Alex Reynaldo / Instructor

Alex has been practicing and teaching yoga since 2014. Yoga cultivates mindfulness and balance in the mind/body which she believes are key for a happy, healthy and fulfilled life. Driven by her passion for community, she offers hatha, vinyasa and yin yoga, as well as AcroYoga and slackline practices.

Annette Kearl / Instructor

Annette has devoted over 35 years in the exploration of music and sound therapies.  She integrates perspectives of Western and Mind-Body medicine as well as Indigenous and Spiritual practices. She studied Sound Healing in France with Fabien Maman, founder the Academy of Sound, Color and Movement. She has spent time with a Peruvian Shaman and Indigenous Grandmothers on Hopi reservation. In 2017, she obtained and Ph.D. in the transformational power of sound through the California Institute of Integral Studies. Her instruments are set up at Desert Power Yoga where she offers group and individual sessions.  The instruments include the Columns of Sound (imported from Germany), the Swiss Resonance Overtone Table (imported from Switzerland), Gongs, Hung Drum, Rain Stick, Flutes, Digeridoo, other Indigenous instruments and Peruvian magic songs (Icaros).

Antonina Padovano / Instructor

Antonina Padovano is a self-taught dance instructor offering classes rooted in mindfulness and creative expression, with an emphasis on sensual, conscious movement.

Amanda Gray / Instructor (she/her)

Amanda Gray (she/hers) is a trauma-informed registered yoga instructor who has taught yoga since 2016. After taking her first vinyasa flow class in 2011, Amanda immediately recognized the emotional and physical benefits the practice offers and was inspired to learn as much as she could about it, which led to her eventual pursuit of teaching it to others. Studying under Natasha Rizopolous of Down Under Yoga in Boston, MA deeply influenced Amanda’s style, which is centered around alignment and accessibility. Amanda combines alignment cues, playful energy and a passion to serve others to create classes that are safe and accessible and encourage students to deeply connect with themselves, in both mind and body. 

Amanda’s classes range from traditional vinyasa to restorative. She is a certified pre-natal instructor, and is currently enrolled in a 300 hour trauma yoga certification program. At the end of 2024 she will have over 500 hours of teaching certifications. She is a life long learner who strives to evolve her knowledge and her classes. She’s particularly interested in how to support the sacred origins of yoga while respecting the people and traditions who cultivated it and enjoys studying yoga philosophy through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Off the mat, Amanda is a certified end of life doula. She nourishes her spirit with live music, travel, and reading and of course- yoga workshops. 

Anna Wold / Instructor

I’m a Yoga instructor that would like to help others enjoy the practice as much as I do. I first started practicing yoga in college. I needed movement and flexibility in my life and fell in love with the way yoga changed the way I felt physically and mentally after my first session. I have practiced with both online yoga videos and in person studios. Recently I completed both the 200 hour and 500 hour yoga certification course work. My goal with a Yoga practice to quiet my mind, build strength and flexibility, and encourage community on and off the mat. Practicing yoga has improved my posture, helped me to be thinking in the present, and encouraged better breathing practices. I look forward to practicing yoga with you!

Breann Vail Davis | Instructor (she/her)

BREANN DAVIS IS A RYT-500 AND IS A CERTIFIED TRAUMA SENSITIVE YOGA FACILITATOR THROUGH THE TRAUMA CENTER. SHE IS A LIFELONG STUDENT OF VINYASA, MEDITATION, RESTORATIVE, YIN, AND ANUSARA PRACTICES.  BREANN BELIEVES THAT YOGA IS A GROUNDING ANCHOR IN HER LIFE, AND HER PASSION IS TO HELP OTHERS CULTIVATE A DEEPER CONNECTION TO THEMSELVES THROUGH THE TEACHINGS OF YOGA AND MINDFULNESS. BREANN FIRST MOVED TO MOAB AS A RIVER GUIDE, AND SHE’S ALWAYS UP FOR ANYTHING CREATIVE OR ADVENTUROUS. SHE LOVES ROMPING IN THE DESERT WITH HER HUSBAND, DAUGHTER, AND TWO DOGS.

