Yoga Classes

Amanda Bank

I was first introduced to yoga in high school as I was recovering from an injury. Laying in my first savasana, finding my body and mind at ease, I knew I was hooked. Nine years later, a consistent practice has transformed my life. I’ve learned that yoga is not just a physical practice, but a way of living mindfully, generously, and leading with compassion for others. Through an invigorating, breath-based, powerful flow, my classes aim to give students of every skill level the opportunity to slow down, and intentionally move, strengthen and care for their body, from one present moment to the next.

Fun fact: Passionate about hosting murder mystery parties

AJ Taylor

I’ve been practicing yoga for nearly nine years, and found my passion in power flow and a good, upbeat playlist. Now, I like to teach all kinds of classes, from yin to hot power yoga, with the overall priority of body awareness and gratitude.

Fun fact: I’m a Wilderness First Responder!

Grace Mellor

I started practicing yoga in college while in search of balance and relief. Through a dedicated practice over the years, my mat has become a safe space to be creative and at-peace. I received my RYT-200hr in 2022 to teach others the benefits of yoga I experience. My classes are suitable for all levels, as I hope to inspire students to be curious, grow, and feel safe. With a new playlist every month, my classes are curated to encompass breath to movement, sweat, and mindfulness (with a smile!).

Fun fact: I love to travel, experience new cultures, and try new foods & activities. I recently completed a bucket list item, traveling to 30 countries under the age of 30!

Liv Colman

I’ve practiced yoga for almost 10 years and completed my 200-hr teacher training through Shambhavananda Yoga in Colorado. I believe yoga is for everyone! I offer variations and use props so you can tailor your practice to suit your physical and mental needs. Whether you’re seeking strength or relaxation, I aim to make every class an inclusive and empowering experience for all levels. Join me to find joy and meditation through movement!

Fun fact: I love any kind of outdoor adventure. My favorite (so far) is rafting the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon! I also love to crochet and watch bad reality tv in my free time.

Gabby Ureña Matos

I’m a 200-hour certified yoga teacher and have completed a 30 hour training in yin yoga as well. I like to sequence creative flow classes that get you facing all directions on your mat. I try to encourage and generate an environment of self-trust and growth for students. I make sure to offer variations whenever I can and remind you to always ask your body what it’s looking for in practice today before your mind wants to take over!

Fun fact: I can spend almost all day in the kitchen and love a good cooking project! I’m currently trying to get into winter bathing despite being the first person in the room to feel cold. I also weirdly can do the Road Runner “meep-meep” really well.

Lynnith Rubin

I’m a mover, musician, and teacher of teachers. I’ve taught yoga, flexibility, mobility, breathwork, acroyoga, and inversions to yoga-teachers-in-training as well as beginners. I teach with longevity in mind, encouraging students to find their edge while also listening to their bodies so their joints can be healthy and allow for participation in athletic endeavors well into old age! One of my most proud teaching moments was when my 50-year-old private client did his first ever handstand, breaking through years of limiting beliefs about his strength and ability. My objective is to empower people to learn the tools they need to feel good in their own bodies; consciously cultivating health and happiness from within.

Fun fact: In a former life chapter, I was a professional flute player!

Mary Reynolds

Teaching yoga for over almost 25 years. Specific experience and interest in trauma-informed yoga, spiritual movement, and mindfulness practices with womyn of all ages.

Fun fact: I start most of my days with a 2 minute cold shower, even in the dead of winter. And when I’m able to, I’ll jump into a cold lake or ocean.

Raquel A. Perez

As a yoga instructor, I use my voice to guide students with their own yoga journey, a moving meditation practice for wellbeing. As a student, I listen to grow and improve on my journey. As we age, daily yoga practice with a special focus on balance, strength, and meditation is crucial. I have been a climber longer than I have been a yoga practitioner, and intertwining both to avoid injuries, increase range of motion, and above all have fun, is my ultimate goal as a yoga instructor.

Fun fact: Rocks for me are more than just a thing to climb! I’m a Geologist!

