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Meet The Instructors at Megan’s Yoga Tribe

Our experienced yoga instructors are at the heart of Megan’s Yoga Tribe, guiding students of all levels through thoughtful, supportive classes. Serving the Lee’s Summit, Blue Springs, and Raymore communities, our team is dedicated to helping you feel confident, comfortable, and connected in your practice.

Megan Sevart-Culbertson, Owner

I started yoga to stay in shape and escape the chaos of mom life, but it quickly became so much more. Yoga transformed into a practice of body, mind, and spirit—bringing intention, balance, and purpose to my life. It taught me self-love, and in loving myself first, I could love and serve others more fully.

Yoga is my superpower. The strength, peace, presence, and grace I cultivate on my mat follow me into every part of my life.

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I fell in love with yoga and pursued my 200-hour RYT in 2015. Teaching yoga sets my soul on FIRE! Since then, I’ve been serving through classes, retreats, workshops, and trainings. In 2020, I launched Megan’s Yoga Tribe Online studio, followed by opening 3 studios in downtown Lee’s Summit, Downtown Blue Springs, Raymore plus our Yoga Teacher Training school in Lee's Summit.

My goal is to help you transform—body and mind—through every practice, whether in person or virtual. With clear cues, modifications, and encouragement, I’ll challenge you while honoring your body and soul.

When you practice with me, you’ll feel loved, seen, and valued. Thank you for letting me share this journey with you!

Megan Sevart-Culbertson

Monday 10am Vinyasa DTLS

I love practicing with Megan! She offers so many different styles of yoga and brings her energy and positivity to each one when she steps on her mat. She honors where your body is today and encourages you to grow in your practice and know that you can do hard things too. I feel energized, strong and confident at the end of each class! 

Robin

Ruthann Zentner

 
Ruthann is a fun-loving, creative spirit who creates a joyful and positive environment for everyone who enters her classes or workshops. As the lead 200RYT trainer of the Zen Zone Yoga school, she welcomes teachers and students and guides them to a path of self-love. She integrates alignment, core work, and breathing with creative sequencing. Her classes are dynamic and inspiring! Each class will energize your body and cultivate a meditative consciousness, fostering greater vitality and improved health. Ruthann is a 500 E-RYT with Yoga Alliance. She has over 30+ years of teaching experience! She is a loving mother of 3 amazing daughters, dedicated to being fearless and helping others.
 

Ruthann Zentner

Tuesday 6pm | Rest & Restore LakewoodWednesday 5:30pm | Yoga 101 DTLSSaturday 9:30am | Power Yoga DTLS Thursday 9:30am | Vinyasa Blue Springs Thursday 11am | Chair Yoga Blue Springs

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Marjorie Fisher

My first experience with Buti Yoga was in Kirksville, MO at my favorite little yoga studio in 2015. The music was loud, we laughed, we sweated, and I fell in love! Since then I became integrated into the Buti Yoga network in Kansas City where I became certified to teach Buti Yoga in 2017. I have taught ever since, and I feel that I always meet the most wonderful women (and men) through Buti.
It is my goal in each Buti Yoga class to challenge you, to encourage you, and to get to know you.

Marjorie Fisher

Tuesday 7pm | Buti Yoga DTLS

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Hillary Castaneda

I am all about living a healthy lifestyle as a whole (mind, body, spirit). I’m a wife to my high school sweetheart, mom of two boys (6 years old and 3 year old), Cancer fighter, Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor, Certified Nutrition Coach, Mobility Coach and Certified Barre Instructor!
I have a love for fitness and being active. Fitness has been my passion for about 6 years now. I discovered barre about 6 years ago, and as a former dancer I fell in love. I worked up the confidence, and got certified! I’m certified by American Barre Technique and have loved teaching Barre, Yoga, Pilates. Hope to help you have a great barre experience in the studio and at home!

Hillary Castaneda

Monday 6am CST | Total Body Barre Blue Springs

Thursday 6am | Pilates Blue Spring

Friday 6am | Yogalates Blue Springs

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Grace Ames

With over two decades of experience on the mat, Grace brings both depth and lightness to her teaching. Trained at Teach to Inspire Yoga Education Center, she has been guiding students since 2005. Her style is challenging yet playful, encouraging curiosity in every posture. By emphasizing functional strength and mobility, she helps students move with freedom, age with resilience, and cultivate a sense of ease in their bodies. Grace believes yoga is more than movement — it’s a practice of empowerment and connection to self.

