Milena;
years of battling with mental illnesses, yoga quickly became the light at the end of a very long tunnel. She fell in love with the way the practice made her mentally feel and Felt the call to spread that passion to all who felt lost through invisible illnesses. Her first 200 hour training focused on Hatha and the deep rooted philosophies while her continuous and 300 hour trainings with Bodhi focused on Ashtanga, Inversion and staying authentic to the practice, taught her the dedication, and the skills to find her voice as an effective teacher. With a focus on fundamentals, injury prevention and modification, energy work & holistic health; Milena enjoys classes with members of all levels, now being a multiple chronic illness patient she understands more than ever how CRUCIAL adaptation and yoga for every-body-type is and the importance of providing a space where each person can find benefit, relief, and self-expression. Fueling from only the deepest love and gratitude.
Liz Freeman;
Liz was first introduced to yoga as a way to supplement her training for competitive swimming. Initially, she did not enjoy the ‘slow’ pace and was mentally and physically challenged by both the postures and the stillness. It was a few years before she returned to the practice in a therapeutic setting. After hitting an emotional bottom, Liz witnessed firsthand how a consistent yoga practice and curiosity into yogic philosophy not only changed her relationship with her own body, but also with her own mind. Liz dove deep into the practice and began asking difficult questions such as, “who am I”, “what do I want to do”, and “how do I want to live my life?” As a result, she found passion, purpose, and direction. Soon after, she decided to take the leap and sign up for a 200 hr YTT in order to deepen and expand her knowledge of the practice, specifically Hatha yoga. The next year, Liz did her 300 hr YTT with Bodhi Yoga Academy. This training dove deep into history, philosophy, Indian culture, Sanskrit and anatomy; however, it also covered topics such as colonization and cultural appropriation. Liz firmly believes that we all have our own story and that everyone’s path is going to look different. She remains passionate about her personal practice. As well as, sharing the practice of yoga with others. Liz aims to empower others to recognize their own strength and to hone their ability to shift their perspective in order to remain open to the endless possibilities of a purposeful life.
Chanel Duncan;
Yoga has been a part of Chanel's life since the age of 12, thanks to free yoga classes given by an instructor who lived in her Queens, New York, apartment building. In 2006, she returned to yoga again while deployed overseas as an Army officer to balance her daily running and weight lifting routine.
In 2010, her relationship with yoga completely shifted from just another source of exercise to her mental and spiritual refuge. She began regularly attending Bikram classes to rehab her shoulder after surgery and experienced the peace and euphoria that a regular practice could provide.
Chanel believes that yoga is not only about the union of the mind, body, and soul but also the connection between yoga teacher and student. She became a teacher to foster a fun and safe space for students of all levels and backgrounds to practice. Her sequences are intelligently and intuitively woven together, providing her students with what their bodies and spirits need in that moment.
rOTATING TEACHERS @ Bodhi Boulder
weekly classes
These teachers sub and teach classes sporadically at Bodhi Boulder. Check the schedule for the most recent updates.
Ahcjonta Blanton;
I would like to say that when I first started yoga, things just clicked with the first pose, but that was not the case. When I started Yoga in 2013, I did not enjoy it at first. I had always been naturally athletic and this was the first time that an activity was challenging to me, not only physically but mentally as well. The intrigue of the challenge became the driving force into my beginning of teacher training. I received my 200hr in vinyasa through Corepower a year later.
Throughout the years I have continued to seek knowledge of the connection of yoga with the human body. Since then I have also completed a Hot yoga and a yoga sculpt as well as I receiving my CPT through the National Academy of Sports Management (NASM). Yoga has not only sharpened my awareness in how I move my body on the mat, but how I choose to move throughout life.
I continue to come to my mat not only because of what is happening on a physical level, but because of the transformation that is happening beneath the surface. It has taught me grace and strength within conflict, and an unstoppable new desire to be more connected, with my body, my mind, and the world around me. In my class, you can find an upbeat flow, a heavy focus on alignment, and maybe an opportunity to get upside down, as I am a sucker for some inversion.
Chelsea Fulton;
Chelsea found yoga in 2012 as an additional method of working out; but it wasn’t until her physical health started deteriorating two years later that she began to explore a daily and deeper practice. By learning about and establishing a traditional yoga practice practicing all eight limbs, she slowly began to heal herself from within.
She completed her 500-hour teacher training with Hilaire Lockwood at Hilltop Yoga in Lansing, MI in 2018. Without ever having the intention to teach, YTT opened her up to the power of her own connection to the practice, and the strength in sharing that with others. She completed a 30-hour Ashtanga Intensive with Samantha Vetrano at Bodhi Movement in Boulder, CO in 2019, and is currently completing an additional 250-hour Advanced YTT through Hilltop Yoga.
Yoga encourages and allows us to explore the deepest parts of ourselves, our world, and our connection with others. It reveals the humanity in each of us and lights the pathway to a better, truer, higher Self. As a teacher, Chelsea hopes to encourage internal and external exploration; inspire openness, kindness, and acceptance; acknowledge our connection and responsibility to the world around us; and provide a guiding light for your own path. As the mind, so the (wo)man. Shanti.
Michael Peterson;
Michael is currently attending Naropa University for his MA in Contemplative Psychotherapy and Buddhist Psychology. He is a Professional Level 500-hour Kripalu Yoga Teacher and the former Director of Yoga Teacher Training for Mind the Mat Studio. He has created retreats, teacher training programs, workshops and classes for students. He also works with clients one-on-one. Michael received his initial 200-hour teaching certification from Yoga to the People in NYC and is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. He has been certified in Thai bodywork with the Thai Institute of Healing Arts. He holds a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts in Acting from Boston University and has studied dance, the Alexander Technique, and Reiki energy-work. He draws on the range of modalities to broaden and deepen the yoga experience for his students.
