ALET T

Dance Cardio Conditioning, Absolute Booty

Alet has been a licensed/certified dance cardio and zumba instructor forever. Having taught in both LA and NYC since 2002, she developed an intense style that is strong and sensual, but meant for all dance abilities.

Alet’s classes will keep you smiling, laughing, and sweating as you move your body to an energetic upbeat playlist. Experience full-body toning as you move and dance your way to complete happiness.

Alet is an actress, writer, and mother.

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can” – Arthur Ashe

BETHANY H

Barre

Bethany was born and raised in Montana. She’s passionate about family, friends, and living a healthy lifestyle.

Results:  From her class, you can expect to get a full-body, joint-friendly workout.  Mostly low-impact, barre is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.  With barre, you’ll gain strength, muscle tone, better balance and posture, strong core, and greater flexibility.   Flow and stretching segments will leave you feeling relaxed and less stressed.   Choreographed by Bethany to the beat of awesome music makes it fun too!

In her free time, Bethany loves chilling by the river, admiring the views at the top of a mountain, or just playing games and watching movies with the fam and her two pups.

• Barre Above Certification 

“Be happy with what you have while working toward what you want.”  – Helen Keller

JAMIE E

YOGA, BARRE

My family and I have been in Missoula for 6 years, and I have been an instructor for 8.

• I have certifications in Bodyflow, Born to Move, and  Yoga.

When you come to my class you can expect a similar Power Yoga routine for at least 3 weeks in a row.  I believe when you start to know what poses are coming, then you are able to focus less on the form and more on getting deeper into that pose and building your confidence as a Yogi.  After consistently coming to class, you will notice yourself becoming physically stronger and leaner, but you will also notice yourself becoming mentally stronger too.

I love to be outside enjoying the warm Montana weather; either golfing, walking and hiking, or doing yoga!

“Life’s too short to wake up with regrets. So love the people who treat you right, forgive the ones who don’t, and believe that everything happens for a reason. If you get a chance, take it. If it changes your life, let it. Nobody said it’d be easy, they just promised it would be worth it.” – Dr. Seuss

BECKY L

YOGA

I am a proud yogi and Montanan who originally hails from the mountains of Pennsylvania.  My yoga journey began in a post-college summer spent working in Grand Teton National Park, and both yoga and the outdoors have always offered me deep peace and grounding.

I received my 200-hour teacher training here in Missoula through Kendra Potter’s Sister Moon Wellness, and this training transformed my yoga practice and my life.  In addition to numerous additional special workshops, I have been following my path of yoga for nearly twenty years.  I’ve been teaching here at VRTX since August 2019.

My greatest desire is for class participants to connect to their bodies and breath and begin to develop their own personal yoga practice, nurturing and stoking their inner light in their own unique way.  Cultivating this light within is why we say Namaste at the end of each class—we recognize and honor the light within ourselves and those around us.

When I’m not practicing yoga, I love to be in nature—trail running, hiking, or sitting under trees with my family.

“I am standing on my own altar.  The poses are my prayers.”
– BKS Iyengar

ALEXIS O

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I have been passionate about becoming the best version of myself since I was 19. Health and fitness have always been that place I can turn to that I can control when the rest of my life feels out of control.

I am a NASM certified personal trainer and nutrition coach. I have been helping people with their health for 9 years now.

My clients can expect in RESULTS: build strength, while burning fat, if that is your goal. You will be burning energy far after class has ended. Expect better energy, mood, focus, and overall quality of life.

My favorite activities are traveling or binging on zombie movies.

“Thoughts become things. If you see it in your mind, you will hold it in your hand.”
– Bob Proctor

Jenny V

Yoga

Co-Founder and Co-Owner of Ra Yoga and Ra University in Southern California, Jenny Vande Hei – Secor has been teaching Yoga for 16 years and has certified more than 300 hundred teachers in her Yoga Alliance accredited training program.  She has over 20,000 hours of teaching experience and is trained in Vinyasa, Iyengar, Yin, Prenatal, Yoga Nidra, Reiki, Meditation, Budokon, Pilates and E.L.D.O.A.  She is recognized as E-RYT 500, RYS 200, RYS 300, RPYT and YACEP.  Jenny is also an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist.  Having moved to Montana 3 years ago, Jenny began Watershed, a retreat and training facility in Rock Creek Montana.  She might wear many hats, but her passion still lies in the class room with Yogi’s of all levels.  She began teaching Yoga while working in East Africa, where her classes were filled with relief workers and the community they served. For her, Teaching Yoga was always about community and these principles are what created Ra and has now brought her to VRTX, another community driven organization where all are welcome.  Please join her for an inspirational and dynamic class where you can find YOUR yoga.

MELISSA K

OULA & Power Oula

I love dancing, singing, jumping jacks, chocolate, and ALL dogs.

I love meeting new people from our wonderful, open-minded, fun community.

In my ‘day job’, I spend my time training people how to follow rules and regulations.

When I teach Oula and Power I let it ALL out. One of my goals is to create a space where EVERYONE can feel FREE to break ALL of society’s perceived rules. Yell, scream, sing, flip your sweaty hair and dance your heart out; I love it all!

