OUR TEAM

Dedicated yoga teacher, mother, artist and owner of Free Spirit, Rachel loves teaching yoga to a wide variety of people, ages and body types. She is E-RYT 500 and has been practicing yoga for nearly two decades. Her classes are fun and flowy with unique sequences that include the energetics so students feel the mind-body connection. Her warm and encouraging presence allow students to feel safe and cared for, and often include breath-work, mindful practices, and hands-on adjustments.

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For Seth, owner of Free Spirit, the gym embodies his spirit for outdoor adventure, fun team sports, and fresh movement experiences. Whether paddling the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, ascending peaks in the Andes of Peru, or journeying through the Sahara Desert, Seth is always ready for action! His fitness classes are upbeat and focused, and he challenges his students with creative approaches to full-body movement patterns, fostering a fun team-driven atmosphere. 

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Local Bendite and recent COCC graduate, Rachel Young is a natural with kids! Having worked with kids for many years in after school programs, she loves helping kids be creative, fostering a welcoming environment that enables kids to build new social connections, and encouraging them to overcome obstacles- including Ninja Warrior obstacles!

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Ahven's love of movement has been prevalent in her life since she was 6 years old and continues to be a grounding force. After receiving a BFA in dance from Cornish College of the Arts, she danced professionally with multiple Seattle based companies and had the opportunity to perform internationally. She has taught creative movement to little ones and was involved in an outreach program to introduce dance to high schoolers from diverse backgrounds. Currently, she's a company member with Further Movement Collective, a newer contemporary dance company in Bend. Ahven is passionate about creating a warm, kind, and fun environment for all kids and families.

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Yelina was born and raised in Miami, Florida where she was a dancer and then later a professional cheerleader for the NFL. In her dance and NFL career she developed a deep passion for fitness and working with young children. After taking a year long soul searching journey, she discovered the deep healing effects of yoga and nature and traveled to Bali, Indonesia where she earned her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate from Zuna Yoga. Yelina teaches yoga classes to adults and children of all ages, helping her students connect to their truest selves and find balance and peace within. 

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As a Certified Personal Trainer, Jade has five years of experience training bootcamp and elite workouts, as well as instructing prenatal fitness for women in all stages of pregnancy, giving them all the tools and knowledge they need in order to have optimal experiences. Jade is passionate about teaching children, and has studied all stages of child development: babies, toddlers, children to young adults. One of her favorite sayings is “If it doesn't challenge you it won't change you”.

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Yoga and meditation came into Natalie’s life at a critical juncture over 25 years ago. Diagnosed with a chronic illness, she regained peace and solace in her body by getting on her mat and breathing through many difficult circumstances. Over the years, she’s blended her two worlds of being a mental health therapist and Yoga Instructor. Natalie enjoys teaching yoga to all ages, but she’s passionate about teaching youth because she’s seen how quickly they gain confidence on and off the mat. 

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Jenna has been teaching fitness classes in Bend since 2016, starting off in the park with her fellow stroller moms and her two daughters in tow. She has her Master’s Degree in Nutrition, is a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, a certified TRX Trainer, and has had training as a Corrective Exercise Specialist. She has a passion for strength, functional, and HIIT training – she believes if you want to see change and accomplish your goals, you have to challenge yourself, and she’s here to help you do just that.

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Sasi is a native German who has lived in various countries. As a youth group leader and school teacher, Sasi values social connection. Through teaching yoga and languages she loves to bring people together and create community. Her yoga classes are a balance of strengthening, stretching, and breathing incorporated into an upbeat flow to create a more mindful, confident, and stronger you- on and off your mat. As a new mom she is excited to teach Ninja Warrior classes and build kid’s confidence!

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Travis is a passionate youth leader for various programs and camps in Bend. His upbeat and easy-going vibe helps fuel himself as he lead classes, games and activities on the ninja course. Known as Coach "T", he tries to bring the best of  in kids and encourages them to try their best. Travis is also trained in different dance styles, favs include Hip Hop and Tap.

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Rhea Grogan loves teaching yoga and parent-child classes. She offers joy and solidarity to her students as they practice yoga and life. Rhea has found the body-mind-spirit work we do on the mat to be a valuable resource for facing challenges off the mat. When she's not teaching yoga, she's supporting parents and kids through her business, Raising Rooted Kids, reading, writing, or playing outside with her three wild children and husband on the trails, rivers, and vistas of Central Oregon.

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