Jeweled Lotus tm Yoga's Teachers
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| Kellie Adkins |
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Kellie Adkins, MS, eRYT200, RYT500
Kellie Adkins began her journey into yoga with Rodney Yee DVDs at the age of 17. Although her attraction to yoga was immediate, the discipline to practice regularly & the good fortune of practicing with a teacher took 6 more years to manifest. Her next significant encounter with yoga was as a graduate student in Nutrition Sciences at Florida State University. Harried & stressed from a research-driven graduate degree, Kellie took refuge in Tallahasseee's first & only Power Yoga Studio: Prana Power Yoga. In studying yoga with Studio Director Robyn Ceballos & her brother Richmond Dickson, Kellie found the peace, strength and balance she was seeking in other areas of life. In 2007, Kellie completed a 200-hour teacher training with Leslie Hank's Yoga Unlimited, focusing on Classical Yoga and Ayurveda. Later in the year, Kellie also completed a 500-hour Yoga Therapist Training with the PranaVinyasa School of Yoga. Kellie is currently studying with gifted teachers Saraswati Devi and Vaz Rogbeck in a 1000-hour Applied Yoga Therapist Training program. In addition to her formal yoga trainings, Kellie has attended workshops and classes with Bryan Kest, Rolf Gates, Tripsichore, Kim Lien-Kendall, Kate Greer, and other gifted teachers. Kellie is profoundly grateful to have the opportunity to share her love of yoga with others on a daily basis!
Kellie truly believes that there is nothing in this life a good dose of breath cannot cure. "Yoga is a powerful tool for personal growth and change and I am grateful to all of my teachers, past and present." Kellie welcomes the opportunity to share the skills she has learned along the way & to offer the healing benefits of a regular yoga practice to you. All yoga is therapeutic: if you can't find what you need in a group setting, Kellie is happy to design a yoga practice suited for your unique needs. Contact Kellie for private sessions.
In addition to her yoga education, Kellie holds a M.S. in Nutrition Sciences from Florida State University and a B.A. in Religions from New College of Florida. Kellie is passionate about inspiring people to make positive changes in their life and currently holds workshops and works individually with clients to initiate lifestyle changes. For more information about wellness coaching, nutrition workshops, or health education, please visit our services page.
Kellie and her husband, Stephen Mulford - a childhood friend and the studio co-owner - are happily married and enjoy practicing yoga together.
Kellie teaches the Vinyasa Flow, Power Hour, Kid's Yoga, Happy Hips, Yoga Basics, and Advanced Vinyasa classes on the schedule. She also teaches several workshops & series classes including Restorative Vinyasa, Mandala Yoga, Meditation for Beginners, Yoga & Nutrition, Ayurveda, and Healthy Cooking Classes.
Kellie is available for private Yoga Therapy & Health coaching sessions by appointment.
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| Steve Mulford |
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Steve Mulford, RYT200
Steve began his yoga practice in 2007, after reconnecting with an old friend - Kellie! In a short time, Steve realized yoga was the perfect antidote to the demands of his work as a custom automotive painter. Steve recently earned his 200-hour certification and is continuing his yoga education with the PranaVinyasa School of Yoga and is enrolled in the 500-hour Advanced Yoga Teacher Training with the Radiant Transitions teacher training program at Jeweled Lotus tm Yoga. Steve has had the pleasure of attending workshops with Bryan Kest, Sara Devi, Rolf Gates, Kate Greer, & classes with Kellie Adkins & MyLinda Hutchings.
Steve is also the owner & primary painter at Custom Paint Creations in Fruitland Park.
Steve teaches the Hot Yoga classes on the schedule.
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| MyLinda Ann Morales Hutchings |
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MyLinda Ann Morales Hutchings, eRYT 500, CYT 1500
MyLinda has been in the health and fitness industry for over 25 years. She has been practicing yoga since 1994 and teaching yoga since 1999. In March of 2002, MyLinda became certified in Yoga of the Heart, Cardiac and Cancer Teacher Training with Nischala Joy Devi and, in 2004, MyLinda completed a 1000 hour, Iyengar based Yoga Teacher Education and Certification program through the Southern Institute for Yoga Instructors. In 2006, MyLinda became certified in Hot 26 with Grace Morales as well as Level 1 Universal Yoga with Andrey Lappa. In 2007, MyLinda completed a 40 hour Power Vinyasa Teacher Training, The Art of Sequencing, with Rolf Gates. In 2008, MyLinda was awarded an Advanced, Professional 500 hour Iyengar based Teacher Certification through the Southern Institute for Yoga Instructors; MyLinda considers this Advanced Certification a huge honor as only two Advanced Professional Level Certifications have been awarded by the Southern Institute for Yoga Instructors. Also in 2008, MyLinda studied Hands Free Thai Massage Level 1 with Rob Murray. MyLinda has studied with numerous teachers including: Betty Larsen, John Charping, Bryan Kest, Grace Morales, Rolf Gates, Nischala Joy Devi, Bhaskar Alan Deva, Caroline Myss, Norm Shealy, Andrey Lappa, Seane Corn, Aadil Palkhivala, Rod Stryker, Rodney Yee, Gary Kraftsow, Betsey Downing, and Tias Little. MyLinda is a senior faculty member of several yoga teacher training programs: Charlotte Yoga, Grace Productions, The Southern Institute for Yoga Instructors, and Power Alignment Yoga which she created and developed. MyLinda and her husband of 20 years, Paul, live in Lake County Florida where they enjoy waterskiing all year long.
