Teachers
Margaret Burkesmith
First and foremost, I want you to know that it would be my honor to ‘hold space’ and support you during your own self-exploration into self realization; whether that be in a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Session or in a Private or Group (traditional) Yoga Class.
Just prior to having my second son, Connor (in 1996), I was introduced to Yoga, or it to me, not sure which. Being a runner and biker, I was excited to find Yoga because I had a sense that it would assist me in balancing my body within these sports and would create a sense of vitality. At that time, I could not even come close to touching my toes, while sitting or standing.
Today, I continue being dedicated to my own practice and discoveries within it, moving beyond the physical benefits. I continue to enjoy teaching, having been doing so since 2002 (children and adults), yet am now a little more mytified with how to approach teaching this subtle, yet profound practice which has changed my life. I am learned in and have taught mostly Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, Ashtaanga Yoga. I am filled with gratitude to also be a Certified Practitioner, Teacher, and Therapeutic Life Mentor of Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy as well as IAYT-C. Please click to read more about Phoenix Rising, or call 970-946-8603.
Rica Potenz and Thomas Davenport
Rica and Thomas are very talented, shared through their eclectic sound tracks, the magical transformative gong bath, and their presence during their monthly Ecstatic Dance. They’ve been participating in Ecstatic Dance for over a decade and are thrilled to share it with our community.
Rica Potenz is a Sound Healer, (phenomenal, outer-wordly gong magician), Reiki Master/Teacher, energy worker, dream interpreter, and Craniosacral Therapist trained in many therapeutic modalities that bring healing and balance to every level of your being – spiritual, mental, emotional, physical. Rica can guide you to a path that is truly right for you. She integrates sound therapy, energy work, dream interpretation, belief work and other modalities in her intuitive client therapy.
Thomas Davenport very much enjoys collecting music from around the world to create incredible sound tracks for the Dance. He also has a love for teaching and is presently at the PS Middle School. He is a conversational Spanish-speaker and enjoys integrating his knowledge of the language into his work. He also enjoys travel, music, soccor, swimming, hiking, backpacking, meditation, garden-fresh veggies, mountain views, gourmet cooking, documentaries, and board games.