Crystal Blanks-Bunch / Instructor (she/her)

Crystal discovered yoga in 1999 when she was pregnant with her son. She was searching for a way to help her body feel good as it prepared itself for the childbirth journey.  Yoga was not available in her area at that time so she would find yoga programs on TV and later the internet. Crystal quickly realized that yoga was not only good for my body, but also my mind. She continued to practice over the years mainly on her own, but also in studios as she would travel. When she moved to Moab, Utah Crystal became a regular student at the local studio. She met an instructor at the studio who introduced her to Inbody Academy, where she would eventually study and complete her 200 YTT program.  The teacher training program touched on many yoga styles; Restorative, Gentle, Hatha, Vinyasa & Yin, and Yin. The course had many different teachers with many different specialties. Crystal became so intrigued by the academy and what she was learning that she enrolled in a 200 Hour Mindfulness Program which, was completed in October of 2020. Crystal is so grateful for her education, and now instructs yoga on a daily basis. For Crstyal, yoga is about the balance between mental and physical wellbeing. Her classes combine both Mindfulness and Asanas to bring together the mind and body with breath. She currently instructs Gentle Yoga, Hatha, and Restorative Classes. Crystal believes yoga is for all ages and all body types, therefore she offers many variations to make poses available to anyone who is willing to join her on the mat

Courtney Reese Hill | Owner / Instructor (she/her)

Courtney’s love for yoga blossomed in 2012, as she was trying to find Holistic ways to deal with stress. She was hesitant to try yoga at first, fearing that she couldn’t keep up. She quickly learned that yoga is a practice that is done for your own mind and body. Courtney’s yoga practice is rooted in Baptiste Power Vinyasa and the practice of mindfulness. Courtney has been practicing both Buddhism and Baptiste yoga since 2012. She completed her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Radiance Power Yoga in 2016, 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training with My Vinyasa Practice in 2021, and opened Desert Power Yoga as a Registered yoga school in 2022. In addition to wellness certifications, Courtney holds a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and an Associate’s degree in Radiologic Technology. in addition to teaching wellness and fitness, She also teaches montessori education, family wellness with Moonflower Cooperative, and practices Radiologic Technology & Computed Tomography in Moab. Her work in healthcare and medicine gives her a deep understanding of the human body and how it functions. Courtney taught yoga full time in Denver for 2 years before moving to Moab to open Desert Power Yoga. When she’s not teaching or working at the hospital, courtney enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, paddle-boarding, snow shoeing and traveling.

Danny Baril / Instructor

Danny has been teaching since 2015, focusing mainly on his passion of power vinyasa yoga. After finishing his 200 hour certification, he has gained more experience through a 50 hour extension program and a 40 hour level 2 teacher training, along with many hours on his own mat. His goal is to guide you to be the best version of yourself through awareness of mind, body, and spiritual connections. Through building these connections in class, you can create a love and support for yourself that will empower you to take charge of your life off the mat and into the world. Being an avid rock climber and backcountry snowboarder, Danny has looked to yoga to compliment an active lifestyle with attention to breath, movement, strength, and flexibility. He is also known as DJ Dan Dasana, where he gets behind the turn tables and curates a soundtrack of ambient, deep house, and down tempo live mixes for special yoga classes.

Dorothy Grimes / Instructor (they/them)

Namaskar! Meet Dorothy. Dorothy is a Laughter Yoga teacher and 200 hour Baptiste Power Yoga teacher. They have been practicing yoga since 2011, dancing since they were a young child, and was born as a silly goose. While working toward a nursing degree at SLCC, Dorothy Laughter Yoga and enjoyed the holistic wellness that came from it. They were further inspired to pursue becoming a power yoga teacher and graduated from their 200 hour training in 2025! Dorothy loves providing a supportive space for people of all abilities to feel embodied and build a relationship with their own self across the spectrum of sensations and emotions. Dorothy believes that yoga exists on and off the mat and loves to infuse yogic philosophy into class for powerful support for health of the body, mind, and spirit. Come move your body, get curious, and feel the benefits of uniting your yoga practice with Dorothy!

Jade Valdez / Instructor

Originally from Salt Lake City, I began my yoga journey after stepping down as a competitive athlete. Through yoga I rediscovered strength, community, and healing and I haven't looked back since. In 2023, I completed my 80 hour Sculpt and Flow training in Portland, OR and found so much joy in teaching! I truly believe that strengthening the mind, body, and soul should be fun and joyful! My classes are groovy and upbeat, and I’m here to grow right alongside you on your mat! 

