Tony took his first yoga class in 2017 and was obsessed ever since. Growing up always being inflexible, he started practicing as a means to try to help heal chronic pain and improve his overall well-being. After practicing for a few months, he started to notice positive changes in his mental and physical health that radically changed his quality of life. He then decided to become a teacher to help people heal themselves and to find more peace in their lives. Currently he is teaching around the Chicago area as well as training for the Midwest division of the USA yoga competitions. At the club since 2023
630-315-5373Amy Kerman-Gutzmer is an E-RYT 200 and has been teaching yoga since 2010. She teaches a variety of styles of yoga including hatha, vinyasa, gentle, yin and restorative. She has specialized training in exercise for cancer survivors and energy healing. In addition, she is certified in Yoga Trapeze and Level 2 Reiki. At the club since: 2011
Anna grew up playing competitive sports and excelled in tennis and softball. She has over 9 years of experience training one-on-one and groups. Anna has a passion for helping others to live their best lives. She has been an ISSA certified personal trainer since 2011, has a B.S. in Human Resources and specializes in strength training & HIIT-based workouts. Anna has an attractive personality that keeps her clients coming back for more. She designs fun and effective workouts that will keep you guessing and appropriately challenged. At the club since 2019. Certifications: ISSA Certified Personal Trainer NASM Certified Personal Trainer NASM Group Personal Training Specialist NASM-PES Performance Enhancement Specialist SCHWINN Certified Cycling Instructor
630-315-5338Beth Pomatto comes to the Wheaton Sport Center with a passion for yoga and serving others. Beth has been practicing yoga most of her life. She became inspired to get her 200hr training to help others experience the benefits of yoga for themselves. Beth has been teaching yoga to all ages for 9 years and is continuing her yoga education in multiple class formats while working towards her 500hr certification. She is excited to share the benefits of yoga with you. At the club since: 2012
Carrie began taking yoga and aqua aerobics classes at the Sport Center 20 years ago, never dreaming that one day she would be leading those classes! Carrie is a professional violinist and orchestra conductor, and came to yoga in her mid-40’s. She has discovered the myriad benefits of a yoga practice, especially in building an awareness of not only how the physical body moves and changes, but the inner workings of the mind. She is excited to help yogis of all levels find progress in their bodies and in the ability to take a step back from the distractions of everyday life. Carrie holds a 500 hour certification through Yoga Alliance, and an active certificate with the Aquatic Education Association. She also occasionally travels to tropical resorts, where she serves as the Yoga/Aqua teacher in residence. At the club since 2019