Intent Yoga Center
1640 Fell Street Room 18
Enumclaw, WA
360.825.8282

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The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.
- William Arthur Ward

 

The greatest good you can do for another is not just share your riches, but reveal to them their own.
- Benjamin Disraeli

 

To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
- Anatole France

 

Great changes may not happen right away, but with effort even the difficult may become easy.
- Bill Blackman

 

A person's true wealth is the good he or she does in the world.
- Mohammed

Teachers Bio's

Our teaching staff is here to guide your yoga practice.

Each teacher has a unique approach; try a class from all of them! For more information or if you are interested in a private yoga session with any of our teachers, please contact us at:

360.825.8282 or info@intentusa.com

Jean Hoiland: Director
Jean has been teaching yoga formally since the fall of 2004. Yet her talent as a teacher came just shortly after beginning her yoga practice, when she enthusiastically led a friend through a 90 minute session while on vacation in Hawaii. Since then she has helped many friends and relatives incorporate yoga into their lives. Jeans enthusiasm for yoga was immediate and passionate. Yoga was the only thing to free her from years of pain and discomfort. In 1994 Jean experienced a severe neck injury from an auto accident and suffered daily for five years. Then yoga found her and in January of 2000 she began practicing 4 days a week, under the guidance of an experienced yoga therapist. Within just a few sessions her neck felt restored. For six months Jean only practiced yoga, foregoing her usual routine of weights, walking, volleyball and stretching. The time away from these other activities allowed her body to heal and return to proper balance. She has dedicated herself to the practice of yoga ever since.

Her intent in teaching yoga is to help others find balance, strength and flexibility in body, mind and spirit. Jeans interest lie in utilizing yoga to over come and recover from injury and illness. She encourages everyone to incorporate simple yoga practices into their daily life, stay present and in the moment and surrender the need to control.

Since those first sessions on the mat Jean has studied with Geo (Moskios) Takoma, Steve Rogers, Siva Rea, Ana Forrest, Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa, Sara Powers, Paul Grilley, Tias Little, Richard Satchel, Aadil Palhkivala, Seane Corn and Baron Baptiste, at workshops and conferences around the United States. She loves all styles of yoga, and is particularly drawn to strenuous power vinyasa, but has learned to incorporate more restful and restorative practices. Meditation has become a big part of her practice in order to maintain focus, creativity and balance.

Ramona Bray
Ramona turned to yoga in 2000 after years of teaching aerobics, kick boxing, and weight training classes began to exhaust her body. Ramona was drawn to yoga for its potential to cultivate growth and healing of the body, mind and spirit.

Ramona is certified through YogaFit in Levels 1-4, Kids and Seniors. Her style of teaching is based on Hatha Yoga principals while incorporating the beauty of vinyasa flow and the influence of several teachers including Ana Forrest, Aadil Palkhivala , Shiva Rea and Beryl Bender Birch.

Ramona teaches a medium to fast-paced Vinyasa class with some held poses to encourage students to practice deeply and to explore the body as a window to the mind. Her classes emphasize the cultivation of flexibility, core strength, breath awareness and balance through asana and pranayama. Classes include a variety of postures within creative sequencing and attention to technique. All will enjoy an informative, challenging and fun session with a period of deep relaxation & meditation at the end of the class that will revitalize the mind and body.

April Hicks, RYT
April has been practicing Yoga for 15 years. She has studied extensively the art of teaching both children and adults. April is a Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance and a Certified YogaKids Facilitator. In her quest for knowledge, April has had the privilege to study with Tias Little, Shiva Rea, John Schumacher and Ana Forrest. April has a passion for yoga and continues to grow with and study the art of yoga and anatomy.

Each of April's classes are marked by creative sequencing and attention to technique. She dynamically incorporates several styles of yoga with an emphasis on the beauty and preciseness of B.K.S. Iyenger. She teaches both the Yin style of long held postures and the Yang style of flowing with the breath. April encourages her students to surrender into each asana without expectations or comparison. She aspires to challenge her students to go beyond their natural boarders unleashing their inner personal strength. April’s compassionate and playful nature, compliment her challenging classes with joyfulness and personal acceptance. April believes in the transformational power of yoga as a path to wellness on all levels and she is committed to empowering adults and children with health, peace, creativity and love.

Aprils children’s and family classes invite all to play and learn. The style and pace of a YogaKids class addresses the natural interests, needs and rhythms of the students. The students will stretch, breathe, relax and enjoy the many benefits of yoga in fun and playful ways! Students engage in active, inspiring class activities and are guided slowly to a place of quiet and relaxation. The end result: They feel great!

Shannon Maris
Bio coming soon.

Ron Jorgensen
Ron began his Yoga studies during 1964 in New York at the Indian Cultural Center, he was initiated in early 1970 by The Mother of Sri Aurobindo Ashram in Pondicherry, South India. The eight years' residence at the Ashram laid the foundation of all else. Although his teaching experience started the year he began studies, 1964, it deepened substantially during and after the time in India.

Ron is especially adept at clearing the mists, and aiding students in finding their own answers to some of life's biggest questions. He has extensive training in group dynamics (also called group process), providing and enabling an atmosphere where everyone’s contribution is welcomed and heard. Finally, for the process-skill of supporting a healthy flow in different opinions that don’t become grid locked in conflict.

"Ron is a wealth of knowledge in all things yoga. All of us at Intent Yoga Center will benefit greatly from his passion, wisdom, and gift in teaching what true yoga is. If you are interested in expanding your mind and opening your heart to life's abundance then I encourage you to participate in Ron's classes and workshops." Jean Hoiland

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