Ann Marie Paul, Studio Owner
I teach Bikram Yoga because I love sharing this magical practice with others! Because of this practice, I live a truly blessed life and am grateful everyday for the blessings this yoga has given me. I no longer have chronic back pain, I have lost over 25 pounds, and I am more flexible, strong, grounded, healthy and free than I ever could have imagined in my wildest dreams. But most importantly, I am no longer a slave to depression and anxiety. I have found a sense of spirituality within myself, and feel connected to the world around me.
One of my favorite things to do is to teach a person their first yoga class. It is so exciting for me to share it! In a matter of days or weeks, their lives could be completely different. But its not just this that I get joy from, when a person practices yoga, it is impossible for them to not to be their authentic self exactly in that moment. To see a person being honest, being in the moment, is like watching a child play. It is miracle for most adults to experince this and brings on an unexplainable amount of inner joy. People have told me that aftr practicing Bikram Yoga, they feel free, powerful, joyful, relaxed, unburdened; their thoughts are slower, not as disturbing and much more clear. This is a beautiful thing to experience in this life time and I hope that you will take this opportunity!
One of my favorite things to do is to teach a person their first yoga class. It is so exciting for me to share it! In a matter of days or weeks, their lives could be completely different. But its not just this that I get joy from, when a person practices yoga, it is impossible for them to not to be their authentic self exactly in that moment. To see a person being honest, being in the moment, is like watching a child play. It is miracle for most adults to experince this and brings on an unexplainable amount of inner joy. People have told me that aftr practicing Bikram Yoga, they feel free, powerful, joyful, relaxed, unburdened; their thoughts are slower, not as disturbing and much more clear. This is a beautiful thing to experience in this life time and I hope that you will take this opportunity!
Kristin Kaloper
Kristin took her first yoga class 7 years ago in Sydney Australia. One day she received a phone call from her mother who was desperately looking for something to help her with painful arthritis in her knees and hips. A little nervous at the thought of going by herself she asked Kristin to join. Little did she know this would radically shift the trajectory of her life in the most profound and wonderful ways. A couple of weeks after her first yoga class Kristin adopted a plant based diet and that's when she became aware of the huge transformation happening within. In 2009 Kristin completed the Bikram Yoga teacher training in Palm Desert, CA. After teacher training Kristin followed her wandering nature and decided to teach and travel as much as possible across the states, Australia and Europe. Kristin met Ann Marie in Annapolis, MD and an instant soul sister friendship was made. She knew one day she would teach at the studio Ann Marie planned to open in Cape Cod which is where she still lives today. A juicing crusader, passionate about whole foods cooking, and student of yoga continually on the path of learning she says "The intrinsic wisdom of our bodies comes alive when we eat as close to nature as possible and move our bodies consciously through daily yoga practice on and off the mat. When we allow yoga to permeate everything we do, every experience we have, it gives way to the awareness of perfection in every moment."
