Meet the Shine Squad...
Shannon Burns -Founder
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MaryAnn McIvor- Lead Teacher
MaryAnn has been teaching yoga and barre in and around Charlottesville since 2012. Her practice and teaching style vary, drawing from multiple disciplines to create an intuitive flow and a personal experience for each student. Fascinated by the body, she aims to help build strength through thoughtful sequencing based on anatomical knowledge and time for exploration. She believes in going slow to truly feel your body and listen to its subtle cues, over time building awareness and connectivity to yourself and the spaces around you. She received her 200-hour training through Charlottesville Yoga School and her 500-hour training through Om On Yoga in Richmond, both under the guidance of Jennifer Elliott.
MaryAnn has been teaching yoga and barre in and around Charlottesville since 2012. Her practice and teaching style vary, drawing from multiple disciplines to create an intuitive flow and a personal experience for each student. Fascinated by the body, she aims to help build strength through thoughtful sequencing based on anatomical knowledge and time for exploration. She believes in going slow to truly feel your body and listen to its subtle cues, over time building awareness and connectivity to yourself and the spaces around you. She received her 200-hour training through Charlottesville Yoga School and her 500-hour training through Om On Yoga in Richmond, both under the guidance of Jennifer Elliott.
Chloe Watkins
A yoga practice is not attaining a perfect wheel pose or standing on your hands (though that can be a lot of fun). It is a practice in relationship building: relationship with community, environment, family, coworkers, and most importantly, relationship with body and Self. Chloe believes that everything you interact with in your life is an opportunity for a yoga practice. In studio, she draws inspiration from everyday activities: raising a young family, juggling jobs and school, and making ends meet. Chloe seeks wisdom in the mundane experiences. Her aim is to provide her students the tools with which they can begin to notice the intricacies and joys of their lives as they are today - the good, the bad, and the indifferent.
In her class, you can expect a strong and creative flow sequence with an invitation for deeper contemplation off the mat.
A yoga practice is not attaining a perfect wheel pose or standing on your hands (though that can be a lot of fun). It is a practice in relationship building: relationship with community, environment, family, coworkers, and most importantly, relationship with body and Self. Chloe believes that everything you interact with in your life is an opportunity for a yoga practice. In studio, she draws inspiration from everyday activities: raising a young family, juggling jobs and school, and making ends meet. Chloe seeks wisdom in the mundane experiences. Her aim is to provide her students the tools with which they can begin to notice the intricacies and joys of their lives as they are today - the good, the bad, and the indifferent.
In her class, you can expect a strong and creative flow sequence with an invitation for deeper contemplation off the mat.
Lavon Egleton- Studio Manager
Lavon is a 500 hr registered yoga instructor (RYT500) with a focus on alignment-based flow and form styles of yoga. She has been practicing yoga for over 8 years and has been teaching professionally for 3. She is passionate about sharing the benefits yoga has to offer to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and stages of life. She believes yoga adds strength and balance to the mind and body; regardless of experience level or flexibility. Yoga is for everyone and she absolutely loves sharing that.
Lavon is a 500 hr registered yoga instructor (RYT500) with a focus on alignment-based flow and form styles of yoga. She has been practicing yoga for over 8 years and has been teaching professionally for 3. She is passionate about sharing the benefits yoga has to offer to individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and stages of life. She believes yoga adds strength and balance to the mind and body; regardless of experience level or flexibility. Yoga is for everyone and she absolutely loves sharing that.
Anya Flesher
Anya is a Charlottesville based Yoga Teacher, Meditation Guide, Feng Shui Consultant, and Flow Artist. Yoga with Anya will help you reconnect with your body. Learn to move with intention to prevent pain and practice moving with acceptance and self love.
Anya is a Charlottesville based Yoga Teacher, Meditation Guide, Feng Shui Consultant, and Flow Artist. Yoga with Anya will help you reconnect with your body. Learn to move with intention to prevent pain and practice moving with acceptance and self love.
