Our Yoga Hive Montana Team
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Elizabeth HillElizabeth has been practicing yoga since she was a teen, and progressively deepened her understanding of yogic practice over the years. In 2019, she completed her 200-hour teacher training at Yoga Hive Montana and has been blending asana, pranayama, Himalayan Kriya, and meditation into juicy classes ever since. Trained in the Himalayan tantric tradition of Sattva yoga, Elizabeth seeks to create classes that challenge students on a holistic journey. She believes life is an opportunity to evolve and uses the technology of yoga as a catalyst for personal evolution. From the playlist to the postures, Elizabeth's classes are meant to stoke the internal fire; get stoked!
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Debbie BollingerI was introduced to yoga while spending the summers in Nicaragua, completing my 200 hour YTT under the instruction of Master Yogi Peter Sterios in 2015.
Why teach? I had such wonderful instructors that slowly, gently taught me that it was not about the asana, it was about what the asanas transformed inside you. If I can get one person to look inside themselves, be with themselves for just one hour, and feel the serenity, I will have given back to those that taught me. My favorite quote, one in which I mention in every class ; You can light a thousand |
candles from the flame of one candle, and the light of that candle will not shorten. Happiness can be spread without diminishing that of yourself! ; Ghandi May we all light a flame in just one person. While residing at my home in Florida, I enjoy teaching at Merritt Island Yoga Studio, a Yoga Fit studio, where I also attend YTT classes.
What you can expect in Debbie's class: Look for a gentle, full body practice to feel all the feels and to notice what you notice; to calm the body and quiet the mind.
What you can expect in Debbie's class: Look for a gentle, full body practice to feel all the feels and to notice what you notice; to calm the body and quiet the mind.
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Hillary HansenHillary is a certified Yoga Teacher (RYT 200). She began her yoga journey later in life when a job change also came with a need to re-evaluate how she was caring for herself. She started down the path of meditation and through her connection to Yoga Hive Montana found her way to Yoga Teacher Training. She completed her 200-hour training in October 2021. She brings with her a passion to ensure yoga is practiced on and off
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the mat. In each of her classes you will find the incorporation of prompts to help you think through how the work you do in the class can crossover to your daily life.
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Haley SorbelI grew up in the fields, forests, mountains and waters of North Idaho. At an early age, my wonderful parents instilled in me a need for travel and lust for adventure. I have had a lifelong, passionate love affair with nature and I draw inspiration from that relationship every time I look through a camera. I found the other half of my heart sipping on an IPA at the brewery where I worked through college. We married on top of Schweitzer Mountain and quickly adopted an abnormally large Golden Retriever whom we appropriately named, Traveler.
I am 200 hour certified through Yoga Hive's former partnership with Figure Yoga out of Louisville Colorado, and excited to share my teaching style with the Whitefish community! |
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Kristi HatfieldKristi grew up in Columbia Falls and is excited to see the Yoga Hive return to the Columbia Falls Community. She is a local business owner and physical therapist. She believes our bodies have an amazing ability to heal and adapt to our daily challenges. Losing strength and your balance as you age is not inevitable. You can develop your balance, gain strength and improve your flexibility no matter your age or abilities. Kristi’s classes are not traditional yoga classes. They are designed to challenge your balance and build strength and mobility. Kristi enjoys creating new exercise routines and is happy to modify any exercises to help everyone be successful in her classes. She uses a variety of exercise tools from exercise bands, and hand weights to body weight exercises. Proper posture and exercise mechanics are encouraged.
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Kristi enjoys getting outdoors and spending time in nature. Hiking and biking during the summer and skiing and ice skating in the winter. She loves to find adventure and new places to explore with her husband, Shayne. They enjoy finding open water to canoe monthly all year round. She and her husband have three beautiful daughters who are now off to create their own adventures.
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Brandy PetersBrandy fell in love with asana, or the physical aspect of yoga, at an early age through cross training for ballet. She had no idea how much more there was to yoga at the time. While spending several years immersed in the holistic health world as an alignment therapist, life eventually led her deeper into yoga, allowing her to fall in love with all of its aspects.
What you can expect in Brandy's class: You can typically look forward to an energetic class featuring Himalayan breathwork and active transitions. Meeting you at your level with endless options, her classes work to help you feel grounded yet challenged. |
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Kelsey HolmesI was first introduced to yoga in a single credit college course. A couple years later while attending massage therapy school, yoga was encouraged as a tool to keep my body healthy for work. As a massage therapist and avid outdoor enthusiasts I found yoga to be an amazing tool for keeping my body and mind healthy, happy and strong. Yoga has been the foundation for keeping balance in my life. Yoga has sparked so much healing of body and mind for myself that I am excited to share this healing practice with others.
What you can expect in Kelsey's class: Kelsey loves bringing mindfulness and awareness into her classes,connecting mind, body and breath to flow in the present moment. Enjoy the intentional movement flows, with focus on alignment to bring deeper awareness into your body and yourself. |
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Courtney SweeneyBorn and raised in the Flathead valley, I found yoga as a form of self care using YouTube to get started before eventually joining in person classes. Through yoga I found a love for all things health, wellness and fitness. Yoga is more than just shapes we make, it’s also a connection to ourselves that I feel has big benefits for our lives on and off the mat.
