Kelli Chop

Mixed Levels Flow with Kelli Chop: Tuesdays, 6:00–7:00 PM.

Kelli began studying how anatomy and movement affect daily life skills when receiving a degree in occupational therapy from the University of Kansas Medical Center. She has spent much of her OT career working in early intervention with children from birth to 3 years old and their families. After raising her own three children, she began a regular vinyasa yoga practice, which led her to want to go deeper into understanding the meaning of yoga beyond the physical practice. She completed her RYT 200 to become a certified yoga teacher. During training, she was first introduced to Ashtanga Yoga. This is when Ashtanga found Kelli, and it became her regular practice. She went on to complete her RYT 300 at Maya Yoga, emphasizing Ashtanga. Kelli now holds a RYT 500. She continues to have a regular Mysore practice and enjoys breathwork and meditation. She has received training in Vipassana meditation via their 10-day course. Kelli has much gratitude and respect for the lineage of Ashtanga and all those who have passed down this beautiful practice. She wants her students to respect their bodies while also moving beyond the limits of their minds. She aims to instill breathing techniques that can assist in providing calmness and focus both on and off the mat.