"Ann took her first Iyengar yoga class back in 1996 while living in Crested Butte, CO in search of a way to relieve stress and restore her body from living and playing in the mountains. She has been a dedicated student ever since. After being encouraged by her teachers to become a teacher herself, Ann received her Iyengar certification in 2005. She has travelled to Pune, India to study with the Iyengar family and studies with senior teachers every chance she gets. In her free time Ann enjoys painting, skiing, biking, playing with her cat, walking dogs, and exploring Chicago with her husband."