Thrive 2024 Instructors

Anne Anderson

Anne Anderson is a herbalist and trauma-informed yoga teacher for adaptive populations. She has been teaching since 2011 and practicing herbalist since 2008. Her 20 year yoga practice shifted into space holding in 2015. In 2023 she completed Vital, a one year psychedelic training program by Psychedelics Today. She loves eating weeds.

@ferawellness
www.ferawellness.com

Class Name: Herbal First Aid
Learn common, abundant, local/naturalized plants to support community wellness. Basic identification and preparation methods will be discussed in addition to traditional use of plants. Leave feeling empowered and more connected to the natural world.

Mary Mandell

Mary Mandell, M.H. Ed., 500-CYT, Certified Life Coach and Co-Founder of Yoga for Good is an advocate for holistic well-being and believes that exploring the mind-body connection provides the opportunity for a deeper connection with ourselves and others. She brings a purposeful yet comfortable and upbeat spirit to her classes and workshops. With extensive experience in diverse environments, classes and workshops are characterized by a well-rounded methodology, offering a holistic and inclusive experience.

@yogaforgood_id

Class Name: 30-minute Slow Flow for Beginners
Come try a slow flow vinyasa yoga class! In this class we will link breath with slow movement, focusing on creating more energy and intention in our bodies.

Angie Brooks

Angie is a dedicated and passionate yoga teacher who believes in the transformative power of yoga to connect the body, mind, and soul. Through years of practice and study in various forms of yoga, she decided she wanted to share her passion with others by obtaining her 200 hour RYT in 2017, as well as her certifications in BUTI yoga and hot BUTI yoga. She believes in creating a welcoming space for students to explore their practice, cultivate mindfulness, and connect with their inner selves. Her classes are music driven, creative, and fun. I look forward to meeting you on your mat!

@angiecbrooks

Class Name: BUTI MVMNT
Primal movement + cardio + conditioning are seamlessly woven throughout a balanced yoga sequencing class to give you an all in one workout that helps transform your body and soul. Buti is creativity in motion, regulating the nervous system, balancing the energetic centers of the body while reconnecting to the primal movement patterns that restore mind, body and soul.

Kaila Ziarnowski

Kaila is an adventure loving yoga teacher (RYT 200) who believes in the magic of the connection between breath and movement. Her asana classes range from slow and introspective to energetic and challenging. In 2023, Kaila began her journey into teaching Yoga Nidra and saw first hand how incredibly transformative the practice is, not only for helping with sleep but for helping to manifest intentions. Since then, she has felt called to share the practice with as many people as possible. You can join Kaila for classes all around Boise, she teaches at Authentic Yoga, Balance Hot Yoga, Hollywood Market Studio, Zen Riot Studio, and the Downtown YMCA

@ziaryoga
www.ziaryoga.com

Class Name: Slow Flow & Yoga Nidra: Unravel and Surrender to the Self
Join Kaila Ziarnowski as she leads you through 20 minutes of slow flowing movement, to release trapped energy in the body, followed by 30 minutes of Yoga Nidra; a guided, sleep-based meditation technique, that has the power to take you to the innermost, deepest levels of relaxation where your whole body and being is permeated by peace of mind and profound stillness.

Callie Ritter

Callie is a movement therapist and specialist who blends the genres of biomechanics, mindfulness, longevity science, yoga, and authentic movement/dance. She's a highly skilled and dynamic movement teacher who helps curious people become stronger, healthier and more vibrant than they thought possible.

@callieritter_rewire
www.callieritter.com

Class Name: Functional Movement Meets Yoga
Yoga is a beneficial exercise form because of its invocation of presence and calm and its diversity of posture, yet for certain bodies, it may make us pop and ache when we try to improve or go deeper. Other exercise forms may lack these helpful mind-body qualities. This workshop inserts biomechanics and functional movement inside a few common yoga moves so you can learn how to have more peacefulness, muscle, and healthy flexibility, and reap more from your movement practices.

Michael Richardson

Michael Richardson studied art and dance at Wesleyan University, and received an MfA in creative writing from Sarah Lawrence. In 2021, he founded Idaho Prison Arts Collective, which brings arts programming to incarcerated people in Idaho, and he teaches a creative writing course called "The Power of Writing" to men at a prison in Kuna. He has recently had his work published in Heartfulness Magazine and Smokey Blue. Besides being incredibly fun, writing, Michael believes, can transform, guide, and heal.

https://idahoprisonarts.org

Class Name: The Future is Poetic
Writing is a form of magic at our fingertips, especially when we leverage the power of metaphor. Studies have shown that writing, even for mere minutes, about our best possible future benefits us physically and mentally. In this workshop, Michael Richardson helps you explore a poetic form of journaling so that the future can be envisioned as an unfolding of positive imagination.

