Karen Keresturi

Imagine waking up with the rising sun and then doing Sun Salutations, a series of yoga poses that greet the sun. At the same time, you will be stretching and releasing the joints, muscles, organs, connective tissues and your mind. As you feel the depth of your breath in fresh, open air then you generate energy for your day of adventure that lies ahead!!!

Karen truly believes that yoga is not just a physical exercise but also a therapy. She has taught yoga for eight years to people who are experiencing physical limitations, surgeries and old athletic injuries..... She has also taught young children. She creates a safe, steady solid ground for people to approach a pose. She brings together strength and vulnerability, activity and receptivity. She is a versatile yoga teacher who tailors classes to the individuals participating.

Karen has studied several forms of yoga including Vinyasa Flow with Shiva Rea, Kundalini with 3HO, Kripalu, Bikram, Raja and Karma yoga enjoying both the scientific and esoteric aspects of this ancient tradition. Feel free to make yoga a part of your day while enjoying the beauty and abundance that nature offers you in beautiful Belize!

2011 dates:
Glover's Reef & River of Caves (www.gloversreef.travel) - Nov 28

Zan Van Brunschot

What can students expect from your class? My classes reflect a love for sequencing and alignment. I try to keep it fun and down to earth as well as accessible to all by teaching multilevel classes with modifications for beginners and more complex variations for the well-seasoned practitioner. Students can expect clarity and precision in my cuing and nurturing support at all levels.  In terms of style, students can expect the strength and challenge of Power, the alignment of Iyengar with the liquid grace of Flow.  From this place of strength and stability we can learn how to expand into greater freedom within our bodies and our minds.
Why Yoga?  I came from the Gym and Aerobics classes to yoga, and now I come to my mat to connect to a deep source within….to be in the moment, to dance with my breath, & move with my community and realize our oneness. I feed off of the collective energy and do my best to let it feed from me too!  Yoga for me has been the one true constant, the must-have, the elixir of life, the “ONE” that I never bores me and always challenges me as it soothes my spirit, the practice that never fails to satisfy!  For nearly 15 years we have been companions and soul mates... yoga is IT for me.
Inspirations: My teachers!   My students: witnessing the growth and transformation, and the ability to be in the moment and surrender to themselves.... this is the inspiration and the reward, all rolled into one.
Interests: I am an avid Traveller, and also an enthusiastic scuba diver complete with underwater camera  & “discoverers” enthusiasm! You can often find me doing Yoga on my way to the dive site, or afterwards on the way back to base.

2012 dates:
Glover's Reef & River of Caves (www.gloversreef.travel) - Jan 23
Lighthouse Reef Adventure (www.lighthousereef.travel) - Jan 30, Feb 6

Lia Padgett

Lia is returning to Belize to for a second season of teaching yoga with Island Expeditions.

She is a traveller, adventurer, and yogi at heart and is looking forward to sharing her practice with you during your amazing trip. What better place to practice yoga than in Belize’s beautiful, relaxing environment! The daily practices will be a mix of yoga styles, tailored to the requests and abilities of the group.

Lia is also studying to become a Holistic Nutrition Consultant and hopes one day to have a Holistic Retreat where people can come to heal and exercise the body, mind and spirit.

2012 dates:
Glover's Reef & River of Caves (www.gloversreef.travel) - Feb 13, 20

Andrea Boys

Since 1992 I have practiced yoga in Belize on the islands and atolls. Recently I’ve been teaching yoga out on Lighthouse Reef Atoll and love the inspiring peace and beauty of the clear blue waters, white sand beaches and swaying palm trees. 
I practice classical Ashtanga and Hatha yoga incorporating asana (yoga postures) with pranayama (breathing practices). The tradition of yoga unites the body, breath and mind, and is perfect way to relax, stretch and unwind before or after a day of kayaking, swimming and snorkelling.
During Island Expeditions trips I tailor the classes to fit the group; this means classes are at a beginner level 1, with modifications to deepen the posture for level 2.  Typically we will have morning yoga before breakfast and if there is interest we can incorporate some afternoon sessions.
There is nothing quite like doing your sun salutations far offshore on a picture perfect island  before a pristine sea or closing your eyes in relaxation (savasana) while the frigate birds circle overhead.  Hope to see you there!
Om

2012 dates:
Lighthouse Reef Adventure (www.lighthousereef.travel) - Feb 19, 27, Mar 4, 12, 18

Megan Carr

It all started about 5 years ago when my girlfriend literally dragged me to my first yoga class. It wasnt THAT bad so I went back for another and another and pretty soon I was going all on my very own!