Grace Ames

Tuesday 6am  | Total Body Barre Blue Springs   

Tuesday 6am | Power Yoga Flow Blue Springs

Tuesday 10am  | Vinyasa DTLS   

Wednesday 6am | Vinyasa  Blue Springs

Wednesday 4:30pm | Vinyasa 101 Blue Springs

Thursday 9:30am | Vinyasa Blue Springs

Thursday 11am | Chair Yoga Blue Springs

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Sarah Medley 

Sarah has an energetic spirit and is passionate about writing, yoga, and her community. She started practicing yoga to find peace and stay present and fell in love with the beauty in connecting breath to movement. As your teacher, she hopes to help you ground down and find your center on the mat so you feel more at peace off the mat.

Sarah Medley

Tuesday 6am | Vin-Yin via Zoom

Friday 9am | Vin-Yin DTLS

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Sydney Neal

Meet Sydney Alana her love for yoga began in 2019 when she dipped her toes into the power of yoga. She grew to love various styles, but took a focus on kundalini yoga in 2022.

She has since been through two certification programs, one with MYT encompassing the fundamentals and one encompassing trauma informed kundalini.

While she has been immersed in the spiritual and metaphysical world since her younger years, her newfound understanding of how they work in synergy with yoga has deepened her personal and private practices.

With interests and degrees in business, yoga, reiki energy, crystal, and sound healing she weaves spirituality with practicality to create space to embrace one’s inner essence.

Syndey Neal

Monday 8:15am | Breathe into Balance Blue Springs

Monday 12pm | Breath into Balance Raymore

Wednesday 7pm | Breathe into Balance Blue Springs Blue Springs

Thursday 7pm | Yin + Restore within Blue Springs

Friday 12pm | Breath into Balance Raymore

Saturday 8:15am | Breathe into Balance Blue Springs

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Carly Duquette 

 I started practicing yoga 18 years ago as a calming lunch break from my corporate job, in those early days it was impossible to close my eyes and calm my mind during savasana. Today my practice is fundamental to managing stress; my mat is my calm in the storm - a place where I am fully present. It is where I have learned to trust and honor my body and connect with my soul.

My 200 hour yoga certification is from Zen Zone Yoga.  I am currently enrolled in Flow School with the goal of bringing creative movement beyond traditional sun salutations in circular patterns that will calm and challenge.
Outside of yoga I work as an IT Director, have one adult son, love to read, enjoy road trips on the back of my partners motorcycle and strive to find more time for naps and paddle boarding.  I am passionate about raising awareness and removing the stigma related to substance use disorder.

Carly Duquette

Monday 7pm | Hatha DTLS

Tuesday 5:30pm | Vinyasa DTLS

Saturday 8:15am | Vinyasa DTLS

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Andrea Thompson 

| I am a wife, mom of 4, math teacher, and 200 hour certified yoga instructor from KC Yoga Kula. In my personal yoga practice, I find opportunity for growth in every class I take, and I love learning from different instructors. Yoga has taught me to use breath to calm the mind to overcome challenges both on and off the mat.

I believe yoga to be an incredible tool for both mental and physical wellbeing. As a teacher, I will meet you where you are and guide you through movement and breath. Away from the mat, I enjoy the outdoors, reading, cooking, and spending time with my family.

Andrea Thompson

Monday 12 | Stress Relief Flow DTLS

Tuesday 11am | Chair Yoga Blue Springs

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Jeff Squiric

Jeffrey is a heart-led yoga teacher and spiritual guide offering practices that help people return to center and reconnect with their inner wisdom. After rediscovering yoga during a season of deep healing, Jeffrey began developing Quiet Path Yoga—a soulful, breath-led fusion of Hatha yoga, Qigong, mindfulness, and devotional presence. His teaching invites stillness, softness, and subtle transformation. Drawing from the teachings of Ram Dass, Hafiz, Neem Karoli Baba, and the natural world, Jeffrey holds space for students to feel more alive, more whole, and more in touch with their spirit.

Jeff Squiric

Sunday 5pm | Soul Flow Fusion DTLS

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Lori Elliot

I am a certified Pilates and Tai Chi instructor with 7 years of experience. My passion is helping people achieve their fitness and wellness goals, build confidence, and live their best lives. 

