In 2002 I took my first Yoga class. It was six months later that I started a steady Yoga practice after meeting Andrea von Behren from Body Language. Everybody comes to their mats with different intentions; mine was for self-improvement, what I found was self-acceptance . Realizing how much Yoga had transformed my life I wanted to share this passion with other people, so I took my yoga teacher training with Andrea. Teaching from my own practice I offer compassion and a heart felt energy to my students. I have been blessed and fortunate enough that my work takes me to India a couple of times a year and can practice with masters there. It gives me a deep appreciation for the Body Language family. Namaste

 

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.

Jamie began her yoga journey as a teen, when at a young age she was diagnosed with scoliosis, her doctor at the time advised yoga as a way of keeping her spine strong and supple. At that time it was just a way for her to keep from having back pain, it wasn't until later did she realize the impact of yoga on her life daily. In 2008 Jamie became a certified yoga teacher. She teaches, power vinyasa, ashtanga, better backs, SUP yoga and meditation. She is a Lululemon Legacy ambassador and with her background in improv at Second City Detroit she ofter sprinkles humor in her classes. When not teaching or taking classes, you can find Jamie either reading or trekking in the woods with their dog Pepper or adventure traveling with her scuba diving husband and 2 children. She can be found on IG: jamieoldfield1 or Spotify: ojamie11

Hi! I’m Shawn Jones. I have been practicing yoga regularly since 2006 and have been a member of Body Language since 2007. I went through Andrea’s Teacher Training program in 2010. The experience deepened my practice and made me even more passionate about yoga! I love teaching and sharing everything this practice has to offer. I’m so happy to have found this wonderful community. In my spare time, I enjoy working out, reading and spending time with my husband and 2 daughters. I look forward to meeting you and having you in one of my classes!

I’m Jen David.. I’ve been teaching yoga for 15 years.. it’s truly my passion ..I love to guide students on their yoga journey and watch the beautiful changes happen on and off the yoga mat.. I teach everything from Better backs/Yin to Vinyasa.. i also love to add “a little spice” along the way..
I’m a mom to Cooper(21)Miller
(19)and Cece (14).. my husband Jd and I live in commerce 💕

Hello, hello! My name is Margaux (pronounced Mar-go), and I've been practicing yoga since 2012 and am continually blown away by its mental and physical benefits that improve my daily life. After my first lunchtime yoga class in college I was sold, realizing the magic of pairing yoga with HIIT exercise and opening a window to a much needed mindfulness practice. When I moved to Michigan in 2016 I searched for a studio, and from the day I walked into Body Language I knew it was something special. Knowing this is where I wanted to study yoga, I completed my RYT-200 training here in 2024 and am excited to share my love of yoga, exercise, and mindfulness with you! As a native Mainer, I love being outside and paddling on the water, skiing, mountain biking, or playing hockey. When not at Body Language or working as an engineer, you can find me exploring new places with my husband or visiting family back east. See you on the mat!

I'm a Registered Yoga Teacher 500, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and Certified Enneagram Teacher . As yoga teacher since 2005, I work to integrate my knowledge as a psychologist with my calling as a yoga teacher by teaching therapeutic applications of yoga, with an emphasis on using yogic practices to heal the emotional body. I've sought additional certification through teacher training programs in Yoga for Depression & Anxiety, Yoga for Scoliosis, and Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation. You can learn more about me on my website: www.drrondadiegel.com

Hello! Many of you know me as "the owner's daughter" :). My mother (Andrea) started working for Body Language when I was 2 years old, and bought the business when I was 7...so I have literally grown up at here! You'll see me teaching a variety of classes on the yoga side, and at the front desk. I'm so incredibly blessed to have such an amazing BL family, and am happy you are part of it!