Annie has been practicing yoga since the age of 12, and deeply enjoys sharing her practice with others. Annie specializes in mindful movement, whether the practice is intense or restful. At GTY she guides slow flow vinyasa, a beginners/foundations class, and the occasional sound meditation.

Caleigh is a registered nurse, yoga instructor (RYT-500 and prenatal certified), reiki practitioner, and the owner of Guiding Tree Yoga. Caleigh enjoys teaching gentle yoga, prenatal yoga, and vinyasa. She views yoga as a tool for healing and loves to focus on the holistic benefits of a yoga practice for the body, mind, and spirit.

Colleen loves creating welcoming spaces for people to find joy, comfort, and rest. She started a regular yoga practice to heal a dance injury and found that it opened up a pathway to inner healing as well. Since becoming a 500-hour registered yoga teacher she focuses on trauma-informed yoga, vinyasa and restorative. You will rarely see her without a cup of tea and yarn nearby.

Crystal was first introduced to yoga while interning in San Francisco and practicing at a local YMCA. Years later, yoga became a source of stress relief while obtaining her Masters Degree from EVMS. As a practicing Physician Assistant, she understands the mind and the body have a powerful connection. Yoga is the perfect union of both. In April 2014 she received her 200 RYT certification at Hot Yoga Massage Studio in Newport News, VA. Crystal aspires to encourage her students to explore their yoga journey to find their unique mind and body connection. She enjoys teaching vinyasa and hatha classes with a focus on pranayama and alignment.

Emily's love of nature and studies in environmental sciences has deeply informed her practice. She seeks to bring people back to the awareness that humans are a part of nature. She teaches nature-based yoga: combining the tools of yoga with nature's elements, rhythms and cycles to help others discover where they fit in the beautiful web of life. Students are taught to move slow, breathe deep, find ease in challenge, and reflect on thoughts & emotions that arise during practice.

Guleer Shahab (RYT-200) is a staunch advocate for health equity and believes in the collective healing power of yoga. As a yoga teacher, Guleer hopes to cultivate self-acceptance, self-appreciation, and collective love through the physical asana. She teaches vinyasa and hatha yoga with the intention of appreciating all body types using person-first language. One of the most important components of Guleer’s practice is the ability to be wholly present with ourselves and our community. When she is not practicing yoga she’s likely studying Health Policy as a PhD Student or making jewelry.

Jamie has practiced yoga and mindful movement since 2010. In 2014, she became a Registered Yoga Teacher, and has since received additional certifications in Restorative, Yin, Prenatal and Postnatal Yoga, and Barre. In each of her classes, she encourages students to focus on a mind-body connection and meeting their appropriate edge to get the most out of their practice. Jamie lives in the Richmond area with her husband and two daughters.

Jasmine Turner is a wellness educator striving to raise vibrations with love. As a certified yoga teacher and sound guide she lives by the words "we rise by lifting others." Through yoga, meditation and sound healing, Jasmine is dedicated to helping others experience connection, calm, and restoration. Jasmine loves the beach, dancing, curling up with a good book and hot tea, going for long runs and taking naps :) She was born and raised in the Richmond area, the product of a village of loved ones who she is endlessly grateful for. She loves journeying through life with her bonus daughter Aubrey, husband Marcelus and fur baby Libbie.

In addition to working within the wellness community, Jasmine is an Emmy award winning anchor and reporter for NBC 12 News. She LOVES to listen and help share the stories of the heartbeat of her hometown.

Kate is a registered nurse and pursued her passion for yoga and sharing the practice with others by receiving her 200 hour yoga teacher certification through My Vinyasa Practice during the pandemic. Kate desires to share the healing aspects of a yoga practice with others and is passionate about meeting folks where they are at on their personal yoga journey and helping students connect with the breath, body, and spirit.

