Greg is a long-term student of Eastern Philosophy and practice rooted in the Vedic traditions. His interests also cross with the philosophies resident in both Tibet and Japan having taken teachings from the Dalai Lama, and lived in Japan where he practiced Aikido and studied Shintoism and Buddhism. His teacher training was with Core Power Yoga and he has taken workshops with Baron Baptiste among other teachers. His focus remains on Power Yoga as an austerity practice and the introduction of Tibetan Bon meditation and postural styles in America. His long-term association with Swami Chandrasekharanand Saraswati of Rishikesh, India led him to value both the Vedic and Bon traditions supporting personal freedom or Moksha.

Audrey's calling is to help you discover an increased appreciation for, and connection with, yourself. This drive stems from her own personal lifelong learning journey to heal from childhood trauma and find happiness. Audrey's classes help you leverage your powerful mind and body connection to release stress and find your inner grounding and calm. She holds a Master of Education from Harvard, is a licensed massage therapist, a certified yoga teacher, and a certified transformative life coach. Audrey has been practicing yoga for over +10 years and has experience teaching in-person yoga to group sizes ranging from 1 to 60+ people. She currently resides in Arlington, VA by way of Las Vegas, NV <- Los Alamos, NM <- Ventura, CA <- Cambridge, MA <- Portland, OR (where she was born!). Her favorite food is sushi.

Stefany is a certified yoga teacher with a 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training, and additional certifications in Meditation, Yoga Nidra, and Restorative Yoga. She believes yoga is a powerful tool for personal growth, self-awareness, and healing. Stefany is dedicated to sharing the transformative power of yoga, guiding inclusive and supportive classes that honor each student’s unique journey. She believes that yoga is for all, but one size doesn’t fit all—every body is different, and what truly matters is learning to listen to what yours needs. Stefany strives to create a gentle space for students to tune inward—move, feel, and simply be. Connect with Stefany vía Instagram @StefFlows

Tamara has been practicing yoga for over thirty years. Her desire to bring her love of yoga to others inspired her to become a yoga teacher in 2018. She has taught yoga to many different age groups and levels. Whether you are beginning your yoga journey or a seasoned yogi, Tamara’s classes will focus on breath, movement and body/mind connection at your level.

During a long Winter blues in 1998, Izzy (Isabelle) heard her calling to take yoga. After her first Sivananda class she fell in love with this form of mind-body connection and completed her first 200 hrs yoga training in 2000. In 2006 she moved to Europe with her husband and very young children. Her desire to pursue her yogic knowledge was still vibrant. She led workshops and yoga immersions for future teachers in Belgium, received a Thai Yoga massage certification in the Netherlands and completed another 200 hours Yoga training in 2011. After leaving 10 years in Europe, she moved back in 2016 in the US with her family. She is now happily settled down in Northern Virginia, where she finished a 50-hour training in Yin Yoga in 2017 and a Pilates Mat in 2018. When Isabelle is not on her mat, she enjoys walking her dog, reading and learning new languages.

Passionate, energetic, and deeply immersed in the yogic lifestyle, Tanya brings a grounded yet uplifting presence to every class. With experience teaching Vinyasa, Hatha, and Yin yoga, her teaching style is both intuitive and intentional, shaped by years of personal practice and a background in studio management. Yoga found Tanya at a time when her life felt very uncertain—when she didn’t know which way was up. What began as a personal refuge quickly became a life path. Through yoga, Tanya discovered a new way of seeing and moving through the world, rooted in mindfulness, breath, and self-awareness. Whether guiding a dynamic Vinyasa flow or a deeply restorative Yin session, Tanya invites students to explore their own inner landscape with curiosity and compassion.

As a therapist and student of Buddhist Psychology, I try to incorporate mindfulness and meditation into a high energy but calming practice. My hope is that my students will take the deeply powerful messages of yoga off the mat and into their lives to become the best version of themselves. My professional background includes more than three decades of work with First Responders. I will be bringing a specialized Yoga For First Responders curriculum to Northern Virginia in the very near future. Stay tuned! Leslie completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2017

Hi, I’m Erica! I love cats, yoga, plants, adventures and of course, my family. I have had the honor of teaching group fitness classes since 2017, ranging from barre to yoga. My classes will meet you wherever you are at, then nudge you a little further forward. Come, be yourself, and be playful because in the end it’s all about what makes the journey fun!

