Welcome to A Little Twisted Yoga Studio serving Palmetto, Ellenton, Parrish Florida
1415 10th Street East, Palmetto, Florida 34221, United States
CALL (941) 722-9642
A Little About Us
Nicole Deitrick
Nicole graduated from Heartwood 200 hr Yoga Teacher Training in 2015 with the intention of learning how to better run a small yoga studio in her day spa North River Body Therapies. A Licensed Massage Therapist since 1999, and a Certified Business and Life Coach since 2007, she became fascinated at looking yoga through the eyes of a massage therapist and how the heart of yoga and coaching are so similar.
Nicole's style of teaching is a blend of alignment and exploration, encouraging her students to find the place in their body where the pose feels good. She is very verbal with pose demonstrations, with a primary focus on getting you in and out of the pose. Nicole's class themes tend to have a thought provoking component based on real life examples, and she loves to honor the unique story of your body and what it has experienced up until now.
Karen Hurley
Chances are good if you have called the studio, sent an email, or have joined us for class Thursday - Saturday mornings you have been helped and guided by our resident organized Yogi extraordinaire, Karen. Karen has been a business owner for more than 3 decades, managing medical practices in MD as well as being a skin care specialist for over 10 years. In her eternal quest to learn more, she most recently added Certified Yoga Instructor to her long list of credentials and is currently in school to get yet another degree, Master's in Integrative Health and Wellness.
Emily Carr-Osborne
Emily studied and practiced yoga for 20 years. Her background includes such styles as: Hatha, Vinyasa, Power Yoga, Arial, Chair, and Ashtanga Yoga. She enjoyed studying with Baron Baptiste and Beryl Bender Birch and also studied Ashtanga Yoga in Mysore, India with Patabi Joyce. She completed Level 1 and 2 Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Fit and then finished her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Heartwood Yoga in Bradenton. Emily is also certified elementary teacher (K-6), with a Bachelor's in Art Education and a Master's in Elementary Education from Lesley University. She has taught at North River Body Therapies since 2015 and is honored to be a teacher at their new yoga studio, A Little Twisted Yoga Studio!!
Gretchen Von Cloedt RYT 200
Having a great passion for helping others discover the benefits of yoga, Gretchen loves to defy expectations and guide you through an all size inclusive practice. She loves to add abiance to her classes with incense and inspirational words. Whether it be beginner vinyasa flow, or relaxing restorative with lots of props, come do some "Stretchin' with Gretchen"
Carol Klein
Born in Manhattan, Carol has been exposed to the finest dance and yoga training. A certified dance educator, she also holds certifications in Sampoorna, Hatha Yoga, Basi Mat Pilates, Zumba, and Aqua Zumba. While living at an Ashram and training with her Guru Sri Yogi Hari, she became enchanted with metabolic Sampoorna Yoga. When she discovered adding this format, it cured her hypothyroidism. Carol’s Basi Mat Pilates certification is based on the original works of Joseph Pilates and she is passionate about her core practice which she discovered at a young age as part of her dance training in NY. Carol has performed for NY Jets and NJ Nets halftime show but her most rewarding accomplishment was owning her dance and yoga center in NY for 33 years inspiriting thousands of students! Currently working for Fitness Pro Travel, she also teaches at several super clubs in Mexico and the Caribbean.
About Us
Sharon Thomas
Sharon has had the privilege of teaching Yoga since 2010. Her warm, authentic and lighthearted approach encourages students to practice honest exploration through the movement of Yoga. Sharon has a degree in creative writing from Eckerd College and loves to use language to guide students into their bodies and into their lives. She is dedicated to creating a meaningful experience that is safe, interesting and inspiring. Einstein said, “Nothing happens until something moves.” Come discover the movement of Yoga. Sharon is a Yoga Alliance registered E-RYT 200 and RYT 500.
" As a teacher I most enjoy guiding students to uncover more about themselves through the physical and internal quest for balance. I love the expression of self through the language and poses in Yoga. I love how there is such a large body of knowledge and I will be a student for the rest of my life because the more I learn about Yoga the more I want to learn. I appreciate how Yoga aims to integrate the mind, body and spirit together to encourage us to become the best version of ourselves. " ~Sharon
Jenny Greene
Jenny is a certified yoga instructor with 300 hours of training from Aura Wellness Center and an additional 200 hours from Yoga Bradenton, and is has completed her registration as an E-RYT 200 and YACEP through Yoga Alliance,
and continues her journey of learning studying for her RYT 500 Status.
Yoga began several years ago for Jenny as just a physical practice to relieve physical pain stemming from years of distance running and high intensity, high impact workouts. However, after practicing for only a few months, she began to notice the mental and spiritual benefits of yoga as well and began to incorporate a more well-rounded practice. Desiring to share the life-changing benefits of yoga with others, Jenny became an instructor; she enjoys teaching Hatha Yoga, Flow, and Power Yoga as well as gentle and beginner yoga.
Jenny has a desire to help those interested in yoga but scared to come to the mat for any number of reasons, She truly believes there is a place for everyone within yoga and aims to create an inclusive, non judgmental, and safe space for all students of all levels of practice, while also having a little fun while on the mat.
Karissa C.
Karissa teaches vinyasa flow emphasizing the importance of the breath leading movement and weaves creative themes into her yoga practice. She often incorporates yoga blocks into the practice to ensure proper form and alignment.
Yoga is not just asanas (physical movement); it is a lifestyle- one to grow old with, while staying young at heart. As life changes, yoga will be there. The practice might change, but yoga will continue to expand the mind and the heart!
Yoga became a part of Karissa’s life at a very young age, and to share the gift of yoga as an instructor had been on her list of goals since middle school! In addition to an early start to yoga, she had an even earlier start with martial arts, at six years old. Achieving a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo was another great influence in her life. Martial arts and yoga share physical and spiritual elements including self-discipline, respect, peace, and autonomy.
Travis Ray RYT 200 & Reiki Master
"I am passionate about teaching in a calm and soothing manner, creating an environment that encourages relaxation and rejuvenation. My classes often incorporate props to ensure all students can find comfort and stability in their practice. I specialize in Iyengar based styles, focusing on alignment and precision. Each session I create a serene atmosphere with candles, incense, bowls complimented by a carefully curated playlist designed to soothe your soul. To empower my students, I use power-through cards adding a unique and inspiring touch to every class. Join m e for a holistic yoga experience that nurtures both body and mind."