Lori 

Thursday 5:30pm | Pilates Blue Springs

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Lindsey Mais

My Yoga journey began in 2005 when I took my first yoga class and knew that this was made for me. I received certification training through YogaFit. Teaching yoga for the past 16 years has been such a blessing. I live in Lee’s Summit, Missouri with my husband and three amazing children. I truly feel that if we breathe and move with intention of our highest good we can make the changes in our own life, and in the world that we need. My Journey honors your Journey. Namaste’

Lindsey Mais

Monday 5:30pm Yoga 101 DTLS

Tuesday 5:30pm | Pilates Blue Springs

Wednesday 9:30am | Yogalates Blue Springs

Wednesday 7pm | Yin + Sound Healing DTLS

Friday 9:30am | Total Body Barre Raymore

Saturday 7am Yoga 101 Lakewood

Sunday 9am | Yogalates Raymore

Sunday 10am | Yoga 101

Sunday 7pm Yin + Sound Healing | Blue Springs

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Liz Denny

Liz Denny, E-RYT 500, RPYT With over 15 years of teaching experience, Liz is a 500-hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT) who brings deep knowledge and heartfelt intention to every class she leads. She specializes in powerful vinyasa flows and supportive prenatal practices, offering students a space to build strength, connect with breath, and feel truly seen on the mat. As a boy mama and bird dog lover, Liz understands the beauty and challenges of balancing life, movement, and motherhood. She teaches group classes, workshops, personalized 1:1 sessions. Her teaching blends alignment, mindfulness, and empowerment — always delivered with warmth, grace, and authenticity.

Liz Denny

Monday 7pm | Pilates DTLS

Wednesday 5:45pm | Yogalates Blue Springs

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Rebecca Kopechek-Sampson 

Fitness has always been my outlet and friend. I cannot imagine my life without it. Pilates came to me in college. My roommate taught it and got me hooked. When I moved to KC in 2005 I could not find it anywhere. I was encouraged to get certified and teach it! One of the best decisions I have ever made. I have built many amazing friendships from my Pilates, and Yoga practice community, and I continue to want to keep learning.

After 13 years of teaching Middle School, and currently having a middle schooler at the time, I realized I was burnt out and miserable. I wanted a change and I wanted to follow my passion. I was encouraged by another great friend to get trained in Pilates equipment (Reformer/Cadillac/Chair/Barrels). I took the biggest risk of my life and quit my day job. Another one of my best decisions. I married my amazing husband, and we added two babies to our family. I have 1 going to college next year, and 2 in diapers. I LOVE what I do and I want you to feel that.

Rebecca

Monday 11:15am | Total Body Barre DTLS

Wednesdays 9:45am | Total Body Barre Lakewood

Saturday 11am  | Pilates DTLS 

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Jodi Benedict

Jodi thrives in the embrace of the yoga community, where positivity, encouragement, and connection fuel her journey. With over a decade of practice, yoga has become more than just movement—it’s a blend of spirituality, physicality, and shared energy that deepens her sense of self and belonging. Her path has led her through the jungles of Peru, Reiki Tummo certification, and now, to the sacred space of her yoga mat, where she continues to grow and evolve. Beyond yoga, Jodi treasures time spent with her husband, daughter, and two lovable goldendoodles, embracing every moment with love and intention. Passionate about deepening connections—both within herself and with others—Jodi welcomes the journey ahead, excited to learn, share, and uplift those around her.

Jodi

Sunday 10:30am | Vinyasa DTLS

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Tricia Tayrien 

I believe yoga is for everyone. I want to inspire people to become the person they were created to be physically, mentally and spiritually. I'm a E-RYT with well over 15,000 hours on the mat as an instructor. My classes are warm, challenging and soulful . Inspired by all kinds of music, I use gentle alignments to help yogis discover more about their own body. I share thought provoking insights to challenge yogis to live yoga "off the mat" and bring the 8 limbs of yoga to the practice.

When I'm not teaching yoga or co-leading Zen Zone Yoga Teacher Training, I'm a certified health and life coach for a Functional medicine practice in Kansas City, MO. I'm married to my college sweetheart, have 3 children, 5 grandchildren and a dog. You'll find me doing yoga on the water at Lake Jacomo on my SUP or our sailboat; I also enjoy cooking, cycling, hiking, knitting, reading, running and getting creative anyway I can. I hope to see you on the mat soon!

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Gwen Hull

 B.S.Ed. University of Missouri, M.S. Exercise Physiology & Biomechanics-University of Kansas, 500 E-RYT Yoga Alliance

Gwen Hull is a seasoned educator and yoga instructor with over 25 years of experience in group fitness, personal training, and yoga. With degrees from the University of Missouri and the University of Kansas, Gwen specializes in Ashtanga Yoga, using breath, movement, and focus as a form of moving meditation and prayer. She is passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces where students of all ages and abilities can deepen their practice. A devoted Catholic, wife, and mother of four, Gwen brings joy, discipline, and love to every class she teaches.

