Mari Anne Auwarter

Specialties are:
*Yoga for adults and kids
*Personal Training
*Lifestyle & Weight Management Coaching

Certifications and Trainings

Registered Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance.
Yoga Training through Yogafit & Corepower Yoga in Minneapolis.



Other Yoga Training: Yogafit Kids, Yoga for Depression



Certified as a Personal Fitness Trainer since 2001 through the American Council on Exercise.



Certified as a Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant since 2009 through the American Council on Exercise.



Certified as a Group Fitness Instructor since 2002 through the American Council on Exercise.



Schwinn Cycle Coach

Formal Education
B.A. in Spanish, B.S. in Social Services from South Dakota State University (1995)

My life has always focused around physical activity: Mountain Biking, Hiking, In-line skating, and Group Sports.  So, when I initially tried yoga, it was purely for the fitness aspect alone.  My first class was quite a surprise!  Yoga left me feeling energized, focused, and balanced.  I was hooked! - and so began my yoga journey of growth and inspiration."

I initially began my career in fitness as a Personal Trainer in 2001.  I earned my first yoga certification through "Yogafit" in 2003.  I have since completed a 200 hour instructor certification training through "CorePower Yoga" in Minneapolis and am a R.Y.T. (Registered Yoga Teacher) with Yoga Alliance.  My yoga style is a vinyasa flow, meaning that poses flow from one to another and are sychronized with the breath.  My style is adapted from Baron Baptiste Yoga - an empowering, transformational, rejuvenating style of yoga.  I emphasize a non-competitive and fun environment and believe that yoga should be accessible to everyone.  So, while my classes can be challenging, modifications are offered making them accessible to every body.

In the area of Personal Training, I believe in educating clients so they can take control of their own health and fitness.  I'm a strong believer in a mind/body philosphy and the power of intrinsic motivation, which enables clients to start connecting with what's most important to them and live their lives with more intention.  And at the end of the day, my goal is to empower my clients to live a more abundant, healthy and active lifestyle.

To contact Mari Anne, please e-mail: info@FunkyMonkeyYoga.com or call 612-730-8065.