Nichole Meier Churchill

Nichole, a classically trained dancer, began studying yoga 14 years ago as a means to rehabilitate injuries. Nichole transitioned from student to teacher by completing the Hatha Yoga Teacher Training at the Temple of Kriya Yoga in Chicago. Nichole's teaching style appeals to adults of all ages. She uses clear instruction to focus on alignment, the benefits of poses, and breath. She is dedicated to making yoga accessible to people of all ages and abilities.

In addition to teaching adults, Nichole completed 310 hours of training and is a Certified YogaKids Teacher (CYKT) . Nichole also completed level 2 of the Radiant Child Yoga Program with Shakta Kaur Khalsa. Her classes seamlessly blend her love of yoga and dedication and commitment to children's education. Each of Nichole's classes are filled with learning and child-lead activities. Nichole leads workshops for adults in YogaKids techniques and is a mentor for YogaKids Teachers-in-Training.

Off the mat, Nichole is completing her M.Ed at DePaul University. Her interests include kinesthetic learning practices in the classroom and early/emergent literacy.

Nichole had her first YogaKid, Quinn, in July 2006. They share a daily yoga and meditation practice. Their favorite pose is lizard-on-a-rock and they love to chant Om and say "Namaste" to one another.

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