About
Our Why
At Balanced Movement, we believe every body deserves to feel capable, supported, and empowered—exactly as it is. We exist to create a welcoming space where movement feels inclusive, curiosity is encouraged, and growth happens at every stage of life.
We are more than a studio. We are a community rooted in connection, creativity, and care.
Our Vision
We envision a community that honors each person’s unique body, abilities, and personal path toward better health. A place where movement is not about perfection—but about presence, progress, and possibility.
Our Mission
Our mission is to deliver approachable, creative, and sustainable movement experiences that cultivate curiosity, confidence, and discovery within our community. Through thoughtfully designed classes and supportive instruction, we help people move better, feel stronger, and live more fully—on and off the mat.
Our Promise
So many of us feel stiff, limited, or prone to injury—but you don’t have to accept pain as your normal.
At Balanced Movement, we use functional, transformative movement to help you move with greater ease, strength, and resilience. You’ll leave each class feeling more capable in your body and more confident in your life.
Our Core Values
Everything we do is guided by these six values:
- Inclusion – Every body is welcome here.
- Growth – We celebrate progress in all its forms.
- Openness – To learning, to trying, to becoming.
- Adaptability – Because every body and every day is different.
- Friendship – Real relationships matter.
- Connection – Movement is better together.
Our Core Principles in Action
Inclusivity
We are committed to creating a truly welcoming environment for people of all ages, races, genders, body types, and experience levels. Our instructors offer thoughtful modifications and cue with respect—never judgment. We lead with accessibility, dignity, and care.
Creativity
We believe movement should be inspiring, not rigid. Our classes are dynamic, innovative, and designed to help you grow in your own way. Our teachers are encouraged to explore, learn, and evolve—because creativity keeps movement alive.
Community
Connection is at the heart of everything we do. From learning names to welcoming new faces with ease, we prioritize genuine human connection. We strive to create a space where everyone feels seen, supported, and part of something meaningful.
Heather Berry
Heather (she/her) is the owner and an instructor fueled by a desire to empower others to move with strength, flexibility, and joy. For Heather, practicing and teaching yoga, alongside functional movement, isn’t just about physical fitness; it’s about cultivating a body that allows us to embrace life’s adventures. Whether it’s chasing after your kids, conquering a challenging hike, or simply maintaining good health throughout your life, Heather believes yoga equips us to meet life’s demands with resilience. Heather’s passion extends to nurturing the next generation of yoga and movement instructors. She is a passionate mentor who empowers aspiring and current instructors to deepen their practice and confidently share the transformative power of yoga with others. Take her classes if you want creatively crafted dynamic vinyasa flows that guide students into playful explorations and inversions, with lots of laughter and expertise.
Alicia Viezcas
Alicia (she/her) brings energy, enthusiasm, and a passion for movement to every barre class. Known for upbeat playlists, positive motivation, and attention to form, Alicia creates a warm, welcoming environment where students of all fitness levels feel supported and empowered. Her Barre Express classes center around small, targeted movements that improve strength and mobility. In every session, she combines athletic intensity with mindful movement that helps clients build strength, improve endurance, and boost confidence: one pulse, tuck, and shake at a time. She always delivers full-body workouts that leave people feeling strong, accomplished, and energized. Take her classes if you want a motivating cheerleader who will push you to be your best, while leaving room for rest and mindfulness throughout the session.
Averi Boyd
Averi (she/her) teaches Vinyasa Flow classes that blend thoughtful sequencing, mobility work, and fun, creative flows. Her classes are designed to help students get out of their heads and into their bodies, with an emphasis on moving well, staying present, and building confidence through challenges. Participants can expect intentional warm-ups, functional movement, and a welcoming environment that encourages them to meet themselves where they are while exploring what they’re capable of. After completing her 200-hour yoga training with Balanced Movement, Averi aims to always construct flows that emphasize that you are enough just as you are. She also carefully curates classes to be adaptable to all. Take her classes if you want to leave feeling grounded, confident, and a little bit playful.
Bridget Baxter
Bridget (she/her) is a certified Bikram Yoga teacher with over twenty years of experience teaching the traditional 26 & 2 in the hot yoga room and twenty-four years of practicing. Bridget specializes in teaching yoga using anatomy and detailed alignment that supports the strength and flexibility of the body. She is always focused on form to create function and loves the human body and specifically identifying what parts of the body may need strength to fire or relax. Bridget is a powerful force in the yoga room and uses her positive attitude and tireless energy to encourage others to work hard, have fun and appreciate themselves. Take her classes if you want a true expert who will tailor her classes to fit your needs, and if you want to laugh along the way.