Allie Dodd
A former ballerina, Allie has appreciated the value of mindful movement since a young age. She has been practicing yoga for over a decade for its physical and mental benefits. The positive impact of yoga on her life inspired her to attain her 200 hour yoga teacher certificate to share the practice of yoga with others. As a law student, Allie is particularly excited to share the stress management benefits of mindfulness, meditation, and yoga with other students.
A former ballerina, Allie has appreciated the value of mindful movement since a young age. She has been practicing yoga for over a decade for its physical and mental benefits. The positive impact of yoga on her life inspired her to attain her 200 hour yoga teacher certificate to share the practice of yoga with others. As a law student, Allie is particularly excited to share the stress management benefits of mindfulness, meditation, and yoga with other students.
Megan McGee
Megan was introduced to yoga in 2011 and has leaned into the practice as a form of cross-training throughout the years. Over time, she has leaned into the mental benefits of yoga and loves that the practice is always there for her through life's ups and downs. She is energized by the community that yoga creates and is grounded in the personal benefits of the practice. As a recent Salute the Sun 200 hour YTT graduate, Megan is excited to share her practice with others, bringing balance of energy and grounding to our community.
Megan was introduced to yoga in 2011 and has leaned into the practice as a form of cross-training throughout the years. Over time, she has leaned into the mental benefits of yoga and loves that the practice is always there for her through life's ups and downs. She is energized by the community that yoga creates and is grounded in the personal benefits of the practice. As a recent Salute the Sun 200 hour YTT graduate, Megan is excited to share her practice with others, bringing balance of energy and grounding to our community.
Destiny Coleman
Destiny is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor through Salute the Sun Yoga. She completed her training though the inaugural class of yoga teachers at Salute the Sun. She discovered yoga at the age of 13 through online fitness resources. From those initial practices, she knew that one day she would become a yoga instructor. Playing basketball and participating in marching band in high school and college, Destiny always had a fond attraction to fitness and creativity. Connecting the two, yoga has allowed her to find creativity in her body and share that with others through her flow.
Specializing in power vinyasa, Destiny teaches a quick and intentionally beautiful class focusing on connecting to your strength, your power, and your you. Her themes tend to focus on grounding and reflection.
Lastly, Destiny had been a resident of Charlottesville, VA since Summer of 2021. She works full time at UVA Athletics with the tennis, squash, track, and women’s lacrosse teams, and has studied Business Management, Athletic Leadership, and Athletic Administration. In her down time, she practices piano, and likes taking walks and long road trips.
Destiny is a 200-hour certified yoga instructor through Salute the Sun Yoga. She completed her training though the inaugural class of yoga teachers at Salute the Sun. She discovered yoga at the age of 13 through online fitness resources. From those initial practices, she knew that one day she would become a yoga instructor. Playing basketball and participating in marching band in high school and college, Destiny always had a fond attraction to fitness and creativity. Connecting the two, yoga has allowed her to find creativity in her body and share that with others through her flow.
Specializing in power vinyasa, Destiny teaches a quick and intentionally beautiful class focusing on connecting to your strength, your power, and your you. Her themes tend to focus on grounding and reflection.
Lastly, Destiny had been a resident of Charlottesville, VA since Summer of 2021. She works full time at UVA Athletics with the tennis, squash, track, and women’s lacrosse teams, and has studied Business Management, Athletic Leadership, and Athletic Administration. In her down time, she practices piano, and likes taking walks and long road trips.
Sharyn Parlee
Sharyn has been practicing yoga for seven years and recently completed her 200 hour teacher training at STS. What began as a place to breathe and let go quickly grew into a curios exploration of the mind body connection. She believes the strength, balance and flexibility cultivated in yoga is an integral part of maintaining an active healthy lifestyle. Off the mat she enjoys riding bikes, walks with her dog, watching her teenage sons play sports, working in her vegetable garden and any chance to escape to the ocean. Intrigued and influenced by a diversity of yoga teachers and styles Sharyn has a passion for a powerful flow with focus on alignment, core strength, balance and is always working towards flexibility on and off the mat.
