Yoga Classes

Kaylee Nelson

Lisa Garza

Angelena Sweet

Jesse James

Sara Grzywacz

Amelia Rosenberger

Terri Koen

Andie Darji

Kirstin Koepnick

With over 10 years of practice, I discovered my passion for yoga as a Power Flow instructor! Inspired by my step-mom, who introduced me to yoga, I have completed a 200-hour teacher training and am currently pursuing my 300-hour certification. Designed to sync breath with movement, my sessions promote the fluidity of body and mind for students of all levels. I love crafting upbeat playlists to transform every class into an energetic and uplifting experience. Join me on the mat, and let’s flow to the rhythm of your best self!

Fun fact: I love traveling and have been to over 30 countries 🙂 send me some travel recs!

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 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.  Her yoga meets you where you are.

Angelina received her 200 RYT certification from Sky Ting Studios (NYC).

Emily Faber

Emily is a 200 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.

Kacy Gonzalez

A native New Yorker, Kacy originally came to yoga as a way to manage her own physical and mental health, & loved the benefits so much, figured it was time to pay it forward and tap into her own teaching gifts.

Her aim is to teach mindful-movement and let it serve both, as exercise, and also a pathway to holistic healing.  Fun fact, in addition to yoga (duh), what’s she’s most passionate about currently is dancing!

She is 200 RYT certified.

Ashley Hutchinson

Ashley’s journey along the Yoga path started 10 years ago, having first been drawn to the practice as a way to find peace through movement.

Through yoga practice, Ashley 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. She is 200 RYT certified.

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.

Jennifer Kim

Global nomad, hobby collector, and people-person, Jenn is all about bringing a sense of playfulness to her classes that complement the physical challenge of asana practice. She seeks to create spaces and flows where each yogi can feel empowered to find themselves in the present moment through connecting with their body and breath, regardless of mobility or experience.

Jenn has lived in Korea, Singapore, Japan, Hawaii, Ohio, Boston, and now Brooklyn. Throughout all the moves, fitness and physical movement have been a constant partner. Jenn has been a competitive equestrian, an avid climber (Level 1 certified), skateboarder, and of course, yogi. To Jenn, the joy of fitness lies in community, and she hopes to foster such connection in her own classes.

Jenn received her 200 RYT training in Hatha and Vinyasa at Gayatri Yoga in Tenerife, Canary Islands.

Caro Plaitu

Caro Platiau is a rock climber, yoga teacher, and climbing coach, with over a decade of experience in yoga, massage, and body work. She lit a fierce and immortal passion for anatomy, physiology, and kinesiology in 2008, and has since completed a degree in contemporary yoga studies, over 500 hours of yoga teacher trainings, and over 500 hours of body work trainings.

She has traveled extensively to climb in Europe and the North America and cares deeply about climbing with friends and family.

Since his birth in 2023, Caro and her husband Bam have brought their son (AKA Ravel the Gym Baby) to the Gunks, Hueco, Fontainebleau, and Albarracín.

Maddie Singleton

Maddie is a yoga teacher, fitness professional, and climber with more than 12 years teaching experience.

After completing her 200 RYT 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 well as 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.

Kelly Watt

Kelly loves leading classes that empower students to explore more on their mats. Holding the space in a 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.

She is 200 RYT certified.

Michaela Winter

Michaela is a life-long dancer with a passion for alignment, sweat, and body positivity.

She believes in honoring every yogi’s journey while working to find balance, on and off the mat.

She completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2021 at Peace, Love, and Yoga;

Gioia von Staden

Gioia von Staden is a yoga teacher and dancer based in Brooklyn, New York. She is originally from Royal Oak, Michigan, where she began her practice 10 years ago. She received her 200 Hour RYT in 2020 through Yoga to the People and has been teaching ever since.

Her classes draw from her background in dance, focusing on finding alignment, strength and joy through movement. For Gioia, yoga is an opportunity to tune into the nuanced experiences of the body and the mind, so that we can begin to live more present, grounded lives.

Outside of yoga you can find Gioia dancing, eating good food and getting outdoors as much as she can!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Jennifer W.

