Hi! I'm Deb Behnke.  I started teaching at the orignal Body Language in 1979. I am blessed with 3 beautiful grandchildren. 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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Deb's favorite hobby is to make and refurbish furniture out of wood. Her favorite food is pizza and her favorite book is The Art of Racing in the Rain.

Hello! I’m Claudia! My yoga journey began about 6 years ago. I
started yoga to find a new outlet for my mind and body after I was no
longer playing basketball competitively. After a couple yoga classes at Body Language I fell in love with the physical and mental benefits of yoga. My yoga mat quickly became one of my favorite places to be. I completed my yoga teacher training with Andrea at Body Language in the Spring of 2021. The training has deepened my practice and I’m excited to share what I have learned with all of you on your mats. In my free time you can find me hiking, playing basketball, doing yoga and spending time with my family and husband on the lake. I hope to see you in class soon! “

I have worn many hats throughout the years; from engineering & sales account manager, to business owner & barre guru. I love encouraging others to embrace what exercise can do for them not just physically but mentally too. I have been teaching fitness for over 10 years. When not spending time with my two fun loving daughters, I also enjoy hiking, traveling and cooking for family and friends.

I began teaching group fitness classes during my college years. It was a perfect transition from school-related sports to an active adult lifestyle. I remain passionate about group classes because a healthy lifestyle requires consistent exercise and motivation can be tough to maintain. In a group, we find community, connection, encouragement, support, shared energy, variety, and FUN. We build friendships that fuel our motivation to return. It’s a formula that WORKS and I strive to honor it always by providing quality, challenging classes that bring results.

In addition to group fitness, I hold a Martial Arts Black Belt, RYT200 Yoga Teacher Training Certificate, and enjoyed teaching line dancing & art classes for many years.