“Abide in me, and I in you…Abide in Love.” – John 15

Gwen Hull

Wednesday 11am | Strong, Steady Flow DTLS

Friday 12pm | Gentle Yoga + trigger Point Release DTLS

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Sarah Mancini

Sarah has been in the fitness & wellness space for a little over 3 years! She specializes in functional strength training & yoga!  Sarah approaches wellness with a balanced mindset. She believes in making yoga accessible for all, and making the studio a fun, safe, and inclusive space for everyone Sarah’s favorite yoga classes to teach are restorative and yin yoga - but she really has a love for all aspects of yoga!

Sarah Mancini

Monday 9am | Yogalates DTLS

Thursday 6am | Total Body Barre Zoom

Thursday 10am | Yoga Sculpt DTLS

Friday 10am | Yoga Sculpt DTLS

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Bri Anderson

As an enthusiastic yoga practitioner, I love spreading the joy and benefits of yoga to all individuals. My love for yoga began over ten years ago and continues to blossom every day. Yoga brought new energy to my soul and once I noticed the profound impact yoga had on my overall health, I knew I wanted to help provide the same for others. Inspired by the yoga community, it led me to dive deeper and in 2019 I completed my 200 hours registered yoga teacher training. In 2023, my husband and I decided to pack up our bags, jump in our campervan and travel around the United States and Canada to visit small local farms and National Parks. Whether it's conquering rocky crags, biking along scenic trails, or hiking through pristine wilderness, I find bliss in the union of breath and movement amidst the incredible beauty of nature. Rooted in the belief of creating a holistic life for my family and the community, I am working on cultivating a homestead where the rhythms of nature harmonize with mindful living. The journey involves regenerative agriculture, growing organic produce, and creating a sanctuary that reflects the principles of simplicity, self-sufficiency, and eco-consciousness. I believe that yoga is a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing that encompasses the mind, body, and spirit. My classes are designed to create a nurturing space that fosters ah-ha moments and breakthroughs by utilizing breathing techniques and moving meditation. Come join me on the mat as we embark on a journey to explore limitless possibilities that yoga has to offer. Let’s flow, breathe, and grow together!

Bri

Sunday 9am | Stress Relief Flow DTLS

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Valeri Farmer

Valeri is a leader who has a passion for supporting individuals' personal development and growth, both on and off the mat. Professionally, she is devoted to supporting others in their career development and leadership endeavors.
In her classes, she holds space while guiding her class to explore the mind, body, and spirit connection. She was drawn to teaching after discovering many of life’s lessons are reflected on the mat: grounding, alignment, balance, boundaries and self-acceptance. She believes yoga is a gift we give ourselves to learn to self-soothe the mind and body, reframe our inner voice and self-reflect with compassion.

Valeri Farmer

Sunday 9am | Power Yoga Flow Blue Springs

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Bernadette Lawson

Yoga has been an integral part of Bernadette’s life for more than 20 years. What started as an intentional journey to help process the emotions and feelings experienced after the loss of her mother, quickly became something much more – a way to connect, to be free, and to breathe through the “feedback” that life offers. Bernadette leads with positivity. The joy yoga brings to her life through meaningful connections and experiences is why she teaches – she believes everyone should feel such joy! Bernadette welcomes every body to experience the gift of yoga. She believes it is on the mat where you connect with your breath, explore movement, and let go of that which no longer serves you. With a self-care mindset, her classes promote relaxation and inner peace through breathing, calming the mind, and moving with intention, with a focus on the whole you – the mind, the body, and the spirit. Bernadette and her husband Stephen have two sons, three adorable grandsons, and the sweetest pup, Ichabod. They enjoy boating, traveling, and connecting with family and friends.

Bernadette

Saturday 9:30am | Vinyasa Blue Springs

Saturday 10:30am | Buti Yoga Blue Springs 

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Tehya Goodman

Meet Tehya Goodman

Tehya Goodman is a 200 hr RYT who earned her certification in 2020. She discovered yoga in her teens and quickly grew to appreciate the balance it brings into your life. She focuses her yoga classes around building a strong trust between yourself and your body. She is also an aerialist, artist, and astrology lover who enjoys spending her free time outdoors.

Tehya Goodman

Sunday 7pm | Yin + Sound Healing DTLS

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Lauren Hollingsworth

Lauren is a true lover of learning, people, and all things teens. As a high school social studies teacher, she's living her dream job! On those days when life gets a bit challenging, her sanctuary is found within her yoga and meditation practice, offering her the much-needed balance and peace. 📚🧘‍♀️ Recently, Lauren achieved her 200-hour yoga teacher certification through Breathe for Change, an organization that empowers educators with social-emotional learning strategies and mindfulness techniques. Unexpectedly, her love for teaching yoga blossomed, and now she's thrilled to embark on a journey of sharing wellness with others!

