Instructors

Judy Louie, Director and Owner of Bikram Yoga Kauai/Bodhi Tree Yoga has been practicing yoga since 1995. She began her spiritual journey when she discovered Bikram Yoga and has been learning and discovering ever since.

Her first training was with Bikram Choudhury where she received her teacher training certificate in November 1995. She has taught in Oregon, San Francisco and Internationally. In 1999 she moved to Kauai and opened her studio in 2000. Judy continues to deepen her yoga knowledge and has studied with Paul Grilley, Ana Forrest, Rajashree Choudhury and many more amazing yoga teachers.

"I embrace all styles of yoga, you might say I am an equal opportunity yogi. You can learn so much with each person you meet. My hope is to continue to share the great teachings of my teachers in a respectful and gentle way. My gratitude to all the great masters, the next generation of teachers and all the courageous students that continue their practice of self discovery."

Veronika's love for yoga began at age 17 and in 1986 she became a certified yoga instructor. Since then has studied with various renowned teachers and received a second certification in TriYoga in 2000.

After living and teaching on the Island of Hawaii for over 14 years she spent this last year in India to deepen her practice of Ashtanga Yoga at AYRI in Mysore. Her classes support students to deeply explore the physical and internal aspects of yoga, emphasizing the connection between movement and breath / body and Spirit. Always a student and grateful for the transformative power of yoga in her life, sharing the gifts of yoga with others is one of her greatest joys. She is also a certified instructor of NIA, and Yoga Ed (yoga for young people).

Her other passion is youth activism. She mentors young leaders in Hawaii and internationally and serves on the board of the Global Youth Center Hawaii.

Beca! McCulley

Bikram Yoga College of India Graduate Fall 2007

I began my Bikram Yoga practice over four years ago in Jacksonville, Florida. Up until then, my yoga practice consisted of a few random classes at a school gym. I knew absolutely nothing of Bikram, but immediately I was hooked. My head and heart pounded each class, but I kept coming back. I started feeling intense changes within myself. My moods began to stabilize and I felt an overall sense of calm and balance in other areas of my life as well. Plus, I was awakening parts of my body that I did not even know were sleeping! I knew I had found my passion. I knew I must spread the word and share this yoga with as many people as possible. I knew the best way to do that was to teach it. I attended Bikram’s nine-week Fall 2007 training course.

Thus far it was one of the most challenging things I have ever done, and I loved every minute of it. I absolutely love teaching. The sharing of energy that takes place during a class is amazing. When you feel good, I feel good. I believe in this yoga because it works. I know from experience and I see the changes in my students and peers. Come see what it can do for you. You CAN do it!!!

Namaste

Lori Lyster

I began practicing Bikram Yoga in 2000 mainly because of a shoulder injury from rock climbing. I was hooked from the beginning and made the decision to spend 9 weeks with Bikram in LA Spring of 2003.I have taught Bikram Yoga in Colorado, New Zealand, Costa Rica and now Kauai. I love the practice, the heat and to guide you all through your practice. I look forward to seeing each of you in the studio.

Annabelle d'Artois

Annabelle d'Artois is a trained dancer and circus performer, certified in Hatha and prenatal yoga. She rejoices in teaching a wide range of classes, from restorative to power-flow and yoga-dance. Focusing on healthy alignment, core stability and uniting breath and body, she brings the awareness deep within the peace of each posture. Students are welcomed to experience as well as transcend the physical body in a safe and relaxed environment.

Dan Best

Dan Best discovered Yoga in 2000 while recovering from a snowboard "accident" which broke his back, the multiple levels of healing that Yoga provided were a vital and transformative part of his recovery. Yoga opened his eyes to an internal world which was every bit as exciting as the world of extreme sports he had been immersed in. Let Dan guide you through a Gentle Flow Anahata class, get hands on instruction that will soothe your mind and strengthen your body, all skill levels welcome.