I love hiking, walking my doggos, tending my plants, cooking from scratch, moving my body, soaking up the sun and supporting my local community. What you can expect in Courtney's class: In my class we’ll practice breathe work, kriya and juicy asana flows to set you up and feel amazing! See you on the mat! |
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Cathy LisowskiRaised in Bend Oregon, Cathy relocated to the Flathead Valley after graduate school with degrees in Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. She is Certified as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Yoga Instructor, and a Health Coach. Cathy believes movement, intention, and breath can help balance the mind, the body, and the spirit, promoting a sense of centered purpose in a society that can feel rushed and chaotic at times. Cathy is committed to helping people become more engaged in their overall health and wellness, so they can live the life they most desire. Cathy is curious, and adventurous and enjoys living in the Flathead Valley with her husband, 3 boys, and fur babies!
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Emma NixonHi!! I’m Emma! I grew up here in Whitefish, and have been doing yoga since 2014 when I started to help stretch out my body from cross country and ballet in high school. It took me until later in college to realize how important all the other eight limbs of yoga were for overall well-being. Earlier this year I found my way to a teacher training in Mexico working with earth medicine, reiki and yoga which led me to finding my true love of restorative yoga and reiki energy healing. I am beyond excited to be joining the yoga hive team and taking on the beloved Sunday evening restorative class!! I can't wait to see you all there for some deep relaxation, recharging, resetting and some wonderful self love!
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Shayna KyleMy name is Shayna Kyle. I am a mother, a farmer, a teacher and student. I grow food in the summer and shred powder in the winter. I believe in healing the earth along with our bodies and minds. My classes are a deep dive into self-awareness, breath, and letting go of tension through movement. I focus on creating and holding space to explore being fully present in your body. I use Kriya to awaken our minds and body and shift our energy. I teach to help others feel the amazing benefits of movement in the body and stillness in the mind. I am grateful I am able to share this practice that has had such a big impact on my life. You will leave my class feeling recharged. All levels are welcome.
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Velvet Phillips-SullivanVelvet Phillips-Sullivan became a KRI certified Kundalini Yoga Instructor in 2012 after Kundalini Yoga lifted her out of her personal dark night of the soul. She has had a Reflexology Practice for over 20 years in which she also incorporates the Akashic Records and Medicinal Aromatherapy. She has worked with with plants for over 25 years and became a Wisdom of the Earth Level 1 Medicinal Aromatherapy teacher in 2019.
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Siri KaurSiri Kaur (Renee) is a KRI certified Level 2 Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Teacher, a KRI Professional Teacher Trainer, and a Certified Ayurvedic Consultant. In 2013 Siri brought to Montana it's 1st Kundalini Yoga Teacher Training. She has immersed herself into the study of Kundalini Yoga and Ayurveda around the world, including in Anandpur Sahib, India and loves helping people bring these teachings into their daily life.
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Ai Yuasa-GreenAi is a Certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and ThetaHealing® Instructor residing in Bigfork, MT.
She believes aligning ALL THAT WE ARE through deep knowing of ourselves is the key to true healing and life in wellness. She is honored and committed to be creating a peaceful and empowering time and space for this sacred gathering with Yoga Hive Montana. |
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Shelle Kuntz
Owner, Yoga Hive Montana and Mountain Song Yoga
Practicing yoga for more than 20 years, Shelle Kuntz is a living testament that yoga has the power to keep you centered and nourished despite all the ups and downs that life may throw at you.
Passionate about the unlimited benefits and potential of yoga, Shelle believes that yoga and its teachings are a blessing for us all and she is eager to share her love and knowledge with you. Shelle is an RYT 200 through Yoga Hive Montana with certification in Energy Medicine Yoga, Himalayan Kriya Kundalini, SUP Yoga, and Yoga for Pregnancy. |
Known for her unbridled positivity and unique ability to spread love and light into any situation, Shelle’s classes offer mindfulness, breath work, and a thoughtful flow of movement sprinkled with wisdom and joy. She views the spirituality and science of yoga as an avenue for each of us to find our true selves, increase our awareness about the world around us, and elevate our consciousness. Rest assured you will her leave her classes feeling positive, refreshed, and ready for whatever lies ahead.
Having the opportunity to travel the world over, Shelle has a deep respect for all cultures and brings a breadth of wisdom and insight to each of her classes. Since 2000, Shelle has lived in Whitefish, Montana with her husband and beloved golden retrievers and together they have raised three beautiful children who are independent thinkers currently making the world a better place, each in their own way.
In addition to yoga, Shelle’s favorite activities include gardening, hiking with friends, making music, volunteering, and spending time with her grandsons, Teddy & Henry.
What you can expect in Shelle's class: Known for her unbridled positivity and unique ability to spread love and light into any situation, Shelle’s classes offer mindfulness, breath work, and a thoughtful flow of movement sprinkled with wisdom and joy. She views the spirituality and science of yoga as an avenue for each of us to find our true selves, increase our awareness about the world around us, and elevate our consciousness. Rest assured you will her leave her classes feeling positive, refreshed, and ready for whatever lies ahead.
Having the opportunity to travel the world over, Shelle has a deep respect for all cultures and brings a breadth of wisdom and insight to each of her classes. Since 2000, Shelle has lived in Whitefish, Montana with her husband and beloved golden retrievers and together they have raised three beautiful children who are independent thinkers currently making the world a better place, each in their own way.
In addition to yoga, Shelle’s favorite activities include gardening, hiking with friends, making music, volunteering, and spending time with her grandsons, Teddy & Henry.
What you can expect in Shelle's class: Known for her unbridled positivity and unique ability to spread love and light into any situation, Shelle’s classes offer mindfulness, breath work, and a thoughtful flow of movement sprinkled with wisdom and joy. She views the spirituality and science of yoga as an avenue for each of us to find our true selves, increase our awareness about the world around us, and elevate our consciousness. Rest assured you will her leave her classes feeling positive, refreshed, and ready for whatever lies ahead.
