Meet Megan's Yoga Tribe Instructors

Create and Live a Life You Love

Yoga Transformed My Life

I began practicing yoga to stay in shape and get a break from my kids. My yoga journey took me by surprise as it became so much more than a physical practice. Yoga became a body, mind, and spiritual practice for me. Yoga helps me live with more intention, balance, and purpose. Yoga is love. It taught me to love myself, and when I learned to love myself first I was able to love and serve others better.

Yoga is my superpower. I take the balance, strength, empowerment, peace, love, presence, patience, grace, forgiveness, and energy I cultivate and create on my yoga mat off my mat and into my life.

I wanted to share the gifts of yoga with other women and that’s what led me to pursue my 200 hrs RYT (registered yoga teacher) training in 2015.

Teaching yoga sets my soul on FIRE! I have been serving women in my community teaching yoga classes at local studios, hosting retreats, workshops, pop-up classes, trainings, and in 2020 launched Megan’s Yoga Tribe Online Yoga, Barre, Pilates studio, and opened our studio in downtown Lee’s Summit in May 2022, our second studio in Lakewood September 2023 and our Yoga Teacher Training school in September 2023.

My goal is to help you transform your body and mind each time we practice yoga together; in person or virtual. I will offer easy to follow cues, modifications and the motivation through my language and flows to challenge you while still honoring your body and mind.

When you practice yoga with me you will feel loved, noticed, and important! Thank you for allowing me to serve you!

Much LOVE & Gratitude,

 

Megan Sevart-Culbertson

Monday 6am Vinyasa via Zoom 

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

Meet Ruthann:
 
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 Lakewood

Wednesday 5:30pm yoga 101 DTLS

Saturday 9:30am Power Yoga DTLS

 

 

Meet Marjorie:
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 7:15pm Buti Yoga Lakewood

Meet Hillary:
My name is Hillary, and 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 for 4 years now! Hope to help you have a great barre experience in the studio and at home!
 
  

-Hillary Castaneda

Barre Thursday’s 6am CST via Zoom

Lakewood Total Body Barre Wednesday’s 9:30am 

 
Meet Crystal:
My first Yoga class was at a YMCA (cue the music!) 20+ yrs ago, and I was looking for a way to build strength and flexibility, but what I found was so much more. Although my practice has evolved over time it has helped me stay grounded, present, and grateful, in the studio and in the hustle-bustle of daily life. Outside of class, I am a mom, an IT professional, and a partner in a passion project centering on cycling tourism. Off my mat and away from my computer you can find me enjoying a good book, doing anything outdoors (cycling, kayaking, running), or exploring some creative outlet. My 200-hour yoga certification is from Power Life Yoga coupled with MVP Online training. I am also currently exploring Ayurvedic practices. As a Yoga teacher, I strive to make every class a fun and fulfilling adventure that feeds the mind, body, and soul. I hope to share, learn and grow with each of you, as we make the world a better place, one breath, one posture, one class at a time.
 

-Crystal Monteleone

Meet Natalie:
Natalie Rain Pellow  is RYT 200 certified from the highland square school of yoga as well as Reiki II certified from SHINE Akron. Natalie started practicing yoga and mindfulness a few years back when she felt called for a change and followed her intuition for guidance, which led her to step onto her mat and begin the journey within yoga and reiki. She soon fell in love with her practice and knew from her very first yoga class that it was right where she was meant to be. Natalie shows authenticity in her personality, having true passion and always wanting to inspire and teach others. She will continue to learn and grow in her self studies and practice daily. “Every soul has a big bright beautiful light ready to shine, let’s find that light together.” -Natalie
 
 

Natalie

Monday 1:30pm Stress Relief Flow DTLS

Monday 6pm Stress Relief Flow Lakewood

Wednesday 12pm Stress Relief Flow DTLS

Sunday 8:30am Stress Relief Flow Lakewood

 

Meet Sarah:
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
 
 

-Sarah

Wednesday 6am Vin-Yin via Zoom

Friday 9am Vin-Yin DTLS

Sunday 10:15am Vin-Yin DTLS

 

Meet Haley:
Haley is a passionate, charismatic, local Artist, Sound Healing Practitioner and certified yoga instructor. She is inspired by the holistic approach to health and the healing power of art, music and movement. She intuitively teaches a creatively crafted flow that leaves the practitioner feeling embodied, challenged and rejuvenated. You can find Haley on instagram as The.Artichoke.Project.
 
