Stephanie Dickerson- is the founder, owner and operator of Anahata in Homer, Alaska where she practices Ayurveda, Massage, and teaches yoga.  Stephanie grew up learning about Ayurveda and Yoga from her Dad, Richard Haynes who has an Ayurvedic Center in Portland, OR.

She began studying yoga seriously in college, beginning with Iyengar and Ashtanga, soon finding Anusara Yoga and a wonderful personal teacher in Sarahjoy Marsh. Countless hours of personal study and practice, workshops with the likes of Douglas Keller, John Friend, Chris Coniaris, Desiree Rumbaugh, Denise Benitez and more provided an in-depth understanding of Anusara Yoga and beyond.  She has been deeply inspired by Sarahjoy’s ability to transcend the limitations of teaching a certain style, and incorporate the psychology of yoga into all of her teaching.  Stephanie is also very grateful to Todd Williamson for his teaching, in particular his introduction of the more subtle practices of Laya and Yin Yoga. She has also studied with many other teachers including, Dr. Mary Jo Cravatta, and Dr. John Douillard.

“I am profoundly grateful for the knowledge of Ayurveda and Yoga, which has kept me knowing that health, happiness and love are not only possible, but actually my birthright.  It is my greatest honor and joy to share this wisdom.”

Stephanie teaches Tuesday/Thursday 9:30-10:45 am and Wednesday 5:30-7 pm

Ramona Pearce- Ramona has been teaching yoga for 12 years.  She is certified through YogaFit, Planet Yoga, and the Yoga Institute of Houston.  Her training has been Iyengar based focusing on alignment and form. She teaches beginners and seniors and her classes are suitable for pre and post natal yogis and those recovering from injury and surgery.

In the last year, she studied restorative yoga with Judith Hansen Lasater, making her Alaska’s first Certified Relax and Renew Instructor.  Ramona has seen her students transform and believes in the power of Restorative yoga.  She strives to help students find comfort and release in each pose so that they are able to experience the benefits of Restorative yoga.

Ramona is not currently teaching regular classes.  Stay tuned!

Kenton Bloom- Kenton has practiced yoga for over 25 years, teaching for almost 10 of those. Lynne Minton was an exceptional influence as a teacher and mentor to his practice and teaching. Kenton has continued training with numerous teachers, most recently Ana Costa of Brazil.

Kenton teaches Gentle Flow Tuesday 7-8:15 pm.

Anna Raupp- Anna has been practicing various forms of yoga for ten years. Three years ago she fell in love with Kundalini Yoga and has practiced and taught it ever since. She trained with Sat Jivan Singh and Sat Jivan Kaur Khalsa in New York City, both esteemed teachers who trained directly with the master, Yogi Bhajan. She has concurrently been studying the healing branch of Kundalini Yoga with Guru Dev Singh Khalsa.

Anna holds a level I. Aquarian teacher certification, a level II. Mind and meditation module and is a level I. Sat Nam Rasayan Healer.

“Finding Kundalini Yoga has been a very important event in my life. I was very blessed to start out, but at a time I had a lot of anxiety and didn’t seem to be making the right choices . Kundalini Yoga has given me so much clarity, stability and leverage. It allows me to unfold and enjoy the essence of what has always been there.”

Anna teaches Wednesday/Saturday 10-11:30 am and Thursday 7-8:15 pm.

Roxanne Christensen- Roxanne is a certified Hatha Yoga teacher with an Integral Influence.  Her techniques include asana (yoga postures), pranayama (breathing practices), yoga nidra (yogic sleep) and deep relaxation.  She completed her training in Orlando, FL and is a recent arrival to Homer, AK. Her interest and zeal for yoga is to shares with others the knowledge, techniques and practices that have been a great benefit in her daily life.  She fully believes in the wise words “Yoga starts in the body and ends by transcending it.”  She seeks to create a neutral all-encompassing space at Anahata for all individuals to relax the body, seek their inner light and find peace.  She appreciates the opportunity to teach and grow personally at Anahata.

Roxanne teaches Beginning Yoga Monday 5:30-6:45 pm and Integral Hatha Sunday 11 am-noon