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Instructor / Owner

 Desi is an E-RYT and YACEP. She is also certified in Prenatal, Kids, Restorative, and Yin practices, to name a few.

Desi pours her heart and soul into strengthening and fostering a safe and loving space, for the Healthy Life family.  She has a strong sense of community and enjoys providing our students with personalized attention and modifications so that "Every Body" can achieve their goals. 

Her initial yoga certification was received right here at Healthy Life Yoga.

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Instructor / Owner

Jason is an E-RYT and YACEP. He is also a certified Yoga Nidra Instructor, and Sound Therapist. He holds several certifications. Jason received his RYT through the Yoga Goddess Academy. Jason is passionate about fitness, meditation, and living an overall healthy lifestyle. Jason spent several years as an instructor for Wah Lum Kung-Fu school, in Richmond Virginia. Jason has a strong passion for yoga and the benefits that come from a full dedicated practice. 

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Instructor, E-RYT 200, YACEP

Cari has been an influential part of the Healthy Life family, helping our students reach their goals. She offers a deep understanding of the poses, wrapped in a practice that builds, confidence, strength, flexibility, and self love.

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Instructor, E- RYT 200/RYT500/YACEP

Jayne enjoys sharing her love of of Yoga through teaching. She firmly believes yoga is for everybody, and that means every body. She views each breath as a sacred gift not to be taken for granted and moving our bodies is a celebration of life.

​She infuses her classes with calmness and smiles.

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Instructor, RYT 200

Jordan is a cherished part of the Healthy Life family.
Jordan is a Yoga Teacher, Massage Therapist, and a Reiki practitioner.
With a wild respect for musculoskeletal pathology and being a practicing Yogi and healer, Jordan combines anatomical and spiritual knowledge to her teachings bringing a deeper understanding to the physical and subtle energetic bodies.  Jordan strives to serve her community by bringing awareness to the mind, body and spirit.

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Instructor, RYT 200

Julie brings in fun to all of her classes.
She is always trying new things that are exciting, challenging, and accessible for every level yogi.
Julie's classes offer up a variety of knowledge and skill that everyone can enjoy, and benefit from.
You are in great hands, when you let Julie lead your practice.

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Instructor, RYT 200

With over 20 years of yoga experience, Shaneen brings a deep, holistic approach to her teaching. Born and raised in Sri Lanka as a practicing Buddhist, Shaneen has meditated with Sri Lankan monks since childhood, instilling mindfulness and presence in every aspect of her classes. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at the Yoga & Ayurveda Center in Pennsylvania in 2024, specializing in Hatha, Restorative, and Yin yoga. Shaneen’s classes go beyond asana, embracing yoga’s transformative power as 

a lifestyle.

Her nurturing style helps students find balance, relaxation, and deeper connection on and off the mat.

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Instructor, RYT 200

Madi is an amazing yoga instructor, and a prodigious part of the Healthy Life Yoga family. Whether you are a new yogi looking to start your practice, or you have a dedicated practice already...
Madi will help you achieve your goals. 
She earned her certification through our YTT program, right here at Healthy Life Yoga.

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Instructor, RYT 200

Looking for a great Yoga Instructor who really knows what both your mind and body need? Melissa has been an influential part of the Healthy Life family, providing our students with the personalized attention they need to fulfill their wellness goals. Her initial yoga certification was received right here at HLY.

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Instructor, RYT 200

Natalie started practicing yoga for the same reasons many start, to get fit.
She was hooked and realized that yoga was larger than just a physical program. She earned her YTT 200 through Glenmore Yoga, and now specializes in Hatha and Yin yoga practices.
Being physically challenged herself, Natalie embraces the need for modifications and personalized alignment to help you achieve your goals within your yoga practice! 
She has a passion for sailing, travel, nature and any pooch of any size.

Instructor, RYT 200

Sarah is a lover of adventure and a seeker of connection.

With a passion for nature, she aims to connect to the true nature within, so that we may show up authentically as we co-create on Earth.

 

She treasures the present moment, weaving this sacred thread within our students through the flow of physical, emotional, and energetic movement.

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And from here, you can only go forward, shaping your life's story into a magnificent tale of
triumph, healing, courage, beauty, wisdom, power, dignity, and love.

Meet the Healthy Life Yoga Family

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 Instructor E-RYT 500, YACEP

Twylah has been a loving part of our family here at HLY, offering a fun, loving, and often musical practice.
Her classes will help bring your mind, body, and spirit beautifully into balance.

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