Ben McQueen

@karunakava
https://www.karunakava.com/

Class Name: Discovering Recovery Through Kava
Karuna Kava's founder, Ben McQueen, faced a lifelong battle with alcohol and drugs. His journey to sobriety led him to discover the South Pacific tradition of drinking kava. In this class, you'll witness a traditional kava preparation demonstration, learn about its historical significance and cultural importance, and explore its practical uses. Additionally, you'll partake in a brief kava "ceremony", allowing you to experience this remarkable practice firsthand.

Brenda Kruller

Brenda has spent 18 years studying African dance from Guinea, Senegal and the Congo. She has been teaching beginner classes for 6 years now and can't think of better way to spend her 50th birthday than sharing what she loves with you. Brenda's approach to dance allows her students to feel comfortable to be open in their bodies and explore their inner rhythm.

Class Name: Intro to West African Dance
This beginner level class will explore the rhythm and movements inspired by Guinea West Africa. Class time will be spent igniting joy, passion, and a sense of community while dancing barefoot to (recorded) drumming and other popular music. Brenda’s approach to dance allows her students to feel comfortable and open in their bodies. Come dressed comfortable and ready to move!

Naomi Jones

Naomi is a 500 ERYT teacher in Boise, Idaho. She has been teaching for nearly fifteen years and loves sharing yoga with others. Naomi has certificates in Yin yoga, Yoga Nidra, Foundations of Non-Dual Tantra. Yoga for Fertility, Anatomy and Physiology, Vinyasa Yoga, Bikram Yoga, and is
Currently earning a 300 Hour Professional Yoga Teacher Training certification through True North Yoga. Naomi enjoys travel and is often on the road teaching, exploring and living life. Naomi has two daughters Stella (19) and Holly (15). She is married to Paul Graham who is a Yoga Teacher and Ayurveda Health Counselor.

@truenorthyogaboise
https://www.truenorthyoga.co/

Class Name: Heart Opening Meditation and Sound Bath

Ashley Betz

Ashley is a licensed counselor and certified kundalini yoga teacher. She currently teaches breathwork, meditation, and sound at zen riot. She’s a down to earth human who enjoys spending free time with loved ones outdoors. Her motivation for teaching yoga is teaching others how to balance and care for the nervous system.

@mind.space.ashley
www.mindspaceid.com

Class Name: Breathwork, Meditation, and Sound

Exhale Boise

Exhale Boise is a collective of practitioners - Peter Ozuna, Mariah Kidd, and Mike Johnston, who are bringing Somatic Breathwork to places it hasn't been before. Beyond our public group sessions in Boise, Idaho, we also work with local recovery centers and the Idaho Department of Corrections. It's been a life-changing addition to recovery patients and inmates alike - discovering traumas that have kept them stuck and connecting with a higher power for the first time in their lives. We have witnessed this work change 1,000's of lives in the short time we've been sharing it and can't wait to share it with you!

@Exhale.Boise
www.exhaleboise.com

Class Name: Somatic Breathwork
Somatic Breathwork is a tool to clear out suppressed emotions and stress using the power of the breath. In our sessions, the breath takes you out of your thinking mind and into the electrical network of your body - the nervous system. This is where stress and suppressed emotions are stored. Somatic Breathwork combines rhythmic breathing, intentional music, and optional hands-on touch to produce a cathartic release and connect you with elevated emotions like purpose, love, and gratitude.

Eric Deegear

Eric Deegear is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master and the Creator of the Na'masaje Thai Bodywork signature style. Working in the health & wellness field since 2010, his business has grown in Boise through a combination of quality service and thorough education. An expert healer with a highly intuitive approach, Eric is dedicated to helping his clients move through a wide range of physical, emotional, and spiritual transitions in the most efficient and transformative way possible.

@namasaje
NaMasaje.com

Class Name: Namasaje: Signature Thai Bodywork
Welcome to Na'masaje, our signature version of Thai Bodywork! Learn a unique blend of stretching, acupressure, and movement to improve flexibility, reduce stress, and reduce pain. This interactive workshop will leave you feeling rejuvenated and relaxed as you honor the guide within.

Amanda Mendez

Amanda has been teaching since February 2015. She is Baptiste Yoga Certified, 200 E-RYT, YACEP Provider since July 2019. She has specialties working with Athletes/teams/active groups & individuals to use yoga for training. Amanda also works with First Responders using yoga to empower and help with on the job situations, stress, anxiety while physically strengthening the body. Her goal is to keep them prepared both physically & mentally. She has over 10,000 Teacher hours and is Head Trainer for Authentic Yoga’s Teacher Training Program, leads yoga retreats all over the world.

Amanda is the owner of Authentic Yoga Idaho, one of our ambassador studios!

