Meet Olena
Hi, I’m Olena!
I grew up in Ukraine, where wellness was not simply something people talked about; it was something woven into everyday life. My appreciation for living well, staying active, nourishing the body, and finding balance developed early and has remained an important part of who I am. What began as a personal interest eventually grew into a lifelong passion and a professional commitment to helping others experience the benefits of a healthier lifestyle.
I am a certified yoga therapist, personal trainer, and group fitness instructor with a background in Ayurvedic and plant-based nutrition. Since 2013, I have had the privilege of teaching fitness and wellness classes and working with individuals from different backgrounds, fitness levels, and stages of life. Throughout the years, I have continued to expand my knowledge and experience in movement, yoga therapy, nutrition, and holistic approaches to health. These experiences have reinforced my belief that wellness is not a one-size-fits-all approach. It is a personal journey that looks different for everyone.
Beyond my professional work, I am the founder and board president of Radiant Hero’s Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting military and first responder families through holistic wellness experiences. Through this work, I have seen the value of creating opportunities for people to reconnect with themselves, strengthen relationships, manage stress, and make their well-being a priority.
Through Fit Journey Life, I bring together my professional experience and personal passion to make wellness more approachable, meaningful, and sustainable. My approach recognizes the connection between movement, nutrition, and overall well-being. Whether you are beginning your fitness journey, building strength, exploring mindful movement, learning about plant-based nutrition, or looking for ways to incorporate healthier habits into your everyday life, my goal is to help you discover practices that support your individual needs and goals.
I believe wellness is about more than how we look or how much we exercise. It is about how we feel, how we nourish ourselves, how we move, and how we care for our overall well-being. Small, intentional steps can create meaningful changes over time. You do not have to be perfect; you simply have to be willing to begin.
Fitness. Health. Nutrition. Three important elements of a healthier, more balanced life.
I invite you to join me on this journey. Let’s make wellness a way of life!
Welcome to Fit Journey Life!
Chitta Vritti Nirodha
Quieting the Fluctuations of the Mind
Dog Tags & Boots
Trauma-informed yoga classes for military community to promote health, resiliency, and connection.
Family Connections Yoga
Fun-filled classes for the whole family, to include grandparents, for strengthening the familial bond.
Partner Yoga
Trust-building retreat classes for you and important person in your life for developing emotional connection. Perfect date night!
Children's Yoga
Shared experience focused on strengthening your body while bonding with your baby.
Laughter Yoga
Prolonged voluntary laughter practice with healing benefits of yoga.
Yin Yoga
Slow-paced practice with asanas held for extended periods of time.
A Pea in the Pod Yoga
Keeps the future mom fit and promotes baby's health, while preparing the body for labor.
Yoga Nidra
Yogic sleep - deep relaxation technique known to reduce stress and expand self-awareness.
Restorative
Introduction to variety of meditation and breathing techniques.
You & Me Yoga
Keeps the future mom fit and promotes baby's health, while preparing the body for labor.
Vinyasa Flow
Yogic sleep - deep relaxation technique known to reduce stress and expand self-awareness.
Restorative
Introduction to variety of meditation and breathing techniques.
Numbers Speak
NASM Certified Personal Trainer and AFAA Group Fitness Instructor.
Gold’s Gym, Rose State College, Tinker AFB, Kadena AFB, Camp Foster, MWR Okinawa.
Hatha Yoga, Sunrise Yoga, Practical Pilates, Jillian Michaels Body Shred, LesMills Body Step, Zumba, STRONG by Zumba, Whole Foods Plant-Based Nutrition
Benefits of yoga
- Improved posture and flexibility
- Development of muscle strength
- Reduced stress levels
- Boost of the immune system
- Deeper understanding of oneself
What my clients
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