Morgan Kelley

I’m a certified AcroLove Acroyoga teacher, and have been practicing acroyoga since 2016. I am passionate about pushing boundaries and nurturing students personal growth, and will encourage you to explore the outer edges of your comfort zone through attainable yet challenging moves and transitions. I love L-base washing machines, but can also be found challenging myself though icarian pops, standing and group practices. My goal is to share the transformative power of acroyoga, foster personal growth, and build a strong sense of community in every class.

Fun fact: I recently started horseback riding again after a 10 year hiatus, so on weekends when I’m not doing acro you can probably find me at the barn!

Jill Rodgers

I have invested in lots of learning since my initial certification, and am now an RYT-500 with over 4,000+ teaching hours under my belt. My continued studies usually focus on the anatomy and mechanics of yoga and I strive to convey that knowledge during practice to help students build a better understanding of their own bodies. I love that postural yoga provides a chance to work all areas of the body, to practice building strength at end ranges, and connects us to the rhythms of our breath and our heartbeat. I hope to be a guide on the path that leads yogis back to themselves.

Fun fact: I love cultural performances of all kinds, and take advantage of city living by enjoying as much dance, theatre, concerts, and films as possible.

Anna Grossman

Anna was hooked after her first yoga class. Yoga offers a way to stretch and strengthen the body, but also destress and reconnect. Many trainings later, she loves being able to share the joy of yoga with others. Anna’s knowledge of biomechanics to help you get the most out of your practice safely. Her classes are playful and fun, yet leave one calm and refreshed.

Fun fact: If I’m not on the mat, I’m often in the kitchen cooking or baking, in the garden with my hands in the dirt or doing a jigsaw puzzle, the more intricate, the better.

Margaret Kobs

I’ve taught yoga for a culmative 4 years now and have cherished every single moment. I taught students at the fitness center in college, for various friends and fundraisers, and now teaching the lovely members of Boston Bouldering Project.

Fun fact: I climbed Mt Kilimanjaro in the Summer of 2023 and it was epic to say the least. I’m so grateful for pranayama – yoga breathwork got me through the alpine start final push!

Andrew Atwell

Andrew is the yoga & fitness manager at BP. He is certified in the Baptiste Power Yoga Methodology, and has trained for 8 years with Bethany Lyons of Lyons Den Power Yoga. Drawing from an extensive background in a wide-variety of movement practices (i.e.. martial arts, surfing, trail running), he strives to lead athletic classes that gently encourage students to leave their comfort zone and step up to their edge of possibility.

Angelina Fiorini

Angelina, blends different yoga styles such as Katonah, Hatha, Vinyasa, and Restorative to create a unique, well-rounded experience. She has a focus on making yoga accessible to everyone, especially beginners.  Yoga meets you where you are. Angelina received her 200 RYT certification from Sky Ting Studios (NYC).

Kelly Watt

Kelly is a 200 HR RYT that loves leading classes that empower students to explore more on their mats. Holding the space in a really thoughtful way, students are encouraged to give themselves permission to create whatever they might need from their personal practice. She has spent time building a unique community that exists at the intersection of yoga, creative expression (art), and nature. She gently leads students down pathways of adventure to places of healing and profound transformation.

Emily Faber

Emily is a 200 HR RYT who strives to lead classes she describes as  “flowy, playful, and full of surprises”. Creativity is one of her strengths and it comes through in the thoughtful ways she leads students through a flow. While vinyasa is her speciality, she has also studied Bhakti, Yin, and Katonah Yoga and is able to draw from a huge wellspring of inspiration to feed her students; body, mind and soul.

Michaela Winter

Michaela Winter is a life-long dancer with a passion for alignment, sweat, and body positivity. She completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2021 at Peace, Love, and Yoga; and believes in honoring every yogi’s journey while working to find balance, on and off the mat.

Kimo Gray

Kimo Gray is a staunch humanist and a lifelong student. His classes are friendly, funny, and focused on emotional awareness and creating a sense of community. He encourages students to use his class as a safe space to release all ego and discover new opportunities, both physical and emotional, for themselves through loving awareness. He completed his 200-hour RYT certification in 2019 with Arise Yoga (fka Jewel City Yoga) in Brooklyn, NY. To Kimo, yoga is the opportunity to observe ourselves in the space between action and reaction, trapped in the amber of the moment.

