Our Instructors

Mary Ahlbrandt

Mary Ahlbrandt, the Executive Director of Yoga for Wellness, is a native of Colorado and has lived in Conifer since 1990. She is Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) who has practiced yoga for 20 years and has been teaching since 1998. As the former director of the Yoga Studio at the Lakewood Athletic Club, she opened Yoga for Wellness in Conifer in March, 2001.

Mary Dieffenbach

Mary Dieffenbach is a Registered Nurse at Colorado Mental Health Institute. Her knowledge of mental and physical well-being is the main focus of her practice. Mary continuously trains under the instruction of Mary Ahlbrandt. Quote from Mary D... "A calm mind creates a healthy body".

Debbie Hammond

Debbie Hammond is Registered Yoga Teacher certified by the Eldorado Mountain Ashram. She is also an A.C.E. certified group fitness instructor and personal trainer and a certified Pilates instructor. Debbie emphasizes core body strength and proper alignments in the yoga poses.

Jodi King

Jodi King has been studying and practicing Vinyasa and Hatha yoga for the past four years. She has been in the field of physical fitness as an aerobics instructor for 18 years and is ACE certified. Jodi brings her in depth understanding of the human body and her ability to create a supportive community to each class.

Sally Ball

At her doctor's recommendation, Sally began practicing yoga to recover from an auto accident and Fibromyalgia. Trained to teach in Flowing Vinyasa, she has also expanded her practice into Power Yoga and Ashtanga, enjoying the strength and stamina the practice provides. Sally teaches both types of classes at the studio and delights in working with all levels of students.

Jeannine Murath

Jeannine Murath has been teaching yoga for two years with an emphasis on Power Yoga. She has also trained extensively with Ashtanga expert, Brenna Hatami. A former gymnast, Jeannine brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm into her yoga teaching.