As a massage therapist, yoga teacher, freelance proofreader, avid climber and mother of an active teenager, I am perpetually on the move. I love practicing and teaching Myofascial Release more than any other yoga style because it is one of the most effective, flexible and accessible practices I have found for releasing tension, reducing stress, supporting connective tissue recovery, and balancing an active lifestyle with intentional rest and presence.

Jai H.

Jai has been practicing yoga for over 20 years and has been teaching since 2016.
She guides students to deepening self-awareness through dynamic flow, intentional breathing and a playful mindset. Her classes are infused with thoughtful alignment, opportunities to challenge oneself, and moments of calm and self-reflection. She encourages students to honor their individual needs and creates a space to foster exploration, curiosity and possibility. She believes the yoga practice supports us in living a more meaningful and fulfilling life.

Chelsea F.

My teaching style is rooted in a sense of play and curiosity. I believe transformation happens when we can experience, feel, and realize from within. The invitation in my classes is one of homecoming – of coming into a more intimate relationship with yourself.

Wei-Ming L.

After practicing yoga and climbing for 15 years, I aim to provide a class experience that harmonizes body, heart, and mind. My approach weaves yoga philosophy, movement, and a smattering of humor into a practice that is as much a work out as a work “in.” Major influences along my study of yoga include Paramahansa Yogananda (of whom I am a disciple), Lorelai Gillmore, and Nicolai Bachman’s exposition on the Yoga Sutras.

Caitlyne C.

Caitlyne’s classes beautifully intertwine breath and heart-centric practices, enabling students to embody their present experiences. With a focus on somatic awareness, these sessions inspire a profound connection with oneself, fostering personal growth through movement. The belief that we become the teachers we once sought adds a transformative dimension to the journey Caitlyne guides her students through.

Carly B.

Since my original yoga teacher certification in 2015 I’ve focused my advanced training on trauma-informed and community-oriented yoga, which has led me to teach in a variety of non-traditional yoga settings including the International Rescue Committee and the Emily Program, in addition to traditional yoga studios and climbing gyms. My experience working with a wide array of students over the years has shaped my approach to teaching; I focus on returning agency to the student through inclusive, invitational, and non-hierarchical instruction that offers opportunities for exploration along the spectrum of effort to ease.

Ane C.

Ane approaches her teachings from the functionality of movement. In her classes she allows moments of freedom within the structure for exploration, and creates fun and spicy flows focused on Awakening Yoga. Ane’s goal is for the practitioner to find awareness within and to use that as a means to get to know their self better.

Julia A.

I’m a certified yoga instructor and have been teaching different varieties of vinyasa since 2018. I studied Neuroscience in university and am fascinated by the mind-body connection in movement and meditation. I’m passionate about helping my students find balance in their practice, and aim to create yoga flows that are both challenging and nurturing. My classes inspire you to be curious, open minded and compassionate as you invest in both your body and mind through yoga. They offer insight into your own body so that you can learn how to feel best in each posture and lovingly connect to yourself and your surroundings.

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, and 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.

Deborah C.

I combine my professional backgrounds in health and the arts to teach classes featuring movement, sound and dance as tools for wellness. As a board certified Chinese medicine practitioner, I believes there is great power in connecting each person back to themselves and to the natural rhythms of the earth.

Madeline K.

I am a yoga teacher that leads from the heart, offering a practice accessible to all bodies, ages, and abilities. With over 400 hours of instruction and 10 years of study, my teaching focuses on inclusion, safety, and anatomical accuracy. My classes incorporate philosophy, pranayama, and thoughtful sequencing, while weaving in elements of Ayurvedic Medicine. I am also trained in Reiki, Sound Healing, and Breathwork Facilitation.

Taylor E.

Taylor is a 200hr E-RYT as well as a Doctor of Physical Therapy. She has been teaching yoga since 2014, and a PT since 2022. She loves dynamic movement focusing on challenging students of all levels, and encourages a connection of breath to movement in all her classes. Expect a challenging class, but also options that are accessible for everyone.

Dylan H.

