Role & Contribution at Pop Life:

CEO, Yoga Instructor

Education & Background:

Doctor of Law (J.D.), Ohio Northern University—Claude W. Pettit College of Law. Concentration in Business and Tax Law.

Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology, English from John Carroll U.

Certified Yoga Alliance 250 hours in Bali through Abode Yoga in 2018.

What is your vision for Pop Life?

Pop Life is more than a center, it's a movement. I envision a sanctuary that seamlessly blends holistic wellness and artistic expression, where every individual can ignite their potential and embrace authentic living. It's not just about personal growth, but community evolution, and I'm deeply committed to fostering a space that promotes both.

Zodiac Sign:

LEO!

Favorite Color:

Blue, Yellow-Orange-Red

What makes me come alive:

The ocean as it moves, blue and ceaseless. Gratitude. Travel. Dancing. Singing. Living out loud. Running in the rain. A great passage from a book. Music. Nature. Swimming. Pouring my soul into something that I am creating.

Personal Philosophy or Words to live by:

“the only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars…”
- Jack Kerouac

”It seems to me…that love is the most important thing in the world. It may be important to great thinkers to examine the world, to explain it and despise it. But I think it is only important to love the world, not to despise it, not for us to hate each other, but to be able to regard the world and ourselves and all beings with love, admiration, and respect.”
- Herman Hesse

Role & Contribution at Pop Life:

Head of Studio Programming and HIIT Instructor, Certified ACE personal trainer

What is your vision for Pop Life:

To see everyone that walks through the door to grow into their best selves! Pop Life is an incredible place and has something for everyone. My goal is to make sure all feel welcome and that peace and happiness is found with each visit.

Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius :)

Favorite Color:

Ice blue

What makes me come alive:

Movement! Running in the wind and breathing fresh air. Swimming in the lake! Seeing my family happy.

Words to live by:

“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

Role & Contribution at Pop Life:
Executive Chef

Chef William Davis is a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.  His 28 years of experience comes from traveling throughout the country working in various culinary operations.  His passion for healthy dining and nutrition led him to achieve his Bachelor's degree in Holistic Nutrition in 2017.  "Let me show you how to bring out the most flavor and nutrition using whole foods and clean ingredients through the holistic and vegan diet."

Role & Contribution at Pop Life:

Yoga Instructor

Training & Experience:

BA in Dance, Choreography and Improvisation at Oberlin College, Practicing Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapist with Options Naturopathic Clinic, Vinyasa Yoga practice for over 15 years finally completing a teaching certification with Cleveland based Ananda Bhakti Program in 2018

What can you expect from my class:

I offer a mid paced class with some focused anatomical exploration working towards building balance, grounding, and connected breathwork. Classes will build from a consistent vinyasa foundation but also offer opportunities to explore some more challenging poses.

Zodiac Sign:

Taurus, Pisces Moon

Favorite Color:

Tonal Shifts, Full spectrum vibrance!

What makes me come alive:

Finding the creative spark in something, be it movement, a prose passage, a melody, or splendor of the natural world.

Words to live by:

“We’re all just walking each other home.” —Ram Das

Role & Contribution at Pop Life:

Yoga Instructor

Training & Experience:

JJ has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. She completed her 200 Yoga Teacher Training at Cleveland Yoga in 2023.

What can you expect from my class:

JJ strives to create a warm, welcoming and relaxing space. Expect a moderately intense flow paced to allow you to work on your alignment. She's frequently told that she has a soothing voice, which makes her happy.

Zodiac Sign:

Leo Sun/Pisces Moon/Sagittarius Rising (while we're at it, Leo Mercury/Libra Mars/Libra Venus)

Favorite Color:

Purple!

Words to live by:

"The meaning and purpose of dancing is the dance." - Alan Watts

Role & Contribution at Pop Life:

Qigong Meditation Instructor

Training and experience:

8.5 years of exploring various types of breathing, body, mind and spirit practices alongside healthy lifestyle changes and philosophies. I have dove deeper into Qigong the past 4.5 years and have been under the guidance of various masters to this day. Everything I share has personally been in my life for quite some time and personally has improved every single aspect of my life, which is why I am dedicated to sharing these practices the rest of my life. I have a daily practice every morning and night and am grateful they have made their way into my day-to-day living experience as well.

What you can expect from my class:

Develop a heightened awareness of the breath, body, mind and spirit. Detect where there are energetic blockages within life and release them to live life more comfortably. I keep things very simple with mixtures of stillness and movement primarily rooted in Chinese Medicine.

Zodiac sign:

I am told I am a Libra. I personally don’t know too much about this area but am open to it!

Favorite color:

My favorite color is forest green. Anything you can find walking through nature. I can vibe with any colors tho!

Words I live by:

By nourishing the roots the withering leaves and branches are naturally tended to without need for direct focus.

Role & Contribution at Pop Life:

Yoga Instructor

Training and experience:

I received my 200 hour yoga teacher training certification in January of 2023 at Abide Yoga in Shaker Heights. I have been practicing yoga for a total of 6 years

What can you expect from my class:

After experiencing color immersion yoga you can expect to feel relieved, stress free, and well balanced between body, mind and spirit. The class is meant to be fun and expressive.

Zodiac sign:

Leo

Favorite color:

Purple

Words to live by:

“We are all one, or none.”

Role & Contribution at Pop Life:

Yoga Instructor

Training & Experience:

A former First Team All-American ice hockey player, Paul uses meditation, imagination, metaphor, humor and Taoist philosophy to potentiate empowerment in the classroom. Paul regularly hosts yoga workshops, retreats and training programs in the U.S. and internationally. He would not be where he is today without the guidance and attention of his teachers and mentors Nevine Michaan, Dages Juvelier Keates and Michael Torrant.

What can you expect from my class: My goal in teaching is to empower students to manipulate their time and space. Finding time in their breath, space in their body, leading to empowerment in their minds.

Zodiac Sign:

Pisces

Favorite color:

The colors of leaves changing with the seasons.

Words to live by:

“What is implicit in time is where you are going and where you came from”

Role & Contribution at Pop Life:

Yoga Instructor

Training & Experience:

Yoga teacher of all levels and flows who enjoys building beginner yogis to advanced yogis. As well as helping advanced yogis perfect their craft, asanas, and understanding of yogic teachings.

What can you expect from my class:

I offer a mid paced class with some focused anatomical exploration working towards building balance, grounding, and connected breathwork. Classes will build from a consistent vinyasa foundation but also offer opportunities to explore some more challenging poses.

Zodiac Sign:

Taurus, Pisces Moon

Favorite Color:

Tonal Shifts, Full spectrum vibrance!

What makes me come alive:

Finding the creative spark in something, be it movement, a prose passage, a melody, or splendor of the natural world.

Words to live by:

“We’re all just walking each other home.” —Ram Das