Carolyn Valencia
Carolyn (she/her) has been a Bikram Yoga devotee since 2002 and a Bikram-certified teacher since 2007. Her love for this powerful healing modality is overflowing, contagious, and instantly felt within the first few moments of her class. Bringing years of experience to the hot room, she strives to make this challenging series accessible to all. Ever attentive to her students, she creates a safe space to explore by offering modifications and variations. Her recent love is BUTI Yoga, and she just recently earned her certification. Carolyn offers a “choose your own adventure” opportunity for both yoga practices, inviting participants to trust their own body. Grateful for the many gifts she has found on her yogic path, Carolyn is most excited about the gift of commUNITY. Take her class if you want passion, challenge, detailed accommodations, and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere.
Kim McMurren
Kim (she/her) is a Colorado native who has been a certified personal trainer, fitness instructor, licensed cosmetologist, and professional barrel racer since 1980. She is an IFBB (International Fitness and Body Building Federation) pro in women’s physique and women’s bodybuilding. Being in the fitness industry since 1981, she has developed a passion and purpose to help people reach their goals and to feel better about themselves. Whether you are just starting your fitness journey or looking to take your training to the next level, she creates a supportive environment where everyone belongs. Take her classes if you want to feel like you belong, and if you want someone with 45 years of coaching experience to help you adapt workouts to your needs while keeping classes fun, energetic, and effective.
Josh Ortiz
Joshua (he/him) is a long-time fitness enthusiast, a dedicated family man, and a strong advocate for movement and mindful eating. He has been a certified personal trainer and Rhythm Ride instructor for seven years. Josh’s fitness journey has inspired him to help others achieve health and wellness through motivational coaching and setting attainable goals. As a personal trainer, Josh appreciates the benefits of group fitness to inspire and include others in fun and engaging workouts. Coach Ortiz’s motto is “Shake it off and go again!” Get fit with Josh; you won’t regret it! A fit body leads to a fit soul. Take his classes if you want upbeat, engaging rides that align to the beat of the music and evoke joy.
Sarah Schneider
To Sarah (she/her), yoga is a shared experience of returning to ourselves. Sarah’s classes are a space for all to explore movements and calm their nervous systems. In every class, Sarah weaves breathwork and meditation to help participants ground, release tension, and build a more intuitive relationship with their bodies. With over 11 years as a massage therapist, she loves helping students move with more ease. She says you don’t need to be anything other than exactly who you are when you walk through the door, and she’s truly honored to guide our community through these practices and share the journey of feeling a little more at home in our own skin. Take her classes if you want to experience both physical and mental relaxation, and carefully created classes that align to the world around us.
Inez Hayden
Inez (she/her) successfully helps each person who takes her class to develop a deeper connection to their body, mind, and breath. Holding 500-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), Meditation, Tai Chi, SilverSneakers®, and ACE Group Fitness Instruction certifications, Inez thoughtfully teaches many classes at Balanced Movement such as Hatha Yoga, Vinyasa Flow, 26 & 2, Morning Yoga, Yin Yoga, and Restorative Yoga. Inez has also earned a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Science, as well as a Master’s in Education in Adapted Physical Education, providing a strong foundation in anatomy, movement, and overall wellness. She believes yoga is for every body and every stage of life. Take her classes if you want a welcoming and inclusive experience where you feel seen, supported, and encouraged to just be you.
Kara Schoenleber
After every class, Kara (she/her) says “thanks for playing yoga with me.” The core of her teaching philosophy is inclusion and acceptance. You don’t need to be flexible, “get it right,” or have a certain type of body to take her classes. All you need to do to succeed is just to come as you are. She believes the foundation is just about showing up, just as you are. She aims to create a welcoming space to move your body, quiet your mind, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. No matter what class she’s teaching, Restorative Yoga, Slow Flow, or Traditional 26 & 2, she creates movements that meet you where you are that day. Take her classes if you want to play yoga with her through laughter, curiosity, themed flows, and plenty of permission to be exactly who you are.
Kyle Baxter
Kyle (he/him) is a certified Bikram Yoga teacher with over eighteen years of experience teaching the traditional 26 & 2 in the hot yoga room. Kyle specializes in teaching yoga using compassion and understanding that benefit the beginner and the experienced yoga practitioner. Kyle is a devoted arborist and has used his yoga practice as a vehicle to stay pain-free from lower back pain. Kyle strives adamantly to tailor the 26 & 2 series to be beginner-friendly. Many decades of research went into selecting the moves for the series, so 26 & 2 is approachable to anyone and a tried-and-true beginning class. Take his classes if you want the utmost care, compassion, dedication, attentiveness, and positive encouragement to reduce pain and increase mobility.
Lindsey Visscher
Lindsey’s (she/her) barre classes are built on the belief that movement should challenge the body, strengthen the mind, and leave you feeling better than when you walked in. Her classes combine strength, flexibility, and cardio to create a well-rounded workout that builds resilience both physically and mentally. Lindsey loves designing classes that focus on the small, often-overlooked muscles that support the way we move through everyday life. Participants can expect thoughtfully planned classes that push them to try hard things while offering plenty of options along the way. Her goal is for everyone to feel empowered to listen to their body and find the movement that works best for them. Take her classes if you want bumping playlists, a team-like atmosphere, and of course, lots of pulsing.