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“Hard times require furious dancing. Each of us is proof. ” Alice Walker

GEORGIA L

CLASSICAL MAT PILATES, SEMI-PRIVATE PILATES

Georgia received her BFA in Choreography & Performance: Dance from the University of Montana. Inspired by the creative and kinesthetic practices embedded in Dance, she moved to London, UK. Georgia received her MA in Expanded Dance Practice, specializing in movement methodology and community care, from London Contemporary Dance School. Georgia is a Certified Pilates Mat Instructor trained through Beacon Pilates in Classical New York Style Pilates, as well as a Comprehensive Pilates Apprentice. Movement brings Georgia joy! In Georgia’s class, you can expect to be regarded with an open heart, intentional guidance and reminded that movement in all shapes in forms feed the soul.

When Georgia is not in the studio, she can be found dancing, rising early to catch the morning sunrise, binge watching Bridgerton, or spending time at the lake.

PAISLEY T

OULA

Originally from Granville, Ohio, Paisley Thornton graduated from Butler University in Indianapolis with a degree in Vocal Performance. After graduating, Paisley sang with the Indianapolis Opera before getting picked up by Missoula Children’s Theatre in 2012 to tour domestically and internationally teaching kids theatre. In 2015, Paisley moved to Missoula to become the Director of Performing Arts Camps for MCT. Paisley can still be found onstage from time to time.

Paisley has been an Oula instructor since 2016 and absolutely LOVES to share the dance floor with anyone willing! Paisley’s classes are known to get a little rowdy and ridiculous. If you have never tried Oula before, it’s a dance cardio workout with a lot of heart. In Oula it doesn’t matter how it looks, just how it feels! You’re encouraged to yell, laugh, scream, and cry in class if that’s what feels good. If you need to let loose and dance it out, Paisley’s class is for you!

“Don’t dream it, be it”
-Frank N Furter

DEB Z

YOGA

Growing up in the midwest far from the mountains, Deb had a passion to explore. After receiving her Bachelor’s in exercise science, she decided to move out west to experience what more the world had to offer. After working seasonal gigs in various areas such as Alaska, Wyoming, and Montana, she ultimately found herself in Antarctica. Working as a polar guide on land, she received the opportunity to also teach yoga classes on board expedition vessels. Deb instantly fell in love with sharing her passion for yoga and wellness with others through instructing. After completing her season in Antarctica and receiving her 200hr YTT, she packed her car up and headed straight for Montana, fulfilling her dream to always return back to the beautiful state, and further grow in her yogic journey. 

Whether it’s your first yoga class or your thousandth, Deb ensures that her classes are fit for every individual. Classes are focused on connecting your mind to your body by flowing through asanas and using breath work. She will offer cues throughout the practice and invite you to channel in your most authentic self.  Deb welcomes you to join her classes and share the space together. 

TYRAH H

YOGA

Tyrah has her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training with a specialty in Hatha Yoga. She wanted to share yoga with others because of  the benefits she has experienced in her own practice. It brings so much healing physically, mentally, and deepens your connection to yourself.  

Some other things she is passionate about are, kickboxing, being outside, and spending time with friends and family.  

 JAN S

OULA & POWER OULA

A CPA by day, Jan loves to let her true personality shine while she is dancing.She discovered Oula in 2016 when she felt something was missing in her exercise routines, and has never looked back. She loved the format so much she became certified in Oula in 2019 and in Oula Power, a strength and conditioning format, in 2020. Both of these formats are set to high energy songs that will have your heart pumping, put a smile on your face, and have you leaving class feeling better and stronger than when you arrived. That, andJan’s infectious energy, will add to the overall experience of feelings, fitness, and fun while taking her classes. Both Oula and Oula Power are designed to create a safe space for all, so please join her to experience it for yourself!In her free time, Janloves to read, hike, dance with her fellow Oula friends, (of course!) and spend time with her husband and teenage daughter, who is soon to be college-bound. “Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. And believe that anything is possible when you have the right people there to support you.”-Misty Copeland

AMANDA T

Oula

An introvert at heart, Amanda found Oula to be a way to express herself and gain trust and comfort in her own body. She is a firm believer that our bodies store feelings and that it is crucial for our health to allow those feelings to move through us.

She has dabbled in various forms of dance for most of her life, but the magic of music, movement, expression, and community of Oula captured her heart. A fitness and outdoor enthusiast, you are likely to find her choreographing songs in her head while she’s out on trails around Missoula, MT.

JESSICA V

YOGA

Jessica is a New York native who holds a 200 hour YTT, specializing in vinyasa. Jessica received her training from Always At Aum yoga school. You can expect to have a mixture of strength, stability, flexibility, effort, ease, pranayama (breath work), and meditation for a well-rounded and balanced practice. She encourages her students to be exploratory with their movements and to trust what their body is asking for, to develop a deeper connection with themselves.

Jessica believes yoga should enhance all other aspects of life. In addition to yoga, she loves training in other movement modalities and finds her yoga practice compliments her training. She believes yoga is a powerful tool both mentally and physically and has a passion to share its gifts with others. She practices and teaches because it is in her nature to do so. Whether it’s your first time stepping onto the mat or you’re a seasoned yogi, all are always welcome and safe in the space Jessica creates for her students to practice. “Liberate your mind and revive your soul.”

JOBYNA M

OULA

Jobyna is a proud Butte girl, who loves to dance and play softball. As a mom to a teen, and a master’s student in public health, she’s intentional and tenacious about carving out time to dance and play!  Fun fact: Jobyna was a member of the University of Montana’s national championship hurling team in 2015; that’s right folks, she’s a national champion, Go Griz!  (And in case you were wondering, because we all do, it’s pronounced, jo-BEE-nah)