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Suzanne Leitner-Wise
Suzanne is a full time Yoga Teacher and the founder of 532Yoga. She has been teaching yoga since 2000, after moving to the USA from England. She has studied with many different teachers and styles, and has a two-year Iyengar Yoga training. She also loves to explore movement and challenge the body and mind in a respectful way. Suzanne has presented at several yoga events, such as the First Annual Yoga Alliance Conference in Palm Springs, 2011, the MindBody Conference in Hollywood, 2016, Yoga Jam and DoahFest. She is also a Manduka Mats Ambassador, a prestigious yoga brand. Suzanne has taught yoga to various notable clients, such as Senator Mark Warner, The Department of Justice, The Department of Defence, Inova Healthsource and The World Bank. She has also conducted workshops and retreats, both nationally and internationally, lectured for organizations such as the National Institute for Health, and written published articles on yoga. Suzanne is passionate about adapting yoga to suit each individual’s needs and goals, and teaching pranayama and meditation accordingly. Suzanne is also a published artist and poet, a PADI-certified diver, soul-mate to Paul and the mother of two extraordinary sons. E-RYT500, BWY, BYTA, TMT, AYC, RCYA, CERTIFIED ASHTANGA and ROCKET Teacher, Member of IYEA and IYNAUS, DIRECTOR of 532YOGA TEACHER TRAINING, A REGISTERED YOGA SCHOOL WITH YOGA ALLIANCE SINCE 2003. |
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Maia Worden
Maia comes from a dance background and discovered yoga in the gym in the early 2000’s with an inspiring Vinyasa teacher. Through years of studio classes, Yoga unfolded new paths for variety, mental discipline, challenges, spiritual practice and always somewhere else to go. Convinced teacher training would deepen her practice, Maia completed a RYT200 program with Suzanne Leitner-Wise and Mary Richards at 532YOGA in early 2013. She is teaching alignment-based flow classes in Alexandria and Arlington, sharing the benefits of a strong foundation to build beautiful asana and life-affirming practices. |
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Melanie Rowland
Melanie has been working out in some form or fashion since she was born. Using her childhood living room as an obstacle course, she not only “entertained” her parents, but also quickly learned how much fun she had moving. She followed her need for all things fast and joined the Army after college. Fast-forward 26 years…. As a retired Army Officer serving 15 of her 20 years in Special Operations, Melanie understands first-hand the importance of being physically and mentally ready to meet any challenge. Additionally, she learned (the hard way) that balance is a necessity. This led her to yoga and Suzanne Leitner-Wise's 532Yoga teacher training program. Through this amazing journey, she learned how transformative, challenging, and uplifting yoga could be. Melanie earned her Masters Degree in Bio Chemistry/Human Nutrition and practices nutrition in the local area. Supporting others in finding happiness is her passion – she does this through teaching Yoga, coaching CrossFit, practicing nutrition….and cracking the occasional joke. |
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Paige Lichens
Paige Lichens (www.paigesyoga.com) is a Washington, DC Native who began teaching yoga and meditation in 2009. She later completed her Masters in Science in Yoga Therapy at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) and therefore is also a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT). She has many other specialized certifications (see background below for more detail), as well as two 500-hour trainings; Kripalu with additional focus on Ayurveda (500 hr ERYT) and MUIH (500 hr ERYT). Fully insured and certified with multiple yoga and meditation practices. Additionally studied Ayurvedic science and it’s application to yoga. Works with adults and adolescents dealing with PTSD, Eating Disorder, Mental Illness and chronic sleep issues. Former licensed CPA and then Career Recruiter. Married and living just outside Washington, DC area. |
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Lola Olabode
Lola Olabode loves yoga and has been practicing for over 15 years. In 2019 she completed her 200 Hour Yoga Training at 532Yoga. She likes offering practices that calm the mind and body as well as tap into strength. Lola makes yoga accessible for all body types, and encourages having fun in practice. When she isn't practicing yoga, she enjoys traveling, music, cooking, and dancing. Lola's 532Yoga teacher training has provided her the lifelong foundation to having a disciplined personal practice and incorporating all 8 limbs of yoga into her spiritual life. She is eager to share all the awesome benefits yoga provides. |
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Mary Duncan Wadsworth
Mary Duncan Wadsworth 500-RYT and daughter Mary Caroline (MC) Ortiz Wadsworth are dedicated students of the tradition of Ashtanga yoga. Mary Duncan began her yoga journey in 2007 and received her 200-RYT with Suzanne Leitner-Wise in 2011 and her 500 -RYT with Javier Castro in Marbella Spain. Her yoga practice has strongly influenced MC, who began practicing 4 days a week in 2021, observing her mother teach and being taught by her. MC is a willing and conscientious student, she demonstrates a deep foundation and awareness for the practice of Ashtanga yoga. Together mother and daughter bring a spirited approach to the teaching of Ashtanga yoga. |
