Stephanie Avant

She has extensively studied movement, dance, and fitness since 1992, and brings more than two decades of teaching experience with her. In addition to being a yoga instructor and therapist, Stephanie has spent the last 8 years traveling the United States managing, directing, choreographing, and performing in her dance company, Atomic Lotus Entertainment. Prior to that she was a lead teacher at Debra Miller’s World of Dance, having brought many competitive students to national titles. Additionally, Stephanie has directed and choreographed many musical theater shows and written and produced numerous ballet and theater pieces. She was a choreographer and grant writer for Global Site Performances and won an award from the City of Minneapolis for her dedication to the arts. In her free time, she enjoys playing videogames with her partner Niko, reading lots of books, and spending time with her 3 fur babies. After teaching on the faculty of the Heartwood Yoga Institute, she has returned to full-time traveling while offering a private yoga therapy practice. Whether teaching yoga, directing dancers, or playing D&D, Stephanie strives to cultivate an inclusive environment, and considers herself to be a life-long student.