I attended my first yoga class 25 years ago. Coming from a background in dance, I immediately connected to the physical aspects of the practice. Over the years my practice became something much more. Through the teachings of yoga, my life was transformed as I discovered a profound sense of physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Fueled with a desire to share these teachings, I completed my first 200- hour yoga teacher training in 2009. Since then, I have completed almost 2000 hours of trainings and study in many different lineages, learning and practicing with some of today’s most renowned yoga teachers from around the world. As an E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance, my own style of teaching is the culmination of my vast experience. I have over 15 years of teaching yoga, 8 years leading teacher trainings and 5 years as a sound healing facilitator. My intention as a teacher, sound healer and educator of yoga is to create a space and experience that empowers my students to connect to their own inner wisdom and to learn how to listen to the intelligence of their body to find more healing, peace and well-being. I am passionate about the ability yoga has to heal and am currently enrolled in a 3-year program to become a certified yoga therapist through the Soul of Yoga Institute in Encinitas California.

Liilu Hansen, 500E-RYT, invites you to come back to yourself—back to your own body and back to your personal intuition. Her energetic and approachable teaching style allows you to move through your physical and spiritual yoga journey in a deep and meaningful way, and all at your own pace. Liilu’s studies in a wide range of yoga styles combined with 15 years full of yoga teaching experience offer you something new and exciting to learn in each class. She teaches Power Vinyasa Flow and Restorative Yoga in Millcreek and also travels to teach in international yoga festivals, such as the Copenhagen Yoga Festival in Denmark. In addition to yoga, Liilu has four children and enjoys skiing, hiking and camping with her family. Yoga keeps her grounded and centered throughout her busy, full, challenging and joyful life.

Cynthia is passionate about matters of the heart, connection, and soaking up the juiciness of life, optimizing health, and deepening her relationship to the Divine. This is what led her to yoga over 24 years ago. Cynthia has been teaching, mentoring and leading yoga retreats and events for over 14 years. She is an RYT 500/ E-RYT, and YACEP provider, as she is now leading yoga teacher trainings, teaching her personal development, HeartLife modules for various Yoga Teacher Training schools in Salt Lake/and Utah Valley “I AM honored to share my passions and grateful for the opportunity to assist others in both growing their physical practice, as well as supporting them in exploring, integrating and strengthening their spiritual journey, off of the mat and into their world! “I AM a stand for changing this world…one open heart at a time!”

Kevin started his wellness journey by becoming a yoga Instructor through the Awaken Studios Yoga Teacher Training program in 2017. Since then, Kevin has successfully completed his 500 hour RYT and continues his education/dedication. Kevin has certified in Group Fitness as a T.R.X. Instructor, Pilates Instructor, & pursued Reiki as an Energy Facilitator. “We’re all here to learn and to teach. I feel so very fortunate that Awaken Studios continues to support my leadership, learning and desire to be a better version of myself. My mission has always been to connect with as many people as possible.. I truly believe that this is what creates a fulfilling life. This journey has been more than i could express. I am beyond grateful.” It gives Kevin great pleasure to show up, create, engage, and learn alongside all of you. In and outside of the studio.

Brittany recently graduated from our 200 YTT program here at Awaken and her first yoga class was with us in our earlier years. She is a native to Salt Lake City and has been teaching majority of her adult life. She believes that she was born to lead and guide others through movement, yoga being one of them. Her yoga style is empowering, connected, and grounding. Her mission is to share her life experiences authentically with others, so that they can feel a connection to themselves and with her. "I believe when we show up authentically as ourselves, it gives us an opportunity to be seen for our being. Our experiences shape us into who we are and when we own all of the parts of ourselves we can feel grounded knowing we are living for ourselves. It's not always easy, but just like yoga, life is a practice. A practice of coming home to ourselves, our truth and being grounded within that space." Brittany is a being of light and her genuine energy shines bright. She wears her heart on her sleeve and is always open to a vulnerable conversation. Through conversations comes connection and when we can become vulnerable and be seen, we can show up as our true selves on and off the mat. Brittany is ready to connect, elevate, grow and help guide you back home to yourself.

Cassie has been teaching yoga for the past 7 years and is a 500 HR RYT. She She has a background in Ashtanga, Vinyasa, and Yin Infused practices but her deep love is for Restorative Yoga. Cassie is passionate about awakening others to the quiet calm waters of their most deepest sacred hearts. “I am here to inspire and empower others to take the beautiful leap into a deeper relationship with themselves. My intention in each of my classes is to have you leaving feeling that no matter what life has thrown your way, you can always start anew. I am here as a messenger to remind you of your divine goodness, your divine power and beauty. Just by YOU merely existing dear one YOU are already enough. I want to create a safe sacred space for all to come into. No matter where you are on your awakening healing journey there is room for you to come and be just as you are, in all your many shades, colors, shapes and sizes. YOU always have a place here to find your grounded center on your own terms”.

Heather is a 200 hr RYT Yoga Alliance Certified instructor. Throughout her studies she has been drawn to the Restorative yoga practices - Yin Yoga, Restore, Breathwork, and Yoga Nidra. Heather has struggled with lower back pain for years and undergone spinal fusion surgery. She credits her yoga practice and mindful modifications for allowing her body to delay surgery for nearly a decade. Yoga also helped her body heal quickly when surgery was absolutely necessary. As corporate executive, Heather balances the demands of her 9-5 role with the calming mind, body, spirit connection she finds in her yoga practice. She has a passion for teaching and believes each person is made up of so much more than physical form and emotion. Her intention in class is to create a safe space to help calm the nervous system while connecting with your own body and intuition. In her free time, Heather is a Foodie who loves to travel, golf, ski, garden, visit Farmers Markets, and connect with her close friends & family.Description goes here

Danae is a Michigan native currently living, practicing and teaching yoga in Salt Lake City, Utah. Danae currently works in the education setting and has experience as a classroom teacher and a teacher coach. Her love of teaching and learning led her to Yoga Teacher Training in 2015. She is also a Kids Yoga Teacher, certified through Next Generation Yoga and loves sharing yoga with kids of all ages. Danae loves to spend time outdoors and connecting the body and mind through movement.