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Chris Altizer is a retired HR executive turned yoga teacher, writer, and executive coach who brings mindfulness and movement together to help others live and lead with greater awareness. He and his wife, Anne, completed their RYT 200 certification in Bali, Indonesia, after more than fifteen years of practicing and teaching karate alongside their two sons—a foundation that continues to influence Chris's approach to mindful discipline and strength.

In 2017, Chris discovered Aerial Yoga and quickly fell in love with the practice, teaching twice a week at Ayama Yoga in North Miami before relocating to Lakewood Ranch and joining The Yoga Barre community in 2024. His classes combine curiosity, compassion, and calm—inviting students to explore their practice with patience and playfulness.

Chris is a qualified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher through UC San Diego and is certified in Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness through the Oxford Mindfulness Foundation. He has also completed Reiki Level III training and serves on faculty in Florida International University's Graduate College of Business, where he integrates mindfulness into leadership education.

Drawing from his diverse background in corporate leadership, martial arts, mindfulness, and yoga, Chris offers a teaching style that emphasizes presence, perspective, and balance—both on and off the mat.

Join Chris at The Yoga Barre LWR for Aerial and Mindfulness-based yoga classes that blend strength, compassion, and awareness for mind-body harmony.

Encouraged by her mother—a dedicated yoga practitioner for more than 25 years—Hillary stepped into her first yoga class in 1998. What began as a way to manage corporate stress and navigate a challenging health diagnosis soon became a lifelong practice of healing, transformation, and self-discovery.

Initially believing she needed to be flexible to do yoga, Hillary quickly learned that yoga isn't about touching your toes—it's about what you learn on the way down. Through her practice, she has cultivated resilience, uncovered inner strength, and found balance in mind, body, and heart.

As an accredited yoga and yoga therapy teacher, Hillary blends Vinyasa Flow, alignment-based movement, and functional biomechanics to support safe, sustainable practice for every body. Her classes at The Yoga Barre LWR and The Yoga Barre NRR are empowering, dynamic, and infused with strength, mindful breathwork, and grounded awareness to enhance mobility and longevity.

Known for her warmth, humor, and authenticity, Hillary creates a welcoming space where every student feels seen, supported, and inspired. She teaches from the heart with compassion and enthusiasm, guiding students to recognize their own potential both on and off the mat.

Her teachers—Amy Ippoliti, Judith Hanson Lasater, Douglas Brooks, Liz Conner, Betsey Downing, and Janette Brown—continue to shape her philosophy and approach. A member of Yoga Alliance since 2010, Hillary holds the designations of E-RYT® 200 and RYT® 500.

Off the mat, Hillary is passionate about holistic health and wellness. A lifelong athlete, she enjoys Pickleball, Pilates, boxing, swimming, biking, and reading, and loves traveling with her family. She holds a bachelor's degree in French International Relations from Bucknell University and a master's degree in Education from the University of South Florida.

Find Hillary guiding Vinyasa Flow and mindful movement classes at The Yoga Barre LWR.

“Let the beauty of what you love be what you do. There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the earth.” — Rumi

Patricia Barrett's lifelong yoga journey began in college and has continued as a guiding light through every stage of her life. What started as a personal practice soon evolved into a mission to share the healing power of yoga, meditation, and mindfulness with others.

For over 20 years, Patricia served as a high school teacher, where she introduced students to the benefits of mindfulness and meditation for focus and emotional balance. Later, as Director of Pastoral Care for the Department for Persons with Disabilities, she developed a Chair Yoga program for adults with developmental disabilities and led yoga sessions at a drug and alcohol rehabilitation center. These experiences deepened her belief that yoga is for everyone—regardless of age, ability, or background.

After relocating from New Jersey to Florida with her husband Tom, Patricia found her yoga home at The Yoga Barre LWR, where she offers classes that are gentle, grounding, and accessible to all levels. Her approach integrates mindful movement, breathwork, and compassionate awareness to help students reconnect with their bodies and nurture inner peace.

Patricia invites you to experience the welcoming, heart-centered community at The Yoga Barre LWR and The Yoga Barre NRR, where every class supports your journey toward balance, wellness, and self-discovery through yoga, meditation, and mindfulness-based practices.

Find Patricia guiding Gentle Yoga and mindful movement classes at The Yoga Barre LWR.

Rachel Belle is a passionate and experienced yoga instructor with more than a decade of teaching experience. Her journey began with a deep love for yoga and a desire to explore the connection between body, mind, and spirit. Over the years, that passion has evolved into a purpose—to guide others toward balance, strength, and self-awareness through mindful movement and breath.