Sharyn has been practicing yoga for seven years and recently completed her 200 hour teacher training at STS. What began as a place to breathe and let go quickly grew into a curios exploration of the mind body connection. She believes the strength, balance and flexibility cultivated in yoga is an integral part of maintaining an active healthy lifestyle. Off the mat she enjoys riding bikes, walks with her dog, watching her teenage sons play sports, working in her vegetable garden and any chance to escape to the ocean. Intrigued and influenced by a diversity of yoga teachers and styles Sharyn has a passion for a powerful flow with focus on alignment, core strength, balance and is always working towards flexibility on and off the mat.
Rebecca Weast
Rebecca began practicing yoga over a decade ago, in an effort to supplement her rowing workouts in college, and to find some of the fun she had experienced through her childhood in gymnastics. She’s kept a practice through the years to support her mental health through her doctoral work at UVA, and to aid in strength and mobility as she transitioned from running road marathons into running ultra-distance events. After years of practice, she finally took the plunge and completed 200 hour teacher training in early 2020. A firm believer in the value of cross training and finding fun in exercise, she is always looking for new ways to approach her asana practice and teaching. She fills her vinyasa classes with breath, work, flow, stillness and play, and looks forward to meeting you on your mat!
Rebecca began practicing yoga over a decade ago, in an effort to supplement her rowing workouts in college, and to find some of the fun she had experienced through her childhood in gymnastics. She’s kept a practice through the years to support her mental health through her doctoral work at UVA, and to aid in strength and mobility as she transitioned from running road marathons into running ultra-distance events. After years of practice, she finally took the plunge and completed 200 hour teacher training in early 2020. A firm believer in the value of cross training and finding fun in exercise, she is always looking for new ways to approach her asana practice and teaching. She fills her vinyasa classes with breath, work, flow, stillness and play, and looks forward to meeting you on your mat!
Jess Palmer
The foundations and passion of Jessica’s yoga, pranayama, and meditation practice are rooted in her life-long journey as a long distance runner. Her path led her to pursuing her initial RYT-200 certification in 2015, and she has since then become certified and taught in several different disciplines including children’s yoga, vinyasa, yin, restorative, and prenatal yoga. Jess is continually inspired by the fellow pilgrims she meets both on the road running and on her yoga mat to share a connection of mind, body, and spirit. She leads a quiet and calm practice as an invitation to tune into the core of our being within the collective consciousness and space surrounding us. Jess hopes each of her classes create opportunities for you to connect to your true nature, to find your pace, to feel your breath, and be.
The foundations and passion of Jessica’s yoga, pranayama, and meditation practice are rooted in her life-long journey as a long distance runner. Her path led her to pursuing her initial RYT-200 certification in 2015, and she has since then become certified and taught in several different disciplines including children’s yoga, vinyasa, yin, restorative, and prenatal yoga. Jess is continually inspired by the fellow pilgrims she meets both on the road running and on her yoga mat to share a connection of mind, body, and spirit. She leads a quiet and calm practice as an invitation to tune into the core of our being within the collective consciousness and space surrounding us. Jess hopes each of her classes create opportunities for you to connect to your true nature, to find your pace, to feel your breath, and be.
Chet McDearmon
Chet has been a fitness professional in the Charlottesville area since 2017. He initially found yoga around 2012 & practiced on & off for about 5 years, until…
He began to practice more consistently after obtaining his personal training certification in late 2017 to incorporate more variety & flexibility to his routine. (These are two essential components, he believes, to help keep the effects of aging at bay). It was a slow burn, but after seeing the many benefits he began to carry the torch for all that yoga can do. Chet also believes that a balanced approach is a key aspect of a well-rounded fitness approach, & he aims to accomplish that through his classes, which are a blend of Vinyasa & Yin, built from his anatomical knowledge.