Lauren's journey with Megan's Yoga Tribe began a couple of years ago on a lawn outside a local coffee shop. Reflecting on her experience, she shared, "I'm amazed by the continuous flow of creative goodness from MYT, and I feel truly honored to be part of it."  A proud Kansas City native, Lauren finds joy in music, exploring local coffee shops, hiking, and adventuring with her beloved family: her husband, Joe (also a social studies teacher), and their cheerful kiddos, Delaney and Caleb (ages 5 and 2).

Lauren

Friday 3:30pm |Vinyasa DTLS (FREE KARMA CLASS FOR ALL)

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Alaina Jones

I’m looking forward to meeting and developing a practice with you!
Finding a practice encourages us to understand ourselves, and I want to help you on your journey to recognize how very special you are. You bring a unique perspective and strengths that contribute in a positive way to our world.  During the day, I’m a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioner. I get to do work about which I’m passionate, and recognize, at the same time, how draining the work can be. I come to the mat to recharge. I come to the mat for self-care and community. I come to the mat so that I’m able to bring the best version of myself to those I love. And, finally, I come to the mat to have FUN.  Join me to sweat and to laugh. Let’s continue our journeys together!

Alaina

Monday 5:30pm | Vinyasa DTLS

Wednesday 6am | Pilates via zoom

Thursday 5:30pm | Pilates DTLS

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Savannah Freemyer

 Savannah is a VITA certified Sex, Love, and Relationship Coach as well as a 200 hour registered Yoga Instructor. She also has a background in Massage Therapy and Reiki energy healing that have provided richness, depth, and connection throughout all modalities.

She has been studying sexuality and relationships for over two decades and believes that when we understand, celebrate, and become intimate with our sexuality, our entire life can change in beneficial ways. She also believes that relationships are the center point to all of life, that everything is affected by, done for, and impacts our relationships. Holistic health is incomplete without focusing on our relationship health; it deserves our time, energy, resources, and focus.

While this work is valuable for everyone, she loves working with women by helping them advocate for themselves, heal from unhealthy relationships and the patterns formed because of them, and to find power in their pleasure. Couples work is also a passion of hers, and she offers Relationship Transformation and Tantric Sex coaching and classes.

 She is constantly learning and applying the knowledge to her own life, especially the relationship with herself and her own sexuality. You can also find her dancing, reading, playing with her children, creating, writing, and sharing joy with friends.

Savannah Freemyer

Thursday 9:30am | Vin-Yin DTLS 

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Chris Culbertson

I am a husband (best known as Megan’s husband), father of 4, insurance salesman, coach; typical Midwest suburban male on the surface…but there is so much more depth to me. I have a passion for people and strive to break down stereotypes. Yoga has impacted my life in such a profound way that I want to share that with more fathers and professionals to know there is more to yoga than stretching. Live by example and integrity are cornerstones of my being. I look forward to connecting and growing with an amazing community.

Chris Culbertson

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Andrea Cox

Meet Andrea Cox she's had a love of fitness her entire life and over a decade ago discovered yoga was a perfect companion for her frequent runs. Yoga quickly became a passion for her! It was the missing piece to her mental health journey and has helped her find her voice, on and off the mat. Andrea is excited to share her passion, and honored to be teaching at Megan's Yoga Tribe. This welcoming, no-judgment community has been her home away from home. She hopes to provide the same experience as a teacher; give you a moment to take a break from everyday life, receive an intention, connect with a deeper part of yourself and leave feeling centered and at peace. Andrea still enjoys the occasional run, keeps up with her yoga practice with classes at MYT, and enjoys all life has to offer with her husband, 2 kids, dog, and 2 cats.

 

Monday 5:30pm | Yogalates Raymore

Tuesday 6pm | Pilates Raymore

Wednesday 12pm | Pilates Raymore

Thursday 6pm | Pilates Raymore

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Jessica Yingling

Meet Jessica:

Jessica first began yoga while working as a para in a preschool classroom.  She noticed the breathing that goes along with yoga helped calm even the biggest of tantrums in her students. During a rough time in her life Jessica sought solace in yoga. The tranquility she found on the mat blossomed into a passion for yoga and she shares that passion with her students daily in her role as a Recovery Room Interventionist.  She may be seen in the hallway with her legs up the wall or doing child’s pose with her students.

As someone who struggles with mental health she knows the importance of mind-body- soul health. Jessica found peace and healing on the mat and she hopes others can too. Her classes will calm your mind, make you feel strong  in your body and soothe your soul. You will leave feeling lighter and refreshed.

