Meet our Teachers

Judy Weaver is an author, yoga therapist and teacher’s teacher with over 35 years of experience. She is the founder of Connected Warriors, Bodymind Recalibration and co-founder of Yoga Unify - a new paradigm for yoga education and professionalism. She has expertise in post-traumatic growth, developed evidence based trauma conscious yoga protocols, participated on Yoga Alliance Standard review, Advisory Board and IAYT’s Competency Evaluation team and named Yoga Journal’s 2021 “Game Changers”. She lives in South Florida with her husband and two Maine Coon Cats.

@judyconnectedwarriors

James Kigar, a teacher with over 20 years of experience, initially started with the Ashtanga practice back in the 80’s. Years later he began teaching a hybrid form of this practice to allow for safe access to its benefits. Over the years, both his practice and teaching has evolved to include mindfulness and meditation practices. His current intention of both his teaching and personal practice is to promote a deeper understanding of the physical in order to support more subtle movements towards inner stillness and peace. James’ hands on approach to teaching allows for the student to align properly and connect to the practice on a deeper level.

Justin Leibman came to yoga after working as a top sales representative in the high stress industry of finance. Like many others who have found themselves drawn to this ancient practice, Justin’s passion for yoga ignited most when he began to study yogic philosophy. After four years of dedicated practice, he took the leap to become a teacher and leave the corporate world. Justin’s primary interest is in inversions and arm balances, both because they are challenging and also require a focus mind that creates internal stillness. Justin’s teachings reach beyond the physical aspects of yoga, and has a strong passion for the subtle ones such as meditation and pranayama. He is a devoted student of yogic philosophy, and continues to see himself as a student, as he travels the world to gain more knowledge for his students. Justin is certified twice at the 200 hour level, has done trainings and workshops with his teachers Danielle Rama and Irene Pappas, and more recently completed another 200 hour with Vikasa. Justin will be travelling to Thailand later this year to do another month long training.

@justinlyogi

Jessica Steinlauf

Jessica, an athletic powerhouse, has been teaching Yoga & Fitness for over 15 years. Her dynamic sequencing and instructional cues highlight her dance background and diverse trainings: 500hr E-RYT Yoga with James Kigar and Judy Weaver, Classical Pilates (mat, reformer, tower), & Barre Fitness.
Throughout her career, she has hosted many Yoga trainings, Arm balance & Inversion Workshops, and Worldwide Fitness Retreats. Prepare to Sweat & Listen to good music in her challenging & Upbeat Classes. She is inspired by teachers Dylan Werner and Josh Kramer.

@jessiebeth81