Our   Instructors
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Peter Mico

Peter Mico is a Professional Yoga Instructor with over 3,000 hours of teaching experience. He has been a dedicated student of yoga since 1995, when he completed his first training with master teacher, Rodney Yee. Since then, he has had the honor of studying with many master teachers around the world. His main teacher for the past 10 years has been Tias Little. Peter has completed over 500 hours of advanced training with Tias and Surya Little at Prajna Yoga School. His other teachers and primary influences are: Erich Schiffman, Manuso Manos, Shiva Rea, and James D'Silva.

Peter's warm personality brings a relaxed and playful style to his classes. His deep knowledge of anatomy and the myofacial systems of the body inform his teaching, and guide his students into greater strength, flexibility, alignment, and grace. Peter's approach is greatly influenced by Iyengar Yoga, Buddhism, and his personal experiences both as a teacher and a student.

Peter founded Downtown Yoga, in Sandpoint, ID, in 2008, where he continues to teach classes, workshops, and clinics. He maintains a busy private practice, which specializes in helping clients with chronic pain and injury rehabilitation. 

Contact us to schedule private and semi-private sessions with Peter.
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Jody Pignolet

Jody has a deep appreciation and love for the power of yoga to reunite one’s body, mind and spirit after the busyness of everyday life and the way it brings a deeper connection to one’s true Self. And she just finds it fun! She received her 200 hour certification in Greece, in Transformational Hatha Yoga. Jody has also worked with a local non-profit organization bringing yoga to teens through the school system and the Juvenile Justice Center. As a member of the Gypsy Divas Dance Troupe, she gets to enjoy the benefits of movement through dance as well.