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Strength training plus yoga - the perfect combo

Rebekah D

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Ropheka grew up being active outdoors and playing recreational sports but had never stepped foot in a gym. After being sidelined by several sport related injuries herself, she was inspired to gain a better understanding of how to properly train for the activities she loves, and be able to stay active and strong for a lifetime of adventure. Ropheka earned her Associates of Applied Science Degree in Exercise & Movement Science at Lane Community College. She is a certified personal trainer and exercise therapist through ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association). Her passion is to equip others with the tools they need to thrive physically and create a healthy lifestyle for themselves. Outside the gym, she loves to surf, hike, float the river, and have picnics on paddleboards. She also enjoys cooking and trying new recipes from different countries -especially Thai food!

Ropheka Gershom

Strength Coach, Eugene, OR

Sarah first discovered yoga and meditation in college, where she realized the practice was teaching her something she’d never really learned—how to truly relax. Yoga helped her settle her mind, focus more clearly, and move through the intensity of early adulthood with greater steadiness. Traveling to Southern India later on deepened her practice and curiosity. After completing a month-long silent retreat, something shifted. The clarity and transformation she experienced there inspired her to share these practices with her community. An athlete at heart, Sarah loves trail running, swimming, strength training, and yoga. She discovered that pairing mindful movement with daily meditation created a deep sense of grounding—especially during major life transitions. Influenced by the teachings of Judith Hanson Lasater, PhD, physical therapist and yoga teacher, Sarah blends anatomy-informed wisdom with a restorative, down-to-earth style. She completed her 200-hour RYT with Mark Stevens and continues to study meditation, experiential anatomy, and mindful movement. Sarah is known for her slower, intuitive coaching approach, non-judgmental presence, and ability to help clients develop body awareness, movement confidence, and a steadier inner landscape—whether someone is new to yoga, returning after injury, or navigating stress or life transitions. While she has years of experience leading large group classes, Sarah is most inspired by individual coaching. Private sessions allow her to understand each person’s story, adapt in real time, and help clients connect with the heart of yoga and meditation: relaxed awareness, resilience, and steadier inner ground.

Sarah Finney

Personal Yoga Instructor

May 8, 2026

I started going to Zenith with the goal of fitting in consistent strength training. The strength training program with Rophekah is fun and changes just when you're ready for more of a challenge. Zenith makes it easy to show up and get a great workout in.

I am also very happy to work with Sarah on yoga and meditation. Sarah is so knowledgeable and generous in sharing her knowledge. This has been a great accompaniment to strength training and a practice that I find trickling into my everyday.

I encourage anyone interested in strength, yoga, or meditation to try Zenith out!

What Clients Are Saying About Our Personal Training

From weekend warriors to elite athletes, our clients trust Zenith for expert care and real results. Here is what they had to say about their experience with our Personal Training—tailored support that helped them move, train, and feel their best.

Calm, Grounded, and Ready for the Day

Zenith is such a welcoming place and it was so easy to sign up online. Sarah, the yoga instructor, was ready for us with all the equipment we needed. All we had to do was relax and enjoy her gentle voice guiding us through each pose. We even had eye pillows for our savasana! Our meditation at the end was a perfect wrap up. I felt so chill, grounded, and ready for the rest of my day.

Laura M

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