Dennis Bluthardt is a Bank Manager by day and a Dedicated Yogi for life. His journey into yoga began as a solution to cope with multiple spinal and muscular issues he faced after his discharge from the Navy in 1997. Initially prescribed narcotics for pain relief, Dennis sought alternative methods to manage his discomfort.

In late 2014, his chiropractor recommended yoga, but Dennis was skeptical. He associated yoga with images of “skinny girls in yoga pants” and felt out of place. However, driven by the immense pain he experienced; he made a New Year’s resolution to attend a single yoga class. Dennis reached out to the owner of a local yoga studio, seeking reassurance about what to wear and whether he’d be welcome. The response was simple: “Come as you are, and wear something comfortable.”

Undeterred by a blizzard in Northern Michigan, Dennis attended his first yoga class. The relief he felt afterward was nothing short of magical. Encouraged, he continued attending classes, gradually weaning himself off narcotics. The studio he frequented eventually introduced a RYT-200 program, and Dennis enrolled—not to become an instructor, but to deepen his practice. Yoga had become an integral part of his life, and he no longer relied on pain medication.

Dennis’s perception of yoga underwent a profound transformation. What he initially dismissed as a practice for others became a personal revelation. He delved into the intricacies of yoga, exploring its physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions. His journey led him to complete a RYT-500 program and a RPYT program, further enriching his understanding.

In 2023, Dennis founded Namaste Studios, an online platform that extends the strength and beauty of yoga to a global audience. Through live online classes led by exceptional instructors, Namaste Studios empowers yogis of all levels. Additionally, Dennis offers business consulting services, supporting both aspiring and established yoga studios.

Dennis Bluthardt’s mission is clear: to share the transformative power of yoga with the world, one breath at a time.

~Embrace The Peace Within~