Kripalu Certified Yoga Instructors

Michael Birch is a certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher.



He is also a member of Kripalu Yoga Teachers Association.  In his classes, Michael guides his students through an experience of Kripalu Yoga centering techniques that lead to a superior Yogic sensation through yoga poses (asanas) and breathing exercises (pranayama). Michael’s classes are normally structured and follow a flow format.



This is easily adjustable for beginners.  In addition, He offers variations plus adaptations that let his students practice Yoga at their own pace, according to their individual needs. Michael’s 60 minute Yoga session is a fantastic way to slow down and relax after a hard day’s work. 

Shirley Vanes is one of the first master teachers of Kripalu Yoga.



She trained for over 12 years in ashrams in Europe and the United States. She is a certified advanced Hatha Yoga instructor, pranayama and meditation teacher. Shirley tours the country extensively to coaching and buoying up the teachers she has trained in 8 different states. An accomplished painter, she also loves painting landscapes and has had 3 international exhibitions of her paintings as well as a number of CDs, videos, and books on Yoga worldwide.

Peter Berths was inspired to take up Kripalu Yoga and spiritual self-reflection since the late 1970s. His tough but uplifting Kripalu Yoga sessions are an eclectic blend of healing and spiritual modalities. Peter has appeared on TV shows as well as in many magazines answering questions about Yoga and health related issues. He has been honored with awards and accolades for his contributions to Yoga and his videos, Kripalu Yoga: Blending Movement and Breath and Beyond The Body and Mind, are available worldwide, while his CDs and video classes are available at bookstores all over Europe and the USA.

The above are some examples of Kripalu certified Yoga Instructors. All of them have the requisite certifications and ample experience to teach and guide students on the path of Yoga. They have put in lots of time and tremendous effort mastering their art and honing their skills.