Margit is a Yoga Therapist whose focus has always been the functional side of yoga, where mindful physical practice combined with self-appreciative meditation works as a powerful tool in balancing body and mind. This angle has led her to teach therapeutic and adaptive yoga, varying from flow and strength building to restorative and meditative practices for clients on all levels and in all age groups. Margit is certified by the International Association of Yoga Therapists and has also been certified by Yoga Alliance as a yoga teacher with over 1000 hours of teaching experience. Her additional trainings are in Prenatal Yoga, Trauma Informed Yoga for Kids, Teens and Youth, and Mat Pilates among others. You can connect with Margit and find out more about Yoga Therapy practice on her webpage https://metayoga.ee/

Mona’ s classes are athletic, dynamic, and empowering. Her classes will leave you feeling mentally fortified and physically nourished. With a nursing background focused on mental health, she found yoga as a conscious effort to heal through movement and focus on balancing the energetic body. She has a wealth of experience in many forms of Yoga and physical movement since 2013. Mona teaches privately, and leads a variety of wellness workshops, ranging from journaling and self love to strength training and self massage. She received her RYT-200 from Life Power Yoga and her trainings include Yoga Nidra, Yin Yoga, Myo Yin Yoga, and Aerial Yoga. Connect with Mona on Instagram: @staygoldenyoga

Meet Taylor, a powerhouse of a teacher, community builder, athlete, and experience maker. As a certified RYT200 yoga teacher, 110-hr Rocket trained, Reiki master, and sound healing practitioner, Taylor embodies a fusion of tradition and innovation in her practice. Taylor is a mom of two boys, a women's small business owner, and is committed to the practice of somatic embodiment. Her classes are dedicated to building a supportive community while creating a safe space for students to explore their own bodies and strength.

Alison Hight is an experienced and passionate yoga teacher deeply immersed in the intuitive and spiritual dimensions of the practice. Her yoga journey began at the age of three, under the guidance of her mother, sparking a lifelong devotion that led her to traverse the country as a teenager to attend yoga conferences and events. As a spiritual pilgrim Alison explored spiritual centers across the world, eventually finding herself studying at an ashram where she was initiated into a Vaishnav lineage in her twenties. Her extensive training includes a 200-hour certification, expertise as an integrative breathworker, shamanic dream worker, and expressive arts teacher. Alison has delved into advanced coursework in pranayama, ayurveda, tantra, and trauma-informed teaching. Alison's teaching style is rooted in the belief that personal healing, reflection, integration, and practice empower individuals to act from their internal center in alignment with their highest potential. Witnessing the transformative power of yogic, breath, and dream practices, Alison envisions a world where these tools create not only individual well-being but also contribute to stronger connections, cohesive communities, and a resilient society aligned with our highest ideals. Known for bringing esoteric teachings down to earth, Alison creates welcoming environments where every student feels included and valued. As a world traveler, multi-instrumentalist, and poet, she integrates her special interests in music, comparative religion, philosophies, and story into her teachings. Join Alison on the mat for a journey that transcends physical postures, inviting you to live in flow, expansively, and fully expressed in the world.

