Aubrey Jackson
Aubrey Jackson is a yoga enthusiast. Her yoga journey began at the young age of 17 with Kundalini yoga. After many years of exploring other styles and incorporating yoga into her lifestyle she became a certified yoga instructor in 2004. Aubrey has a 500hr certification with Gary Kraftsow of the American Viniyoga Institute, 200hr certification with Tracy Weber of Whole Life Yoga, and Pre/Postnatal training with Colette Crawford of Seattle Holistic Center. Aubrey has logged many hours of teaching, trainings, and workshops. Aubrey loves working with all ages and levels of practitioners. She continues to deepen her knowledge of yoga by attending local classes and seminars. Opening Limber has been a way for Aubrey to share her knowledge and offer a place for everyone to cultivate a yoga practice that benefits the individual. Aubrey has a way of uplifting you and making you feel strong, confident, and at peace. On Aubrey's off days you will find her on a sport field with her kids, dancing, hiking or making food for friends. Aubrey believes that life is here for us to explore and discover and that having a healthy body, mind and an uplifted spirit is the way to travel through this crazy world. "Take care of you so you can take care of others."
Amy Sherwood
Amy started practicing yoga over a decade ago when she was a stressed-out aid worker living overseas. She noticed early on in her practice that yoga was more than just exercise, it also helped her manage stress and stay centered, even in challenging situations. As her curiosity grew and practice progressed, Amy reconnected with the joy of movement through yoga, learned how to live more in her body and less in her mind, and used her practice as a reminder to slow down amidst a busy life. In 2019 Amy completed Bohemian Studios' 200-hour Vinyasa Teacher Training and loves sharing yoga with others as a way to pass on the gifts the practice has brought to her life. She considers yoga teaching to be a creative endeavor and draws inspiration for her classes from her teachers, her practice, and the natural world. In addition to yoga Amy is a practitioner of insight meditation and is trained in other healing modalities including reiki and herbalism. While she is originally from Nebraska she is completely enamored with the Pacific Northwest and its forests and spends as much time as possible outside exploring and connecting with nature.
Caitlyn Jareki
Caitlyn discovered yoga at the age of 15 after being drawn to the movement and creative flow which she found similar to her favorite sport at the time, gymnastics. Mindfulness and relaxation were added benefits that soon became equally important in her practice. In 2015 Caitlyn completed her teacher training (RYT200) at Spira Power Yoga in West Seattle. She is also currently training to teach Reformer Pilates with Kara Krause at Innate Vitality. Caitlyn is also a Registered Nurse but currently spends most time with her son outside of teaching yoga. You can also find her at various yoga, barre and pilates classes where she is able to connect, get strong, and draw inspiration for her own classes. Caitlyn discovered a passion for anatomy, alignment and body awareness that she weaves through her classes with a mix of flow and fun.
Elena Nishizaki
Elena started practicing in 2004 and absolutely fell in love with yoga and the transformation that she experienced through the practice.
Elena is passionate about teaching yoga in an authentic, non-judgmental and accessible way to every body type. Regardless of age, shape, gender, color and ability, yoga is for you. Her classes are an opportunity to explore the relationship of body and breath. Her hope is to hold space and instruct classes that will challenge students to show up to their mat with honestly, integrity and love for themselves. From that place – transformation happens.
Elena is passionate about teaching yoga in an authentic, non-judgmental and accessible way to every body type. Regardless of age, shape, gender, color and ability, yoga is for you. Her classes are an opportunity to explore the relationship of body and breath. Her hope is to hold space and instruct classes that will challenge students to show up to their mat with honestly, integrity and love for themselves. From that place – transformation happens.