Vida Zamora

As a Queer Immigrant, Vida’s approach to Yoga comes from the standpoint of body positivity, confronting challenge and practical mobility, each of which is flawlessly woven into the practice. Vida also has a background with subtle-body practices, having been exposed, from a very young age, to other practices and philosophies such as Reiki, Dharma, and Osho Dynamic Meditation before their later connection at the age of 16 with Hatha Yoga. Since then, their practice has slowly shifted to Ashtanga Vinyasa. Their teaching has been very much honed by Awakening Yoga, an Ashtanga Vinyasa-style practice developed by Carling Harps and Patrick Beach that seeks accessibility by adapting the practice to the Yogi and not the Yogi to the practice.

Maddie Singleton

Maddie is a yoga teacher, fitness professional, and climber with more than 12 years teaching experience. After initially completing her 200 hr training in vinyasa at age 18, she studied other methodologies such as Iyengar, kundalini, mandala vinyasa, bhakti, restorative, and yin. Her teaching style is eclectic, inspired by traditional yoga philosophy as much as by ordinary life and nature. She’s fascinated equally by physical challenge and subtle work, and loves to combine the two to bring about a more sincere connection to self.

Ashley Hutchinson

Ashley is a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher local to Brooklyn. Her journey along the Yoga path started around ten years ago, having first been drawn to the practice as a way to find peace through movement. Through the practice Ashley also found an opportunity to look at the world through a new lens, and apply the practice of Yoga to life off the mat. To Ashley, yoga is breath, presence, and movement combined to create a meditative exploration of the body and mind. In a class with Ashley, expect to find strong flows threaded through with thematic principles derived from Yoga philosophy. A Columbus, OH native, Ashley now resides in Brooklyn and when off the mat can be found reading a book in the park, riding her bike around town, or at the nearest Italian restaurant diving into some pasta and a good Cabernet.

Kate Hardy

Yoga welcomes all, and I want to be an instructor that students feel at ease with as soon as they step into our yoga space! In my Power Flow classes, my teaching style emphasizes a variety of options & intentional breath cues for your practice to be accessible, mindful, and joyful. I hope to see you on your mat soon!

Karen Tao (she/her)

I’m a Registered Yoga Instructor 500, certified meditation teacher, and even certified in sound healing and vibrational therapy! I enjoy making yoga and healing something everyone can dive into. I love a yoga session not just for the body, but also for the mind and soul. I love weaving mindfulness and sound into my yoga classes—it’s like creating a whole universe of zen vibes!

Andrew Gillespie

Outside of the yoga studio walls, I am a professional drummer/percussionist. My yoga instruction and musical life complement one another.  I strive to create a practice for any and everybody, bringing a sense of improvisation to “read the room” for a well-rounded asana practice.  I trend towards a slower flow style which will leave you feeling stronger and more integrated. Music is key to my practice; I take pride in creating playlists that create a mood, pulling inspiration from a myriad of genres, everything from jazz to soul to Brazilian  and beyond.  Hope to see you in class!   

I enjoy speaking and studying languages, primarily Portuguese and Spanish, and having either lived or spent considerable time in Brazil, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.  

Thursday Flow 4pm

Annie Aguilar

As a life-long dancer, Annie Maria Aguilar (she/her) believes in community movement as an entry point into healing, resilience building, and joy. She has studied various dance, yoga, and somatic techniques in California, Vermont, Argentina, NYC, and now Minneapolis. Annie holds a bachelor’s degree in neuroscience from Middlebury College in Vermont and will become a licensed Doctor of Chiropractic this December.

The first thing I do every morning is dance.