Semedrian Smith, E-RYT-200, is a vinyasa and power yoga teacher in the DMV area. Semedrian's yoga journey started as a recommended solution to help ease her back pain after an athletic-related spinal injury over a decade ago. Her yoga journey has taught her to believe in the power of yoga to heal our mind and physical bodies, finding herself on the mat to find calm in chaos or the answers she would need for life's challenges. Semedrian's guidance expresses her own intrinsic journey, synthesizing intuitive movement, breath, and shapes to tell a story. She believes in honoring each student's yoga journey by holding space that is inclusive and accessible to encourage curiosity and self-discovery. Her classes balance introspection and physical strength, are multi-sensory and multi-layered, and are curated to tap into and empower the full expression of our authentic selves. Semedrian's teaching is driven by a deep sense of compassion and intention. She strives to empower her students, helping them to cultivate authenticity, resilience, and confidence. Her goal is to equip her students with the tools they need to achieve their goals and make a positive impact on the world around them. Always curious, various yoga schools influence Semedrian's teaching style, including Ashtanga, Hatha, Yin, Bikram, and Kemetic Yoga, in addition to a regular meditation practice. Semedrian received her teaching training with Mimi Rieger, DC. Beyond yoga, she also enjoys golf, running, and barre. She originally hails from a small town in the Midwest and loves to read, throw themed dinner parties, and the ocean.

Julianne Serpa recognized from an early age that her passions are gifts meant to be shared with others – as a pianist, an equestrian, and now a yogi. She always envisioned herself teaching yoga someday, perhaps in retirement when she would be older and wiser! However, the events of 2020 catalyzed a profound shift in perspective and sense of urgency. With this newfound clarity, she recognized that it was time to begin. Julianne is a Teacher of Yoga and Other Wonders including chanting kirtan, music, dance, poetry, and dreamwork. She is an aspiring Yoga Therapist and Ayurvedic Health Counselor committed to honoring the ancient roots of yoga. With a background in psychology and a career dedicated to service, Julianne approaches her teaching with empathy and a unique understanding of disability and resilience. Her focus has always been on empowering others, recognizing that she is just a facilitator humbled to witness another’s journey of growth and self-discovery. She took her first yoga class in high school and was immediately hooked after experiencing savasana! Her practice has deepened and evolved over the course of over two decades, particularly during times of personal hardship. Julianne is a proud graduate of the Pranakriya School of Yoga Healing Arts, a rich tantra hatha lineage that has influenced her path as a student and teacher of yoga. She embodies a philosophy of "Choose Your Own Adventure," both on the mat and in life, and endeavors to impart this spirit to her students. Committed to fostering compassionate spaces free from judgment and dogma, Julianne gives students permission to explore their unique experience of yoga and receive their discoveries with curiosity and grace.

Devendra is a Millenial Tech Sales Architect who finds meaning in life from Observing, Discerning and Flowing. Apart from being a Karma Yogi who is active in the Hare Krishna Spiritual Circles of DMV, he cherishes Philosophy, hosting Kirtans, Satvik Cooking and mentoring the future young professionals. His mantra to life is “तत् (tat) त्वम् (tvam) असि (asi)” i.e. to realize once own divine identity.

James started doing Tai Chi over thirty years ago in Hangzhou, China. He studied Tai Chi with teachers and masters in China, Thailand, and the United States. He was approved to teach Tai Chi in Changsha, China and the United States. He has been teaching actively in the metro DC area for five years. Certified Dragon & Tiger Medical Qigong instructor; Certified level 4 Chi Healer Connect with James on Instagram: @taichibun

Kayla is all about bringing people together and helping them feel strong through movement! When you join her classes, get ready to feel uplifted and inspired to move freely and express yourself just as you are.

Cultivate self-care, self-love and self-awareness in Jenny's classes. Whether leading yoga, meditation or dance, her goal is always to help students better connect to themselves—their inner peace and joy, bodies and needs. A lifelong dancer, Jenny's soul has always been drawn to movement, and her yoga practice dates back over 20 years. Amidst immense stress during the pandemic, she began a healing journey that exploded her understanding of what yoga truly is, led her to a powerful meditation and restorative yoga practice, and immersed her in other healing modalities and trainings that have forever changed her. Wishing she had these tools sooner, she now strives to share them so others can find deep restoration, reconnection, healing and joy, too. Jenny completed 200-hour Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training at Bhakti Yoga DC, Restorative Yoga Teacher Training with Jillian Pransky, 200-hour Meditation Teacher Training with LA's Unplug Meditation, and Reiki Levels I and II with Jessica Mahler.