Kathleen has been practicing yoga for 8 years and teaching for 2 years. She acquired her 200 hour yoga teacher certification through Karuna Yoga Teacher Training, with Karuna meaning compassion. Kathleen loves to teach a slow, gentle flow with plenty of exploratory movements. In addition to Yoga, Kathleen also enjoys strength training, dancing, and practicing mixed martial arts. Outside of the studio, you may see her walking the James River trails or hanging out with her two fluffy cats, Beau and Bisou.

Laurie discovered Yoga over twenty years ago and immediately fell in love with its transformative effects. It brings stability, strength, and calmness to her life, making her a better person, teacher, wife, and mother. Completing YogaWorks and Yugala Yoga Teacher Training programs deepened her practice and helped her realize her life's purpose. Grateful for the opportunity to share her passion, Laurie's classes are playful and fun, emphasizing the importance of finding joy in everyday life.

Mara’s love for yoga began in her early 20's as an outlet for relaxation and to help alleviate anxiety and panic attacks. In 2020, to find focus and challenge herself, Mara decided to pursue her 200 Hour Yoga teacher certification with Yoga Renew Teacher Training. Ever since, her yoga practice has become an essential part of her daily routine. She enjoys exploring various music genres, flower arranging, crafting, gardening, sewing, being outdoors and seeing the beauty in nature. Mara believes strongly that you don’t need to be flexible, young or athletic to do yoga! It’s about self-care, self-awareness and showing up for yourself on the mat.

Meaghan has been practicing yoga since 2007 and was profoundly motivated to complete her RYT 200 under the guidance and wisdom of Yogi J Miles through his school Maha Vira Yoga. Meaghan has a deep connection with the practice of movement, mantra, meditation, and pranayama to support a healthy way of living. She is a believer of continuously exploring the tradition of yoga and its philosophy while working to make the practice accessible for everyone. Meaghan is a clinical social work professional who takes an individualized and compassionate approach to holding space for people in every setting. In her personal time, she enjoys everything from outdoor adventures to relaxing and watching a movie…while eating a bowl of pasta.

Megan has been practicing yoga since 2013 when she tried it as an elective in undergrad. From then she realized that it isn’t just about stretching from your other workouts but can help build strength and resilience in other ways in your life. Classes with Megan will allow you to set intentions, focus on you for an hour, and find new ways to take care of yourself, all with some laughter built in.

Singith, born in the poverty-ridden rural south of Sri Lanka, hails both his life and the spiritual journey being the essence of his wish for a socially compassionate world. Singith has been an athlete most of his life, an avid runner, hiker, and an outdoor enthusiast. Singith is a registered yoga instructor (RYT- 200hr) and a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He teaches with a greater emphasis on building muscular strength, yogic energy systems, and mental and physical endurance. Professionally, Singith works in academia and corporate consulting. His mission in life is to elevate equity in education and healthcare and his purpose of being is to help others become sustainable humans.

Tamika is a yoga teacher and wellness educator. Utilizing her 18 years of nursing experience, she advocates for holistic wellness. Deriving from a personal wellness journey, supporting the mind, body and spirit; Tamika teaches tangible wellness practices and tools to those seeking to prioritize self-care within their lives. As a parent in the demanding workforce of healthcare and through navigating an autoimmune disorder, she understands the significance of a well balanced state of being. Tamika recently welcomed a fur baby, miniature schnauzer into her home- And in her own words “I am obsessed.” Tamika enjoys skating which is one of her favorite hobbies and has fond childhood memories of the beach, boardwalk, and Coney Island rides on Coney Island where she was born.

After many years of practicing yoga for her own health and well-being, Teresa began studying yogic philosophy, and heard the call to share the gifts of yoga with others. For Teresa, yoga is a combination of spirituality, asana, lifelong learning, and connecting with others; therefore her teaching style focuses on connecting mind, body, and spirit through proper breath control, correct alignment, relaxation, and an added focus on balance.

Teresa holds a 200-hour RYT certification, and has also recently completed her Yin Yoga certification to allow her to reach a wider audience. Her overall goal in teaching others is to help them achieve acceptance and love of their bodies, while growing and changing through perseverance.