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GWEN LINDEN-BRUZEK

Gwen has happily landed in Minnesota after 10 years of traveling as a stage performer. While singing and dancing she always had her Yoga mat to keep her grounded and balanced in more ways than one. Gwen practiced and studied yoga all over the world from Europe, to Oman to China and now is happy to have landed here at Life Wellness Center in Lakeville.

Gwen is an NASM certified Personal Trainer and received her certification in Yoga from The White Lotus Foundation in Santa Barbara, CA with Ganga White and Tracey Rich.

She has been practicing Yoga for 15 years and has been teaching yoga for 6 years in homes, studios and gyms around the Metro Area.
She has been personal training for 4 years.

Simply put, Yoga has changed and defined her life.

Gwen knows that EVERYBODY can benefit from a Yoga practice. One does not need to be thin and flexible to make Yoga a part of his or her life. The practice meets you where you are at. The poses are tools not goals.

Given a chance, Yoga will help you feel a bit more fearless, more comfortable in your skin, and happy to be alive. It brings a certain peace that surpasses all understanding.

Yoga is about getting to know yourself through breathing and moving.
It really is as simple as that.
Feeling good about oneself is absolute power.

“I first contacted Gwen after hearing a radio talk show psychologist discuss how beneficial yoga could be for the mind and body. After a year of practicing with her I can say that it has made a huge difference in my life. Yoga has proven itself for me in countless situations by reducing anxiety and helping to manage physical pain.

Those successes would not have been possible without Gwen. Gwen is the most caring and talented mentor any student could hope for! Her positive approach and energetic encouragement last from the start to finish of each session! There is no comparing of oneself to others in Gwen’s class. She genuinely advises every student to take only what they need from the practice, and allows us no shame when a pose is out of reach. Whether a novice or an advanced yogi, you will be welcomed into a class that helps reach your personal yoga goals.”
-Sara Fry

"Gwen has a wonderful teaching style that you will have a hard time finding elsewhere. I know from experience...since leaving the area and gym that I first met her at, I've been having "Gwen withdrawal"! Luckily, in the year I spent practicing with her, I learned so much and am grateful to her for that.
She has a way with talking you through the poses so you can really visualize what you are doing, making her a wonderful teacher for a beginner. She is also really good at showing you how to get the most out of every pose so if you are ready, you can take your practice to the next level. I would recommend her to anyone new or seasoned in practicing yoga."
-Lisa from Minneapolis

“Gwen’s style is energetic, yet meditative and relaxing at the same time. Her intuitive understanding of yoga makes for an utterly satisfying experience.”
-Jeff from St. Paul

"Gwen's personality adds a sense of playfulness to your yoga practice while staying grounded and focused. Gwen has been the catalyst to my addiction to yoga, and a more peaceful lifestyle!"
-Ross from Lakeville