Tara Kestner

Tara Kestner is a registered yoga instructor who specializes in working with athletes of all levels. She designs programs based on specific sport requirements and challenges. Utilizing the principle that strength plus flexibility equals power, her classes give athletes the tools they need to enhance their performance. Her overall goal is not to turn athletes into yogis, but to make yoga accessible and useful to help them meet their goals. Knowing the best ability any athlete can have is availability, Tara’s programs help prevent injuries and promote recovery. 

Tara regularly teaches mixed level classes and private sessions to people of all ages and abilities.  Her classes are designed to help people reach their full potential, to increase flexibility, relieve stress and enhance thier overall enjoyment of life.

Tara has been a regular instructor since 2011 at the Sylvania, Ohio JCC, and at the Wolf Creek YMCA in Maumee, Ohio. She also has a regular classes at both LA Fitness facilities in the Toledo area. She also works with various sports teams and individual athletes. If you are interested in finding out more about how yoga can help you or your athletes improve performance, contact her at [email protected].

Credentials:

> Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) with Yoga Alliance

> 200 hour teacher certification- Aura Wellness Center

> Power Yoga for Sports with Gwen Lawrence- teacher training course

> Yoga for Athletes with Sage Rountree- teacher training course

> Yogafit- certified teacher

> Group Exercise certified teacher- YMCA

> CPR and First Aid certified- American Safety & Health Institute