 

-Haley

 Monday 5:30pm Vinyasa via Zoom

Monday 7pm Vin-Yin + Sound Healing DTLS

 

Meet Tehya:

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

On Maternity Leave 

Meet Carly:

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 

Tuesday 6am Yoga Sculpt via Zoom

Tuesday 5:30pm Vinyasa DTLS

Wednesday 6am Vinyasa DTLS

Thursday 7pm Heated Rest & Restore DTLS

Friday 6am Yoga Sculpt DTLS

Saturday 8:15am Vinyasa DTLS

Sunday 10am Heated Vinyasa Lakewood 

Meet Andrea:

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

Tuesday 7pm Rest & Restore Yin DTLS

Thursdays 8pm Rest & Restore Yin via Zoom  

 

Meet Angelina:

“Angelina is a Certified Wellness Consultant, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and Herbalist, studying to be a Doctor of Quantum Medicine.
She is based in Kansas City for now and owns a Wellness Platform called Body Kinship that focuses on reconnecting people to themselves, their community, and their true nature. Her holistic approach brings clarity, direction, and positive support to her clients, helping them live their best life. She helps by filling the gap between where they are now, and where they want to be. By identifying where healing is desired, suggesting tools, educating, setting goals and objectives, and holding space for accountability- her clients can reach their highest potential. Respecting that Each of us has a very personal and unique wellness journey, Angelina attempts to be merely a guide, so that each client can take full responsibility and ownership over their bodies. This is where personal power is created.
Angelina is formally trained in helping people reconnect to themselves, their personal power, their spirit walk, and to establish a rhythmic relationship with nature. She believes we all have a light within us and that You are already born with the qualities you will need to live a life of your dreams! Angelina helps her clients reach each milestone, one at a time. With an ultimate end goal of satisfaction and success.”
 

-Angelina

Wednesday 7:30pm Rest & Restore Yin Lakewood

Meet Lindsey:

 

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

Monday 5:30pm Yoga 101 DTLS

Wednesday 6pm Yoga 101 Lakewood

Saturday 7am Yoga 101 Lakewood

Meet Rebecca:

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. It never
 

-Rebecca

Saturday 11am  Pilates DTLS

Meet Tricia:

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!

-Tricia

Tuesday 11am Vinyasa Lakewood

Wednesday 7pm Vinyasa DTLS

Thursday 11am Vinyasa DTLS

 

Meet Jacqueline:

Jacqueline is a caring, intuitive, and compassionate teacher who creates an inviting and warm environment for all. Her personal yoga journey began in 2014 with a weekly class in a community center which quickly grew into a commitment to finding ways to live a more peaceful, joy-lead, and grateful life. Along this journey, Jacqueline found that yoga was the missing link needed to initiate her healing and connection with her truth. With a deep desire to connect, heal, and teach others, Jacqueline initiated and completed her RYT-200 in 2017, which later lead her to complete her Pilates Mat certification, Barre certification, and pursue her comprehensive 600-hour Pilates certification. To Jacqueline yoga is universal. It can be a great way to start or enhance a physical exercise regiment but it can also offer a deeper dive into the self through the connection of mind, body, and breath. Jacqueline uses the versatility of yoga to structure her classes by using the physical practice to build strength and grounding while providing students with the opportunity to find a deeper connection through breathwork and thought-provoking meditations. Her hope is that you leave her class feeling refreshed, nourished, and strong in mind, body, and spirit. Off the mat, Jacqueline enjoys spending time with her two corgis, family, and friends as well as cross-stitching, belly dancing, and taking every opportunity to learn and grow.

-Jacqueline

Friday 5:30pm Yoga 101 DTLS

Sunday 9am Mindful Flow DTLS

Meet Jody:

 

Meet Jody Darlene Kahlich, Jody is a wife, mother of two, daughter, friend, and fitness instructor.
She absolutely LOVES group exercise. She has been a teaching and licensed Zumba instructor since 2019. Since then, she’s also been certified in Primary Mat Pilates, CIRCL Mobility, and in 2023 Megan’s Yoga Tribe’s 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training.
When Jody first tried Zumba, she couldn’t stop smiling during her first class. She felt so uneasy and self conscious, that she may have been laughing at herself the whole time, but she really needed to smile and laugh. After about 4 classes, she started to understand that Zumba isn’t about doing any of the steps right. It is entirely about moving wonderful bodies, listening to some great music, and building real friendships week after week.
Once she learned to escape her head, she learned to set herself Free 🦋 and she is so THANKFUL that she did.
Jody does her best to carry an intentional High Vibing, All Are Welcome, Set Yourself Free, and More Love attitude through to her pilates, stretch and core, yoga, and Zumba classes.
She hopes to see you on the dance floor and the mat. All moves welcome!

