Liz Skarvelis, Founder/Owner & Community Creator, E-RYT500 & YACEP
Yoga always invites me home; home to my body, my breath, and the moment. My intention is to bring a felt experience of coming home to others - on the mat and in life. My offerings are relevant and practical, while including wisdom teachings, subtle body awareness, energetics, and pranayama practices. I believe in our collective consciousness and universal heart and tap into both to teach and guide. I am also drawn to levity and absurdity, as laughter is real good medicine. More about Liz can be found here.
Greg Skarvelis, Founder/Owner, RYT200
I found the joy of yoga and realized I wanted to share the benefits and experience of yoga with others. As an avid motorcyclist and outdoorsman, I have found practical application of yoga to my life.
Brooke Coletta, E-RYT500, YACEP
I love Yoga because it makes me feel whole. I love that the practice is more than physical, yet it is physically challenging every time you step onto the mat. I strive to teach every student how to experience each posture in a safe, sustainable and intentional way. As a serious student of philosophy and teacher of all of the limbs of Yoga, it is my responsibility to share the ancient but very alive teachings in an authentic and compassionate way. More about Brooke can be found here.
Kyle Bonfert, RYT200
I started my yoga journey in 2013, a good friend of mine started practicing at a local studio and said it would be fun and I should try. So I came, sat, breathed, chanted and was introduced to the handstand and I had to have more. I kept showing up and the things kept evolving and in 2015 I dove into my 200 YTT and have been teaching since. Being an athlete growing up and avid rock climber I have seen and felt a huge amount of benefit that comes with a steady yoga practice and hope to share this knowledge with others.
Bridget Howe, RYT200
My journey with Yoga started in 2011, when I was in a place of deep disconnection with my body. Developing a practice has led me to finding acceptance (over and over) with my body, self, and difficult experiences over the years. I teach with the mindset that Yoga isn't about "looking" like a Yogi, but LIVING like one. I aim to provide students with a safe place to move and grow with compassion, acceptance, & non-judgement. Mental health is one of my passions and I believe yoga aids in developing a healthy mind, body, and soul.
Lindsey Rask, RYT200
My mat has always been a sanctuary for me, it is where I go to tend to my temple. The practice of yoga helps me feel connected to self, it helps me feel at home in my body, and reminds me to breath. Teaching yoga is stepping into my dharma. Yoga is an ancient practice passed on from teacher to teacher. I feel honored to have received this path and practice from my teachers, and it is an honor to guide as your teacher.
Charlotte Fanelli, RYT200
The desire to explore and understand my inner world, and expand spiritually led me to yoga. I have always been in touch with my intuition and sensitive to the world around me. Navigating life with a dysregulated nervous system and lack of energetic boundaries, without tools, was a frenetic experience. Beginning the journey to deepen my practice allowed me to be present in my body and experience the ebb and flow of life more freely. Dedicating myself to practicing and living in alignment with the yogic path invited, and continues to invite, an abundance of presence, trust, knowing, healing, learning, acceptance, love and connection. I aspire to hold the space for others to continue returning home to themselves.
Emily Hepp, RYT200
When I first started my yoga practice, I was looking for a new way to tap into my experience as a dancer and challenge myself, while also developing a better connection to my mind. I quickly learned that yoga was so much more than postures. Energy in me started to shift and I knew yoga was what I had been seeking. Becoming a yoga teacher allowed me to deepen my practice, share my love of these ancient practices with others, and come home to mySelf; over and over again. I teach in a progressive, sustainable manner; creating strength in stillness, pranayama, and flow. My intention is to cultivate a grounding, inclusive space that allows others to remember their authentic selves and shine their unique light, both on and off the mat.
Annie Casey, RYT500
I was introduced to yoga more than 20 years ago and have witnessed yoga's transformative power in all seasons of life. I consider yoga integral to living a grounded and embodied life in an increasingly fast-paced and cerebral world. You can expect a blend of flow and the rejuvenating, restorative, and profoundly healing aspects of Yoga Nidra in my classes. I aspire to leave students feeling more aligned in mind, body & spirit by inviting connection to each individual’s innate wisdom. In life off the mat, I work to facilitate rural and agricultural resiliency, share mindful time with two recently-wild mustangs, and spend spare moments in the garden.
Alaina is an experienced holistic health and wellness practitioner who is passionate about bridging the gap between the traditional medical model and complementary and alternative medicine practices. Alaina offers Reiki aimed towards empowerment and promoting balance and harmony within all aspects of life. Availble on Saturdays, 9am - 5pm in the LBY Healing Space. Please email to schedule: wellness@desertsagehbl.com.