Aprille Jordan
Aprille began practicing yoga in 1993, first studying on her own with books, then later seeking out a teacher. She dreamed back then of becoming a yoga teacher, but it would be years before that became a reality. Over the years Aprille studied a variety of styles of yoga. After years of sitting stationary in the technology field and dynamically moving while rock climbing, Aprille came to Kaiut Yoga with a variety of injuries. Somewhere during that time Aprille had children, which had also altered her body in ways that required healing. After stepping into her first Kaiut Yoga class, Aprille immediately recognized the benefits of Kaiut, experiencing sensations she hadn’t felt in all her years of other yoga practice. Aprille studied with Francisco Kaiut in Boulder and in Brazil over the last several years. The greatest joy she experiences is helping to guide others to experience greater freedom of movement and enjoyment of their bodies, ultimately healing themselves.
Pam Novotny
For the past five years Pam has devoted herself to the practice of Kaiut Yoga, which has become a passion in her life. Although she didn’t start out thinking she’d become a Kaiut Yoga teacher, that idea grew along with her passion. At first, Kaiut Yoga was all about healing her ankle after three major surgeries in a single year. After a couple of years at the Barn, she also realized that she’d found a special community that was as healing to her as the yoga was. At this time of her life, it feels like a natural progression to share the practice about which she cares deeply, and which she studies consistently. Pam is engaged in ongoing teacher training with Francisco Kaiut, and she loves sharing the joy and healing of Kaiut Yoga. With five children and five grandchildren, she’s especially grateful that Zoom allows her to be with her family, study with Francisco Kaiut, teach, and practice Kaiut Yoga daily, no matter where she is.
Adri Peratt
After enduring significant trauma, Adri was on the search for something to help her work through, grow, accept, and learn from these experiences. Believe it or not, she found that special something in a high school PE class, where she was first introduced to yoga. The connection that she felt to yoga and all of the healing benefits that it offered her were undeniable.When she’s not on the mat, Adri enjoys creating intuitive artwork, meditating, cooking, hiking, and spending time with her 3 fluffy cat children.
Michelle Sanders
Michelle has been practicing various types of yoga for over 20 years and has been practicing Kaiut Yoga since 2018. She has trained intensively with Francisco Kaiut and has been teaching the Kaiut Yoga Method since 2019. She is currently a substitute teacher for Barn Yoga.
Michelle has a wealth of experience as a teacher, having begun her teaching career in 1995 working with 2nd and 3rd graders and then transitioning to working with adults in corporate settings. She has lived in Boulder, Colorado for almost 20 years on her small farmette with her husband Matt, and two kids. In addition to her yoga practice, she is a Colorado Master Gardener and she loves spending time cooking, traveling, dancing and spending time with her family.
Michelle brings her love of teaching coupled with her understanding of the Kaiut Yoga Method to create classes that are truly accessible for every body.
Sara Truitt
Sara is a clinical herbalist, nutritionist, and flower essence practitioner with a BA in Art and Education. She has served as the director of the Flower Essence program at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Expressive Arts Therapy at Lesley University. Sara brings years of experience in the healing arts using botanical medicine, visual arts, education, and ceremonial practices. Her academic, professional and personal journeys have guided her to dive deep into supporting the emotional body as an agent of transformation. Most recently this journey has led her to Kaiut Yoga. For Sara, the Kaiut method has provided an exceptional avenue to explore the physical, mental and emotional body while holding the nervous system in a way that is kind and nourishing. She is truly enthusiastic to be sharing this practice with others.
Wendy Zerin
Wendy Zerin, MD has been practicing yoga since 1989. She has been studying with Francisco Kaiut since 2014 and is a certified Kaiut Yoga instructor. Wendy is the founding teacher at Barn Yoga where she has been offering classes since 2017. In addition to her thirty years as a yoga practitioner, Wendy draws on her background as a physician and teacher of mindfulness meditation to bring an unusual depth of understanding of mind, body and spirit to her yoga teaching.