Jessica lives in Independence with her husband and their 3 fur babies, who are quite spoiled. When not on the mat Jessica likes spending time with her family. She enjoys reading, kayaking, and bike riding. She is slightly obsessed with The Golden Girls and you might get a glimpse of her Golden Girls socks at the studio.

Jessica

Sunday 10:30am Yoga 101 | Blue Springs            

Tuesday 7pm Yoga 101 | Blue Springs

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Keli Schneider

Keli’s love for yoga began in 2012, evolving and deepening through various phases of life since then. After receiving her 200-hour RYT certification through Megan’s Yoga Tribe, she is grateful to share the light of yoga with others. Keli creates a welcoming space for mindful movement and genuine connection, inviting students of all levels to
explore yoga with warmth and an open heart. Off the mat, her days revolve around taking care of her three little
ones and working part-time in sustainability and freelance
communications. She enjoys time on the lake, family adventures, and embracing the beauty of everyday life.

Keli

Wednesday 12pm | Stress Relief Flow DTLS

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Cristi Ercolano

Cristi is a 200-hour certified yoga teacher whose primary goal is to cultivate an uplifting space for the experience of happiness. She designs classes to strengthen the body and quiet the mind. Her personal practice is inspired by nature, her family, and a desire to serve others, and she finds expression through gardening, poetry, and art.

Cristi

Monday 7pm | Stress Relief Flow Blue Springs

Tuesdays 8:15am | Vin-Yin DTLS

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Tricia Peterson

Meet Tricia | After walking through my own season of burnout, I became deeply committed to helping others create more space for calm, connection, and restoration. As co-owner of Restored Body & Soul, I focus on nervous system regulation, Reiki, and workplace wellness. I’m a Usui/Holy Fire® Reiki practitioner offering both in-person and distance Reiki sessions, as well as workplace wellness experiences designed to help teams pause, reset, and reconnect. I approach Reiki in a grounded, complementary way. Sessions are gentle, non-invasive, and designed to create space for relaxation, quiet the mental noise, and support a greater sense of balance and well-being. I also work with businesses looking to bring meaningful wellness experiences into the workplace, from chair massage events to guided breathing, meditation, and other restorative offerings. In a culture that normalizes burnout, I believe restoration isn’t a luxury — it’s essential. If you’ve been holding it all together for everyone else, this is a place where you can slow down, breathe, and simply be.

Tricia

Wednesday 5:30pm | Stress Relief Raymore

Saturday 8:15am | Stress Relief Flow Raymore

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Jessica Adrian

With over 20 years of personal yoga practice, my journey into teaching began when others encouraged me to share what yoga had given me. I’m passionate about making yoga accessible and welcoming, especially in communities with limited opportunities to explore the practice. In addition to my yoga certification, I am also a certified handstand coach, blending mindful movement with strength, balance, and a sense of fun.

Jessie

Tuesday 4:30pm | Vinyasa Raymore

Saturday 9:30am | Vinyasa Raymore

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Korie  Boenker

Meet Korie Pinkley Boenker— one of our wise, grounded, and beautifully intentional trainees in the Megan's Yoga Tribe Teacher Training School! 
With over two decades of practice, Korie approaches yoga as a source of strength, grounding, and personal growth. As she steps into the seat of the teacher, she brings a calm, steady presence and a deep understanding of how yoga supports us both on and off the mat. Korie offers thoughtful classes that blend mindful movement, alignment, and reflection, encouraging students to slow down, tune in, and create space for clarity. When she’s not teaching, you’ll find her tending flowers, walking her golden retriever, cooking homemade meals, or spending time with her husband and her two adult sons.

Korie

Monday 9:30am | Vinyasa Raymore

Monday 4:30pm | Vinyasa DTLS

Wednesday 9:30am | Vinyasa Raymore

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Elizabeth  Vasquez-Jones

I have long been a practitioner of yoga, since age 19! I love how freeing and beautiful it makes me feel even if I don't look picture perfect to others. I love the forgiving and adjustable nature of yoga and the accessibility to all shapes, sizes, ages, and stages of life folks. I have been teaching since 2019 and have been in search of a new long term Yoga home. I am excited to have found Megan's Yoga Tribe and am looking forward to growing even more in my own practice and to sharing love and light with others. I am also a PA-C with a background in Family Practice and currently in Pediatrics. I also have a Bachelor's in Psychology. All of this to say, I love a wholistic approach married into a scientific one. We are ALL better when taking the time to treat ourselves better in whatever way that may look. I hope yoga is a way that is chosen by more and more as the years move on. I also have a 4 yr old daughter who I hope learns from the model of self care I am trying to implement for myself and others. Namaste all the way!

