MEET OUR 'OHANA TEAM

Bryan Crigler Becky Schneider Lesa Schiffer

Private Offerings: Pranayama (breathwork) + Meditation

Bryan first found yoga and meditation through his martial arts practice (Shito Ryu Karate, Choy li Fut Kung Fu, MMA, Kick Boxing and BJJ) over a decade ago.  Pushing his body to the limits through his training was taking its toll physically so on a friend’s recommendation, Bryan found himself in a yoga class.  That first class had such a profound effect on him that it drove him to continue exploring the depths of his physical, mental and spiritual practice for over a decade now.  His journey has led him to practice and explore many different styles of yoga across 5 different continents.  Having a passion for acquiring knowledge and studying the ancient yogic scriptures, Bryan loves to integrate these teachings into his asana classes and expose students to this wisdom passed down through the ages.   Bryan is a dedicated practitioner of Raja and Hatha Yoga, Pranayama, Vishoka mediation, Qi Gong and the Wim Hof Method and brings a unique flavor of all the practices he embodies to the classes he teaches.  

230 hr Yoga Teacher Certification

Vishoka Meditation and Pranayama training with Pandit Rajmani Tigunait of the Himalayan Institiute

Wim Hof Fundamentals Training

SOMA Breath Foundations Training

Breath is Life certification from Yoga LAP

Black Belt in Shito Ryu Karate

Reiki Master

Private Offerings: Asana (Movement)

Becky started her yoga practice at Winona State University in 2014. She had just quit the college gymnastics team and was feeling lost and physically injured. On a whim, she started going to yoga classes at the University Wellness Center. Her passion for gymnastics quickly translated into a dedication to her yoga practice. She learned the sequences and took them home for a daily practice. Slowly her body began to heal from the high impact of gymnastics, but she started to notice some more profound changes in her inner world. Little by little she was able to loosen up her grip on her gymnast perfectionism and the need to always be better. One day, her yoga teacher needed a sub and asked for a volunteer amongst the students. Becky decided to try to teach that next week, and has been teaching yoga ever since. For the next two years she led yoga classes at her University Wellness Center. After graduating with a Bachelor’s in Biology, Becky took her journey to Midwestern University in  Phoenix, AZ  to get her Masters in Physician Assistant (PA) Studies. While studying at Midwestern University, she maintained a daily yoga practice at Modern Yoga in Scottsdale and continued to teach Yoga to fellow medical students.

Once she finished PA school, Becky immersed herself in her 200 hour Yoga Teacher training through Yoga Works in Larkspur, CA. She had the honor to learn from Maty Ezraty, one of the founders of Yoga Works. Her training had strong influences from Ashtanga & Iyengar Yoga as well as Vipassana Meditation. Becky continued her yoga training with a 50-hour hand stand and press handstand certification through Authentic Movements Yoga. She taught yoga and practiced medicine in Eugene, OR for a year and half. She has recently settled down in La Crosse, WI to work as a Surgical Oncology Physician Assistant and continue to share her love of yoga and mindfulness. Becky’s classes have influences from all her teachings, her years spent in gymnastics, and her medical training.  In her spare time, she loves backpacking, rock climbing, traveling, rollerblading, acro yoga, horseback riding,  and spending time with her 3 sisters.

Hello! My path to a life involving yoga came when I was trying to find my way after the loss of my mother. My best friend said,  "Come with me to a yoga class." I don’t say no to her often, if ever, so I went, and found what I needed to heal. To me, yoga is mind, body, and soul working together to create a peace and harmony in the body that you are not likely to find elsewhere. My instant love for this practice, and the joy I am blessed with after an hour of class led me to earn my certification, and I have been able to share my love ever since. Although I believe there is a need for all the types of yoga, my favorite classes include restorative and slower flow classes to create the peaceful state of mind that is sometimes hard to hold onto in daily life. I truly believe that in one form or another, yoga can be for everyone.

I have a wonderful husband of 26 years and two amazing (adult) children. I love animals and have two dogs and a cat that fill my heart. Biking, gardening, reading, running, wine, coffee (and of course yoga!)... just having fun and spending time with family and friends are the things that make me happy. I live my life in as happy a place as possible and there is always a smile and a hug for everyone!

I am so happy to be a part of such an amazing yoga family and I hope to see you all! Namaste