Hillary Aldassy
Hillary initially sought yoga as a physical tool to care for her body and found it to be an ideal counterbalance to a stressful career. With the goal of helping others find similar balance, she has embarked on a journey that meant a break from her career to study and teach yoga. Her self-awareness, intuition and empathy translate into classes that are comforting, supportive, and inspiring for students of any age or ability level. Hillary uses humor, anecdotes from her own practice, and ideas for incorporating small movements and mindfulness into daily life to reinforce to students that yoga has great benefit even in small doses. Hillary completed her 200 hour Vijnana Yoga training with Kathryn Payne at Island Yoga Center on Vashon Island. Recognizing that yoga is an “evolving process” for most of us, she draws on advice and techniques from the wonderful community of teachers at Limber to deepen her own practice and teaching skills.
Larissa Trethewey
A student of life and a natural teacher at heart, Larissa (MA, 200 RYT) is passionate about life, her students, and the healing power of yoga. She began practicing in 2015 and was drawn to meditative styles that quieted her busy mind and helped her tune in to her body, heart, spirit, and breath. Her career in elementary teaching has been both rewarding as well as demanding and stressful. Yoga has been the balance. Then, a car accident in 2019 and ensuing injuries and chronic pain were her wake-up call to slow down and take care. While her pain issues baffled doctors and continued despite traditional forms of treatment, a consistent yin and gentle vinyasa practice slowly helped heal her chronic pain. After moving to Seattle, she completed Be Luminous’s 200-hour Baptiste Power Flow Teacher Training and graduated in December 2021. Power flow practice has brought Larissa more deeply into her power and strength. She has also completed specialized trainings in Seattle in Yin Yoga (Leah Adams) and Trauma-Informed Restorative Yoga (Jodi Boone and Heather Danso) at Mind Body Hum’s studio. Larissa is passionate about bringing yoga to life for her students, inviting them to explore its healing and transformative powers. She can’t wait to see you on the mat! When not practicing asana, Larissa can be found spending time with family and friends, traveling, shopping, reading, crafting, and being in Nature.
Liziah Richards
I received a Masters of Arts in Psychology from the Leadership Institute of Seattle (LIOS) and a Bachelors of Fine Arts from Cornish College of the Arts. I am a yoga teacher, trained at the 500 hour level through Whole Life Yoga and love teaching yoga to a variety of amazing students, including those with special needs. Years ago I had the vision to blend yoga with counseling to provide holistic healing and support to those seeking help and life change. This combination of holistic wisdom is what helped and continues to help me as someone in recovery from at times debilitating anxiety. I am a writer of poetry, stories and songs. I am humbled and honored to be on a conscious path of healing and inspired to help individuals and the world get better and live in more love and health.
Natalie James
Natalie found yoga (or maybe yoga found Natalie) when she was an insecure college student who was having frequent anxiety attacks. Yoga taught her to love and accept herself exactly as she was. It also gave her tools to manage stress and anxiety and increased her window of tolerance for doing hard things. Natalie became a yoga teacher to share its timeless healing power with people of any ability, age, ethnicity, size, or background. Natalie has been practicing yoga for 10 years and completed her RYT 200 in 2020 with The Grinning Yogi in Capitol Hill. She is a trauma-conscious teacher who truly believes that if you can breathe, then you can practice yoga. She looks forward to seeing you on the mat!
Uraina Nagy
Uraina first experienced the powerful effects of pilates while dancing in college at Florida State University. Shortly after graduating, she moved to Seattle to continue her passion in dance and to attain her Stott Pilates training and certification at Bodycenter Studios. Immediately upon completion, she was honored to accept a position teaching not only at the training center, but also at the Pacific Northwest Ballet and Movement Systems Physical Therapy. In her 14 years of teaching both privately and in group settings, she has enjoyed working with clients who are recovering from injury/surgery, clients with MS, autoimmune diseases and osteoporosis, pre/post natal women, and professional athletes. Continuing education classes and observing physical therapy sessions throughout each year keeps her inspired and well-informed. While Uraina has always known the importance of inner core strength, the birth of her first child in June of 2018 has brought her appreciation to a new level. Uraina has a warm and encouraging way of helping others increase their body awareness and facilitating a greater sense of connection and vitality!