Wednesday 5:30pm Flow

Cyndi Hovey (they/them)

In my offerings you can always expect: honoring of sacred shared space, reverence for each student, and an authentic expression of my soul + an invitation to find yours by letting your breath guide your body to where it needs to be. I am often anchored by a theme or concept that feels resonant in my life or the world. Then I explore postures, breath work and a playlist that invite the body and spirit to connect with it. I love to be creative and playful while offering modifiable challenges within class. My Thai Yoga Bodywork training, Qigong, learnings from my sangha and healers, the wisdom of nature, and sprinkles of astrology also inspire my offerings. 

My favorite movie will forever be The Lion King, I won’t disrupt my cat Pippen snuggled up on my lap even if I have to desperately pee and I have/will take multiple baths in one day. 

Tuesday 6:15am Express Flow

Friday 5:30pm Restore

Diane Afrooz

For 18 years, I’ve witnessed the magic of yoga – it’s not just about pretzel poses and gymnastic feats, it’s about finding strength in stillness, grace in movement, and a deep sense of calm amidst life’s climbs. As an ERYT-200 yoga instructor, with Barre and YogaSculpt certifications, and a trauma-informed endorsement from Prison Yoga Project, my classes are designed to meet you where you are, physically and emotionally. We’ll connect with breath, move with intention, and link mind and body through accessible postures and mindful explorations. My goal is to empower you to find your own inner strength, resilience, and peace – on the mat and beyond.

“For eight years I had an exclusive Bikram yoga habit.  What I learned from that sequential repetition and rigid coaching helped me to see the value in combining multiple styles of yoga along with giving yourself permission to do what feels right for you on any given day.  Now I absolutely love being an alchemist of yoga, combining Raja, Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Iyengar and Kundalini styles and incorporating mantras and mudras in practice.”

I will watch ANY dance themed movie, and love music and performing arts.  My favorite movie is Amelie.  My most listened to artists of 2023 were ABBA and Grimes. My favorite color is rainbow! 

Monday Align 9am

Emma Elefante

I began my journey in yoga in 2017 as a way to enhance my climbing capabilities. Since then, I have developed a deep love for the practice and its impact on my mental and physical well-being. With over three years of teaching experience in a variety of settings, I aim to create classes in which students of all capabilities and backgrounds can find both challenge and ease.

Loves hiking, trail running and being outdoors. Could subsist off peanut butter alone if given the opportunity

Sunday Align 9am & Flow 10:30am

Billie Oh

I’ve been practicing yoga for 10+ years. The heart of my teaching philosophy is to honor the body. I believe in the power of asana (shapes) to bring the mind, body, and spirit into alignment. My teaching is rooted in functional yoga, emphasizing bodily sensation rather than aesthetic appearances. I am passionate about expanding accessibility and approachability in yoga spaces. 

When not teaching, I write emails for a living. My three-year-old foster son is better at climbing than I am and I really (really) love coffee.

Julia Andrighetti

As a Certified Yoga Instructor, I am passionate about Yoga as a form of moving meditation and see it as a path to becoming a better human. My background in dance coupled with my training in numerous Yoga and wellness modalities, inspires me to infuse a sense of creativity and mindfulness into my classes. 

When we consciously, and compassionately, connect our bodies, breath, and minds, we tap into a freedom and flow that quiets the mind’s chatter, bringing us into the present and the wisdom within. My goal as a teacher is to compassionately walk alongside you in your practice, creating opportunities for you to explore a path of self-empowerment, connection, and peace. 

I love backpacking and have thru-hiked the 300+ mile long Superior Hiking Trail. When I’m not in the Yoga Studio I might be hiking, traveling, crocheting, dancing, playing my ukulele, or spending time outside under or in the trees.

Tuesday 7pm Hot Power Flow & 8:30pm Restore

Kate Jahnke

Kate has lived many lives; from a bartender, to a tattoo artist, to an EMT. It was severe illness that brought her to Yoga, and what inspired her to change paths to share the teachings of Yoga with others. Yoga goes beyond physical strength and flexibility; Yoga creates mindful, compassionate humans. And while Kate hopes that you walk out of class, carrying your Yoga with you off of your mat, she also hopes you have felt a sense of community and home within our walls. 

