Brandi Vander Eyk RYT-200.
Yoga was something I originally taught myself from books, and I knew right away the power and potential it held. Admittedly, I was very asana-centered in the first two years of my practice, but as I explored and finally found/chose my guru (Brian Granader of Red Lotus Yoga), I started opening up to the limitless potential, not just of my body, but of my mind as well. I found spirituality for the first time in my life and it taught me how to find self-approval and how to fully embrace the beauty of sangha (community). Once I learned to focus my intention and attention, the way I started to see myself began to change drastically, which in turn, changed the way I saw the world.
Good teachers are always students first. There is always something new to discover in the practice; there is no plateau, and I find that to be the grandest thing of all. Above all else, yoga is a wholeness endeavor, and as a teacher, I believe it is important to challenge students to rise to their fullest potential, and to help them see that the physical and mental limits they set for themselves are manmade. While I take my responsibility as a teacher of yoga very seriously, I teach with a fun, light-hearted approach. I make it a point to sincerely welcome all students to my classes with an honest desire to help them find what it is they seek (and in so doing, I often find what I am seeking). Stepping into the studio, both as a student and a teacher, brings me indescribable fulfilment. I am living out my purpose and I have no doubt you will feel that from me when you come to my class <3

E-RYT® 200, YACEP®
AIREAL 50HR (Certified by Yoga Alliance)

I have been practicing yoga for 12(+) years. What initially started out as a stress reliever from moving back to Michigan, starting a new job, with a long commute & long hours, I found a halfway point Yoga Studio which I thought could help ease the insane rush hour drive. And Wow, it was a Hot Vinyasa Class…. My First Yoga Class Ever! 50 plus sweaty people, loud music, incredible concentration, balance and strength at every glance…. I was hooked and wanted to understand more.

Practicing regularly became my outlet. It improved my well-being, my stamina, strength and overall outlook on my new adventure.

The more years I practiced the more I knew I wanted to teach. I received my RYT 200 Jan/2018 and already had a 50 HR Aireal Training Certification and began teaching right away.

I try to put my heart into every class and find true happiness in teaching. I want you to experience the heart beat of your practice, open the pathways of positive energy that exist within you and to explore what is possible just because you showed up.

When something can have such a profound impact on everything around you it is worth sharing.