All of Anahata’s teachers are committed to their personal practice and continuing to grow as teachers.  They are excited to share their knowledge of yoga, learn from their students and support the growth of Homer’s yoga community.
 

Alayne Tetor

Alayne has been a teacher and a student for as long as she can remember.  She has taught art, skiing, and yoga in a variety of settings, and enjoys connecting people with their own expressions of body, mind, and spirit.  A practicing yoga student since the age of 13, yoga has been a major vehicle in Alayne’s personal growth.  In May of 2011, she trained with the Shambhava School of Yoga in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii to teach yoga and to facilitate a graceful journey to the inner self.  She is over-joyed to share the experience with students.

“Through the act of devoted attention, we render the world sacred.”  -David LaChapelle

Alayne teaches Beginning Yoga Mondays 5:30-6:45 pm, Yoga Basics Thursdays 6:30-7:45 pm, Gentle Flow Sundays 10-11:15 am and offers private instruction.

Chelsey Maxson

“I love practicing yoga.  It doesn’t matter if it’s in the desert, the mountains, the beach or a two person tent it is the one constant in my ever changing life. Yoga began as a very physical practice for me but has developed into a way of life. My teacher training in Hatha Vinyasa Yoga and Ayurveda Therapy, at Yoga Energy Studio in St.Petersburg Florida opened up the spiritual aspects of yoga for me, and so I have been propelled on a beautiful journey.  I enjoy studying various styles of yoga and am influnced by other teachers as well as my students. I teach a vinyasa style class focused on breath,  calming the mind, diving deep within one’s self and from there gaining intelligence and awareness applying it to every pose.” ~Chelsey

Chelsey teaches Yoga Labl Mondays 7-8:15 pm, Mixed Level Wednesdays 5:30-6:45 pm and Fusion Flow Saturdays 10-11:30 am and offers private instruction.

Stephanie Dickerson

Stephanie  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 currently teaches Ayurveda and Yoga through special workshops in Homer and around the state and is offering a Yoga Teacher Training at Anahata during the summer of 2012. She also offers private yoga instruction, Ayurvedic Consultations, Therapies and Panchakarma.

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.

Teaching at Anahata is a dream come true for Kenton, one that began in 1989 when he began construction on the structure.  As landlord, what better tenant than a yoga studio.

Kenton teaches Happy Back Yoga Tuesdays 6:30-7:45 pm. He also offers private ‘Yoga for Men’ classes as well as general private yoga instruction.