Meet Comeback Yoga’s Teachers
JEN A.
Jen’s own therapeutic connection to the practice of yoga is what inspires her to guide others to find a similar sense of freedom. Meet Jen.
PHYLLIS A.
Phyllis has been practicing yoga since 2000. She has been teaching since 2011 and has been working specifically with veterans since 2015. Meet Phyllis.
SUSAN B.
Susan's Indian heritage immersed her in yoga from an early age, and she became passionate about sharing and teaching yoga as an adult. Meet Susan.
VICKI B.
Vicki came to Comeback Yoga as a yoga instructor in 2018 with the desire of sharing her passion of yoga and meditation with others seeking a life of balance, wellness and ultimately living a life of joy! Meet Vicki.
ALI C.
Ali Calfee is a veteran, mom, and yogi. She retired 4 years ago after 21 years in the United States Air Force. Meet Ali.
JESS C.
Jess has been practicing yoga both on and off the mat since 2010. From the start, what resonated most about the physical practice is the sense of returning to self and restored wholeness. Meet Jess.
DENYI C.
Favorite Yoga Poses: Empathy, Kindness, Compassion. I believe as we help others we are also practicing self love. Served 21 years in the Army, born in the Dominican Republic, grew up in the Bronx NY. Meet Denyi.
MATTHIEU C.
Matthieu discovered yoga as a way to heal from running injuries. He began to notice that the practice not only strengthened and helped his body recover faster but also led to a calmer mind. Meet Matthieu.
PATTI C.
Patti has been passionate about bringing support to those in the Colorado Springs community who are interested in improving their own personal health and wellness. Meet Patti.
MIA C.
Growing up, Mia was very fortunate to spend an abundance of time in nature. Most of her childhood days consisted of exploring, playing and creating outdoors. Meet Mia.
KATHY C.
Kathy is a veteran and army wife of 30 years. After sustaining extensive injuries to her abdomen and pelvis while on active duty, she turned to yoga as a way to heal physically, spiritually and emotionally. Meet Kathy.
TERRY C.
Terry Copeland comes to Vail yoga from Wisconsin where she was primarily a high school teacher for 40 years. Meet Terry.
AMY D.
Amy came to yoga to find relief from back pain in 2002. She has stayed with yoga because she finds the intersection of breath, movement and meditation to be transformative. Meet Amy.
MICHELLE D.
CINDY D.
Cindy was born and raised in Texas, but has lived in Montrose since 1991. Meet Cindy.
SARA E.
Sara began her yoga practice over 10 years ago while in graduate school in order to help cope with an anxiety disorder and stress. Meet Sara.
TALIA G.
Talia began her yoga practice in 2009 and, over the years, has developed a continuously evolving relationship with self and mat. Meet Talia.
VICKI G.
A U.S. Navy veteran with nine years of service as a career counselor and training officer, Vicki brings this foundation of guidance and resilience to her work as a yoga therapist. Meet Vicki.
DANA H.
Dana is a veteran with 30 years of service in the Air National Guard, active-Duty Air Force, and Air Force Reserve. Meet Dana.
RACHEL H.
Once a cardio bunny, turned gym rat to Crossfitter, Rachel found yoga after a back injury. Meet Rachel.
DAN J.
Dan grew up in Southern California and moved to Colorado after his time in the Marines. He began practicing Yoga 5 years ago, primarily for the physical aspect. Meet Dan.
DENISE J.
Denise Jensen Army Veteran and recipient of Comeback Yoga scholarship. She’s been practicing Yoga for over 10 years. Meet Denise.
DEE K.
Dee has been dedicated to the practice of yoga on and off the mat since 2013. Meet Dee.
MELANIE K.
Melanie discovered her passion for yoga during her time as a professional modern dancer in New York City, connecting deeply with yoga’s mind-body healing power. Meet Melanie.
WENDY K.
As a retired Geologist, Wendy understands that the earth is constantly changing. This knowledge informs her yoga practice. Meet Wendy.
MAYA K.
Maya has a passion for creating opportunities within the Grand Valley to help unite and uplift. Meet Maya.
JEN L.
Jenny grew up and went to pharmacy school in Oregon before moving to Colorado. Meet Jen.
PAM M.
Pam is a Colorado native with 2 children and 6 grandchildren, and a veteran. Meet Pam.
CHRISTINE M.
Christine is the mother of a veteran. She taught yoga to veterans while her son was in Afghanistan prior to moving to the western slope in Colorado. Meet Christine.
BRIDGET M.
TIM M.
DAN N.
Dan is a veteran of the United States Air Force; he was stationed at Travis AFB, California where he performed French horn. Meet Dan.
ERIC P.
Eric is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He served as an 0351 Anti-tank Assault-man, & as a Marine Security Guard at the American Embassies in San Salvador, El Salvador and Cape Town, South Africa. Meet Eric.
JARED P.
Throughout the numerous ups and downs of life, Jaren found yoga to be a baseline for a consistent healthy body and mind. Meet Jared.
SANDY P.
As an outdoor enthusiast who loves to hit the trails as well as the slopes, Sandy knows firsthand how important yoga can be to remaining healthy and active at every age and stage of life. Meet Sandy.
JANINE R.
Being able to witness a student drop into their practice and make that mind body connection is the main reason Janine loves teaching. She's seen first hand the benefits of yoga in the military community, starting with her husband. Meet Janine.
JIM R.
Jim is a 10 year Navy veteran and began practicing yoga 15 years ago. He came to yoga to help with focus and clarity as a software engineer. Meet Jim.
JARED S.
Jared Schulte's life story is one of transformation, resilience, and unwavering dedication. As a Navy veteran, his service to his country is deeply ingrained in who he is. Meet Jared.
TIFFANY S.
While she has studied many different approaches to health and movement throughout the years, her passion has always been rooted in a physical practice that offers wider-reaching mental and emotional benefits. Meet Tiffany.
SUSIE S.
Susie is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) with Yoga Alliance. She found yoga as an older adult, as a way of dealing with her own stress, childhood trauma, and recovery from aggressive cancer. Meet Susie.
CAITLIN S.
Caitlin's classes invite students to explore the practice at their own pace with a focus on how the practice feels in the moment. Meet Caitlin.
GINA T.
ROB W.
Rob enlisted in the Army on July 6th 1994 just to get himself out of the state of Connecticut. Meet Rob.
