Melanie Aragon
Yoga Teacher
Melanie is a RYT-500 teacher trained in vinyasa, hatha and yin. She loves blending timeless yoga traditions with the realities of modern life so students can feel their best, reconnect with self, and find a sense of balance that works on and off the mat. She brings a a grounded, thoughtful approach into every class so students feel supported, challenged and completely at home in their own bodies.
Barbara Beals
Yoga Teacher
I have always enjoyed Yoga and movement in general. Hiking, biking and soccer. When Robin started teaching Yoga, I thought why not… So, in April of 2013 I attended Pranava Yoga Center in Colorado Springs and received my 200 hour teacher training certificate. Yoga is the perfect opportunity to be curious about who you are. I love the mindfulness of it, where not only are you exercising your body, but you’re also building that mind/body connection. Three words come to mind when I think of Yoga Strength, balance and a calm mind.
Robin Beals
Yoga Teacher
Teaching yoga became a passion for Robin in 2012. Robin attended both her 200 and 500 hour trainings at Pranava Yoga Center, and continues to study the 8 limbed path to yoga. She will always be grateful to her teachers for giving her the tools to share the practice of yoga. Robin loves music and time spent outside; rafting, hiking with her dogs, rock climbing, and riding her bike. “Practicing yoga brings a spark of joy and freedom to my life.”
Janet Bergin
Yoga Teacher
"Hi! I’m Janet! I’ve been a lover of Yoga for over 14 years, and I am a certified Energy Medicine Yoga® and Kundalini Yoga teacher. To me, yoga is all about self-awareness, self-discovery, and leaning into self-love. Guiding you along the path to discovering who you are in your body is one of my passions. I love discovering the weird, wild, and wonderful parts of each and every person. Along with leading yoga, I'm a multi-passionate entrepreneur including being an essential oil junkie, a creative brand coach, and I’m currently becoming a certified color embodiment coach. I love all things metaphysical, finding rocks and crystals while hiking, dancing, and laughing with friends. I love watching movies at the theater WITH popcorn and have a passion for advocating for women. You can find me at empoweryouroils.com and janetbergin.com".
Jennifer Dennison
Yoga Teacher, Reiki Master Teacher and Owner
My name is Jennifer, and I took over ownership of Cañon Yoga to share the transformative blend of yoga and Reiki that changed my life. This studio reflects everything I value: simplicity, healing and authenticity-a space where EVERY body feels welcome . I am certified in vinyasa, hatha, yin and trauma informed yoga and am excited to be in Cañon City after spending the last 30 years in the Dallas metroplex area.
Pat Hansen
Yoga Teacher
Pat began practicing yoga in 2012 at Villa Sport Gym in Colorado Springs. She quickly fell in love with the mind- body connection aspect of yoga & started practicing at Corepower Yoga studio where she received her 200 hour teacher certification 12/2019. She loved learning about yoga philosophy so much she decided to continue her studies in a 300 hour On-Line course in Chromatic Yoga with Matt Giordano which she’s currently enrolled in.
She retired from a long career in nursing in 2021 & now lives in Florence. She loves gardening, reading, hiking & biking.
“Yoga has improved my health in countless ways from managing rheumatoid arthritis to improved physical strength and mental grounding. I’m looking forward to becoming part of the yoga community at Cañon Yoga to share my love of yoga with others”.
Liz Kirby
Yoga Teacher
Liz has been living in Canon City for 8 years which has become a true home town, a process accelerated by the welcoming yoga community she found here. She began studying and practicing yoga locally first with Bob Gassen. She attended a yoga nidra workshop he was teaching at River Lotus Studio, and started taking classes there as well with owners Robin and Justin. Liz took the River Lotus 200 hour teacher training in 2019, began teaching there, then also at First Choice Fitness Gym, and now Cañon Yoga. Practicing and teaching yoga has brought the benefits of deepening meditation and its related studies along with the increasing well-being of the physical practice. She finds yoga to be energizing mentally and physically, and also adaptable, transforming as we do, throughout this life.
Tess Matassoni
Yoga Teacher
Tess began practicing yoga in 2012 and found the health benefits and connection to the yoga community very fulfilling. She completed her 200 hour RYT training in 2017 from the River Lotus Yoga Studio and taught studio classes up until May 2021. Yoga has brought clarity and mindfulness as well as improved strength and flexibility to her life. Tess enjoys hiking with her dogs, gardening and reading a good book with a contented cat on her lap.
Karen Patrick
Yoga Teacher
"Hello and welcome to Cañon Yoga! My name is Karen and I look forward to meeting you. I grew up in the Canon City area, moved away and then returned to raise my family. Earning my RYT 200 certification with River Lotus Yoga in 2017 was one of the best things I could have done for myself. I encourage you to join us at Kula Yoga Studio G and explore what yoga can do for you. I’m Looking forward to meeting YOU! As our class grows, so will Cañon Yoga. With love and respect, Karen".
Shanah Tripp
Pilates Instructor
Join me for a Mat-based Pilates class that focuses on improving strength, stability, posture, breath control and flexibility.
My family and I recently relocated to Cañon City from the Hawaiian Island of Oahu where I started practicing BSW Mat Pilates over 20 years ago! I want now to share with the Cañon community my knowledge and practice that has helped me maintain my health and well being, and gratitude towards life!