Gretchen Mills

I have spent much of my adult life traveling around the world experiencing the cultural, religious, and healing ways of many different people and their countries. My travels have not solely focused on humanity studies, but on ecological and environmental education as well. I have always felt that the more we can learn about each other and our planet, the more respect we will have for our own bodies, the people around us, and our environment.

I began teaching yoga on the beautiful island of St. John, in the center of a biological field station. I looked forward to my personal, daily practice but wanted to share what I was learning and experiencing with anyone who wanted to listen or give it a try. So, I began offering classes each morning for those who were interested, all ages, all types. I continued to do this on the beaches in the Bahamas, the rainforest of Costa Rica and Nicaragua, and to bungalows in Thailand.

Now, settling in Key West, i have made wonderful friends ans family st StayFit studio. With each yoga class, I am honored to have the opportunity to create a space where people can come learn about themselves, exercise, heal, grow together with a positive community. I have been teaching Hatha based yoga classes, infused with Vinyasa and Ashtanga influences since 2005. My personal studies include yoga of all types, yoga therapy, Ayurvedic medicine, and acupressure. In 2009, I began a travel based company called Ananda Ventures (meaning true happiness) focused on yoga and conservation and the strong connection between our bodies and environments. The greatest reward as a teacher is found when students' lives are enriched as they reach deeper levels of themselves through their experiences both on and off the mat.