Carleen Birnes

I own a fitness company called Mantra Fit in the greater Annapolis, Maryland area with two boutique fitness studios that lead small group trainings in bootcamp, barre, yoga, TRX, aerial yoga, rowing and personal training. In the summer months, my company leads a large scale stand up paddle program, with race training, sup yoga, beginner lessons and kids camps. I personally lead bootcamp style strength and conditioning classes that incorporate TRX, Bosu, weights and HIIT circuits. I also love teaching aerial yoga and am passionate about stand up paddle, leading classes to thousands of paddlers over the last seven years. 

Before I opened my fitness company, I owned a bead store and jewelry design company, where I led classes in jewelry design. 

My career leading up to being an independent business owner was in marketing and public relations. 

I have two children, and love to travel, and spend my days outside on the water as much as possible.