Meet your Instructors
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Sidney Garden
RYT200 Yoga Teacher
Sidney stepped on a yoga mat for the first time in 2016. She was looking for a new workout routine, and was pleasantly surprised at what yoga gave her not only physically, but mentally as well. She continued an at home practice off and on until 2018. In April 2018 she attended class at Four Yoga and Wellness and completely fell in love with the community and guidance a studio class brings. After going just a few more classes, she knew she had to attend teacher training. Sidney obtained her RYT 200 through Yoga Core and More at Four Yoga in December 2018. She loves teaching a powerful vinyasa class that allows every yogi, no matter experience, to challenge themselves physically and mentally. Off the mat Sidney enjoys adventuring with her husband and 3 kids, being outdoors, and being surrounded by great friends.
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Melanie Johnson
RYT200 Yoga Instructor
Melanie teaches with a goal to increasing your flexibility and personal journey in life. After years of running, she embraced Vinyasa yoga for the relief of stiff joints and muscles. The added benefit of meditation, and self-study has deepened her personal relationships and created life changing growth. With stretching and breathing exercises, plus a flow through postures designed to increase your heart rate, Melanie’s class will challenge you and enable you to enjoy more walks with family and friends.
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Andrea Belfiore
RYT 200, Yoga Instructor
Andrea began yoga looking for time for herself. Andrea is an LPN and recently a stay at home mom. “Caretaking is my nature and yoga is the ultimate self care. Yoga has helped me grow mentally physically and spiritually stronger. Meditation has brought patience and a positive outlook to my daily life.” Andrea completed YTT-200 through Four yoga. Andrea teaches a lighthearted vinyasa class for all levels of experience. She is excited to bring a sense of unity to her community!
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Emilee Johnson
RYT200 Yoga Instructor
After years of trying online yoga, Emilee attended her first in-person yoga class taught by her cousin in 2021. She hasn’t stopped attending in-person yoga classes since and was encouraged by the instructors at Bloom to go to yoga teacher training. Emilee has been at Bloom as a student since June 2022. She completed her yoga teacher training in March 2024 with Flow Midwest Yoga & Meditation and is excited to share the peace and calmness of yoga to her community. Off the mat, Emilee enjoys taking naps with her many cats.