Betsy Baker

A Founding Member and teacher at Second Circle, I have been part of the studio’s journey since its earliest days. My yoga practice began with the Bikram method on New Year’s Day 2002, and I attended Bikram Teacher Training in the summer of 2004. Later, I graduated from Second Circle’s inaugural Teacher Development Program.

I’ve learned that yoga isn’t about perfection or performance. It’s about showing up, paying attention, and meeting yourself where you are. That perspective guides both my practice and my teaching. Yoga has remained a constant in my life, sometimes as my primary athletic pursuit and other times as the practice that keeps me healthy and balanced for running, hiking, CrossFit, and the adventures of everyday life.

What I love most about Second Circle is its ability to evolve while staying grounded in its roots. The studio has always reflected the passions and expertise of its teachers and community. When students expressed interest in incorporating strength training into their lives, I drew on my CrossFit coaching background to develop a Dumbbell Yoga class. As a longtime runner, I also understood the importance of recovery and created Roll & Restore, a gentle practice that incorporates myofascial release techniques using a foam roller. Seeing our teachers bring new ideas, energy, and experience to the studio is one of the things that keeps our community vibrant and growing.

For me, Second Circle is more than a yoga studio. It is a welcoming, lived-in community space in the heart of Burlington. The atmosphere is comfortable, unpretentious, and deeply connected to the neighborhood. It is an oasis where people gather not only to practice yoga, but to connect, grow, and support one another.

Whether you’re looking to stretch, sweat, recover, or be part of a tribe, I look forward to practicing with you.