Kate has been with MBP since we opened in 2017, and has been our Yoga & Fitness Manager since 2021. If she’s not at MBP, she’s probably at home loving up her children and dogs, hosting a kitchen dance party, or nursing a broken bone (iykyk).

Lacie Laurent

I found yoga at a low point, and it saved me in many ways. Since that first class I have been an avid student. I attended my first teacher training in Minneapolis in 2015, the following year traveling to Rishikest, India for an advanced training. My teaching philosophy is to explore the practice of yoga for the whole being by integrating meditation, breath work, and, of course, completely nerding out in explorations in anatomy. My mission as a teacher is to pass along tools so others create connection, groundedness, and flexibility, not only in their bodies, but in their daily lives.

When I’m not teaching yoga, I’m working as a health coach to help people integrate movement and activity into their lives. You can also find me at home baking, reading nonfiction, and snuggling my rescue bulldog.

Wednesday Flow Express 6:15am & Friday Restore Express 6:15am

Lauren Tallarita

Lauren is a seeker and a wanderer. She loves sunbeams, stargazing, water, movement, mystery, the moon, bad jokes, soul music, cool showers, earth, beets, thunderstorms, handstands, matches, bicycles, traveling, twisting, playing, exploring, loving. A yoga teacher, reiki practitioner and massage therapist in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she is eternally inspired by her travels and the wildness of nature, and the ways in which both inspire a move towards equanimity in fluid and often unpredictable states. Lauren’s personal practice is informed by balance between sweet strength and a daring softness, often calling upon the elements of nature to provide the necessary medicine of the moment. She believes that the most true and potent expressions of ourselves come from a place of curiosity and play, and teaches an intuitive class emphasizing breath, alignment and connection. 

Lauren is generally pretty quiet, but a HUGE sing-talker once you get to know her!

Saturday 9am Flow & 10:30am Power Flow

Marissa Torres-Bertram

Marissa is a yoga & fitness instructor teaching for over 5 yrs in the Minneapolis & metro area. Her classes focus on mindful, functional movement creating challenging yet accessible classes for all ages, bodies & abilities. Her teaching style includes anatomical cuing, options and variations & fun, unique tunes. Marissa encourages personal reflection with consistent reminders of bodily awareness, to emphasize presence, integrity, and autonomy, empowering students to find their own authentic practice.

Natalie Tufvesson

I was drawn to yoga because of the sense of stillness and peace that I found through my practice. I love experiencing the psychological state of flow – for me this happens when I move breath to movement, so I incorporate this into my classes. I am also a Doctor of Physical Therapy student and I use my knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics to provide different levels of modifications and help students find stability in their poses.

I was an art minor in undergrad and my (current) favorite medium is acrylic paint but I dabble in everything. I love to travel and my favorite places serve as my muses, helping me to make those memories come to life. 

Tuesday Flow 4pm & Power Flow 5:30pm

Stephanie Kinney

Teaching yoga has been my chosen career path for 11 years already! I am an E-RYT 500 with additional certifications in adaptive, yin & aerial yoga. I truly believe yoga is for everyone, so no matter the style of yoga I’m teaching, it’s from an adaptability lens. I would consider my “specialty” to be working with chronic pain & physical limitations.

Fun fact- I am dog mom to a retired professional stunt dog!

Monday Flow 7pm &  Restore 8:30pm/ Wednesday Align 7pm & Restore 8:30pm

Shawnee Williams

Whether you are a seasoned yogi and mover or stepping into the gym for the first time,I am here to support and inspire you on your path to wellness. With well over a decade of teaching and training under my belt, I am most passionate about helping people feel empowered in their lives through movement + mindfulness. I teach various styles of fitness, yoga, dance and meditation classes and bring a unique blend of expertise, creativity, warmth, and mindfulness to every class. Let’s flow!

Fun Fact: I named my daughter Olive even though olives are my least favorite food. I absolutely love the color though!

