Owners

Zoey Trap, MSc, RYT

The InnerSpace Program Director/Owner
Peak Pilates Master Trainer and Senior Program Director
International Presenter, Author, Teacher Trainer
Vedanta Shala Certified Yoga Instructor

Zoey Trap, RYT is a lifelong student of mindbody practices. Her journey has encompassed yoga, Pilates, qigong, as well as lesser known movement practices such as somatics, dance therapy, Feldenkrais, and Alexander. Zoey was first introduced to yoga and Pilates during her career as a professional dancer; today she is an internationally renowned mindbody presenter, known as a pioneer in bringing Pilates and Yoga to the fitness field over 15 years ago. She has been published in 7 languages, taught instructors on 4 continents, and been featured in 4 DVD’s, as well as having been quoted in numerous articles and featured on national television.

With an MS in Exercise Science and a research focus on alternative therapy and the spine, Zoey has a passion for combining the art and science of teaching movement to maximize human potential.

As a Peak Pilates Master Trainer she has been instrumental in developing the instructor educational and certification programs, as well as designing the coaching system used by Peak Trainers. She trains the Peak Teacher Trainers world wide and has taught teachers from 6 continents! Zoey has been nominated for Shape Up Presenter of the Year, and written programs for Nautilus, Keiser, and LifeTime Fitness. She was featured in Pilates Style Magazine in March, 2009. Zoey recently completed an intensive study under Pilates elder, Mary Bowen.

Her Yoga journey began as a student in her early 20′s and she began teaching yoga 15 years ago, focusing primarily on Astanga. In 2005 she began to study Jivamukti Yoga and 2 years ago she returned to her studies to become certified in the Jivamukti Yoga Tradition through Vedanta Shala. She is grateful for receiving the teachings of Janaki, Bhakta Das, Sharon Gannon, and David Life. Her yoga background also includes study of Baron Baptiste Power Yoga Teacher Training, Iyengar, and Viniyoga, and she has had the opportunity to see the power of yoga to heal and transform the individual spirit.

Zoey works to inspire others to reach for the stars, and believes that real power comes from the inside out.

Kathryn Coyle, BA, RYT

The InnerSpace Studio Director/ Owner
Peak Pilates Systems and Peak Pilates Mve Instructor Trainer
Bodyblade Master Instructor
International Presenter
Jivamukti Yoga Certified Instructor
Certified Nutritionist

Kathryn Coyle was compelled to teach due to a deep desire to help others. She has been teaching since 1999. She first certified as a Pilates Mat Instructor through the MindBody Institute, UK. Seeking to expand her knowledge she then completed two additional classical comprehensive Pilates certifications with PilateSystems and Peak Pilates. These trainings combined to result in over one thousand hours of education and training. Additionally, Kathryn has worked in conjunction with Physical Therapists to apply the Pilates‚ concepts and methodology to rehabilitative wellness. Kathryn travels to train and certify instructors for Peak Pilates Systems, Peak Pilates MVe, and Bodyblade. She is a respected national and international presenter known for her approachability who was featured in Pilates Style magazine (January 2010).

Drawn to yoga through Jivamukti Yoga Detroit, Kathryn’s‚ avid practice as a student, soon blossomed into a desire to become a teacher. In 2010 she completed her 300 hour Jivamukti Yoga instructor certification. She thanks Sharon Gan David Life, Janaki, Bhakt Das and her other wonderful Jivamukti mentors for helping reveal the practice that is yoga.