Congratulations to our July Fitness Instructor of the Month, Sammy!

Check out her story here:

Why I became an instructor:

Being a teacher has been part of my life since I “played school” when I was an elementary student. I went on to become a secondary educator, teaching theatre, language arts, journalism, and PE.

I was an athlete most of my life and enjoyed a variety of exercises. When it came to retire from public education, I knew that I didn’t want to stop teaching (but I did NOT want to grade any more papers!), so I realized group fitness was going  my new path. I got certified first as a yoga instructor, then in group fitness, Zumba, and finally SilverSneakers. My desire to help people and my love of learning lead me to take over 1200 hours of yoga training,  most of it in alignment-based yoga for longevity. I also completed certification in three styles of Zumba and four of SilverSneakers.

Why I do it:
I love my students, and my deepest desire is to keep them safe and to instill a sense of joy and fun through exercise. I love helping students find proper alignment and full embodiment in yoga as well as in group fitness classes. I also love injecting humor into my instruction, regardless of what format it is!

What drives my passion to keep teaching:

I feel incredibly blessed to do what I do, and I fully expect to be teaching far into my advanced years. What a gift it is to assist people in being healthier and happier! I am a lifelong learner, and every time I learn something new, I pass that knowledge on to my students!