Embraced by the eight limbs of yoga and Buddhist teachings since 2013, Catherine's practice journeyed from Bikram to a love for diverse styles, especially vinyasa's graceful flow and yin's deep stillness. Her classes are spaces for acceptance and understanding, where everyone, regardless of experience or background, feels welcome. Catherine's passion lies in creating a world where yoga bridges differences and fosters peace through accessible, safe spaces. She believes inner peace ripples outward, building a more peaceful world.

Working through her childhood trauma and the stresses of everyday life, Mimi began her healing journey by seeking out more holistic healing modalities. During this time, she experienced the power of Reiki, sound healing, breathwork, meditation and other forms of energy work that ultimately transformed her life. Fueled by a strong passion to help others as well, Mimi became certified in Usui Holy Fire Reiki I & II (International Center for Reiki Training) and Integral Sound Healing (Sound Healing Academy). Mimi offers a synergistic blend of Reiki & Sound Healing therapy that is unique to each session since she relies on her intuition, spiritual guidance and channeling to help guide her. She does not consider herself a “healer” but a facilitator to help ignite the body’s own healing power!

April is passionate about guiding her students toward stillness and helping them trust their intuition. She finds joy in offering the restorative practice of Yoga Nidra to those seeking meaningful self-care, deep rest, and relaxation—whether they’re overworked, stressed, exhausted, or simply looking to embrace a slower pace in a world that often demands the opposite. Her teaching style is approachable, gentle, and welcoming, making it easy for both new and experienced yoga practitioners to feel comfortable. April weaves together elements of meditation, pranayama (breathwork), and guided relaxation techniques to create a holistic and healing experience in her classes. April’s extensive training at Ashtanka Yoga Mandir in Colombo, Sri Lanka, involved a year-long, 1,300-hour program. This immersive experience focused on pranayama, meditation, mantra, deep relaxation, and yoga asanas (postures), offering a strong foundation for her practice and teaching. In addition to yoga, April is a relationship and intimacy coach, hospice volunteer, and mother to a preteen daughter and two cats. Her diverse passions allow her to connect with people on many levels and provide support and healing to those she serves.

Trish Tillman is a history professor and yoga teacher in the Washington, DC area. She holds a PhD in History from the Catholic University of America, and currently teaches at University of Maryland - Global Campus. She teaches yoga for, and helps to manage, District Flow Yoga in downtown DC near Capitol Hill. She is also the Wisdom Editor at Embodied Philosophy. Since completing her original yoga teacher training, Trish has been steadily involved in the study and practice of Bhakti yoga, via her teacher, Hari-kirtana das.

Step into Yassi’s World—where yoga meets transformation, and sound healing takes you beyond the mat. With 20 years of experience spanning Rocket, Ashtanga, Power, Baptiste, Hatha, Bikram, and Iyengar yoga, Yassi’s classes are a unique blend of soulful movement, breath, and strength-building that inspire both body and mind. As a certified yoga teacher, sound therapist, and transformational coach, Yassi brings a depth of wisdom and passion to every session. Her journey, anchored in holistic wellness, invites you to embrace your authentic self while exploring the powerful connection between mindfulness and resilience. With a background in Neuroscience and Peace Operations, Yassi delves into the science of meditation, guiding students through practices that reshape the brain and awaken clarity. Her lifelong commitment to cultivating peace—both within and out in the world—shines through every breath. A forever student herself, Yassi holds a 200-hour RYT certification and is on the path to RYT-500, all while training in contortion, flexibility, and handstands under ShellyFlex. She has also completed her 100-hour Rocket certification with Kevin Castillo. Join Yassi in the DMV area for an unforgettable experience of yoga and sound healing, or connect for private and corporate sessions. Her classes offer a space to strengthen, release, and flow toward your truest self.