Elizabeth

Wednesday 7pm | Heated Vinyasa Raymore

Thursday 4:30pm | Vinyasa Raymore

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Kenzie Heeney 

I am a certified yoga, barre and pilates instructor with 4 years of experience. I started practicing yoga in high school and decided to become an instructor to bring the benefits to other people. I love helping people discover their strength and build meaningful connections through teaching. I am almost finished with my education degree to hopefully expand my offerings.

Kenzie

Thursday 8:30am | Yogalates Raymore

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Hannah Bingham 

Hannah found yoga when exploring ways to help get out of her head and into her body. Her practice began with on-demand Peloton videos before joining MYT in August 2025. The balance of strength and ease in yoga resonated with her, as she pursues this balance both on and off the mat. Hannah recently completed her 200-HR YTT through MYT. Her classes will encourage you to connect with your body's strength while maintaining a sense of playfulness and curiosity. Outside of yoga, Hannah enjoys baking, native plant gardening, and listening to music.

Hannah

Tuesday & Thursdays 6:30am | Vinyasa 101 Raymore

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Sarah Drewing 

My work is rooted in a lifelong calling to help others heal, grow and return to their true selves. I am the founder of 4 Energy Connection, where I weave together movement, Reiki, breathwork, meditation, and writing children's books to support healing on every level. With over three decades of experience in the fitness and wellness industry, I am an ACE-Certified Medical Exercise Specialist, an ACE-Certified Personal Trainer, a Reiki Master, and a Certified Breathwork instructor. Each session I offer is guided by intuition, compassion, energetic balance, education and deep presence. My greatest intention is to help others remember who they truly are, trust their inner wisdom and move forward feeling clearer, stronger and more empowered.

Sarah

Tuesday 9am | Strength, Stretch, Stillness DTLS

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Jen Buck

Jennifer Buck is a 200-hour RYT yoga instructor and brings over 25 years of movement expertise and yoga to her practice. Her classes weave together an alignment-aware, somatic flow of breathwork and restorative mindfulness. Making yoga an accessible and functional way to explore, for beginners to experienced students, is her passion. Her teaching style is rooted in the belief that yoga is a joyful practice that can bring ease and steadiness to your time on the mat, and to your life. and can be good for every body. She began her yoga journey in her professional life coaching athletes and performing artists of all abilities, for the physical and mental strength benefits. Mid-life, injuries, and raising a family have stretched her abilities to balance and stay grounded, challenged her to dive deeper into yoga's many facets, and thankfully provided her a path to expand into how much more yoga has to offer. She invites students to slow down, journey inwards, and experience the subtle connections between mind and body. Whether that be through breathwork, mindfulness, the fulfilling flow of Vinyasa or the stillness and pause found in Yin momements. Beyond certification in foundational yoga, she has studied Yin and Prenatal Yoga and enjoys being a grateful student of yoga and life.

Jen

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Julie Martinez

I am a lifelong explorer, traveler, and seeker of wisdom, guided by kindness, empathy, and reverence for all beings. I believe deeply in the healing power of sunshine, mindful movement, and time spent in nature—medicine for the mind, body, and spirit. You will most often find me outdoors, soaking in the sun, tending my garden, or wandering through wild places. My yoga practice has been a steady companion for many years and I became a certified yoga teacher in 2022. Rooted in the Ashtanga lineage, my teaching weaves together intentional asana and conscious pranayama. I am devoted to creating accessible, inclusive classes for all bodies, offering thoughtful cues and supportive props so each student can experience the fullness of breath and presence within every pose. I am also a Reiki healer and was given the name Sun Crow when I received my healing abilities. My work is intuitive and responsive, allowing the energy of each individual to guide the healing that unfolds. This intuition flows into every yoga class and healing session I offer. For over a decade, I have worked with sound healing through singing bowls and have since expanded my practice to include a variety of vibrational healing instruments. As a psychic tarot reader, I spend weekends offering readings at mystic fairs and community events. I approach tarot as a sacred healing tool—allowing the cards to share the messages you are ready to receive, supporting the release of anxiety, stagnant energy, and emotional blocks. I am an ally, all bodies, identities, and abilities are warmly welcomed in any space I hold. The way I move through this world is guided by a simple truth and lifelong intention: Peace, Love, and Equality.