Rachel's diverse background in yoga, massage therapy, personal training, and surgical technology allows her to take a truly holistic approach to wellness. She integrates principles of anatomy, alignment, and energy flow to help her students enhance mobility, reduce stress, and build strength safely and sustainably.

Her classes at The Yoga Barre LWR and The Yoga Barre NRR blend physical challenge with mindful intention, offering students a space to connect deeply with themselves and cultivate inner harmony. Known for her grounded energy and supportive teaching style, Rachel empowers each student to discover their own capacity for transformation—both on and off the mat.

Join Rachel for Ashtanga-Led Half Primary Series at The Yoga Barre LWR and mindful yoga workshops at The Yoga Barre NRR.

Chelsey is a devoted and adventurous yoga teacher with over eight years of international teaching experience. Her journey began in 2017 with her first teacher training in Costa Rica, sparking a deep passion for yoga that led her to share her practice in seven different countries. In 2022, she completed a 500-hour advanced certification in India, where she expanded her knowledge of yoga philosophy, anatomy, and therapeutic application.

With roots in both Nicaragua and the United States, Chelsey brings a grounded yet free-spirited energy to her teaching. Specializing in Yoga Therapy, she integrates mindful movement, breath awareness, and heart-centered connection to create supportive and inclusive spaces for students of all levels. Her classes in Hatha, Vinyasa, and Aerial Yoga encourage exploration, self-compassion, and inner balance.

When she's not teaching, Chelsey finds inspiration near the ocean, exploring new places, and expressing her creativity through painting.

Chelsey is a substitute instructor at The Yoga Barre LWR and The Yoga Barre NRR, sharing uplifting, heart-centered yoga practices that nurture body, mind, and soul.

Jessica Blom is a dedicated and experienced yoga teacher with more than eight years of teaching experience and over 500 hours of advanced training from Heartwood Yoga Institute. Her teaching spans a wide range of styles, including Aerial Yoga, Yin, Restorative, Hatha, Chair, and Trauma-Informed Yoga, with a special focus on restorative and aerial practices.

Jessica's teaching philosophy centers on balancing strength with softness—empowering students to listen deeply to their bodies, move with intention, and embrace yoga as a journey of healing and self-discovery. She has taught privately for individuals and groups, led yoga parties, and shared her practice at respected studios such as Beyond the Mat, Heartwood, Bhavana, and Dharma Yoga.

At The Yoga Barre LWR, Jessica brings a nurturing and grounded presence to her Aerial Yoga classes, creating a safe and supportive environment where students of all levels can explore movement with curiosity and confidence. Her classes weave mindful breathwork, alignment, and compassion—inviting students to find balance in both body and spirit.

Join Jessica for Aerial Yoga at The Yoga Barre LWR—where strength meets serenity, and every class inspires connection, courage, and self-discovery.

After retiring, I leaned into a lifelong passion for yoga, enrolling in a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training to deepen a practice that had long supported my injury recovery, strengthened my body, and quieted my mind. What began as curiosity quickly evolved into a deeper calling. I continued my studies with a 300-hour YTT, earning my RYT 500 certification in early 2024. For the past three years, I've taught in yoga studios and actively aging communities, focusing on accessible, mindful movement that supports strength, mobility, and confidence at every stage of life.

My teaching specialties include gentle yoga, functional mobility, yoga flow, sculpt, and yin. I am also certified in Aqua Yoga, offering low-impact, water-based movement for those who benefit from added support. In 2025, I completed an Advanced Functional Pilates certification to further support posture, core strength, and healthy movement patterns. I remain a lifelong student, continually learning from fellow yogis and instructors.

Yoga has gifted me strength, flexibility, freedom of movement, and mental clarity. I'm passionate about sharing these gifts with actively aging clients—helping them move with ease, resilience, and confidence both on and off the mat.

Fourteen years ago, yoga entered my life at a time I needed healing the most—after being diagnosed with cancer. When illness touches your life, it doesn't just affect the body—it weighs on your emotions, energy, and spirit. Yoga transformed all of that for me. It helped me heal physically, find peace mentally, and reconnect spiritually. That transformation inspired me to share the gift of yoga with others, and I've been teaching ever since.

