Brandon Cleek, E-RYT 500, has practiced yoga and meditation for most of his life and brings more than a decade of full-time teaching experience to his work as an educator. His path began with yoga at home as a child and expanded through martial arts, meditation, intensive movement practice, and the continued exploration of yoga as a source of steadiness during life’s most challenging moments.

Brandon completed his 200-hour yoga teacher training through CorePower Yoga in 2012, followed by Yoga Sculpt certification. He later completed his advanced teacher training through Authentic Movements and graduated from Blue Lotus Thai Healing Studies’ 200-hour program in 2023, adding advanced assists and Thai healing techniques to his work.

Throughout his career, Brandon has taught studio classes, private sessions, and educational modules in 200- and 300-hour teacher training programs. He has helped facilitate yoga and meditation programs for a wide range of students, including adolescents, older adults, wheelchair users, incarcerated individuals, and correctional officers. These experiences inform his commitment to making yoga approachable, adaptable, and responsive to the individual.

At Bare Feet Wellness, Brandon leads the Hands-on Assists training weekend. He guides trainees in developing confident, skillful, and ethical approaches to touch while emphasizing consent, communication, safety, accessibility, and respect for each student’s unique body and experience.

Brandon currently owns Villa New Construction and Remodeling and holds a long-term vision of creating a dedicated yoga studio and retreat center.