ALEXIS RIDGE-SIMEK
Alexis is the founder and owner of Dragonfly Yoga Studio & Retreats. After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management at ASU in 2001, Alexis decided that yoga was a form of recreation that would allow almost anyone to participate.
Alexis completed her 350-hour Hatha Yoga certification program at Eight Limbs Yoga in Chicago in 2003, and went on to teach yoga in Chicago for two years at both local yoga studios and as the Yoga Program Coordinator at Galter Life Center. In 2005, she moved home to teach in Bucks County and open Dragonfly.
Alexis also holds certification in teaching Prenatal Yoga from Sweet Pea’s Studio in Chicago and has studied Vinyasa Yoga under Shiva Rea and Sean Corn. She also received her certification in Thai Yoga Massage. Her teaching style is eclectic due to her studies in Classical Hatha, Kripalu, Vinyasa, Iynegar, Vini and Restorative Yoga. Her goal is to make yoga accessible to everyone no matter what their body type or health condition.
LINDA KING
When my younger brother died from complications with obesity, I made it my mission to help anyone willing to take the first step to better health. I went to school for a year to become a certified personal trainer and nutritional counselor. I’m also CPR/1st Aid certified for humans and animals. I learned Zumba from the ground up, step by step. It took a few weeks, but with each week, the steps got easier. Finally, one day I found myself smiling and rockin’ it out. That’s when I realized I was bitten by this fun, exciting dance-fitness system. I hold a Master’s Degree in Theatre/Scriptwriting and I teach at Bucks County Community College; study Wing Chun Kung Fu, love to ride both my mountain bike and Honda Shadow, and just got into kayaking.
ERIN THOMAS
Erin believes that practicing yoga strengthens and stretches one’s body, mind and spirit, both on and off the mat. An artist, living in Doylestown, PA, she has been practicing and studying yoga for the last 8 years. Her background includes practice in Iyengar, Anusara, Hatha and Restorative Yoga. She has studied Anusara yoga with Sue Elkind and Naime Jezzeny of Dig Yoga in Lambertville, NJ, and is about to graduate from Alexis Ridge-Simek’s 200-hour Teacher Training Program here at Dragonfly Yoga Studio. She is also a Level 2 Reiki practitioner. Erin’s eclectic and accessible teaching style reflects her commitment to greet each asana, and each student of yoga, with respect, compassion and humor.
VALERIE SHOULBERG
I believe I was put here on this Earth to generously and compassionately co-create the world I wish to inhabit, one choice at a time. To that end, I left the corporate world after 27 years to form Co-creation Learning in Doylestown, PA. Now as a registered yoga instructor, Reiki practitioner, and life coach, I dedicate myself completely to helping people integrate mind, body and spirit. I studied with Alexis and graduated from Dragonfly’s own Teacher Training in 2010, and I also received my Reiki attunements from Valarie and Ian Haag at Rainbows of Healing in Yardley. I invite you…honor both your potential and your humanity along the path of yoga. New comers welcome and encouraged!
COLLEEN CRUNKLETON
Colleen has been leading various styles and levels of asana classes, including pranayama, meditation and Yoga Nidra since 1994 and is Yoga Alliance Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with over 2,000 teaching hours. Her instruction is hands-on; demonstrating when needed and assisting with alignment, modifications, and helping students be at ease in the moment. Influenced by many modalities of yoga, Colleen encourages and supports her students to expand, release, enjoy and explore beyond their mental, emotional, spiritual and physical boundaries through her eclectic style. Colleen completed extensive yoga teacher training with Parvathi Nanda Nath Saraswati of Saraswati River Yoga. Colleen has also studied under Yoga Masters Baron Baptiste, Beryl Bender-Birch, Sean Corn, Ana Forrest, Gary Kraftsow, Richard Miller, Erich Schiffmann and Duncan Wong.
CLARE QUIGLEY BROWN
Clare Quigley Brown is a yoga and dance instructor, who has been practicing and studying hatha yoga since 2003. Clare continues to study and train with Certified Anusara Yoga® Instructors Sue Elkind and Naime Jezzeny, at Dig Yoga in Lambertville, NJ. She has also been privileged to study with Certified Anusara Yoga® Instructors Amy Ippoliti and Martin Kirk, as well as Dr. Douglas Brooks and inspirational founder of Anusara Yoga®, John Friend. After being diagnosed with two chronic illnesses over the last decade, Clare is a testament to the power of yoga to help people heal and transform themselves. In her life and in her teaching, Clare seeks to inspire others to believe that they hold within themselves the power to be the change they seek.
CHRISTINA WALKER
Christina D. Walker, N.C.M.T., A.B.M.P., H.H.C., A.A.D.P., C.Y.T., completed her Yoga Teacher Certification from YogaLife Institute (2005), in Wayne, PA. She is a graduate of Health Choices Institute and Holistic Massage School, in Hillsborough, NJ. She has completed both Basic Studies and Advanced Degrees, with over 1200 hours of bodywork training. Christina also graduated from Holistic Health and Nutritional Counselor Training from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition (2004), in New York City.
KOURTNEY CHICHILITTI
I am a licensed Zumba® Instructor as well as an AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor, and I am also CPR/First Aid Certified. I am married and have a 4-year-old son. I received my Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy in 2005 from Temple University School of Pharmacy, and am currently employed full-time in my field. I have always enjoyed attending group fitness classes. When I tried Zumba® shortly after my son was born, I was immediately hooked!! Not only did the Zumba® fitness program help me lose my baby weight and get back into shape, it made me feel so energetic, having a smile on my face the entire class that lasted for the rest of the day.
BONNIE REDDEN
I feel honored to share the gift of Yoga with you. My journey into the practice and teaching of yoga is something I feel very passionate about. As a Certified FYA Teacher and Reiki II Practitioner, it feels if I have finally found my soul’s true purpose. My immersion into yoga and meditation helped me find my way spiritually and discover purpose in my life. During this time I have been blessed to meet and learn from so many gifted teachers. It is my hope through that you will give me the opportunity to share these wonderful gifts with all of you!