“For me, yoga has been a path of transformation and healing on all levels: healing back spasms, improved posture, improved mental focus, releasing long held emotional and mental limitations, self-confidence, acceptance, community, as well as in-depth spiritual study. Becoming a yoga instructor seemed like a natural step on my healing yoga journey. The lessons I learn in yoga can be applied to all aspects of life: relationships, business, home, family, finances – everything. Kellie and Steve have created an amazing, supportive yoga community in Leesburg and I feel honored and blessed to be part of the Jeweled Lotus tm Yoga family. I hope to share the “jewels” of yoga passed on to me by my teachers with the students of Jeweled Lotus tm Yoga.
Namaste, MyLinda”
MyLinda teaches the Power Hour class on Thursday mornings at 6:30 AM and the 6 pm Vinyasa I class on Wednesday evenings. MyLinda is available for private sessions by appointment.
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| Andie Feil, MBA, CYT200 |
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Andie Denk Feil, MBA, CYT200
In 2000, Andie Denk Feil attended a yoga therapy workshop and was instantly drawn to the many benefits of yoga. Though she enjoyed the sense of well-being that yoga brought her, it wasn't until Andie began practing with Kellie Adkins in 2008 that yoga became truly meaningful in her life. Shortly after beginning her studies with Kellie at Jeweled Lotus Yoga, Andie started the 200-hour Yoga teacher training program with the Prana Vinyasa School of Yoga led by Saraswati Devi & VazRogbeck. Under the guidance of her three amazing teachers, Andie is contiuning her yoga education in the 500 Advanced Yoga studies program beginning this January. Additionally, Andie holds her MBA and serves as the Studio's Events Coordinator.
Andie teaches the Community yoga and Slow Flow classes.
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| Deb Adkins, CYT200 |
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Deb Adkins, CYT200
Deb began her journey with yoga nearly 3 years ago when her daughter (Kellie!) encouraged her to start practicing to protect her heart & bones. Deb strives to make each & every class an enjoyable introduction to body awareness and increased well-being. Even early in the morning Deb is perky and upbeat! At each class, Deb likes to share an inspiring and uplifting quote to set the tone for your day. "Yoga is about taking care of yourself. And women, especially, need to take the time to care for themselves as they do for others," says Deb.
Deb is currently working towards her Advanced Yoga Teacher Training in the Radiant Transitions Yoga Therapist (500-hour certification) program at Jeweled Lotus tm Yoga.
Join Deb at the Wake Up Flow class on Tuesday mornings at 6:30 am.
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| Destry Turner |
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Destry Turner, LMT, CYT100
Destry completed her teacher training in 2002 with Tim Miller, who was the first person from the states to receive permission to teach ashtanga yoga by K. Pattabhi Jois of Mysore, India. She has a long history with yoga and a strong ashtanga background, however she understands that we never stop learning and continues to deepen her training---both as a student and as a teacher. Destry has been a massage therapist since 1998 and feels that her understanding of anatomy helps her be a better yoga instructor. She also understands that people come to yoga for different reasons and likes to plan her classes around the needs of all students. Classes can be fast paced, focusing on strength, flexibility, & breath; or a slower paced class that keeps the focus more internal while increasing flexibility & helping tone the body.
Destry is currently enrolled in the Radiant Transitions 250-hour Yoga Teacher Training. She teaches the Fire Core Abs class currently and will be teaching the Introduction to Ashtanga Yoga class on Sunday mornings at 9:30 beginning March 7.
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Unless we practice loving feelings toward everyone we meet, day in, day out, we're missing out on the most joyous part of life. If we can actually open our hearts, there's no difficulty in being happy. - Ayya Khema
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