Having spent nearly a decade teaching in a military community in North Carolina, I've had the privilege of guiding a wide variety of classes—from Hot Yoga, Power Vinyasa, and Yin, to Restorative, Meditation, Prenatal, Partner Yoga, Yoga for Soldiers, LSD (Long Slow Deep), and even SUP Yoga. My goal in every class is to help students rediscover strength, calm, and connection within themselves.

In addition to in-studio teaching, I've shared yoga with corporate groups, country clubs, private clients, veterans, and community events—from botanical gardens and breweries to military units and dance studios. Each setting reinforces what I love most about yoga: its ability to meet people exactly where they are.

Beyond yoga, my passion for healing extends to equine therapy, as I complete my CTRI certification through PATH International. When I'm not on the mat or with horses, you'll likely find me on my pottery wheel, creating mugs and art pieces that reflect the same mindfulness yoga has brought into my life.

I'm honored to teach at The Yoga Barre LWR and The Yoga Barre NRR, where I hope to help every student remember how amazing they truly are—in body, mind, and spirit.

Sara Flegler is a wellness professional with a multifaceted background in healthcare, holistic healing, and mindful movement. As a Licensed Practical Nurse, Licensed Massage Therapist, Skincare Specialist, and Certified Yoga Teacher, Sara blends medical expertise with compassionate, body-centered practices that promote strength, balance, and renewal.

Her teaching style weaves mindful movement, intentional breathwork, and functional alignment, encouraging students to find the balance between effort and ease. Sara's classes are grounding, accessible, and adaptable for all levels—designed to help students build resilience, relieve stress, and reconnect with themselves both physically and emotionally.

Through her work with Immersion Collective Wellness, Sara integrates massage therapy, advanced skincare, yoga, and holistic health coaching in an approach that emphasizes accountability, empowerment, and self-compassion. Her mission is to help others not only live better in their bodies but to live fully—strong, calm, and present.

Join Sara at The Yoga Barre LWR for grounding, heart-centered yoga classes that nurture body, mind, and spirit.

From the moment I attended my first yoga class, I knew something had shifted within me. I left feeling grounded, peaceful, and deeply connected—a feeling I instantly knew I wanted to share with others. If I can help even one person experience that same sense of clarity and calm, a part of my journey will have come full circle.

A semi-native Floridian and proud Sarasota resident of over four years, I'm a classically trained chef turned IT engineer, a proud father of two, and a lifelong student of life. My curiosity and passion for travel have taken me from Fairbanks, Alaska to Oranjestad, Aruba, and from Cabo San Lucas to Paris, exploring the beauty of the world and its cultures in between. When I'm not on my mat or at work, you'll likely find me near the water—with my toes in the sand and gratitude in my heart.

Yoga has taught me that time on the mat is more than movement—it's maintenance for the soul. It keeps me centered, focused, and ready to face whatever comes next. Through mindful breath and intentional practice, I've found balance in both mind and body—and my mission is to help others do the same.

Join Vince at The Yoga Barre LWR for classes that encourage mindfulness, breath, and balance—on and off the mat.

With more than 25 years of experience in movement and instruction, Jennylynn Jankesh is a classically trained ballet dancer turned expert in mindful, modern fitness. Her lifelong foundation in ballet—beginning at just two years old—cultivated a deep understanding of alignment, posture, and the artistry of movement. Today, she channels that foundation into empowering classes that blend discipline with creativity and grace.

Jennylynn is a master instructor in Pilates, Yoga, Barre, Sculpt, and Spin, fusing precision, strength, and elegance into every class she teaches. Her signature method, Fusion 4™, seamlessly combines Yoga asana, Pilates fundamentals, ballet-inspired barre, and strength-based sculpt work into a dynamic 55-minute experience designed to tone the body, train the mind, and elevate movement.

Holding a 500+ hour Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) credential, Jennylynn is comprehensively trained through BASI Pilates and certified in Pilates instruction through NASM and AFAA. She also holds a Schwinn Cycling certification, bringing a diverse and well-rounded approach to her instruction.

Each class under Jennylynn's guidance emphasizes mindful mechanics and functional movement. Using light resistance tools—such as bands, sliders, ankle and wrist weights, and small props—she creates a low-impact, high-yield workout that strengthens, sculpts, and restores the body from the inside out.

Jennylynn's approach is ideal for those who seek balance, strength, and the beauty of movement, combining discipline and alignment with mindfulness and grace.

Join Jennylynn at The Yoga Barre LWR and The Yoga Barre NRR for Fusion 4™ and mindful movement classes that challenge, inspire, and transform—body, mind, and spirit.