Chet received his 200 hour training from Salute the Sun Yoga during the summer of 2022 under the instruction & supervision of Shannon & MaryAnn.
Chet has been a fitness professional in the Charlottesville area since 2017. He initially found yoga around 2012 & practiced on & off for about 5 years, until…
He began to practice more consistently after obtaining his personal training certification in late 2017 to incorporate more variety & flexibility to his routine. (These are two essential components, he believes, to help keep the effects of aging at bay). It was a slow burn, but after seeing the many benefits he began to carry the torch for all that yoga can do. Chet also believes that a balanced approach is a key aspect of a well-rounded fitness approach, & he aims to accomplish that through his classes, which are a blend of Vinyasa & Yin, built from his anatomical knowledge.
Chet received his 200 hour training from Salute the Sun Yoga during the summer of 2022 under the instruction & supervision of Shannon & MaryAnn.
Katie Boyts
Having practiced yoga for over 20 years, Katie received her 350 hour advanced teaching certification in Melbourne, Australia at Australian Yoga Academy in 2019. With a special interest in a trauma sensitive approach, she is certified in Trauma Informed and Community Yoga through Yoga for Humankind. Katie’s trauma sensitive classes tend towards a thoughtful and fluid slow flow, with a focus on interoception, (that is, paying attention to your internal state). Her aim is to make classes feel spacious, with plenty of room for each person to adapt the class to their own wants and needs. Her past experience and training as a massage therapist also brings along a more nuanced understanding of functional anatomy and safe alignment. Her experience as a mother of two small children reminds her to never take anything too seriously, even yoga.
Having practiced yoga for over 20 years, Katie received her 350 hour advanced teaching certification in Melbourne, Australia at Australian Yoga Academy in 2019. With a special interest in a trauma sensitive approach, she is certified in Trauma Informed and Community Yoga through Yoga for Humankind. Katie’s trauma sensitive classes tend towards a thoughtful and fluid slow flow, with a focus on interoception, (that is, paying attention to your internal state). Her aim is to make classes feel spacious, with plenty of room for each person to adapt the class to their own wants and needs. Her past experience and training as a massage therapist also brings along a more nuanced understanding of functional anatomy and safe alignment. Her experience as a mother of two small children reminds her to never take anything too seriously, even yoga.
Caroline Patterson
Caroline is a 200 hour RYT and completed her training at FlyDog Yoga in August of 2021. She has been practicing yoga since early high school but it was the summer of 2017 when she really became hooked. It was when she realized everything she needed was already within and that yes, she could in fact hold herself up on her own. She fell in love with the Journey Into Power Sequence. Yoga became a way for her to “get it all out.” Her mat became a safe haven, a way to connect with herself and to others. A space for her to come as she was, nothing to prove, no one to impress. A place where she has come back to unravel and create herself for the past 10 or so years. Over and over again.
Caroline is as equally goofy as she is sweet and hopes to create a space where students feel confident, strong and capable. She uses her strength and self-discipline to challenge, inspire and invite curiosity into her students. In addition to power and vinyasa Caroline is also trained in yin yoga as well as barre. When she is not at the studio you can likely find her adventuring in town with her sweet and VERY sassy corgi, Joey Pickles!!
Caroline is a 200 hour RYT and completed her training at FlyDog Yoga in August of 2021. She has been practicing yoga since early high school but it was the summer of 2017 when she really became hooked. It was when she realized everything she needed was already within and that yes, she could in fact hold herself up on her own. She fell in love with the Journey Into Power Sequence. Yoga became a way for her to “get it all out.” Her mat became a safe haven, a way to connect with herself and to others. A space for her to come as she was, nothing to prove, no one to impress. A place where she has come back to unravel and create herself for the past 10 or so years. Over and over again.