Emily Small
Emily (she/her) is an educator with over 7 years experience working with staff and students and coordinating wellness events for up to 400 people at a time. She discovered her passion for adult wellness in the public school setting, serving as her site’s Staff and Student Wellness Champion for over 3 years. During her time there, the building was named America’s Healthiest Schools in the area of Staff Wellness. Emily continues to pursue her dual passions of music and wellness by working part time as a music educator to K-5 students, and part time here at Balanced Movement. As the Studio Manager, you can always expect a smiling or laughing face, and enthusiastic encouragement to get the most out of your experience in the studio.
Sara McDaniel
Sara (she/her) has been dancing all her life, but has been teaching for the past 12 years in the Denver metro area. She has trained in ballet, tap, hip-hop, jazz, breakdancing, lyrical, and is a multi-genre instructor. Sara earned her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science at UNC (University of Northern Colorado), bringing a vast knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology to the table. Recently, she got certified in Barre Beyond and is ready to get the people of Greeley moving. Her goal is to fuse her love of dance and movement with her knowledge of the human body into a career helping and healing people. Take her classes if you want to move to the beat, learn more about functional strength, and get sweating even with small movements.
Stacy Copeland
Stacy (she/her) has been practicing hot yoga for 17 years, discovering it at a time when she needed healing: physically, emotionally, and mentally. What began as a personal journey turned into a passion for sharing the practice with others. She completed her 200-hour certification in October 2024, followed by Yin Yoga training, and most recently graduated from Balanced Movement’s 26 & 2 program. While not overly philosophical, Stacy believes that when something is broken, it can—and should—be fixed. Through yoga, she found a path to wholeness and a supportive community, and she’s committed to helping others find the same. Take her class if you want calming, peaceful music in 26 & 2, or guided, mindful movements and breathwork that will help you find peace on and off the mat.
Lillian Baty-Barr
As a personal trainer with an extensive background in gymnastics and exercise physiology, Lillian (she/her) gives lots of adaptive options in her classes. Whatever level of movement experience you show up with, Lillian’s classes align to where you are today, with various options for extension, challenge, balance, or rest. The result is flows that blend strength, grace, breath, and a little mental challenge. Lillian firmly believes that mood follows action, so her hope is that as long as you make the effort to show up for class you’ll feel the benefits, physically and mentally afterward. She also believes that movement is a gift and we all have the opportunity to take part in some form. Take her classes if you want adaptive, supportive techniques and the autonomy to choose what feels best.
Kate Miller
Kate (she/her) is trained in Sound Healing, Reiki, Astrology, and Herbalism, and combines those modalities to support whole body, mind, and soul healing. She is a believer that everyone has the wisdom within to heal themselves and the world. Sound healing goes where no other healing goes, traveling deep within the cellular level to recalibrate the nervous and Chakra systems. By tailoring each session to the current astrology and seasons, and using intuition to guide each sound session, every being is able to receive and release what their soul is calling for. She loves to collaborate with other instructors here at Balanced Movement, often combining restorative yoga and sound healing to best serve each individual on their own journeys. Take her classes if you want to experience deep, restorative states of relaxation in an intuitive, peaceful environment.
Megan Jackson
Megan (she/her) is a Wyoming native, lover of the outdoors and of moving her body. She started practicing yoga for the physical benefits and the community it provides. Shortly after moving to Greeley, she joined Balanced Movement for the variety of classes offered. Megan completed her 200-hour YTT (Yoga Teacher Training) in 2023 when she began to deepen her practice and found an abundance of healing through yoga. As a social work graduate student and mental health professional, yoga helps her stay grounded. Megan strives to create a space where people feel comfortable listening to their bodies and moving in alignment with body, mind, and spirit. She aims to promote mindfulness practices through yoga on and off the mat. Take her classes if you want movement mixed with mindfulness to benefit your physical and mental health simultaneously.
Elli Rathbun
Elli (she/her) likes to say she practices yoga so she can do the rest of her life. She believes that the beauty of a yoga practice is that it helps one to build strength and flexibility to improve the quality of life. In 2007, she discovered the 26 & 2 series and brought many people to the practice. In October 2023, Elli achieved her dream to become a Level 1 hot yoga instructor through OHYA (Original Hot Yoga Association) at Moxie Yoga Works in Ft. Collins. Elli loves teaching and is always searching for ways to grow her practice, namely teaching pregnant students and attending regular conferences. As a baby boomer, Elli brings a unique perspective, covering several generations of yoga practitioners. Take her classes if you want to feel at home and completely supported by her warmth, dedication, and expertise.