-Jody

Monday 9:30am Zumba Lakewood

Monday 10:30am Yoga 101 Lakewood

 

Meet Gwen:

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

Gwen Hull loves to share the Ashtanga Practice as a technique for wellness and self-knowledge, ultimately leading to union with God. The awareness of the practice is to the ujjayi breath, bandhas (energetic locks), and drishti (focus) linking breath to movement (one asana to the next) in a beautiful garland of flowers becoming a moving meditation/prayer. Gwen believes her role as teacher is to create a safe environment where she can encourage, inspire, and help each student establish the practice in their daily life regardless of age, ability, or circumstance. She believes Ashtanga yoga is a lifelong practice as she has had five clients practicing into their nineties with improved quality of life.

Gwen completed a bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Missouri-1991. After teaching for a few years at Winnetonka High School, she completed her Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and Biomechanics from the University of Kansas-1998. She has taught group fitness since 1986, personal training sessions since 1991, and yoga since 1996. Sri K. Pattabhi Jois shared the Ashtanga lineage with several teachers to share Ashtanga yoga with the west (David Williams, David Swenson, Tim Miller, Ganga White, and more). Gwen has practiced extensively with many of the senior teachers.  She is very grateful for her first teacher, Genevieve Crosslin, a student of Ganga White. She brought the Ashtanga practice to life with discipline, fire, and love as she allowed Gwen to practice under her guidance for three years.  Ram(Mic) and Stephanie Goodman of Yoga-Vedanta Shala allowed her to be a participant and teach the Anatomy/pre-natal portions of their Yoga Alliance teacher training programs in 2004-5. Gwen has practiced and taught yoga for 25 years and is currently registered with Yoga Alliance as an E-RYT- 500 teacher.

Gwen has been married to Alan Hull since 8/17/1991, and has been blessed with four children; Tanner 26, Amanda 24, Natalie 20, and William 18. Raising and nurturing her family has been her greatest accomplishment and joy. She also loves running with her four dogs, tennis, weight training, cooking, gardening and reading. As a devout practicing Catholic, she begins her day praying the Rosary which moves into her daily yoga practice. Then, she tries to go out and make the world a better place with a smile, a kind word, or sharing her practice… Just Be and Just Be Love! “ Abide in me, and I in you…Abide in Love”  John 15

 

Gwen

Tuesday 4pm Ashtanga + Fascia Release DTLS

Wednesday 11am All Levels Ashtanga Lakewood

Friday 12pm Intro to Ashtanga DTLS

 

Meet Sarah Bowlin:

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

Friday 10am Yoga Sculpt + FUNctional Strength Lakewood

 

Meet Hillary:

Hillary is a speech-language pathologist by day, a busy mom of 2 littles, and treasures any chance to be on her mat. She began her journey with Pilates and soon found herself practicing Ashtanga and her love for both continues to grow. After years of being a runner and “gym rat” she experienced a way to move her body that was gentle, yet strong (didn’t involve cardio) and gave her time to find breath and relax.

Hillary finished her 200 Registered Yoga Teacher Training with, The Zen Zone Teacher training school. Ruthann Zentner 500 E-RYT, lead teacher, and Tricia Tayrein 200 E-RYT at MYT. Hillary describes yoga as a tool to strengthen the body, calm the mind and open the heart. She desires to give others the space needed to relax and learn to work with their center. She strives to encourage you to be easy with yourself.

There is nothing that serious going on here! Have fun on your mat and in your life! If you’re going the wrong way, turn around!

Hillary encourages her students to set intentions that make them feel good and that helps them focus on what they want for their life. Create a steady base physically and mentally. One that you can go back to “on” and “off” your mat.

-Hillary

Lakewood Saturday’s 9:30am Power Yoga 

 

Meet Kelsey:

Hey, yogi friends! I’m Kelsey, and I’m delighted to meet you! My yoga journey began with my past life as a competitive gymnast, where I learned the beauty of the amazing things the body could accomplish! I was introduced to yoga by the most compassionate yoga teacher – she inspired me to teach yoga one day! I hope my energy and positivity can in some teensy way inspire you in your yoga practice too! <3 Outside of teaching yoga, you can find me adventuring with my husband, puppy, and family, at the library drinking a matcha latte and reading a good book, weight lifting, carpool karaoke-ing, and daydreaming about Fall! Always remember – you are joy, you are light, and you are love!