I think moving with other people is one of the most energizing experiences, and to have the privilege of directing and influencing that movement, feels impactful to me. Every person and body is different. We all need different things to create balance, strength, longevity, and overall health – but what we do all need is a place to belong. It’s why I love teaching groups of people – community and relationships are the best elixirs for life’s challenges. And when you get to move and sweat and laugh AND watch yourself and others grow and get stronger…I truly don’t know that there is a better experience.

My background is in sports, primarily soccer. I grew up playing soccer and volleyball competitively, long distance running, and then found weightlifting in my early 20s. Once I added weightlifting to my cardio practices, I unlocked a confidence within me that both empowered me and helped me embrace my body as it is, not for what it looks like. Yoga has been a later in life love, and I couldn’t be more grateful for a practice that frees me to slow down, notice sensations, and connect to my breath as a moving meditation.

Really – I just love moving in all ways. My goal now is to share that love with as many people as I can, along with move my own body with enjoyment and longevity in mind.

Devon F.

Originally a dancer, Devon has been teaching Yoga for the last 12 years and Strength and Conditioning for the past 8 years. Her education includes a BFA in Dance and Exercise Science as well as a Master of Science in Nutrition. After school, Devon earned certifications in Yoga, Meditation, Restorative, SFG Kettlebell, Indoor Rowing, and Functional Fitness (CFSC). You can find her at Fremont teaching both yoga and strength and conditioning classes!

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.

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.

Albert "AJ" Custard

Meet AJ, a dedicated and certified yoga teacher (RYT 200) and attorney from Washington, DC, who found solace and peace in yoga amidst life’s chaos. AJ’s inclusive Vinyasa classes blend creative breath sequences with elements of anime, empowering students to listen to their bodies and embrace self-care in a nurturing space. Join AJ for empowering yoga classes promoting self-exploration and diversity, cultivating a community of resilience and transformation. His classes also might have the best playlist 😉

Jesica Thavarajah

Jesica started teaching yoga in 2019 to expand her own practice and to support trauma healing in the humanitarian/aid space. Her teaching style is based on philosophies and practices from around the world which focus on building a sense of inner peace. She is also an avid student of neuroscience and somatics which she weaves in to the practice. Her classes focus on breathwork and mind-body connection as a way to build strength and mental and physical endurance. Her favorite parts of teaching are watching growing practices and the peace in the room after savasana

Griffen Saul

Griffen (he/him) is a devoted practitioner and teacher of yoga. He completed his 200 hour YTT with Flow Yoga in Washington, D.C. with the support of numerous respected teachers from diverse lineages. He is deeply passionate about holding space to foster individual and community healing, as well as cultivate strength and power in the mind, body, and soul. In Griffen’s class, you can expect to practice various pranayama techniques to connect with your breath, explore playful movement. and move towards developing a more loving, compassionate relationship with yourself. Off the mat, you can find Griffen rock climbing, hiking, or gardening.

Pele Solell

Pele took her 200-hour yoga teacher training after informally teaching yoga to her cohort throughout the Peace Corps. Since then, she has been teaching classes in gardens and at different studios in DC. As both a health care provider and yoga teacher, Pele is always focused on encouraging bodily awareness and good body mechanics with students. Her classes are creative, flowy, and invite mindfulness. As an avid rock climber, Pele is a fan of shoulder openers, hands-on back adjustments, and hip mobility. Pele enjoys inventing new dishes with whatever she has in the fridge, gardening, and biking.

Casey Williams

Casey Williams has been a 200-hour registered yoga teacher since 2015. As a former competitive dancer and Crossfit athlete, Casey brings creativity and strength to her flows so that each class is unique and challenging. She believes yoga is for every body, and strives to make each class accessible, whether you’ve been practicing for years or stepping onto the mat for the first time. Casey lives in Washington, DC. 

Virginia Bullington

Virginia has taught yoga for two years after completing her YTT at Yandara in Mexico in the spring of 2022. She enjoys teaching a range of styles, from luxurious restorative to fiery flow classes, and relishes incorporating aspects of other movement practices from ballet, to tai chi, and somatics. She strives to sequence classes that are expressive and outside-the-box, and is working on more confidently providing hands-on assists.She is originally from Nantucket, Massachusetts and loves being in the ocean and other large bodies of water.