ABOUT
dirty feet yoga
Instructors
Kimberly Manthey, Owner
Passionate About Inspiring Others
Kimberly Manthey, founder of Dirty Feet Yoga and Wellness, based out of Cedarburg, Wisconsin, has been instructing everday people and yoga instructors for over 28 years. Pulling from multiple styles of Yoga, Kimberly’s mission is to bring together the body, mind, and spirit each and every time she crosses your path.
Certifications & Qualifications
She began yoga in 1997 as a means of stress reduction when her high powered corporate career, grief over the death of her father, and a brand new marriage all collided and caused her to re-evaluate her purpose.
In addition to leading several yoga retreats nationwide, and internationally, she has coached corporate sales teams, schools, and hundreds of individuals, and brings with her, a unique blend of humor and story telling. Comfortable instructing to all levels of yoga, her classes can range from gentle and soothing to powerful and dynamic.
She looks forward to meeting you wherever you are on your journey in life. Namaste!
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Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher with the Yoga Alliance
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Continuing Education Provider with Yoga Alliance
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Certified Advanced Yoga and Meditation Teacher
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Certified Wellness Coach through the International Association of Wellness Professionals
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Bachelor’s Degree in Communication from UW-Milwaukee
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E•RYT500
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Over 28 years of hands-on teaching experience.
Dirty Feet Yoga Instructors
Sandy Robinson - RYT 200+
Sandy began her yoga journey over 15 years ago, and believes her practice has helped her grow stronger, more flexible, and thoughtful, both on and off the mat. As a Registered Nurse and a graduate of the 200 RYT Integrative Yoga Therapy Teacher Training Program at Inner Light Yoga Studios, she is dedicated to offering classes that blend ancient Yoga wisdom with insights from modern wellness. Sandy offers Vinyasa and Slow Flow Gentle classes that are balanced, accessible and combine thoughtful sequencing, a spirit of playfulness and a dose of inspiration to help deepen your practice. With the hope you learn to refresh and nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
Emily May - RYT 200+
Emily is a seasoned practitioner whose yoga journey began with a curious desire to stretch out another inch or two. She found a meditative practice that offered a physical outlet and emotional respite. As the years passed, yoga and meditation became the guiding threads through difficult times in life. Now a registered yoga teacher who works at Dirty Feet Yoga studio in Cedarburg, Emily is also a high school counselor. She finds great honor in nurturing the physical and emotional well-being of others through the transformative practices of yoga and meditation. Her aim is simple: to empower individuals to discover inner calm, resilience, and joy.
Maddie Arneson - RYT 200+
Maddie recently earned her 200-hour Yoga Alliance certification with Empower Yoga in Milwaukee. She practices at Dirty Feet Yoga and has been a student of Kimberly’s for several years. In her dual role as a kindergarten teacher and yoga instructor, Maddie brings a sense of playfulness and creativity to her classes, encouraging her students to explore and enjoy their practice.
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Outside the classroom and the studio, Maddie enjoys spending time outdoors, being on the water and soaking up the sun. She is passionate about creating a community where everyone feels welcome and empowered to embark on their own yoga journey.
Jean Jyotika Skeels - RYT 500+
Jean Jyotika Skeels is a Kripalu Yoga and Let Your Yoga Dance teacher. She is a 500 hour trained Kripalu Yoga teacher as well as a graduate of the Acharya Intensive Kripalu lineage program. She has been teaching for two decades in the United States and abroad. Jean is a mother of three, a writer, an end of life doula, and a lover of nature and adventure. She is passionate about creating transformational experiences and guiding people toward a more conscious, compassionate, and fully expressed life.
Cheryl has been practicing yoga since 2013 and deepened her practice in 2018 when she became a certified 200 + instructor and subsequently taught at Dirty Feet Yoga Studio. In 2021, she chose to work as a pediatric nurse on the Navajo reservation in New Mexico for 2 years. During that time, she continued to practice yoga at studios in New Mexico, Colorado, and online at Dirty Feet; and she temporarily gave up teaching. Now, she is back in Wisconsin and is interested in making yoga accessible at any age with a strengthening, gentle flow. She also enjoys reading, pilates, hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family.
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Cheryl Kornburger - RYT 200+
Akalai Hanui- RYT 500+
Akalai (Ah-ka-Lay) is a therapeutic yoga specialist who holds certifications in Traditional Chinese Medicine for yoga teachers, Traditional Chinese Medicine for mental health, myofascial release, and pranayama. He has over 500 hours of yoga related training, including extensive work in yoga orthopedics, and is currently taking online courses in pursuit of his 1000 hour certification. He teaches a fusion style, combining yoga and Chinese Medicine, along with acupressure, myofascial release, and breath techniques.
Alexiania Sotiriades- RYT 200+
A few years back, yoga became of interest to me with the intent of gaining flexibility & better alignment for my joints. I soon experienced many benefits & blissfully calm sense of mind by attending in-person classes. I began a deeper exploration of meditation, pranayama, Ayurveda, and other "Limbs" of yoga and truly fell in love with the endless physical, mental, and spiritual rewards. While living in Sedona, AZ, I felt inspired to complete a 200 RYT certification program. I would like to hold a safe space for the community as we practice yoga harmoniously. Off my mat, I enjoy spending time in nature, creating music with friends, sewing, holistic nutrition, dancing, working with herbal medicine, and giving back to the land.