Caroline is as equally goofy as she is sweet and hopes to create a space where students feel confident, strong and capable. She uses her strength and self-discipline to challenge, inspire and invite curiosity into her students. In addition to power and vinyasa Caroline is also trained in yin yoga as well as barre. When she is not at the studio you can likely find her adventuring in town with her sweet and VERY sassy corgi, Joey Pickles!!
Madison Young
Madison is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher (RYT 200) through Charlottesville’s FlyDog Yoga. She has been practicing yoga and meditation for 10+ years, nationwide, from initially discovering yoga’s positive mind-body impact while growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, to attending weekend meditation/yoga retreats while living in Portland, Oregon, to continuing to practice, learn, and teach various types of yoga within Central Virginia alongside working as a Listing Partner & Realtor! When she’s not on her mat or in a listing appointment, Madison also loves to cycle, throw pottery, and garden. She is passionate about mindful balance with everything, our connection with ourselves, and the idea that we always have the opportunity to reflect, reset, and thrive - always in all ways. These are all themes she will bring to her classes and have you leaving your mat with a feeling of revitalization, centeredness, and a new perspective.
Madison is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher (RYT 200) through Charlottesville’s FlyDog Yoga. She has been practicing yoga and meditation for 10+ years, nationwide, from initially discovering yoga’s positive mind-body impact while growing up in Atlanta, Georgia, to attending weekend meditation/yoga retreats while living in Portland, Oregon, to continuing to practice, learn, and teach various types of yoga within Central Virginia alongside working as a Listing Partner & Realtor! When she’s not on her mat or in a listing appointment, Madison also loves to cycle, throw pottery, and garden. She is passionate about mindful balance with everything, our connection with ourselves, and the idea that we always have the opportunity to reflect, reset, and thrive - always in all ways. These are all themes she will bring to her classes and have you leaving your mat with a feeling of revitalization, centeredness, and a new perspective.
Deb Barry
Deborah joined the STSY community in 2022. She brings over 7 years of experience teaching vinyasa and power yoga to our space.
Deborah works hard to bring energy, joy, and strength to her classes. With a focus on the student, she strives to make yoga accessible, fun, empowering, and to learn everyone’s name.
Outside the studio, Deborah works as a professor of medical education at the University of Virginia. You can also find her on her mat, taking group fitness classes around town, or hanging with her two (mostly grown) kids!
Deborah joined the STSY community in 2022. She brings over 7 years of experience teaching vinyasa and power yoga to our space.
Deborah works hard to bring energy, joy, and strength to her classes. With a focus on the student, she strives to make yoga accessible, fun, empowering, and to learn everyone’s name.
Outside the studio, Deborah works as a professor of medical education at the University of Virginia. You can also find her on her mat, taking group fitness classes around town, or hanging with her two (mostly grown) kids!
Jelueh Peck
Jelueh discovered yoga through her best friend in 2003 and has practiced ever since. Formerly an engineer and supply chain professional, she gave up her career to motherhood. In her search for ways to find peace, strength and physical-emotional well-being, she found her passion in yoga and decided to become a teacher. Jelueh culminated her 200hr teacher training with Kaia Yoga in Westport, Connecticut in February 2020 and has been teaching since in person and on-line.
Jelueh enjoys teaching vinyasa flow and power classes that get your heart pumping, help you strengthen and develop flexibility. She will help you find alignment, by gently respecting your innate abilities and anatomy. She received additional training in Gentle Yoga through Kaia.
She is excited for the opportunity to teach at Salute the Sun and join this awesome community after her move to Charlottesville in June 2022. She moved with her husband, 3 children (ages 12, 10 and 7) and their dog Sage. She loves the beach, hiking and spending time with family. If you have any suggestions of things to do with kids around Charlottesville, she would love to hear from you!
