Sue Jones

Sue, Founder and Executive Director of yogaHope has practiced yoga for over 10 years. Sue is a trained associate Baptiste yoga instructor and she combines her knowledge of the Baptiste Power Vinyasa yoga style with her keen sense of intuition to craft classes which are cleansing, playful and inspirational and  help her students to access a deeper understanding of themselves. Sue trains, inspires and and leads a team of 30+ volunteer teachers who donate their time in 8 substance abuse rehabilitation centers, domestic abuse safe houses and homeless shelters for women. In addition, Sue has spearheaded the launch of yogaHOPE in Seattle Washington where yogaHOPE is operating their programs in two facilities

Sue’s bold vision of transforming communities by tapping into the power of yoga to support women through life transition has inspired a community of volunteers, yogis, and students to come together to make YogaHOPE a force that is changing not only the lives of the women it serves but the lives of yoga practitioners everywhere. Through her natural leadership abilities, endless energy and undying passion, Sue motivates those around her to open their hearts and give generously of themselves to help others through challenging times.

Sue cares deeply about her family, community, and students. As a teacher, she speaks honestly and directly to her students’ needs and challenges, showing them how to tap into their heart and intuitive voices and to find the strength to heal themselves from the inside out. She takes a personal interest in every student, providing individual support – whether through a gentle, loving assist during through a heart to heart conversation before or after class. Sue is most fulfilled when she witnesses her students applying the lessons of yoga to improve the quality of their lives off the mat and she credits her students and her experiences with them as her most profound teachers.

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Ame Wren

A self-proclaimed “yoga mutt,” Ame’s style is a hybrid of many different influences; most notably Power, Vinyasa, Forrest and Anusara. She is known for lacing her classes with humor and music as well as instilling the importance of proper alignment and injury protection in her students. Ame considers herself a tour guide on her students’ yoga adventures and encourages free-style and expression on and off the mat. She reminds her students to leave criticism behind and appreciate their bodies.  In her classes students can expect to laugh, sweat, work and sigh through creative flows, deep core work and long holds. Ame wholeheartedly believes yoga can be an amazing addition to anyone's life and does not need to be achieved or attained, just enjoyed. Among her greatest teachers and muses are David Vendetti, Bryan and Jonny Kest, Sadie Nardini and Seane Corn. She is indebted to these teachers and many more for inspiring her practice and her teaching. 

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