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Annette Shellenbarger
Annette Shellenbarger, RN, AP, is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, Vedic Astrologer, Panchakarma Practioner and Licenses Massage Therapist. She has her own private practice in Bradenton, Florida, teaches courses online, and mentors other Ayurvedic practitioners and Ayurvedic Students in Vedic Astrology. Her mission is to help people transform and improve their lives through the ancient Vedic Sciences. |
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Kayla Robison
Kayla is the Director of Sports Rehabilitation and a Physical Therapist for the Para-Olympic Team. She has a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialty (CSCS) from the NSCA, an Exercise Physiologist Certification (EP-C) from the ACSM, a Level II Certification in Trigger Point Dry Needling from Kinetacore, and a certification in the Functional Movement Screen (FMS). She is also working on her manual fellowship training through the NAIOMT. Kayla has experience in both general orthopedic and sports medicine, and has provided medical coverage for Olympic and Paralympic athletes in various sports, such as BMX, Gymnastics, Weightlifting, Cycling, Swimming, TaeKwonDo, Soccer, Track and Field, Triathlon, Judo, Boxing, and Wrestling. She has worked at training camps and competitions both on the national and international level. Kayla is also a triathlete who has competed and placed in several triathlons. She enjoys working with and treating other athletes, especially examining the body’s regional interdependence and associating deviations or dysfunctions with current or possible injury. Kayla is married and has a beautiful baby girl. PT, DPT, COMT, EP-C, CSCS, FAAOMT. |
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Leeza Tekeste
Leeza is a long time student and admirer of Yoga. She crossed path with Yoga many times over the last 2 decades; finding each other in countries like Italy, Jamaica, Costa Rica, and eventually Ecuador where she took her first teacher training in 2019. Since then, she has taken several more trainings- with over 800 collective hours of teacher training (Hatha, Flow/Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, Meditation, and Breathwork). She is also a licensed Holistic Lifestyle Coach. Her passion is restoring health to the body, and she enjoys taking students through thoughtful and intentional sequences designed to improve overall wellness. Currently, she is looking forward to sharing her practice with the community at 532Yoga. |
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Jon Forney
Jon is a yoga teacher, self-inquiry coach, dancer, rock-climber, and musician. Jon’s movement journey has been eclectic: it began with soccer and bodybuilding, evolved into a CrossFit obsession, which later gave way to a focus on Olympic-style weightlifting and gymnastics strength. His current teaching and practice focus on yoga, mobility, longevity, and climbing-specific strength. Jon is a certified CrossFit Level 1 coach, a USA Weightlifting Club coach, and a Yoga Instructor (RYT 200 hour). |
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Sarah Ashley Jolly
Sarah became a 200-hour RYT certified instructor because she wanted to make yoga an inclusive gentle practice. As a plus-size individual who holds a variety of identities and life experiences, her goal as a yoga instructor is to create a safe, welcoming environment for students that focuses on creating sustainable shifts in mind, body, and spirit. Her classes invite students to tap into their ability to be present and fluid. Her approach to teaching is highly individualized, she always encourages students to remain authentic to their practice and offers options that suit a variety of abilities, bodies, and experiences. Her goal as a teacher is to support students to empower themselves using the unique power that already lives in each one of us to create healing and transformation within themselves. Her strength as a teacher is her peaceful, warm presence and love for learning–she is always seeking knowledge that she can share in her classes to enhance folk’s practice and understanding of yoga. |
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Jenny Perez Curranderra
Jenny was born in Central America during a time of civil war, when her grandfather, a Curandero, or Shaman, took the role of her guardian. She was introduced to Curanderismo and became his apprentice, being taught to be kind to the trees, animals and humans alike, and the gift of Curar (To Heal), which was passed down to him by previous generations. She continues her spiritual path with the core values learned from her grandfather. It is her mission to be of service to individuals searching for inner healing, growth and expansion, bringing healing, and messages from the spirit world to anyone who is open to receiving them. She conducts a variety of healings, ceremonies, workshops, and group events offered to assist everyone in bringing back balance into their mind, body and spirit. |