Jelueh discovered yoga through her best friend in 2003 and has practiced ever since. Formerly an engineer and supply chain professional, she gave up her career to motherhood. In her search for ways to find peace, strength and physical-emotional well-being, she found her passion in yoga and decided to become a teacher. Jelueh culminated her 200hr teacher training with Kaia Yoga in Westport, Connecticut in February 2020 and has been teaching since in person and on-line.
Jelueh enjoys teaching vinyasa flow and power classes that get your heart pumping, help you strengthen and develop flexibility. She will help you find alignment, by gently respecting your innate abilities and anatomy. She received additional training in Gentle Yoga through Kaia.
She is excited for the opportunity to teach at Salute the Sun and join this awesome community after her move to Charlottesville in June 2022. She moved with her husband, 3 children (ages 12, 10 and 7) and their dog Sage. She loves the beach, hiking and spending time with family. If you have any suggestions of things to do with kids around Charlottesville, she would love to hear from you!
Kelly Jones
Kelly is a 200 hr experienced registered yoga teacher with an advanced specialization in Yin yoga. Kelly draws her students into the present and believes that in such a busy world, a powerful tool we control is the ability to still the mind and make it a beautiful place to be.
Kelly has been teaching since 2018 and enjoys creating powerful flows that challenge the body and bring peace to the soul.
Kelly is a 200 hr experienced registered yoga teacher with an advanced specialization in Yin yoga. Kelly draws her students into the present and believes that in such a busy world, a powerful tool we control is the ability to still the mind and make it a beautiful place to be.
Kelly has been teaching since 2018 and enjoys creating powerful flows that challenge the body and bring peace to the soul.
Jane Fitts-
Jane is a 200 hour RYT with additional certifications in Yin, The Roll Model Method, and Yoga Remedy Therapeutic Yoga under mentor Dani Ibarra.
She is the daughter of a yogi and has been practicing since she was a child. Jane’s passion and focus is on accessibility for all, with an aim to alleviate pain and stress in the body & mind.
She incorporates aromatherapy, breath work and all the props in order to create a comfortable safe space to access the bliss that is yoga.
Jane is a 200 hour RYT with additional certifications in Yin, The Roll Model Method, and Yoga Remedy Therapeutic Yoga under mentor Dani Ibarra.
She is the daughter of a yogi and has been practicing since she was a child. Jane’s passion and focus is on accessibility for all, with an aim to alleviate pain and stress in the body & mind.
She incorporates aromatherapy, breath work and all the props in order to create a comfortable safe space to access the bliss that is yoga.
Malena Koes
"My yoga journey began as a complement to running and playing soccer in college. So much of my practice began with the physical aspect. After college, a close friend of mine was opening a Baptiste Power Yoga studio. I was hooked right away, and I like to say that yoga found me. I completed my 200h Baptiste Yoga Teacher Training at Humble Haven Yoga in Richmond, Virginia in 2017. Shortly after, I moved to Chicago and began teaching. I completed my Yin Yoga Teacher training in Spring 2018.
Teaching allows me to open my mind, body, and soul to the kindness in myself and my community. The principles of Baptiste Power Yoga speak to me on and off the mat. For me, yoga is a journey not a destination. I like to focus on a deep connection of self while striving for physical power.
When I'm not on my mat, I'm working part time as a Registered Nurse at Well Room. I also have a little one named Gianna, a golden retriever named Fabio, and a precious gem of a husband. They all keep me busy but yoga keeps me grounded."
"My yoga journey began as a complement to running and playing soccer in college. So much of my practice began with the physical aspect. After college, a close friend of mine was opening a Baptiste Power Yoga studio. I was hooked right away, and I like to say that yoga found me. I completed my 200h Baptiste Yoga Teacher Training at Humble Haven Yoga in Richmond, Virginia in 2017. Shortly after, I moved to Chicago and began teaching. I completed my Yin Yoga Teacher training in Spring 2018.
Teaching allows me to open my mind, body, and soul to the kindness in myself and my community. The principles of Baptiste Power Yoga speak to me on and off the mat. For me, yoga is a journey not a destination. I like to focus on a deep connection of self while striving for physical power.