@authenticyogaidaho
https://authenticyogastudio.com/

Class Name: Puppy Yoga!
Come do yoga surrounded by the joyful, playfulness of a newborn litter of golden retrievers! While we can't garauntee how much asana you'll get done, we can garauntee that you will leave with a happy heart and plenty of puppy snuggles.

Emily Clark

Emily Clark, B.Sc., Certified Integral Coach, Sound Healer, is a holistic sound healer with a background in science, integrative coaching expertise, and a life long passion for music. Her unique approach combines science and spirituality to facilitate deep healing and inner alignment. This fusion of knowledge and musical resonance creates a holistic path to profound well-being.

@expandwith.emily
expandwithemily.com

Class Name: Sound Journey
Join Emily for an immersive journey through sound and vibration. This gentle and restorative practice offers and opportunity to enter deep states of relaxation to nurture and nourish the mind, body, and soul. This experience offers a medley of harmonious instrumentation, meditation, and vocal alchemy to bring healing through layers of sound.

Carrie Panzer

Carrie Panzer, LCSW is a psychotherapist in private practice in Boise, and has over 18 years of experience working with individuals, families, and the community. Carrie is passionate about teaching her clients to tap into their intuition so they can live more freely in their bodies. When not working you can find Carrie researching new recipes, hiking with her Westie, or enjoying yoga classes at Zen Riot.

@carrie_panzer_lcsw
www.carriepanzer.com

Class Name: Body Stories: What’s Your Narrative?
From as far back as we can remember, we are told stories about our bodies. Whether from your parents or grandparents, friends or media, we tend to internalize these messages and believe them to be true. The good news is that you can push back against the stories in your head. Join Carrie Panzer, LCSW, Licensed Be Body Positive Facilitator, for a workshop focused on Your Body Story. Carrie will offer you tools to start to rewrite any unhelpful stories you’ve been given, and to become aware of how you are putting your body worries on others (your spouse, children, or friends). This workshop is open to adults 18+ (or children ages 11+ with a parent), and all identities.

Trevor Allen

Discover the transformative power of dance with me, Trevor Allen, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Boise, Idaho. Dance is more than just an art form or a path to dancing like Beyoncé; it is a powerful tool for self-care and emotional regulation. In "Emotional Regulation Through Hip Hop Dance," we will dance to help you manage stress, improve your mood, and enhance your overall mental health. The dance class will feature basic hip hop dance moves, and no prior dance experience will be necessary!

@trevolito
www.gemstatecounseling.com

Class Name: Emotional Regulation Through Hip Hop Dance
Trevor is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified dance teacher at Studio Move in Boise. He has 12 years of experience working within personal development/mental health space and am on the journey of learning more about the body-mind connection through somatic therapies. He specializes in teaching adults of all ages the basics of hip hop, creating an engaging and supportive environment where movement meets mental wellness.

Tamra Geryk

Tamra is a board certified Integrative and Functional Family Nurse Practitioner. An educator at heart, Tamra is passionate about creating change in how health care is provided and perceived. Her work with patients is based on health promotion, disease prevention and education rooted in lifestyle modifications to address core clinical imbalances. As a practitioner, Tamra works collaboratively with her clients and team to promote wellness by focusing on the fundamental factors that influence every patient’s experience of health and disease. Tamra is certified through the Institute for Functional Medicine and has completed additional training in Women’s Functional & Integrative studies with Aviva Romm and in Integrative and Functional Psychiatry with Dr. James Greenblatt.

@tk_geryk
www.ritualwomenshealth.com

Class Name: Harmonizing Health with Integrative and Holistic Principles
In this 50-minute transformative workshop, we will explore practical holistic wellness practices that you can incorporate into your daily routine to enhance vitality and resilience. Join us on a journey towards renewed well-being as we uncover essential keys to harmonizing your health and nurturing a resilient mind-body connection.

Chelsy Ann

ChelsyAnn is an imperfect individual with a heart dedicated to service. Her journey has led her to work for The Collective Vision, focusing on raising the vibration, fostering a safe space for healing and creating a new way of leadership through heart-centered action and compassion. She is also passionate about movement and the circulation of energy through the body. ChelsyAnn embraces practices that welcome new energy while clearing stagnant energies, such as yoga, meditation, kundalini, bootcamps, dancing and more.

@portal_wellnesscollective

https://www.portalidaho.com/

Class Name: Sculpt

Welcome to Sculpt BootCamp, where fitness meets fun! This class is all about getting strong, toned, and confident in a supportive and energetic environment. Our sessions blend resistance training, bodyweight exercises, and bursts of cardio, offering a full-body workout that will leave you feeling empowered and accomplished. Come as you are, and bring a friend! All you need is a positive attitude, a water bottle, and a readiness to have a great time. Let’s sculpt, sweat, and smile together as we work towards our best selves!

