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Andrea von Behren
Owner/Yoga Teacher/Fitness Instructor
I love the fact that life has led me down this road of health and enabled me to touch so many students’ lives…I’m truly passionate about offering a fitness, yoga and nutrition program that allows every student to look and feel his/her best and am SO grateful to be surrounded by an awesome staff who share my passion and a wonderful family who have supported me every step along the way. The training that I received in order to be able to effectively share my passions include my degree from MSU as a Registered Dietitian, A.C.E Fitness Certification & Yoga Certification provided by Jonny Kest’s Center for Yoga as well as over 13 years of teaching experience. Look forward to having YOU in class!!
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Dave von Behren
Yoga Teacher
I am very pleased to be teaching backs yoga at Body Language! Shortly after my wife Andrea made the decision to start a yoga program at Body Language, I took the opportunity to go through Andrea's Teacher Training program. During the 200 hour training program, the most important thing that I learned was the attention to the breath. In addition, I learned that yoga is a lifelong learning process, not only because of the hundreds of asanas there are to practice, but that we can all move deeper into ourselves to progress physically, mentally, and spiritually. I enjoy spending time with all of my girls, and I love my day job which is art and decorative painting.
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Chris Lundin
Fitness Instructor/Manager
Hey there, my name is Chris Lundin and I have been teaching fitness now for over 18 years...WOW...that is a long time! I have been working at Body Language for 13 of those years, and I think I have the best job in the world!. Zumba and Weight Training are my passion but I also enjoy teaching Kickboxing and the Power Pump classes. You may occasionally see me behind the desk doing some managing jobs as well. I have been married for 24 years and have 2 boys ages 21 and 23. I look forward to seeing you in class!!!!! See you at Body Language!!
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Beth LaVallee
Fitness Instructor
Hi there! I've been with Body Language since 1997. I've taught group fitness classes since 1985 getting my start in California. I've held an American Council on Exercise (ACE) Group Fitness Certification since 2000. I'm also CPR certified through the American Heart Association. I thoroughly enjoy teaching weight training classes, core/stability ball classes, hi-low aerobics and the latest fitness dance craze ZUMBA!! I have great enthusiasm and passion for fitness and it's evident in my classes. Be sure to look for me on the schedule and join one of my classes for a high energy workout! My love for fitness fills my personal life too. I have participated in the Make-a-Wish 300 mile bike ride and the Susan G. Komen 3-Day 60 mile Breast Cancer walk not only for the physical challenge, but for the lives these two organizations touch. I share my life with husband (Jim the crazy Yooper), two awesome sons (Joe & Matthew) and a Golden Retriever named Lewis.
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Ricky Penn
Yoga Teacher/Manager
Body Language has been an important part of my life for a LONG time. I started as a member here in 1985 (!) Three owners and 3 locations later, I am still here - working out, practicing yoga, managing the desk, and teaching yoga. Guess you could say I really like this place! I decided to train for and teach yoga to others because it has had such a profound and positive effect on my own life. When I am not here, I am busy with my business as a fiber artist at home in West Bloomfield. My life is blessed with great friends, three wonderful children, and, as a yoga instructor, the opportunity to help my students find their way into yoga and all it has to offer.
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Karen Bagley
Yoga Teacher
I am a Yoga teacher at Body Language. I have been practicing yoga for over three years. I have been teaching for 2 years. I have been at Body Language for about 9 years. I have a bachelors degree in Human resources and management. I am a married mother of three girls ages 2, 8 and 10. My husband is a practicing attorney in the area. Looking forward to seeing a lot of new faces at Body Language in the future. It is an awesome place, full of wonderful people.
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Toni Giglio
Fitness Instructor
Hello I'm Toni. I have been teaching fitness classes since 1988. I started my fitness career at Bally’s because “teaching a class seemed fun and hey you get paid to work out”. I have been with Andrea at Body Language for so long – I can’t remember when I started. Over the years I have taught fitness classes ranging from high impact, to high/low impact, to step, to yoga, to kickboxing. At Body Language I teach just about everything; however, her favorite to teach is – KICKBOXING!! Toni finds Kickboxing a total body workout with very little impact – targeting the core area in every move. I have been IDEA/ACE certified since 1988. Just recently I became a certified TurboKick instructor. When not at Body Language – you can find me during the school year at Waterford Kettering High School – teaching history and language arts. During the summer – when not at Body Language – I like to travel – my favorite city – Paris! My favorite spot to recharge and contemplate life – Zermatt, Switzerland. I also have to lovely boys (golden retrievers) that I share my life with – Archimedes and Ignatius.
I received my BA from Oakland University and then went to the University of Detroit/Mercy to become a certified elementary/secondary teacher. I then continued at UDM earning a MATM (Master of Arts in the teaching of Math). If I ever have the time (and money) I would like to return to school to earn my Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction for the social studies.
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Deb Behnke
Fitness Instructor
Hi! I'm Deb Behnke. I have been teaching aerobics for 27 yeaqrs. I started teaching at the orignal Body Language in 1979. I am blessed with 2 beautiful grandchildren Logan 5yrs and Ella Rae 2yrs who are pretty heavy into karate. Any extra time I have other than working at the Detroit Gun Club I like to spend it with my family. "I love teaching aerobics-I love the people and the time it allows us to spend on ourselves making us better people. Working out to me isn't a job - It's a passion!".
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Karen Cook
Fitness Instructor/Manager
Hi I'm Karen Cook, AFAA certified, Group Fitness, Personal Trainer, and Yogafit
certified. I have been involved in the fitness industry for over 15 years and
have been with Body Language for about 1 year. I teach step, weight training,
hi-low, and kickboxing if there is no one else on the planet. I have taught at
different clubs in Florida, Ohio and Michigan as well as owned my own facility
in Ohio. I am married with three teenage children. My hobbies are traveling,
reading and I love animals. My free time is spent with my family and friends.
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