Since that first class I've noticed some pretty big changes in my life, physically I feel stronger, mentally I feel more stable and emotionally I feel more secure in my skin. Those aspects alone are what keeps me inspired to make it to practice everyday and share those simple benefits with anyone who cares to listen!

My education has been a rolling whirlwind picking up momentum everyday! Teacher Trainings in Whistler and studying Anusara Yoga in Vancouver are just a couple things which have contributed to my growth as an instructor.
When I look back at my "book" education it definitely steered me in the right direction yet I find I am learning the most when I am working at the bar, snowboarding in my backyard (Whistler) or simply having down time with Nelly (my dog).

I have been teaching yoga since the Spring of 2009, I've taught beginner classes on the floor of a pub, taught people who dont speak a lick of English, seniors, people with disabilities and packed out classes at my home studio (40ppl).

If you have a comfy space and an open mind you can do yoga - anywhere!
I look forward to seeing all of your smiling faces lounging on yoga mats in Belize, in the meantime if you have any questions my inbox is always open carr.meghan@gmail.com
Cheers!
Meg

2012 dates:
Glover's Reef & River of Caves (www.gloversreef.travel) - Feb 27, Mar 05

Leslie Young

Leslie Young has over 30 years of experience with various styles of yoga, including teaching in the Whistler, B.C. area since 1991.  Now based on Savary Island, she divides her time between the ocean and the mountains, balancing fluidity and stability in life and  yoga.

Certified in both Iyengar and Vijnana Yoga, Leslie's teaching is rooted in alignment, precision, flow and deep connection to breath.  Whether beginner or experienced, you will enjoy a variety of practices combining meditative awareness, pranayama (breathing) and both gentle and dynamic asana (postures) to balance the body, calm the mind and expand the spirit.  Leslie responds to each group in the moment; creating options for varying levels and offering modifications for individual needs.  

A dedicated teacher and mentor, Leslie is thoughtful, down to earth and open-hearted.  She has been training teachers and inspiring students for many years, having taught in Mexico, Belize and British Columbia.   An avid traveller, adventurer and lover of ocean play, she is very happy to be returning for her 4th year with Island Expeditions.  Leslie has chosen a life of intentional simplicity that encourages both discipline and freedom.
www.mountainyoga.ca

2012 dates:
Lighthouse Reef Adventure (www.lighthousereef.travel) - Mar 26, Apr 1, 9

Ainsley Magno

Yoga is Ainsley’s passion for life and she can’t wait to share it with you through her Vintage Yoga Class!

Ainsley’s classical hatha flow for all levels will leave you grounded, calm and inspired to go after what you’ve always wanted in life but are too afraid to get (whether that’s standing on your head or switching careers!). Ainsley uses musical therapy to guide final relaxations, the perfect way to end an amazing day exploring under the sun.

Ainsley has been practicing yoga for more than 3 years and is a newly certified yoga instructor. She loves cycling, hiking, snorkelling, Indian food and talking at length about the mysteries of life. Ainsley is also the founder of www.YellowYogi.com - Victoria’s only all-inclusive yoga resource and community.

2012 dates:
Glover's Reef & River of Caves (www.gloversreef.travel) - Apr 9, 16, 23

Tammy Fovargue

The practice of yoga put me in touch with my body and I began to look at how I was using my body in my life.  I decided to start my career as a massage therapist in 2003 and in 2008 I became certified to teach yoga.  I have never looked back.  Yoga and body work have enabled me to continually grow and find new ways to expand myself  physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually ( I can attribute my recovery as a runner to yoga as well).  Just like my first teacher, I am interested in educating my students on the purpose of each posture and the safest way to “practice”.  My training is in Iyengar yoga which is heavily steeped in alignment and awareness of the body within the posture.  So, when we do a forward fold, we are not concerned with touching our toes.  We are interested in keeping a straight backline from our head to our waist, extending through the waist, grounding through our feet,  and feeling the stretch in our hamstrings.  My classes are geared toward the needs of my students, and are appropriate for the beginner as well as the advanced student.

This will be the fourth year of Tammy returning to Belize!

2012 dates:
Glovers Reef & River of Caves (www.gloversreef.travel) -
Lighthouse Reef Adventure (www.lighthousereef.travel) -