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Mon, 12/07/2009 - 13:50 — Eric Jennings

Deb Croswell
Included on a list of the things Deb loves is "rolling around outside." And "bugs." With a background in dance, fine art photography, production design and skeet shooting, Deb's got some pearl's of wisdom for anyone who walks in the hot room. She encourages a compassionate, vibrant, creative exploration of the self while emphasizing a solid understanding of the importance of alignment and breath. Her experience teaching children helps her reinforce the playful elements of yoga with adults. Most importantly, she reminds us to not take it so seriously -- it's just yoga. And she likes bugs.

Pre-Class Playlist: Calexico, Portland Cello Project, Lucinda Williams, Marvin Gaye, Andrew Bird, Mercury Re, Shelby Lynn


Eric Jennings
You never know who's gonna show up when Eric is on the schedule. He's the moody one of the bunch and the least predictable. Some days he sounds like a used car salesman with the bargain of the decade to sell you while on others he'll try to make you laugh with off-color stories of his dysfunctional childhood in what he calls "the armpit of Massachusetts." His brother-in-law once called him a "tattooed yoga nerd" (next time you're practicing next to him in class check out his stomach tattoo in the mirror and you'll see why).

Things Likely to Say While Teaching: "You think boobs on the floor is uncomfortable? Imagine what Eagle Pose feels like for us men!" "Pick up your toes and turn to the left, cha cha cha." "This is the other Wind Removing Pose."


Meah Wyatt
Meah's getting tired of being called, "Mama Meah," and she likes to point out she's not actually a Mama yet, although she's so close that if you practice next to her don't be surprised if you're recruited to go get some hot water and towels.Meah is spending most of her time with her new BFF, Magnolia Claire Honeycutt, but we've got her for at least one morning class each week. (Will someone please remind her to send me a photo of Maggie?) Meah enjoys teaching so much you may have to remind yourself that she's laughing with you, not at you.

Pre-Class Playlist: In spite of belonging to Gen Y (or is it Z by now), Meah likes to listen to crusty old white men like Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash and "Boss" Springsteen.


Randy Smith
Brains and brawn in a single package. You know how people sometimes equate Bikram Yoga Instructors with Drill Sergeants? With 30 years in the military, Randy is the real deal. When he says, "Feet together, toes in line!" you better believe everybody puts their toes in line. Be careful what you say when you're leaving the studio after class -- if you say, "see you later," he's going to ask which of tomorrow's classes he can expect to see you in. Randy's passion for practicing and teaching Bikram Yoga is only eclipsed by his desire to share it with you and to help you be the best that you can be.

Rebecca Hurlburt aka "H"
In order to avoid confusion, Rebecca allows us to refer to her simply as "H, as in Hah," or simply "H." Her teaching style is akin to reading a good Russian novel -- filled with a plethora of unpronounceable names and innumerable details and by the time you're finished you're a hot, sweaty mess and you're not quite sure where you are any more. Meditation? Medication? Exercise? Weight Loss? Mind control? Stress relief? Pain relief? Spousal relief? Self help? Self loathing? Self love? That's for you to decide.

Pre-Class Playlist: Wilco, Sigur Ros, My Morning Jacket, Jerry Douglas

Rebecca Rumpf
Rebecca Rumpf is our rock. She's teaches more classes than anyone else and when she's not teaching she's practicing. She doesn't need a funny bio or clever playlists to convey her sense of self. She just strives to be a good instructor. Some say she's the hard one, that she inspires us to try a little more. Others say she gives the longest rests and is the one most likely to emphasize the stillness in the postures. Everyone agrees she's the serious one. Really.


Susie Fryer-Cohen
Everything Susie says is true. When she informs you that putting your forehead to your knee is required for "the magic to happen" you just believe her and want to do it. You've heard of Mother Earth? Well Susie is Mother Sky, a plainspoken evangelist of the light of love, a preternatural poet and painter and an intuitive seer of all things. The minute you walk into one of Susie's classes she's got your number and she'll tell you what it is. More than once in case you weren't listening the first time.

Pre-Class Playlist: Reggae (all and any), Broken Social Scene, Feist, Lauren Veirs, Brett Dennon, Astrud Gilberto


Tarah Plavac
In spite of being from Ohio, Tarah is our Southern Bikram Belle. With a "smiling happy face" that never turns off and a sweetly soothing voice, you won't feel any pain as Tarah kills you with her kindness. Bikram says good things come in small packages and Tarah proves him right with every class she teaches.

Pre-Class Playlist: Jerry Garcia and David Grisman, Allison Kraus, Bob Dylan, Greensky Bluegrass, Steve Kimock, Grateful Dead (when Eric's not around).