AcroEntertainment - These two lovely, bendy ladies, Katie Bouterse and Kaci Torres, combine balance, acrobatics, and juggling with creative body movement. They are very entertaining and certainly share our enthusiasm for performing and play.
Adam Peele - Also known as Ahpeele, Adam is a talented, local fashion designer, screen printer, and artist. His popular creations can be seen at Design Box in Raleigh and all around town on people's clothing.
Allen Gant III - Are you looking for a yummy all-purpose steak sauce? Grayson's brother, Allen, produces and sells a high-quality steak sauce, G3, in stores and restaurants in NC. This concoction stems from a family recipe that blends classic hickory flavors with a bold, tangy zest. We love balance and family!
Ann Ehringhaus - We are inspired by this artist, healer, and bed and breakfast owner. She is a dynamic woman who is Meghan's Reiki teacher. You can find her in Carrboro or Ocracoke doing what she loves; therapeutic massage and soul-centered bodywork, fine art and commercial photography, ministry services, and cooking delicious breakfasts at Oscar's House.
Annelies Gentile & Gregory Whitt - These two local change-makers created Conduit Center for Creative Change, which operates as a network of individuals, businesses, and non-profits who support the vision of creating spaces of conductive potential to explore ideas, think creatively, and foster empowerment and social change.
BlakeAbyss -This stellar fella' is an embodiment of music, whenever he's near there is music to our ears and our feet can't stop moving to his sweet beats! Whether he's Beat-Boxing or rockingout on the hang-drum, flute, djembe, ukulele, guitar, bass, kitchen counter, silverware or anything else he puts his hands on, his music will captivate and inspire you! Check out some videos of him in action.
Hayley Hedges - This girl is outright awesome. She is hip, adventurous, super smart and creative, sweet, funny, fly, a bombastic yogini, and a talented jewelry maker. She has a very keen eye for detail and style; plus she is studying to be a doctor so we go to her with all kinds of health questions. Hayley is currently teaching a rockin yoga class at Evolve Movement Studio and can be seen cruising around downtown Raleigh on her mega-fly bike.
Hoopdrum - Scott and Julia Crews are the creators of Hoopdrum camps, events, workshops, performances, as well as Hoop Convergence, an international hoop dancing conference. They co-own Synergy Firehoops, where they create cutting edge fire performance equipment. Julia and Scott also own and operate The Flowjo in Carrboro, NC, where you can find them hooping and drumming, teaching lessons and classes, and manifesting visions.
Heal and Shine - Belén Perez Rivera shines likes the stars and is a skilled massage and bodywork therapist whose mission is to provide her clients with the nurturing and healing touch of massage. She aims to provide therapeutic massage to people from all walks of life who are seeking to turn inward in order to heal and enjoy life to its fullest.
John Friend - This mind-blowing, heart-expanding super talent is the founder of Anusara Yoga. He has inspired millions of yoga students and is one of the most charismatic and respected hatha yoga teachers in the world.
Lila Pierce Brown - Also known as Lila Rasa, she is a dear friend and a mega-talented Anusara Yoga and meditation instructor. She truly inspires and transforms people with her in-depth knowledge, playful spirit, and inner light. She also teaches local yoga immersion and teacher training classes and travels the world sharing her yoga skills with eager students.
Mel and Tony Griffin - This rhythmic duo can be heard all over the Triangle playing sweet beats that will fill your heart and get your feet moving. We love hooping and dancing to the tunes they create. You can keep up with them via their performance group, One Tribe Rhythms. Oh, and check out Tony's site if you need some drum repairs, drum-building help, or drumming accessories (including raw Shea butter).
Melinda Thomas Hansen - This sweetie is a gifted writer and a highly-skilled, certified Anusara-Inspired Yoga instructor. We love reading her blog posts on her website, The Householder's Path. She also creates beautiful drawings, paintings, and photos.
Michael Ward - This super-skilled guy knows body anatomy like the back of his hand. Pun! He is a talented, local massage therapist and certified Anusara Yoga instructor. He helps his students and clients get to know their authentic self through the practice of yoga and by receiving bodywork.
Patience Armstrong - She is the founder and owner of the Artful Heart Yoga Studio and the North Raleigh School of Yoga, and is a certified Anusara Yoga teacher. Her sweet teachings emphasize self-honoring, loving-kindness, and aspiring to the highest that is within each of us.
Pete Bell - This super fly guy is a talented, local videographer and filmmaker. He has been a Pickle Papa since the beginning and has been a huge supporter of our efforts. His upcoming HD movie about Backpacking the John Muir Trail, "Range of Light", featuring a stellar soundtrack, will be shrink-wrapped & bar-coded soon!
Phoneix Rising Productions - This core group of fire and circus art enthusiasts can be seen heating things up all around the Triangle. The group ring leader is Sara Phoenix, a local talent who founded the Eclectic Circus Collective and Cirque De Vol Studios in downtown Raleigh. Joining Sara in the Phoenix Rising Crew are many talented local performers including Asyia, Caroleeena, Gatita, Golo Confuego, Gummy Luv, Lix, The Amazon, and Zach!
Raleigh Drum Circle - This is a wonderful local community of drummers who are dedicated to using the universal language of percussive music for creative self-expression. Local drummers are welcome to join - no experience necessary! We love hooping to their sweet beats.
The Rooster's Wife - This gem is located in Aberdeen, NC and ran by our delightful and talented friend, Janet Kentworthy. The Rooster's Wife is a private, non-profit association that was organized to celebrate the performing arts. They produce and host concerts and events year round. Whether we are teaching a hooping workshop, taking a ukulele workshop, or dancing the night away to an amazing live band, we always have a BLAST at the Rooster's Wife.
Thousand Petals Yoga, home of Sommer & Paul Sobin - These two are certified Anusara Yoga instructors and beautiful human beings who are dedicated to teaching Anusara Yoga classes, yoga immersions, and teacher training programs in the Triangle area. They are a super skillful, inspiring pair and also teach across the country and internationally. We are so very grateful for these two love lights and the teachings they provide.
Tony Watson - Also known as Tony Tones or Angela's Honey, this special man is a cherished supporter of the Pickle Mamas. His keen eye for what looks good and advice are always helpful. We love having Tony at our events and meetings because he makes us smile, is super cool, carries the heavy stuff, and is always willing to lend a helping hand. He is a true, loved Pickle Papa.
