Kristin W. Batzner, RYT
Kris Batzner runs Kula Yoga Outreach in both Mount Pleasant and Alma, Michigan. Kris began her yoga practice in 1998. She is certified through Yogafit to teach general yoga as well as yoga for seniors, children, and pre/post-natal. She started teaching yoga, pilates, and other fitness classes for adults and children while living in Orlando, Florida in 2008. After moving to central Michigan, Kris has taught in fitness center and yoga studio settings.
Before starting down the yoga path, Kris worked as a music therapist for 10 years in a variety of settings. She is an avid reader and knitter with two mini-yogis (daughters) and a husband at home.
Kris' philosophy is simple- everybody can do yoga, regardless of shape, size, or experience. And everyone should have the chance to experience yoga in their own bodies. In her personal practice Kris likes to spend much of her time upside down.
Kris teaches Kula classes at RedBloom Center for Community Wellness and in Alma.
Before starting down the yoga path, Kris worked as a music therapist for 10 years in a variety of settings. She is an avid reader and knitter with two mini-yogis (daughters) and a husband at home.
Kris' philosophy is simple- everybody can do yoga, regardless of shape, size, or experience. And everyone should have the chance to experience yoga in their own bodies. In her personal practice Kris likes to spend much of her time upside down.
Kris teaches Kula classes at RedBloom Center for Community Wellness and in Alma.
Carlin Caszatt, RYT
Carlin’s yogic path began long before she ever stepped foot into a studio. Having been a former gymnast, as well as a coach, she went on to pursue a bachelors of science in health fitness from CMU. Carlin was soon drawn toward a more natural approach to health, and so decided to pursue a degree from the Naturopathic Institute of Therapies and Education. This holistic approach to health inevitably led her to yoga.
After Carlin experienced her first group yoga session she was hooked. She eventually went on to earn her 200 hour yoga teacher certification, and then decided to focus on the vinyasa style of yoga. Carlin has an aptitude for inversions and believes that the combination of breath and movement in a yoga practice are priceless attributes to a healthy body, mind, and spirit.
“Yoga soothes my nerves and nourishes my soul.”
Carlin teaches classes for Kula at RedBloom Center for Community Wellness.
After Carlin experienced her first group yoga session she was hooked. She eventually went on to earn her 200 hour yoga teacher certification, and then decided to focus on the vinyasa style of yoga. Carlin has an aptitude for inversions and believes that the combination of breath and movement in a yoga practice are priceless attributes to a healthy body, mind, and spirit.
“Yoga soothes my nerves and nourishes my soul.”
Carlin teaches classes for Kula at RedBloom Center for Community Wellness.
Amy LaPorte, RYT
Amy has been practicing yoga since 2003. She is a native of Michigan: her yoga roots in Grand Rapids with an early focus on Anusara style. In 2012 she had the opportunity to move to southern California where she refocused her practice and pursued her teacher certification. She moved back to Michigan in 2015 to come back to her roots and share her experiences.
Amy has explored multiple disciplines including Ashtanga, Anusara, Kundalini, and Vinyasa Flow with a variety of teachers. She found her home in alignment-focused practice and went on to receive her 200 hour yoga teacher certification from the Shraddhaa School of Yoga in Temecula, California. Amy’s teaching style is thoughtful and clear. She moves her students in a mindful and safe way with an ever-present focus on body alignment. She is always up for a bit of laughter and fun in the class. There is no need to make it harder than it needs to be.
"As strength and power increases, out conviction awakens us to our own beauty." (from Splender of Recognition by Swami Shantananda)
Amy teaches classes for Kula in Alma.
Amy has explored multiple disciplines including Ashtanga, Anusara, Kundalini, and Vinyasa Flow with a variety of teachers. She found her home in alignment-focused practice and went on to receive her 200 hour yoga teacher certification from the Shraddhaa School of Yoga in Temecula, California. Amy’s teaching style is thoughtful and clear. She moves her students in a mindful and safe way with an ever-present focus on body alignment. She is always up for a bit of laughter and fun in the class. There is no need to make it harder than it needs to be.
"As strength and power increases, out conviction awakens us to our own beauty." (from Splender of Recognition by Swami Shantananda)
Amy teaches classes for Kula in Alma.
Lauren Wemyss, RYT
Lauren has had a regular yoga practice for over 5 years. During graduate school, with a nagging back issue, Lauren stumbled upon power vinyasa yoga. With an urge to deepen her own practice, Lauren decided to pursue teacher training in September of 2016.
What once started as a love for the physical engagement in asanas, slowly grew into a deeper appreciation for the holistic view of a person. Lauren ‘s goal is to develop as a teacher promoting health and wellness, helping people to live life more fully and peacefully.
Lauren teaches classes for Kula in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday 7:15 pm as well as in Alma Wednesday 6:15 pm.
Lauren has had a regular yoga practice for over 5 years. During graduate school, with a nagging back issue, Lauren stumbled upon power vinyasa yoga. With an urge to deepen her own practice, Lauren decided to pursue teacher training in September of 2016.
What once started as a love for the physical engagement in asanas, slowly grew into a deeper appreciation for the holistic view of a person. Lauren ‘s goal is to develop as a teacher promoting health and wellness, helping people to live life more fully and peacefully.
Lauren teaches classes for Kula in Mt. Pleasant Tuesday 7:15 pm as well as in Alma Wednesday 6:15 pm.
Dave Whitney
Bio coming soon...
Dave teaches BroFlow for Kula at RedBloom Center for Community Wellness.
Dave teaches BroFlow for Kula at RedBloom Center for Community Wellness.
