Body of Work Yoga Studios Springfield MO Teachers Instructors

Joan Rosen, ERYT 500, BCYT, has the distinction of being the first yoga instructor in Springfield to receive the title of Registered Yoga Teacher, thru the Yoga Alliance. Joan began her yoga practice 25 years ago and has been teaching all over Springfield for years. Joan received her B.A. from the University of Delaware in Dramatic Arts and Speech and later taught Creative Dramatics in Wilmington, DE. She is married to Springfield businessman, Mark Rosen, with whom she has three children. All family members practice yoga, subscribing to the adage "life is for learning;" holidays always include a yoga session. Joan is a grandmother so inspiring yoga kids are in her future. You can find Joan not only at the studio but at the Jones YMCA.

Kirsten Kukal, ERYT 500, BCYT, a Springfield native, found yoga in the year 2001 when she was simply looking for a different form of exercise. After her first class, she realized the practice was more than just a workout. Her teachers include locals Joan Rosen, Tom Carlson and Beth Spindler. She has also taken many journeys to study with many instructors such as, Thomas Michael Fortel, Ana Forrest, Shiva Rea, George Purvis, Rod Stryker, Saul David Raye and more. You can find Kirsten sharing yoga not only at the studio, but at MSU, Ward YMCA, and anywhere else she is needed. Through yoga, she has learned patience not only with herself, but with others. Kirsten shares her practice with her husband and two children. You can view her website here and her blog here.

Wendy Fanson, RYT 500, BCYT, graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. A life-long career as an accountant seemed likely, but a shoulder injury eventually led her to her first yoga class in 2003. Although she was immediately drawn to yoga's physical benefits, she soon noticed a calmer mind and a greater sense of tranquility. She studied yoga for two years, attending the Yoga and Inner Peace Sivananda Training Center in Lake Worth, Florida. After relocating to Springfield, she completed the Body of Work Yoga Studios Certified Teacher Training (BCYT)program, and began teaching in 2007. In 2008, she became the first student to complete the Teach to Inspire RYT program. She currently teaches a blend of yoga styles throughout the Springfield area.

Dustin Turner, E-RYT 200, RYT 500, started studying yoga in 2003 and found it to be one of the greatest joys in his life. The structure and balance of the Iyengar tradition of hatha yoga has brought so much healing and joy into his life that he is dedicated to sharing it with others through all levels of class and therapy. Certified with the Yoga Alliance at the E-RYT 200 Level, Dustin is also a Relax and Renew Trainer through Judith Lasater.

Elizabeth Anderson, has been interested in Eastern art forms for a long time. She began her studies in Japan and studied painting and calligraphy and still practices these art forms. She was introduced to Tai Chi in Japan and when she returned to Ozark, Missouri she found a martial arts studio that offered the practice. She loves her classes and is very excited to share Tai Chi with everyone at Body of Work Yoga Studios.