MEET THE TEAM:

DAWN M.

~ Country Line Dancing ~

I have been dancing country and non-country line and partner dances on a regular basis since 2006.  I was one of the Founding Members of the Renegade Rhythm Dance Team, a local performance/charity line dance team and served as a member for 4 years.  My dance teacher career began in 2010 as a substitute for a local dance instructor and eventually was hired at several local events and dance studios.  In 2020, I was invited to join the multiple world champion dance team, The Wild Roses, and won two World Dance Championships in 2022.  I also began country partner pro-a, competition in the UCWDC circuit placing multiple times on the podium.  My passion is dancing and I love to share that with others in my weekly classes.  It does not matter what level of dancer attends, it only matters that we get on the floor, get our body moving, have a fun time and always remember, there are no mistakes in dancing, only variations!

SUSAN 

~ Chair Yoga, Iyengar Yoga ~

Chair Yoga is a gentle yoga class for those who love yoga but prefer to not be on a mat.

Iyengar Yoga is a style of yoga created by B.K.S. Iyengar that focuses heavily on structural alignment, precision in posture, and the use of props like blocks, straps, and blankets to help practitioners perform asanas safely and effectively.

Benefits:

*Improves posture, flexibility and strength.

*Helps manage chronic issues like lower back pain, joint stiffness, and fatigue.

*Promotes mental focus, nervous system regulation, and stress reduction.

Susan has been a Yoga Instructor for many years and her gentle nature is a beautiful addition to the ZK FIT team.

LIZ

~ Gentle Yoga ~

Liz was born and raised in Massachusetts where she developed an interest in sports and fitness.  While attending Nichols College she was active in many of the sports programs and fulfilling her educational requirements.  She graduated from Nichols College with her BSBA degree and moved to Lighthouse Point, Florida where she continues to be a resident of our community.  She has been a qualified yoga and fitness instructor for over 20 years.  Her many certifications include the Aerobics Fitness Association of America (AFAA), and Yogafit.  She has also trained extensively in Bikram Yoga, Children's Yoga, and Chair Yoga.  Liz is also qualified as a personal trainer, weight trainer, indoor cycling, and water aerobics instructor.  She participates in continuing education classes several times  yearly to keep up to date on the latest fitness trends and keeps her CPR certification up to date.  In south Florida Liz has taught and/or coordinated classes at Spas, Health Clubs, Private Clubs, and Corporate Facilities.  She is also well known among the fitness community as a professional who lives the lifestyle she espouses.  

ALLISON

~Gentle / Restorative Yoga~

Allison’s yoga teaching career began in 2015. She completed her first 200-hour teacher training at Yoga Shanti in New York City, studying alongside renowned teachers Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman. 

Allison went on to complete her 300-hour Jivamukti certification through an intensive month-long program in India with Jivamukti founder Sharon Gannon and senior Jivamukti facilitators. It was during this experience that Allison witnessed firsthand the powerful shifts in perception that can happen when yoga becomes more than a practice on the mat and is integrated into everyday life.

Her classes are known for being fun and uplifting, while thoughtfully incorporating alignment, mindful movement, and breath. She has developed a particular love for gentle and restorative practices, which offer students an opportunity to slow down, ground themselves, and reconnect with the body and mind.

Allison loves to inspire and help students with their practice, passing forward the knowledge she has been taught. Allison continues to learn from some of the best teachers around the world and she brings a piece of all her teachers to class. Allison’s studies include anatomy of yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Jivamukti, Restorative, Meditation, B.K.S Iyengar, body scans, breath work. 

When she isn’t teaching yoga, Allison works as a Travel Designer, creating personalized journeys for clients around the world and traveling herself whenever she can. Her work naturally intersects with the wellness space, where she advises clients on wellness hotels and designs customized yoga and wellness retreats.

As a travel concierge, Allison creates thoughtfully curated, high-touch experiences designed around each client’s interests and way of traveling. She specializes in creating rockstar itineraries that capture the feeling of joie de vivre “the joy of living” that she experiences when discovering new places, cultures, and the beauty of the world.

Whether on the mat or around the world, Allison’s goal is the same: to help people experience more connection, inspiration, and joy.