When I'm not on my mat, I'm working part time as a Registered Nurse at Well Room. I also have a little one named Gianna, a golden retriever named Fabio, and a precious gem of a husband. They all keep me busy but yoga keeps me grounded."
Michael Okusa-
In addition to teaching yoga at Salute the Sun, Michael also coaches strength, conditioning, mobility, and nutrition. His yoga classes often feature sneaky strength elements, creative mobility sequences, and a balance between feel good flow and long fiery holds. Outside the studio, you might find him doing other sporty activities like running around town, doing errands on bike, or dancing for no particular reason.
In addition to teaching yoga at Salute the Sun, Michael also coaches strength, conditioning, mobility, and nutrition. His yoga classes often feature sneaky strength elements, creative mobility sequences, and a balance between feel good flow and long fiery holds. Outside the studio, you might find him doing other sporty activities like running around town, doing errands on bike, or dancing for no particular reason.
Kristen Koch
Kristen discovered yoga while studying in Italy in 2019. She was looking for a way to move her body and find some grounding during her travels, but found much, much more. She jumped into the yoga lifestyle quickly, ultimately getting her RYT 200 in Baptiste Power Vinyasa from Feel Better Yoga in March of 2020. This training sparked her love for sharing the joys of yoga with the community. As a teacher and practitioner, she deeply believes in the mental and physical benefits that come from the practice. Outside of her 200 hour certification, Kristen is certified in restorative yoga lineages, including Yin and Yoga Nidra
Kristen discovered yoga while studying in Italy in 2019. She was looking for a way to move her body and find some grounding during her travels, but found much, much more. She jumped into the yoga lifestyle quickly, ultimately getting her RYT 200 in Baptiste Power Vinyasa from Feel Better Yoga in March of 2020. This training sparked her love for sharing the joys of yoga with the community. As a teacher and practitioner, she deeply believes in the mental and physical benefits that come from the practice. Outside of her 200 hour certification, Kristen is certified in restorative yoga lineages, including Yin and Yoga Nidra
Lorraine Sanders
A Virginia-born girl who went off to see the world, Lorraine Sanders began practicing yoga in the early 2000s. She studied Ashtanga at Stanford University before practicing Forrest Yoga, Power Yoga and other yoga formats at San Francisco Bay Area studios during her 16 years on the West Coast. Despite her ongoing interest in yoga, for years practicing felt “boring. She preferred high-impact, bootcamp-style workouts instead. It wasn’t until a sudden back injury and subsequent surgery fundamentally changed her ability to exercise (as well movement in day-to-day life) that she grouchily turned to yoga as her core form of exercise. She truly fell in love with Power Yoga after moving to Charlottesville in 2016. In 2018, Lorraine completed 200-hour Power Vinyasa Training at FlyDog and Baptiste Institute Art of Assisting at Baptiste Power Yoga Boston. In 2019, she completed the Baptiste Power Yoga Teacher Course through FlyDog and, in 2021, finished her 300-hour Power Vinyasa Training via the same studio. These days, Lorraine is thrilled to be able to be a part of the Salute the Sun community. During a Power class with Lorraine, you can expect to move, sweat and have fun while exploring the infinite ways movement on the mat translates to strength, resilience and recovery out in the world. Outside the studio, Lorraine is a marketer for investors and Web3 companies, hangs out with her crazy blended family of six (plus needy bernedoodle Tigermo) and aims to spend as much time on the water in the Northern Neck of VA as possible.
