THE HUM Team
KJ Elaine
she/her
KJ received her 500-Hour YTT Certification in Kelowna, BC in 2017 with the dream of creating a supportive and sustainable studio in the Twin Cities. In 2018, her curiosity for movement and dance led her to complete her Barre and Vinyasa certifications, which continued to expand her knowledge and approach to teaching.
With over 1,000 hours of training in yoga and meditation, KJ has spent years guiding thousands of classes and connecting with students through movement. She is passionate about building programs and offerings that nurture community and support the growth of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) dreamers, entrepreneurs, and creatives.
Outside the studio, she loves gardening, caring for her cats and chickens, being in nature, watching birds, and eating yummy foods.
Emma Boyum
she/her
Emma attended her first non-DVD asana class in 2008 and has been practicing ever since. Emma received her 500-Hour Hatha/Hot Yoga YTT certification in 2015 and another 100-hour Vinyasa-style certification in 2018. As a former special education teacher, Emma feels strongly about providing a safe and comfortable place for anyone to practice yoga, regardless of their ability. She strives to keep things fun, playful, and hopes all students can find some joy in movement.
When not at the studio, Emma can be found golfing (poorly), gardening (less poorly), taking a walk with her pup, dreaming up her next trip, catching live music, or thinking about what to eat next.
Cait barrett
she/her
Cait is so honored and excited to be part of this community! Cait has loved moving since the second she came into the world (just ask her mom). From playing sports year round growing up to getting a Degree in Nutrition + Exercise Science, Cait can’t get enough of learning about how we move and why it’s so important!
Cait has been teaching barre and yoga classes since 2016 and has both her Barre and Yoga teacher training 200RYT certification. Her mission as a teacher and student is to create a mind and body connection that allows for fun, functional, and accessible exploration. She has experienced and witnessed that getting to know our own bodies and making connection with other humans are two key factors to improving brain and mental health.
Cait works full time outside of teaching, but her most important job is “Mommy” to a wild 5-year old and 75-lb lap dog. If she’s not running after them she’s outside with a book, playing pickleball (yep, she’s one of them), creating a new playlist for class, hiking with her partner or watching True Crime :).
Cait thanks you for welcoming her to HUM. She can’t wait to connect with each of you and learn your stories and why you choose to move with HUM! :)
Kristen Schultz
she/her
Kristen "Kakes" Schultz, has been teaching barre since 2016, and practicing since 2014. Kakes' mission is to help empower her students to move safely and freely within their own bodies, while challenging their minds and muscles. Her classes can be described as energetic, welcoming, and educational.
In addition to teaching barre, Kakes has a doctorate of physical therapy and has her own practice, Kos Physiotherapy and Wellness, a practice dedicated to providing high quality, patient-centered care.
She lives in Minneapolis with her husband, Steve. Together, they enjoy cooking a new dish, trying out a new restaurant, and visiting family. When she's not teaching or working with patients/clients, she can be found trying out group classes at various local gyms, walking around the lakes, or grabbing a coffee (shout out to FRGMNT, Jones, and Cafe Ceres!)