Julie

Monday 6am | Vinyasa via Zoom

Tuesday 9:30am | Yoga Sculpt Blue Springs

Thursday 7pm | Yin + Sound Healing

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Julie Blume

When Julie first came to yoga in 2013, she was looking to check a box for "x many workouts per week" and was deeply self-conscious about doing a pose wrong or looking silly. Over time, yoga gently taught her more about how to be kind to herself and others, let go of expectations, and live in the present moment. Yoga has been healing for the perfectionist in Julie by teaching her that the most advanced yoga is meeting yourself where you're at each day. The things Julie has learned through her yoga practice have been so meaningful to her that she wants to share these lessons with others. Julie completed her 200-hr certification through Easy Tiger Yoga in 2025. Julie hopes that her classes leave people feeling refreshed, cared for, and good in their bodies. Off the mat, you can find Julie spoiling her dog and two cats, playing nerdy boardgames with her partner, and attempting to garden.

Julie

Saturday 12pm | Vinyasa 101 DTLS

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Rona Schwarz

I am forever grateful for my high school art teacher who introduced me to yoga in 1998. Now, with over a decade of expertise as a yoga teacher, massage therapist, and kinesiologist, plus personal training, I bring a deeply integrative approach to movement and wellness. My classes focus on functional movement, alignment, posture, and core strength, with hands-on guidance and a dash of dry humor. I lead workshops, helping athletes, yogis, and anyone seeking to enhance mobility, regardless of level. An anatomy geek at heart and soft-spoken by nature, I love empowering people to move better, gain body awareness, and build confidence.

Rona

Saturday 10:15am | Strength & Mobility DTLS

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Jacqueline Penny

I am a Kundalini-certified, trauma-informed yoga teacher dedicated to guiding students through practices that nourish both body and spirit. My classes blend slow-flow movement, intentional breathwork, and the healing resonance of gong baths to create space for deep release, grounding, and renewal.

Having experienced firsthand the transformative power of yoga to ease stress and heal stored trauma, I offer a compassionate, nonjudgmental environment where every student feels seen and supported. My teaching is rooted in the belief that yoga is for every body—regardless of age, fitness-level, background, or experience.

With a spiritually centered approach and warm, approachable style, I invite students to reconnect with themselves, cultivate resilience, and discover the peace that emerges when we move with presence and intention. Whether you join me for a gentle flow or a meditative sound journey, my intention is to help you carry the calm and clarity of your practice into everyday life.

Jacqueline

Sunday 7pm | Yin + Sound Healing Raymore

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Shannon Henslee

Shannon is a yoga teacher, holistic health coach, reiki practitioner and proud sports mom who is passionate about helping others feel their best — body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in spirituality and inspired by the natural world, her classes blend mindful movement, breath, and intention to create a deep sense of balance and inner peace. She has a gift for helping people reconnect with themselves in the most gentle, grounding way. When she's not teaching, you'll find her cheering on her son, exploring the outdoors with her husband, or sharing simple ways to live a more joyful, centered life.

Shannon

Sunday 11am | Pilates DTLS

Monday 6:45pm | Yoga 101 Raymore

Saturday 11am | Pilates Raymore

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Beth Schwope

Meet Beth Ann Schwope she has appreciated yoga and the practice for years from a distance, providing mindfulness and movement for her kids when they were young, and briefly incorporating moments of breath/body connection into her day. She just started practicing regularly in 2023 and fell in love with how it so ideally helped regulate her nervous system. Showing up on her mat, even distracted, overstimulated, and far from perfect, is always the best thing she does for herself. Six months after a trip to Tulum with Megan's Yoga Tribe, she began Yoga Teacher Training with Ruthann Zentner 500 E-RYT and Tricia Tayrein 200 E-RYT. This started unearthing the layers of what it looks like to deepen her practice, and laid the foundation for teaching yoga. Beth loves a poignant and clever analogy, a brisk walk, live music, and creating anything and everything from chicken coops to couture dance costumes. Equally comfortable in excessive rhinestones and durable coveralls, she is always discovering something new about herself and this beautiful planet. She has a heart for music and the arts, neurodivergent learning, and understanding & compassion when it comes to mental health and suicide awareness. Beth is passionately and unwaveringly dedicated to her 3 children. Know that you can attend her classes precisely as you are. She hopes to facilitate confidence and love of self and others with her thoughtfully crafted classes. She loves a good theme and has been frequently known to go a little overboard with it. Her ultimate goal as a teacher is for you to leave class feeling lighter, stronger, and glad that you came.

Beth

Monday 4:30pm | Vinyasa Blue Springs

Wednesday 8:15am | Vinyasa DTLS

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Lori Elliot 

I have always loved being active, and developed my love of fitness into instructing after my daughter graduated high school, so a little later on in life. I teach several formats of fitness, including Pilates, Zumba, Strong Nation, Silver Sneakers, and my greatest love, Tai Chi. I want my participants to have a positive experience in class, and to know that working out doesn’t have to suck!

Lori

Thursdays 5:30pm | Pilates Blue Springs

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