“Elizabeth has been transformational for me as a yoga teacher.  Her instruction is rigorous but patient and encouraging, strength-building but centered and rejuvenating, and challenging but accessible at any stage of one’s practice.  Rather than reduce the practice to accommodate specific students’ issues, she gives those students tools to address their problems directly and build toward being able to do every piece of class without impediment.  I would refer anyone to her class.” Austin D.

Elizabeth Huntsman DeAngelis

owner, founder, directoR
E-RYT 500 Yoga Alliance, 1200hr Tier 3 Certified Baptiste Influencer

Elizabeth has been teaching yoga since 2000.  She has trained extensively with Baron Baptiste, has been a full time teacher at the Baptiste studios in Boston, and has worked closely with Baron on his world renowned Bootcamps and Teacher Trainings. This work allows a fun and fresh access to the classical yogic traditions of BKS Iyengar, TVK Desikichar, and Patthabi Jois. Elizabeth has completed the Baptiste Institute’s Level 1, 2, 3, and FIT to Lead trainings.

Elizabeth received a B.A. in Psychology from Brown University, an education which brings depth to her understanding of yoga philosophy.  Elizabeth has also been riding horses her whole life, spending the last twenty four years coaching and competing show jumpers. This intensive study of sports fitness, sports psychology, and active biomechanics has provided a solid foundation for her commitment to classical yogic traditions.  Honest work, at a level appropriate to each student, brings physical, emotional, and spiritual fitness and flexibility. 

Kathleen Miller

RYT 200 Yoga Alliance, Level 1 Baptiste Power Yoga Instructor

Kathleen began practicing yoga in college and immediately noticed the results. The practice balanced her active lifestyle as a runner and helped her to take a more mindful approach to fitness. The mental effects were even more noticeable- she developed a clearer, more calm attitude when she practiced. But, it wasn’t until 2013, after the loss of a loved one and a struggle with health problems, that her practice began to deepen. What had been a hobby became more of a lifestyle. She practiced more regularly, and with more intent. Regular yoga practice deepened her understanding of herself and what she needed in order to heal. In 2014, she took part in a Teacher Training with Elizabeth Huntsman DeAngelis, and she began sharing this practice with others. Prior to teaching yoga, Kathleen worked as a Mental Health Therapist. This therapeutic background enhances Kathleen’s ability to connect with students and guide them through a practice that promotes growth and healing.

In addition to teaching, Kathleen is also a full-time artist, living and working in Rockport, MA.

Joel Kalinowsky

Level 1 Baptiste Power Yoga Instructor

Joel is an avid surfer, CrossFitter, adventurer, and outdoorsman. He has found that a strong yoga practice gives him the foundation that allows him to pursue his other activities with ease. Ease in our bodies and minds allows joy to flow freely through us. 

Joel did his teacher training with Marc St. Pierre in 2015. That training gave him a strong understanding of alignment and sequencing which he brings to Cape Ann Power Yoga's Baptiste style practice. When you take Joel's class you'll ride a line between familiar ground and fresh insight. That zone - where we're comfortably uncomfortable - is where we grow.

Melissa Abbott

Level 1 Baptiste Power Yoga Instructor

I started my yoga journey with a Hatha Yoga class in 1970 at age 17. After a stint in Art School and extensive travel, I became a resident at Shree Muktananda Ashram in upstate NY where I studied Siddha Yoga meditation practices. I am a disciple of Gurumayi Chidvilasananda and the Siddha Lineage Of Swami Muktananda and Bhagwan Nityananda. At the ashram I became acquainted with Shaiva Tantra Meditation from Kashmir and studied with with many resident swamis and teachers.

I have studied Tibetan Buddhist Practices of the Sakya Lineage with Luding Khenchen Rimpoche. I have a 40+ year meditation practice receiving many initiations and transmissions from many great contemporary teachers. Since 2017 I have been studying with Sanskrit Scholar Christopher Wallis, Phd, covering The Recognition Sutras, Vijnana Bhairava, Spanda Karikas, and Tantraloka.

On the mat I’ve studied Iyengar Yoga with Karin Stephen and Patricia Walden, and Anusara Yoga with John Friend. At 56 I took my first hot yoga class and got hooked, I became a Raja Hot Core Hatha Yoga 500 hour Teacher in 2016 training with Craig Villani, a Master in the Calcutta style hot yoga. I have taken the Jimmy Barkan Method Level 2-3 Hot Vinyasa Training and Adi Westerman’s 26/2 Plus Training.

In 2020 I took the Baptiste Level 1 training with Baron and I am a Level 1 Baptiste Power Yoga Instructor.

I’ve been a Reiki Master for 27 years, specifically a Usui Shiki Reiki Ryoho Master. I’ve studied with several great 20th century Reiki Masters, including Grandmaster Phyllis Furumoto and Julia Carroll and I lead Reiki 1 & 2 Trainings.

With Hatha Yoga History workshops I bring my experience to yoga teacher trainings including American Indian indigenous people’s trainings on Canadian and US reservations.

Please check out my Visionary Tantric Meditation & Yoga Nidra podcast called “Melissa Abbott Yoga & Meditation” on Spotify, YouTube, ITunes, and Podbean.

Dave DeAngelis

David knows that yoga works. His introduction to the practice was with the matriarch of the dance program at UMASS Amherst. There he learned that yoga's many different styles all lead to the same results of health and happiness. His indoctrination was a few years later when he met Elizabeth, who challenged him to practice 6 times a week, for a year. The year long commitment reduced stress and a dangerously high blood pressure. The negative physical effects from years of contact sports, hard work, and hard living were undone. Yoga opened his heart to the possibility that there is a better and more generous way to live. 

Working in both the construction and horse industries for the past 10 years David has met many wonderful people who suffer from stiffness, soreness, and grumpiness. These people eventually just believe that's how they have to feel, that it's a natural part of aging. Seeing the effects of yoga first hand, David has seen that there is another way to live - in health, ease, and good cheer.

David has had the chance to take class with some of the best yoga teachers in the world, participate in Cape Ann Yoga School teacher trainings, specialized trainings across the country, and amazing yoga retreats. David is lucky, grateful, and couldn't be more excited for his opportunity to share his enthusiasm and perspective with you and the good people of Gloucester. 

Amy Longo

Julia Sanfilippo

RYT-200

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Melissa Wilber

RYT-200