“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.

Alia MacPherson

FNP-BC, MSN, RN, BSN

Alia is passionate about health and wellness education. This passion has been at the heart of her advanced studies, international health work, and belief in the power of yoga. Alia’s time spent with underprivileged populations Kenya and in the US crystalized her view that stress, poor dietary habits, and a sedentary lifestyle are at the heart of the declining health of not just our nation, but the global population.

After 10 years of nonstop work, published research, success, accolades, and awards Alia found that her well was dry. She was exhausted and had a chronic inflammatory illness that required constant medication to “control”. Fortune brought Alia to Cape Ann Power Yoga, the strong physical work and inspiring community have held her here. She took a year off from practicing medicine, took CAPY’s 200hr Teacher Training, and completely expanded her view of health, wellness, and life balance. Alia has also completed the Baptiste Institute’s Level 1 teacher training.

Alia is a believer in the benefits of honest, healthy work and that message shines throughout her classes. With her commitment and knowledge she will hold the bar high for you. With her humor and belief in the beauty of life she will keep you engaged and inspired. 

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. 

Julia Sanfilippo

Keri Asaro

Desta Marika

Irene Renaud

Jasmine Epstein

Atlee Alman

Atlee discovered yoga in 2013, hoping to tone up for her wedding and to manage some physical unease caused by anxiety and stress. She has been practicing regularly since, coming back for the presence during practice and total feeling of peace afterward. She recognizes the importance of a balanced lifestyle and believes yoga encompasses all that drives good health and happiness.

Atlee has always been involved in athletics, falling in love with the competition and comradery of sports. She played softball at Merrimack College where she received a bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics. She believes the coaching she did after college is what sparked her love for “teaching your passion” and what led her through the doors of CAPY. She completed her 200 hour teacher training with Elizabeth Huntsman DeAngelis at Cape Ann Yoga School in the spring of 2016.

Atlee feels that her yoga journey has been a path back to herself, and when she does yoga she is reminded of what is important to her.  She hopes to inspire others to do the same, letting go of labels and discovering their true potential. She believes the strength you build from yoga is unlike any other workout, strengthening awareness in mind, body, and soul. She is excited to be back in Gloucester, teaching yoga in her hometown. In her spare time, she loves being on the ocean and surrounded by family and friends.

Anneliese Brosch

Anneliese Brosch's true love for yoga began after her colligate field hockey career. It proved to be a great non-competitive outlet that helped keep her muscles moving. After graduating, she was able to dedicate more time to her practice and now, after years of practice and studying, she truly can't believe the new found freedom and deep connection that she has been able to access in both her body and mind. Annelids hopes her strong alignment-based flow style of teaching will give students the tools they need to open their physical bodies as a way to, eventually, connect with their mind and spirit. 

She also co-owns Cape Ann SUP where she teaches public and private stand up paddle board yoga classes all summer long in Essex and Gloucester. Anneliese trained with the master teacher, Mark St. Pierre, for her 200hr certification and was SUPYoga certified by Julie Roach in Orlando, FL. On the side, she also works at a boutique ad agency in Portsmouth, NH, Stout Heart and serves as a Real Estate Agent for J. Barrett and Co.

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