Adam Kipp

I am a mindfulness meditation practitioner and teacher as well as a primary care physician here in Boise. Mindfulness meditation has been very impactful in my life and I enjoy sharing these teachings and practices with others. I teach primarily in the insight (vipassana) tradition but also incorporating other traditions into my work.

Class Name: Death Meditation

A short introduction followed by a 10-15 minute guided meditation focusing on the process and benefits of developing kindness towards all parts of ourselves. There will be time for sharing and questions. Appropriate for those with any amount of meditation experience.

Lizzy Gainz

Hello there! I’m Lizzy, an extroverted creative energetic goofball with a lot of heart. Also the proud mother of two beautiful teen sons and a self-employed Nutrition Coach. After years of suffering with dangerous genetic dispositions to mental health issues and Type 2 diabetes, I thank God that I’ve found a code to eliminate and alter mental health struggles and gain more wellbeing than ever! Even compared to the peak of my fitness career I wouldn’t trade that for how good I feel now. And along that journey I’ve discovered the secrets to keeping my sons healthier than ever. My oldest boy struggles with a chromosome abnormality which causes a slew of physical issues affecting his mental health, hormone production, and nutrient absorption. My youngest suffered from severe anxiety attacks for two years. Now we daily have more strength than we need and no longer suffer needlessly in so many ways. I bundled up everything I’ve learned into what I call my “F.E.E.D. Program” — I’m so passionate about sharing this breakthrough, detox & transformation with people! And at the Thrive Festival, I can’t wait to share the significance of knowing what is in your food; where it comes from; why it matters; supplements for everyday wellness; and being empowered to make your own symptoms heal and reverse disease.

@personal.gainz.nutrition
@personalgainzllc

Class Name: Nutrition: Completely Updated information you need to know about today’s grocery stores

India Allen

India is a 200 E-RYT, and licensed massage therapist. She has been guiding yoga classes for the last six years with a love & respect for building upon strong foundations. She offers a variety of classes that nourish the body & mind; always with the goal to empower her students to cultivate a co-creative relationship between the head & the heart. She is here to help others find the freedom & release this practice offers so they can comfortable & competently move their bodies through life. Often sharing meditations & poetry as part of her teaching, she provides you with a truly profound experience.

@indiaallenwellness

@zenriotstudio

www.facebook.com/indiaallenhealth

Class Name: Heart-Minded Power Flow

This class is great for those looking for a more challenging practice. This class aims to build strength, balance, flexibility, and confidence! We will integrate body, breath, and heart awareness by moving through dynamic poses. Great for those who have a beginner’s foundation and know basic poses, as well as those excited to try something new! Options and modifications will be given- you’ll be able to meet yourself wherever you’re at!

Lisa Hamilton

Lisa Hamilton is CapEd Credit Union’s AVP of Brand Engagement, and she has been with CapEd for 12 years. Lisa is passionate about giving back to the community via teaching financial well-being at K-12 schools, Life’s Kitchen, and other community sites. Lisa was raised in Boise, received her degree from Boise State University, and is married with two grown children.

Lisa.Hamilton@capedcu.com

@capedcu

Class Name: Financial Well Being

Financial well being will focus on: Building a Budget, Breakdown of a Credit Score, Boost Your Credit Score , and Strategies for Debt Repayment.

Vincent Enso

My name is Vincent Enso, a local here in our wonderful commUNITY. If and when I am not creating tattoos with intention and helping others along their healing journey, I spend time with my son and time in nature. I also make commissioned artwork for others (logos, branding etc) a practitioner of Zen Buddhism and student of the dharma.

dharmadad208@gmail.com

@luminous_torma

Class Name: Enso Circle Workshop

The creation of an enso circle (or zen circle) is less about the end result of creating a pleasing circle, and more about the process itself. Outwardly – an enso circle is a pure and simple one stroke mark. even if the circle is not perfectly round, there is perfection in the non-judgmental imperfections. Inwardly – the creative process is dealing with a clear state of mind. once the brush strikes the paper there is no turning back. once you’ve committed to follow through. You are fully exposed with the quality of ones mind in that present moment, evident within the circular mark you have made. The practice of creating an enso circle is a beautiful learning tool of self awareness.

Jill Beggs

Jill Beggs is a playful leader, encouraging those around her to live to their fullest. She is a safe, kind and sincere guide through character building storytelling, mindful movements and interactive engagement of life skills. With children as the true teachers we all learn that humans are allowed to have fun and all deserve to laugh as much as possible. Let’s shine our LIGHT together.

apeaceoflifephotography@gmail.com

@magicmountainmomma

Class Name: Kids Yoga!

This 50 minute class will include an interactive story, a fun yoga flow and a small handwork craft to take home with you. My hope is that each child will leave feeling confident, loved and capable of being themselves. By learning to embrace our individual strengths, we learn that we can all lift each other up.