Corie is a multi-faceted individual whose life is a beautiful tapestry of roles and passions. As a dedicated 4th-grade teacher, Corie nurtures young minds with patience, creativity, and a love for learning. Beyond the classroom, Corie embodies the roles of daughter and sister, fostering strong familial bonds and cherished memories. As a devoted wife and loving mom, Corie brings warmth, compassion, and joy to her family's lives, creating a home filled with love and laughter. In her past life as a triathlete, Corie conquered physical challenges with determination and grit, embodying the spirit of resilience. Now, as a yoga teacher, Corie shares her journey of self-discovery, mindfulness, and inner peace with others, guiding them on their path to holistic well-being. With each role she embodies, Corie brings a unique blend of strength, grace, and kindness to the world around her.

Olivia views yoga and life as a sweet play between power and surrender. She blends powerful, energetic flows with postures for surrender and deep release. Olivia helps students find their edge, hold their core and rest deeply. Core work is threaded throughout to foster a deep sense of inner integrity and integration. Olivia is the steward and owner of Karma Yoga. She began her yoga practice in 2012 in the hot yoga Bikram style in Charlottesville, Virginia. Over the years since, Olivia has practiced yoga in every city and country she has traveled to - and eventually found her yoga home in the DMV. With a focus on mind practice, Olivia has sat two 10-day Vipassana meditation retreats in the Goenka style. Olivia knows that mindfulness practice coupled with physical asana can take us deep into the complexity of our spirit, and focuses on nurturing and guiding students on their journeys inward.

Sarah Loden has been practicing yoga for 15+ years, and teaching yoga for 8+ years. She holds an 200hr RYT certificate from Zuna Yoga, a Children’s and Family Yoga Certificate through Rainbow Children’s Yoga, and a Level 1 Certification as a Journey Dance Facilitator. Sarah established the yoga and wellness programs at the Museum of Contemporary Art Arlington in 2023 as the Public Programs Manager, and continues to happily occupy that role. She is passionate about movement, mindfulness, creativity, and celebrating the human experience!

Pam is a dedicated yoga instructor passionate about cultivating strength, resilience, and balance—both on and off the mat. With 200-hour and 300-hour teacher training certifications, she has deepened her knowledge and refined her approach to teaching, empowering students to find confidence and connection in their unique practices. Originally an education major, Pam spent 15 years teaching across various levels, including elementary, middle, and high school, as well as English as a Second Language. Her background in education has enriched her teaching approach, allowing her to connect deeply with students and adapt to diverse learning needs. Motivated by a commitment to helping others achieve their health and fitness goals, she transitioned to a career as a personal trainer before ultimately embracing her path as a yoga instructor. Guided by her Sankalpa, “Joy of movement, joy of life,” she approaches each step of the journey with courage and an open heart, trusting the process even when the path feels uncertain. Growing up in a small town in Western Pennsylvania with a background in dance and gymnastics, she has walked her own wellness journey. Overcoming eating disorders from her teens into her early 20s taught her the power of resilience and self-reflection, ultimately leading to a transformation where she lost nearly half her body weight through internal growth rather than external tools. Today, her mission is to share this passion for health and movement with others, fostering a supportive space where individuals can inspire, learn from, and encourage each other on the path to wellness.

With over a decade of personal practice and two years of teaching experience as of 2024, I am passionate about sharing the transformative benefits of yoga with my students. I believe in the power of mindfulness and movement to enhance both physical and mental well-being. My classes are infused with a playful spirit, encouraging students to explore and experiment with new poses in a supportive environment. I strive to create a space where everyone can connect with their bodies, cultivate their strengths, and enjoy the journey of yoga. Join me on the mat for a fun and enriching practice!

Sara's instruction will provide you with an opportunity to loosen up and build awareness. You'll have a chance to try hard things, and cultivate gratitude for what your body can do in the present moment. She encourages students to meet themselves where they currently are, explore new ranges of motion, support movement with breath, and view vulnerability as a mark of humanity. She believes blocks make everything better and that the growth process can be fun! Through instruction, Sara hopes to give back to her community all of the wisdom and love it has shown her. Sara is a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance and holds an additional 100-hour certification in Rocket Yoga through the Progressive Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga School. Sara is forever a student. She loves to travel and always has a yoga mat in her suitcase.