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About Us
Banyan Yoga & Wellness is a Yoga & Meditation Studio, and a Yoga & Meditation Teacher School located in the Bayshore District of Naples, Florida.
Open to all, this space offers classes for all levels of practice and types of bodies, and is available to anyone looking for movement, peace, and healing.
Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned student looking for a deeper experience, there is something here at Banyan to help you to find the experience you are looking for.
Your Lead Teacher
Jess Proulx, E-RYT 500 is a 25 year Yoga and Eastern Philosophy educator. Trained at the Kripalu School For Yoga & Health, Jess teaches students and future teachers to find softness and their movement, calm an overactive nervous system, and understand the deeper layers of capital "Y" Yoga.
Blending the worlds of ancient philosophy with modern research, Jess revolutionizes the way we look at mindfulness practices while honoring the teachings from which they came.
Jess was the founding director of The OM Center for almost 15 years, she is co-Director of Direct Path Institute, and has taught teacher trainings and retreat experiences across the globe.
She has been featured in Women Magazine, Entrepreneur's Break, and numerous podcasts and is excited to bringing her expertise to the Naples, FL community.
Co-Owner & Mindfulness Educator
Mike Williams is a yoga, mindfulness, and meditation teacher, a mentor in the meditation teacher training program, and world-wide retreat leader. Mike brings over 20 years of public speaking and corporate training experience and is IACET (International Association for Continuing Education and Training) certified. As an Electrical Engineer, Mike spent his career conducting training seminars, traveling the world educating industry professionals, and holds multiple patents.
Meditation is a fundamental aspect of his life and one that he looks forward to sharing. As a certified meditation teacher and consistent student of meditation, Eastern philosophies, and modern approaches, Mike’s focus is on offering his knowledge and supporting students and clients through their journey.
MEET OUR TEAM
The People Behind The Magic
Jessica Proulx
Owner and Lead Teacher Yoga Teacher School
Mike Williams
Owner and Lead Teacher Mindfulness & Meditation
Elizabeth Hains
Yoga Teacher
Loren Davidson
Pilates
Tama Caladrone
Yoga Teacher
Rita Striparo
Yoga Teacher
Our Mission Is To Make Yoga & Mindfulness Accessible to ALL
At Banyan, you need not worry about your size, your age, your gender, your Flexibility, your strength, or your outfit. All are welcome and celebrated!
Come as you are, leave as you want to be