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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shweta recently moved to the United States from India, where she taught yoga for 7 years. She is a 500 hour certified instructor focused on traditional yoga with additional training in prenatal and kids yoga. She enjoys teaching to various skill levels and is excited to share her knowledge with the community. 

As a 200-hour certified yoga teacher, I bring a playful yet calming energy to my teaching. My personal practice has evolved from a way to get a PE credit in high school, to keeping a routine through COVID. Now my personal practice serves as a way to connect with my body, breath and spirituality. My vinyasa flow classes celebrate individual choice featuring breathwork and dynamic movement for all skill levels.