Caitlin Barner

Movement is medicine! I deeply believe that moving our bodies in a fun way is the key to a healthy & happy life. I loveeee to bring a fun & vibrant energy to my classes. My favorite part about teaching yoga & fitness is the community that comes together to move, sweat, & enjoy a moment away from their busy lives. In my classes you’ll find fun, dynamic sequences with poppin’ music & a few laughs along the way!

Fun Fact: I recently started a podcast to share more about mindfulness, movement, and all things “woo woo” – it’s called the Spiritually Active Podcast, and when I’m not working, you can find me recording episodes with amazing people!!

Jill W.

Through sports, injuries and outdoor adventures, I learned so much about what my body and mind can achieve. I obtained my fitness and yoga certifications in the past 10 years in an effort to help others to push themselves outside of their own comfort zone and find joy in movement.

Fun Fact: I am a former police officer.

Cyann

I like to think of my classes as fitness parties, where we can sweat, listen to good music and get our heart rates up as a community. My number one goal and priority as a teacher is to ensure all feel welcome, supported, and safe inside any of my classes! I have always believe Yoga is for everyone, and everyone should practice. I’d love to meet you on your mat and guide you through a Sculpt!

Fun Fact: When not teaching, practicing or working out, I am usually at home snuggled up with my cat reading a book or I’m searching for the best food in the city with my girlfriends! I love finding Speakeasys, Italian food, and my Cat.

Laura Arlint

My hope is to create a sanctuary where everyone can simply be. A space where you can discover your true nature. As a 500-hour certified Yoga Instructor, I’ll guide you through invigorating practices that unlock your strength, reveal your potential, and illuminate your authentic self.

Fun Fact: I have visited 7 Baltic and Nordic countries in 11 days.

Chelsea

I have been practicing yoga since 2013. I love all forms of yoga: Vinyasa, Hatha, Hot Yoga, Yin, Sculpt, Etc. I have my 50 hour certification in Yoga Sculpt and my 200 hour certification for Yoga.

Fun Fact: I am a past Womens Collegiate National Champion Wakeboarder and used to compete on the Women’s Professional Wakeboard Circuit.

Samantha

What a gift it is to serve others! My teaching is rooted in my Love for Yin yoga! I have over 300 hours of training as well as many years of studying Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Fun Fact: I started my fitness journey as a competitive bodybuilder. My body was getting strong but really tight and I started getting injured. I turned to yoga but I was too ego driven to let my fellow competitors know I was a closet yogi. When I started to out perform my peers they started questioning me! I came out and told them it was yoga!

Noé K.

With a decade of teaching experience in Vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga, along with handstands and animal movement, Noé’s yoga classes are a blend of challenge and accessibility. His journey into yoga was sparked by the profound realization that the body and mind are intertwined; how we treat our body deeply affects our thoughts and emotions.

Rachel H.

Finding my yoga practice felt like coming home. After spending nearly 20 years training as a dancer, I discovered yoga in 2019 and completed my first 200hr teacher training in 2021. I love to teach feel-good classes that use creative movement and natural layering to build strength and body awareness.

Aubrey J.

I have been teaching and climbing at SBP since 2013! My teaching style is creative and deliberate, with monthly themes to help students develop a deeper understanding of their unique body and the yoga practice.

Dominique L.

I am a huge advocate of having a well-rounded movement practice. I teach yoga, strength and conditioning, core and myofascial release classes at SBP. I encourage my students to come take different classes with me! I am passionate about helping folks improve their movement capacity by incorporating strength, mobility, recovery and mindfulness into their daily routines.

Angel Gonzalez

Angel discovered yoga in college and was drawn to it because it provided a profound sense of clarity, guidance, and release during a difficult time. Angel teaches yoga because it can be a powerful avenue for self-exploration and discovery. He aims to bring awareness to sensations, thoughts, actions, and reactions to understand the habits and patterns we can cultivate to support clarity, compassion, friendship, inner peace, stability, and strength.

