Karen has been an avid fitness buff who enjoys life through the lens of positive spirituality and physical health. An E-RYT 500 with Yoga Alliance, Karen is grateful to be able to share her love of yoga with others in both a teaching and management capacity. Karen creates a welcoming environment with students and team members, encouraging self-acceptance, wellness, restoration, and personal growth. Karen especially enjoys the challenge of creating a dynamic and fun sequence in each and every class that connects deeply with her students. Karen is a mother of three and in addition to her Yoga life she gives of her time to her family as well as various ministries in her parish. At the club since: 2012
630-315-5347Allie Beyer is an E-RYT and has been teaching hot and vinyasa yoga since 2015. She enjoys challenging her students to grow in their practice by experimenting with familiar movements in unfamiliar ways. Allie likes to remind her students (and herself) that it’s just yoga – Have fun with it and find playfulness on the mat! 200hr Certified, Hot & Aerial Certified. At the club since 2015
When Ronda stepped on her mat 25 years ago, she knew she had discovered something unique that offered a daily physical requirement to her life. Later she discovered the mental practice with the breath being the bridge between the two. Yoga has been a balance beam for Ronda, offering her at times physical, mental, and emotional support. Two years ago, she decided to share her knowledge and love for yoga by becoming a certified yoga teacher. She has continued her education since receiving her CYT200 by adding a certification in Restorative Yoga and many others. 200hr Certified. At the club since 2019
Molly has been teaching yoga for three years and practicing for more than 12. A longtime tennis player at the Sport Center, she came to yoga for increased flexibility but soon discovered the mental benefits and the magic of Savasana. Molly believes that yoga is for everyone, and she designs her vinyasa flows to be challenging yet accessible, offering more advanced options and also modifications. She views yoga as a self-affirming discipline, and she encourages students to transfer the positive lessons they learn on the mat to their everyday lives. An RYT 200 with Yoga Alliance, Molly has her certification in Advanced Teaching Skills from Prairie Yoga. 200hr certified. At the club since 2018
Carrie Provost comes to the Sport Center with an eclectic resume – her primary career is as an orchestra conductor and violinist in the DuPage Symphony Orchestra. Yoga has become an integral part of Carrie’s life since she started taking classes 15 years ago at the Sport Center. She was inspired to complete the 200 hour teacher training in order to help others experience yoga’s benefits! She also recently became certified with the Aquatic Exercise Association. 200hr Certified. At the club since 2019
Kirsten’s yoga journey began here at the Wheaton Sport Center, as a way back to a strong core after having her two children. On her mat she found a calm amidst the chaotic joy of being home with her two preschool children. Upon returning to the workplace her desire and need to be centered only increased. As a result, she took the leap to become 200 RYT certified in 2019. Kirsten loves bringing balance to each pose, flow, class, and day. Taking lessons learned on your matt with you into all areas of your life. 200hr Certified. At the club since: 2020
Jessica is a certified yoga, Pilates and Barre instructor who has felt blessed to serve at WSC for over 12 years. She enjoys creating programs that all levels can participate in and find a personal practice all their own to feel accomplished with. Jessica’s greatest hope is that all who come and share time with her, leave feeling like a better version of themselves. 200hr Certified. At the club since: 2008
Lauren is an E-RYT 200 HR Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor with 1,000+ hours of private and group instruction experience teaching Vinyasa, Hatha, Traditional Hot, Hot Power Fusion, Sculpt, and Restorative Yoga. Lauren is passionate about facilitating a journey to wellness while exploring the physical, mental, and emotional levels yoga represents. 200hr Certified At the club since: 2014
Beth 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. 200hr Certified. At the club since: 2012