Kula Yoga is about community and connection...
Kula Yoga Outreach is a beautiful, supportive community in Mt. Pleasant, MI that has been practicing together since 2010.
We believe that everyBODY should be able to experience the beauty of a yoga practice. Each one of our teachers has a specialized focus and brings their unique voice to our practices.
Each practice is completely accessible, totally adaptable, and every yogi is encouraged to find their own expression of movement and stillness.
Come as you are! We are NOT a yoga studio...
Be ready to make friends! No pretentious posing or posturing here (Pun intended!). We want to get to know you...
Bring a smile! Our inherent nature is JOY and we work to bring that out in all of us...
We believe that everyBODY should be able to experience the beauty of a yoga practice. Each one of our teachers has a specialized focus and brings their unique voice to our practices.
Each practice is completely accessible, totally adaptable, and every yogi is encouraged to find their own expression of movement and stillness.
Come as you are! We are NOT a yoga studio...
Be ready to make friends! No pretentious posing or posturing here (Pun intended!). We want to get to know you...
Bring a smile! Our inherent nature is JOY and we work to bring that out in all of us...
Our Teachers
Kristin W. Batzner, E-RYT 500, YACEP
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, has owned a yoga studio for a long time, teaches Yoga Teacher Trainings as well as other continuing education workshops and retreats, and LOVES Kundalini Yoga.
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 on Wednesday at 6 pm
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 on Wednesday at 6 pm
Renae Eckland, RYT-500
Movement, music, exercise and athleticism have always been a part of my life. Yoga allows me to experience all of the above and adds an additional layer of calm and peacefulness.
I am registered with Yoga Alliance as a RYT-500. I earned my 200 hour teaching certificate from Kris Batzner of Mt Pleasant and my 300 hour teaching certificate from Kelly & Ted Stiglich of Traverse City.
My intent for these Saturday morning practices is to allow us to start our weekend with a beautiful awakening and stretching of our bodies from top to bottom, bottom to top, and side to side.
Through movement we connect our body and breath, increasing our flexibility, mobility, and balance. You will feel the tension floating away as we spend the morning energizing and revitalizing our bodies!
I believe practicing Yoga is a way to find joy in ourselves and others so join me on this path of community, self-discovery and well-being!
Renae teaches Kula classes Saturdays at 9 am
I am registered with Yoga Alliance as a RYT-500. I earned my 200 hour teaching certificate from Kris Batzner of Mt Pleasant and my 300 hour teaching certificate from Kelly & Ted Stiglich of Traverse City.
My intent for these Saturday morning practices is to allow us to start our weekend with a beautiful awakening and stretching of our bodies from top to bottom, bottom to top, and side to side.
Through movement we connect our body and breath, increasing our flexibility, mobility, and balance. You will feel the tension floating away as we spend the morning energizing and revitalizing our bodies!
I believe practicing Yoga is a way to find joy in ourselves and others so join me on this path of community, self-discovery and well-being!
Renae teaches Kula classes Saturdays at 9 am
Amylynn Theisen, E-RYT- 200, RYT 500, YACEP
Hi all!
I’m Amylynn and will be filling in for Erin’s Mindful Movement and Breathwork for the next little bit. -Monday evenings at 6:00pm.
You’ve maybe seen me around practicing next to you in a yoga class, in a zoom call or maybe even just walking downtown.
I’m a counselor and yoga teacher in the area. I love yoga for so many reasons, yoga is my happy place. Self nourishment for the mind, body and soul.
I also love the energy of Kula Yoga, the incredible space of Mid-Mitten Montessori & all of YOU beautiful yogis.
I look forward to meeting you on the mat.
Amylynn teaches Kula classes Mondays at 6 pm
I’m Amylynn and will be filling in for Erin’s Mindful Movement and Breathwork for the next little bit. -Monday evenings at 6:00pm.
You’ve maybe seen me around practicing next to you in a yoga class, in a zoom call or maybe even just walking downtown.
I’m a counselor and yoga teacher in the area. I love yoga for so many reasons, yoga is my happy place. Self nourishment for the mind, body and soul.
I also love the energy of Kula Yoga, the incredible space of Mid-Mitten Montessori & all of YOU beautiful yogis.
I look forward to meeting you on the mat.
Amylynn teaches Kula classes Mondays at 6 pm
Erin Swystun, RYT-200
Hello Kula Yoga Friends,
My name is Erin and I lead Mindful Movement and Breathwork classes.
I believe in the unity of yoga.
I practice to expand my awareness and my self- acceptance. I practice to continue to grow into my expansiveness. I practice to increase my capacity to utilize my breath energy. I practice to increase my ability for self-healing.
I teach because I love to share the practice in commUNITY.
My teacher training and ongoing practice includes offering my experiences and interpretations of yoga through free and donation classes. I believe Kula yoga offers us an opportunity to practice together regardless of current financial circumstances. Please pay, what you can, when you can. Your kind-hearted presence is a gift and form of payment to us all.
My name is Erin and I lead Mindful Movement and Breathwork classes.
I believe in the unity of yoga.
I practice to expand my awareness and my self- acceptance. I practice to continue to grow into my expansiveness. I practice to increase my capacity to utilize my breath energy. I practice to increase my ability for self-healing.
I teach because I love to share the practice in commUNITY.
My teacher training and ongoing practice includes offering my experiences and interpretations of yoga through free and donation classes. I believe Kula yoga offers us an opportunity to practice together regardless of current financial circumstances. Please pay, what you can, when you can. Your kind-hearted presence is a gift and form of payment to us all.