Marissa Cole

Marissa (she/her) is both a dedicated student and teacher of Yoga. Coming from a 250-hour YTT program that fuses many different types of yoga philosophy with traditional vinyasa practice, Marissa is excited to work with DCBP members of all different yoga backgrounds and experience levels! She’s especially excited about using yoga as a way to help people strengthen their body for other physical activities they’re passionate about like climbing, running, and weight lifting, etc. Her personal journey with yoga has helped her to find a way to challenge herself both physically and mentally while acknowledging that progress is found in the smallest of moments, including failure. Outside of the classroom, you can find Marissa experimenting with new cooking/baking recipes, hiking, or buying more plants to feed her obsession.

Emilie Newton

Emilie Newton teaches a high intensity, heated vinyasa flow class. She loves adding challenging arm balances and core series into her flows that couple with upbeat and fun playlists. Come join for a challenge and to learn some new yoga postures!

Sarah-Jane Nunes

Sarah began practicing yoga in 2000 when chronic back pain led her to search for pain relief through

increased strength and flexibility. Practicing solo for years she began taking public classes after moving

to DC in 2006 and found them to be the perfect counterbalance to a hectic work life. Completing her initial teacher training 2010 she found she enjoyed instruction in a way she hadn’t anticipated. Hoping to share her interest in asana, anatomy, pranayama, and meditation, she has the ability to create a warm, welcoming, light- hearted atmosphere in class. Yoga both on and off the mat has become a cornerstone in Sarah’s life; ebbing and flowing as life circumstances change. Today, she still strives to provide a space for learning, growth and experimentation, and to convey how awareness on the mat can be incorporated into every phase of life.

Felicia Taliaferro

Felicia “Fela” Taliaferro is a Yoga Therapist, Wellness Consultant, and more. She is a

passionate advocate for the transformative power of yoga. With nearly a decade of experience

guiding individuals of all shapes, backgrounds, and capacities on their yoga journeys, Fela has

become a beacon of healing and empowerment in the DMV (Washington, D.C., Maryland, and

Virginia) and internationally. Fela’s dedication to the art and science of yoga therapy is underscored by her academic achievements. She holds a Master of Science in Yoga Therapy from the prestigious Maryland University of Integrative Health. This integrative approach to yoga therapy involves harnessing

the ancient wisdom of yoga to address physical, emotional, and mental well-being, making it a

potent tool for holistic healing.

Mahima Gupta

Mahima is a certified 200-hr yoga instructor. Mahima first came to yoga for the physical benefits hoping to become more fit. As her body became stronger and healthier, she soon discovered that her yoga mat was a place to find a sense of contentment, self awareness and mind body connection. When Mahima is not on her mat, you can find her painting, outside in the sun,  or baking!

Jess Gioe

Jess Gioe is an E-RYT 200 who has led students through 4000+ hours of practice since receiving her certification in 2017.  Jess brings her love for a variety of traditions including rocket vinyasa, prana flow, and mindfulness meditation to her classes. Coming from a perspective of managing chronic pain, Jess prioritizes joint health and progressive depth in her creative sequencing while cultivating an environment for students to challenge themselves. She strives to hold space for an experience that is meditative yet playful, welcoming yet disciplined, and challenging yet restoring. Expect a breath-focused class set to a vibey soundtrack with plenty of multi-level options provided through strengthening flows and deep stretches.

Yasmeena Nolan

Yasmeena is a certified instructor in Hatha and Vinyasa yoga. She believes that “joy, movement, and vulnerability come together to create play — an overlooked but essential part of humanhood.” In her class you’ll experience creative sequences, funky transitions, and variations for all different levels. Her classes provide lots of room to explore and be curious, so you can truly make your practice your own. She aims to share yoga in a way that empowers others to explore without judgment and find pleasure in the process of doing it. Getting to design alt-indie playlists to flow to is just an added bonus!

Aaron Curtis

Aaron incorporates multiple styles of yoga into his classes. In a typical class – you can expect to build heat with music by artists like Fred Again and Chris Luno, guided tutorials for arm balances and inversions, and science based breathing techniques to support activating the parasympathetic nervous system. Whether you’re new to yoga or have a more advanced practice, Aaron strives to find modifications and options that meet each practitioner where they are.

