The von Trapp Family Lodge and Resort has an amazing team of yoga instructors and meditation coaches. They work among the pristine and peaceful backdrop of the Green Mountains in the summer months on our concert stage providing clients a wonderful experience while visiting the resort or Stowe. We do allow the public to join any of our yoga classes.
Deb is the yoga manager and an experienced yoga instructor, with ERYT 500+ certification, and over 20 years of teaching experience. Her joy of movement and meditation guides her in creating her classes. She works to find the sweet balance of effort and softening, moving and pausing in her yoga classes. She hopes that her students will feel welcome and discover their true nature, which is peaceful and harmonious.
As a child, Faith loved the feel, the rhythm, the joy of moving... of jumping rope, of roller-skating. She discovered yoga as a classroom teacher and brought it to her students for focus and calming. Faith has Yoga Kids and Kripalu Yoga Teacher 500+ certifications. In teaching yoga, it is especially the Joy of yoga that she wishes to offer each person — to be fully present, connected to their whole selves, and each other.
Tricia discovered her love of yoga in her 30s and has been dedicated to cultivating an evolving practice ever since. Her Hatha teaching is rooted in a deep understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and biomechanics, drawing on her background as a retired Physical Therapist. She is passionate about helping students recognize their strengths and potential through guided movement. Deeply inspired by the natural world, Tricia brings a sense of presence and connection to the world around us.
River Buffum is a seasoned meditation coach and Reiki practitioner with 28 years of experience. River leads our Morning Meditation and Meditation for Well-Being classes and is dedicated to making mindfulness practices accessible to everyone, including those who doubt their ability to sit still! Known for her warm, open-hearted approach, River provides a safe space for individuals to quiet their minds and open their hearts.
Carrie leads beautiful yoga classes using props with a focus on alignment, breath, and movement. Each hour-long class uses simple postures and breath techniques as tools to release tension in the body and encourage stillness of the mind.
Amanda takes a lighthearted and practical approach to yoga. Each class is a well-rounded offering with a consistent structure: we begin with time in stillness to settle in, then move into gentle rhythmic movement to prime the body and mind for our asana practice. In the movement portion of class, we explore range of motion and strength via yoga postures and modern anatomical understanding. In the final moments of class, we return to stillness and invite calm into our practice.
Lauren began her yoga journey as a teen and fell in love with the moving meditation and way the practice left her feeling. The physical practice offered Lauren a home within her body for nearly a decade before she began teaching and discovered the deeper layers and philosophy of the yogic experience. As a teacher, Lauren hopes to offer a space of softness for students to focus inward, feel into their body, hold grace and compassion for themselves, and explore how ancient teachings can impact a modern way of moving through the world. She is a 500-hour E-RYT certified teacher and teaches strong Vinyasa style classes, as well as deeply nourishing Restorative and Yin Yoga classes.
Laurie is a passionate yoga instructor with over ten years of yoga experience as a student. She completed her 200-Hour Hatha Yoga training locally at Kula Yoga Center and has additional certifications for Restorative and Yin Yoga. Laurie is adept at creating classes that help you tap into your strength and flexibility. She incorporates meditation and pranayama into the asana practice, aiming to support and benefit every student.
A RYT-500 certified yoga teacher, Lisa brings her positive energy and grounded approach to class, providing a supportive space for students to explore and deepen their practice. She combines her love of movement and mindfulness with a true desire to help people find their inner strength and make change in their own lives.