-Kelsey

Saturday 5pm Mindful Flow DTLS

 

Meet Shaley:

My first experience with yoga was in college and it was a practice I continued to come back to time and time again. In 2020 I started practicing regularly and found so many physical, mental, and emotional benefits. It became my way to press pause on the hustle and bustle of life and truly take some “me” time. I love all of the wonderful things that yoga gives me and I want to share that gift with others. In 2021 I completed my 200 hour yoga certification from Power Life and am consistently looking to expand my practice and education in the yoga space. When I am not on my mat I am working as a Director of Communication/HR for a financial literacy company, going on a walk, spending time with my friends, or diving into a good book. I love a great cup of coffee and am always planning my next trip or adventure.

-Shaley

Monday 7:15pm Vinyasa Lakewood

 

Meet Bri:

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

Thursday 7pm Heated Vinyasa Lakewood

 

Meet Valeri Farmer:
 
Valeri, a firm believer in the magic of yoga, understands its unique ability to meet each individual where they are without judgment. She believes that yoga offers valuable tools for individuals to not only feel better in their bodies but also gain greater alignment to their inner truth. Moreover, the sense of community and support found within the yoga community can be instrumental in fostering personal growth and friendship.
Throughout her own yoga journey, Valeri has experienced the transformative benefits of the practice, which have evolved based on her personal needs at different stages of her life.
During a challenging life transition, Valeri found solace on her yoga mat. Following a back injury, she built strength by focusing on pelvic alignment and stabilization in her core. Valeri also learned the power of breath through her yoga practice. By incorporating breathwork into her daily routine, she was able to cultivate a greater sense of balance and mental clarity, enabling her to show up as a better friend, colleague, mother, and partner.
Valeri’s passion for helping others extends beyond her personal practice. Professionally, she is devoted to supporting others in their professional development and leadership endeavors. Recognizing the strong connection between personal and professional growth, she embarked on yoga teacher training.
In her yoga classes, Valeri aims to empower and uplift her students. With a focus on fundamentals, her classes provide a space for students to explore their bodies, quiet their minds, and embrace the present moment.
 
-Valeri
Saturday 9am Vinyasa Lakewood 
 
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
Tuesday 9:30am Mindful Flow DTLS
Meet Allie Scott:
 
She is a firm believer that yoga is for EVERY BODY and a transformative path to self-discovery and personal growth! Her journey into yoga began as a means to find balance and peace in our fast-paced world, and it soon evolved into a calling.
Allie’s classes are characterized by a relaxed, compassionate approach, focusing on alignment, breath, self-awareness, and fun! With her nursing background, her teachings create a well-rounded and holistic experience.
Come as you are and join her on the mat! She can’t wait to honor the wisdom of ancient traditions and make it relatable to our modern lifestyles! Her judgment-free zone will help you discover the healing power of yoga, how to age gracefully, and find the best version of yourself!
 
-Allie
Tuesday 7pm Yoga 101 via Zoom
 
 

Meet Ellen Watkins:

Ellis is a multifaceted wellness enthusiast, and the visionary owner of Ellevate Skin + Brows. Beyond her roles as a licensed esthetician and Reiki Master, Ellen is embarking on a new chapter as a yoga instructor, bringing her passion for healing and holistic well-being to the yoga mat.

Two years ago, Ellen discovered the power of consistent yoga practice, and it quickly became one of her favorite forms of self-care. Ellen, alongside her yogi husband Dustin, is a familiar and welcoming presence at MYT. Just as Ellen infuses holistic elements into her healing work, her yoga classes are no different. Expect crystals, sound healing, affirmations, Reiki, and meditation to be seamlessly woven into her classes, creating an immersive and transformative experience for practitioners.

Ellen has navigated life as a type one diabetic for over sixteen years. Movement has been a key component of her personal well-being, making yoga an integral part of her routine. Her journey serves as an inspiration to others, emphasizing the importance of self-care and mindful movement in managing health challenges. Known for her kindness, inclusivity, and inspirational approach, Ellen creates a supportive space where individuals of all levels feel welcome.

In a delightful full-circle moment, Ellen’s first introduction to yoga was as a middle schooler when Ruthann taught yoga to her gym class. This early exposure planted the seeds for a lifelong love of yoga and wellness.

 
-Ellen
Sunday 7:30pm Candlelit Restorative with Option Reiki energy Healing Lakewood 
 
 
 

Meet 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 3:15pm Lakewood Mindful Flow “De-Tension” Open for all & FREE for educators
 
 
 

Meet 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 

Thursday 9:30am Lakewood Mindful Flow