Elle Sullivan

Elle Sullivan (she/her) ERYT-200, RYT-500, YACEP  teaches a variety of formats for students of all levels with the intention to honor every individual on their unique journey. With an emphasis on accessibility, practice on the mat is about chasing sensation rather than specific aesthetics. Elle believes the adventure of exploring strength and balance in our bodies and minds is rehearsal for our continued growth off of the yoga mat.

Jackie Powell

Jackie has been teaching yoga to all ages and abilities (0 – 100+!) since 2013. She is trained in power and alignment flow yoga and adapts her knowledge of movement and mindfulness to meet students where they are in their practice. In her personal practice, Jackie loves exploring new movements and poses and encourages her students to do the same. While she loves to challenge herself and others to find new edges in their physical practice, she is keenly aware that the physical yoga practice is a means to greater self awareness and self actualization. Jackie’s intention is for every student to find a deeper and more compassionate connection to themselves, physically and emotionally.

Kris King

A lifelong student, Kris first came to yoga in 2012 and has continued her practice and study over the past decade as a way to explore and rekindle a loving relationship with her body, mind, and spirit. Kris graduated from the Swastha Yoga International 200 Hour Teacher Training in 2022 and the Past Tense DC Yoga Immersion Program in 2023. Her classes combine joyful movement with energetic breathwork (as well the occasional dance party or two). Off the mat, Kris is also a writer, creative teaching artist, and nonprofit administrator and you can find her facilitating creative and movement based programming in and around the DMV area.

Marie Belle Pérez Rivera

Marie Belle Pérez Rivera, PhD, is a powerhouse of a teacher, athlete, artist, writer, community leader, and experience maker. She is a globally recognized yoga teacher, expert in Somatic and Embodiment Practices for Reducing Stress, Developing Resilience, and Healing Trauma, and a Latina health coach and small business owner. Her classes utilize a keen awareness of the body and mind to challenge and empower her students. She offers universal intimacy, full of love, honor, and a sweet mix of playfulness, integrity, and discipline.

Vida Zamora

As a Queer Immigrant, Vida’s approach to Yoga comes from the standpoint of affirming experiences, body positivity, confronting challenge and practical mobility, each of which is flawlessly woven into the practice. Vida also has a background with subtle-body practices, having been exposed, from a very young age to other practices and philosophies such as Reiki, Dharma and Osho Dynamic Meditation before their later connection at the age of 16 with Hatha Yoga. Since then, their practice has slowly shifted to Ashtanga Vinyasa. Their teaching has been very much honed by Awakening Yoga, an Ashtanga Vinyasa-style practice developed by Carling Harps and Patrick Beach that seeks accessibility by adapting the practice to the Yogi and not the Yogi to the practice. Vida’s classes will and won’t look like your usual Vinyasa practices. There will be a lot of working through new Ranges of Motion to expand through PAILs and RAILs, CARs, and mobility challenges like pistol and “sissy” squats, L-sits within other controlled lifts, and core mobility flows. Through inquiry, assessment, compassion, and joyfulness with oneself and others, we will guide and tailor a practice that fosters longevity, healing and expanding of the physical and subtle body. Pranayama, Dhyana, and Asana (with a Mobility focus) are the three pillars we will lean into in these classes. Expect to sweat, laugh and transcend!

Denesia Rodgers

Born in beautiful Port of Spain, Trinidad, and Tobago, and raised in vibrant northern New Jersey, Denesia brings a unique blend of cultures and perspectives to her teaching. Denesia’s personal journey with yoga began in 2013 when she started practicing to help manage her lifelong struggle with scoliosis. Little did she know that this ancient practice would become her passion and source of healing. Yoga quickly became a transformative force in her life, nourishing her mind, body, and soul. Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or new to the practice, Denesia welcomes you with open arms and a compassionate heart. Denesia encourages her students to embrace the idea that every body type is different and that yoga is accessible to anyone. She specializes in Prenatal, Postnatal, Hatha, and Vinyasa Flow Yoga. Yoga has been a considerable part of her path to healing, and sharing this practice with others has been her overall mission.