A Virginia-born girl who went off to see the world, Lorraine Sanders began practicing yoga in the early 2000s. She studied Ashtanga at Stanford University before practicing Forrest Yoga, Power Yoga and other yoga formats at San Francisco Bay Area studios during her 16 years on the West Coast. Despite her ongoing interest in yoga, for years practicing felt “boring. She preferred high-impact, bootcamp-style workouts instead. It wasn’t until a sudden back injury and subsequent surgery fundamentally changed her ability to exercise (as well movement in day-to-day life) that she grouchily turned to yoga as her core form of exercise. She truly fell in love with Power Yoga after moving to Charlottesville in 2016. In 2018, Lorraine completed 200-hour Power Vinyasa Training at FlyDog and Baptiste Institute Art of Assisting at Baptiste Power Yoga Boston. In 2019, she completed the Baptiste Power Yoga Teacher Course through FlyDog and, in 2021, finished her 300-hour Power Vinyasa Training via the same studio. These days, Lorraine is thrilled to be able to be a part of the Salute the Sun community. During a Power class with Lorraine, you can expect to move, sweat and have fun while exploring the infinite ways movement on the mat translates to strength, resilience and recovery out in the world. Outside the studio, Lorraine is a marketer for investors and Web3 companies, hangs out with her crazy blended family of six (plus needy bernedoodle Tigermo) and aims to spend as much time on the water in the Northern Neck of VA as possible.
Madeline Rose
Born and raised as a Southern gal in Charleston, SC, Madeline moved to New York City for college, and where she also received her 200hr YYT at Daya Yoga Studio. Balanced between breath awareness and movement, Madeline infuses a combination of mindful intention setting, dynamic movement, and devotional grounding release throughout the practice. Her intention while guiding a class is to provide space for every person to explore and express the depths of his or her practice so that they may carry the magic with them beyond the mat!
Born and raised as a Southern gal in Charleston, SC, Madeline moved to New York City for college, and where she also received her 200hr YYT at Daya Yoga Studio. Balanced between breath awareness and movement, Madeline infuses a combination of mindful intention setting, dynamic movement, and devotional grounding release throughout the practice. Her intention while guiding a class is to provide space for every person to explore and express the depths of his or her practice so that they may carry the magic with them beyond the mat!
Bridget Baylin
Bridget Atwell Baylin has been practicing yoga regularly since 1998. She is a 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher, receiving her 200-hour Power Vinyasa training in 2015 at Fly Dog Yoga and 300-hour Classical Yoga Training in 2018 at the Ivy Yoga School. She is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, trained at the California College of Ayurveda in 2017 and is currently working on a mentorship in Vedic Astrology. Bridget focuses on integrated wellness and creativity as the foundation for all of her classes, projects and relationships. Bridget is an attorney and before starting her Ayurvedic wellness practice, At Wellness, she worked in business affairs, research and communications in a variety of corporate and government settings. All of her roles created her great need for and interest in yoga. Bridget loves to make original art and emphasizes unique expression, self-nourishment and healthy routines as crucial components to living a vibrant life and promoting health. She loves to share the ancient principles of yoga and Ayurveda in a modern and accessible format so that people can apply these ideas to every aspect of their lives and experience increased energy, creativity, physical well-being, life enjoyment, connection and serenity.
Bridget Atwell Baylin has been practicing yoga regularly since 1998. She is a 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher, receiving her 200-hour Power Vinyasa training in 2015 at Fly Dog Yoga and 300-hour Classical Yoga Training in 2018 at the Ivy Yoga School. She is an Ayurvedic Health Counselor, trained at the California College of Ayurveda in 2017 and is currently working on a mentorship in Vedic Astrology. Bridget focuses on integrated wellness and creativity as the foundation for all of her classes, projects and relationships. Bridget is an attorney and before starting her Ayurvedic wellness practice, At Wellness, she worked in business affairs, research and communications in a variety of corporate and government settings. All of her roles created her great need for and interest in yoga. Bridget loves to make original art and emphasizes unique expression, self-nourishment and healthy routines as crucial components to living a vibrant life and promoting health. She loves to share the ancient principles of yoga and Ayurveda in a modern and accessible format so that people can apply these ideas to every aspect of their lives and experience increased energy, creativity, physical well-being, life enjoyment, connection and serenity.
