New York City. Krista was immediately struck by the freedom and comfort she felt when she was dancing the rhythms and its ability to help her navigate her emotional world more gracefully. She attended classes and workshops in NYC before moving to Milwaukee in 2018, then began facilitating 5Rhythms SWEATS here in 2019. Krista's goal is to create a space where others can use dance to transform, heal, and express their inner essence.
Contact: krista5rhtyhms@gmail.com | Schedule & Sign Up: 5Rhythms SWEAT w/Krista