Jill Kuzman| Instructor (she/her)

Jill began practicing yoga 7 years ago during recovery from a broken leg. Unbeknownst to her at the time, this was the beginning of a new life path. Her yoga journey has now brought her to India twice and fulfilled over 500 hours of training in the practices of Hatha, Iyengar, Ashtanga Vinyasa and Restorative. In her classes you can expect a challenge, an air of positivity and a reminder that yoga is a practice of growth and healing. When not teaching in the studio, she can be found mountain biking, practicing yoga on her paddle board and doing handstands absolutely everywhere.  

JoAnn Miller / Instructor

JoAnn fully believes that yoga is too important to be taken seriously. As a self-taught yogi, JoAnn began to share her love and passion for the practice with friends on her college campus. This casual gathering of friends evolved and Squirrel Squirrel Yoga Club was formed! Through teaching, JoAnn discovered the deep pleasure that comes from the work and not the reward. She decided to pursue formal training and went on to study and teach all around the world. Her classes focus on the why and how of yoga asana interwoven with flow, fun, and whimsy!

Karen Henker / Instructor

Laughter and movement are powerful medicines, especially when taken together, and dancing is my most reliable shortcut to joy. In the 20 years I've lived in Moab I've tried all the dance classes on offer, and Buti is a hands-down favorite. I look forward to sharing its primal energy, whooping and stamping, and breathless smiles with this community. 

Katie McFarland / Instructor

I’m a Moab native who has been practicing yoga for 8 years, teaching for two. I teach yoga to help my students facilitate a connection to the self. The playlists I bring to class are unique and the music is upbeat. My flow difficulty ranges from beginner to intermediate & is strength focused, cues are engaging and the goal is always personal alignment. 3-5 minutes of core are a recurring peak of class. 

Lauren Doucette / Instructor

With over 5 years of experience as a functional strength trainer, nutritionist, and Animal Flow instructor, I specialize in strengthening fascial connections to enhance mobility, force transmission, and overall body adaptability. My approach focuses on improving sensory awareness and interconnectedness, allowing my clients to move with greater fluidity and precision. Through Animal Flow, I guide individuals in unlocking their body’s full potential, building strength and flexibility in a dynamic, playful way. I’m passionate about helping others cultivate a deeper connection to their body for lasting, sustainable results.

Lindsay Distefano / Instructor

Lindsay has been moving, breathing, and flowing with yoga for over a decade, and for the past five years, she’s had the joy of guiding others on their own journey. Trained in Boise, Idaho, she has taught yoga across the world, bringing her signature style—a blend of soulful movement, intentional breath, and feel-good music—to students of all backgrounds. Believing that yoga is for every body, Lindsay creates a welcoming space where students can come exactly as they are, tuning into their own rhythm and flow. To her, yoga is more than just a practice on the mat—it’s a way of moving through life with presence, strength, and an open heart. Whether leading a high-energy vinyasa or a grounding, meditative flow, Lindsay invites you to step into the moment, move freely, and embrace the magic of the practice.

Massey Stichter / Instructor (she/her)

 Massey has been a student of yoga since 2018. After living and volunteering in yoga and meditation centers throughout New Zealand, she felt inspired to start teaching. Teaching Hatha and Vinyasa have allowed her to incorporate the connection of mind, body, and spirit through a holistic practice of yoga. She finds that yoga opens up more space for compassion, harmony, and presence, which she feels passionate about sharing with others.

Michelle Griffith / Instructor

By day, I’m a data scientist, and by night, I moonlight as a yoga instructor and aerial performer. With a passion for acroyoga, slacklining, burlesque, and aerial arts, I celebrate the joy of movement and inspire others to explore their own strength, flexibility, and creativity.

Rob Neilson / Instructor

Hello!  Meet Rob, a dedicated taiji (tai chi) practitioner and instructor.  Rob loves training and teaching taiji, and his enthusiasm and commitment to the art will motivate you to also fall in love with taiji.  Rob is also a Naturopathic doctor and Acupuncturist, and believes that taiji, yoga, and qigong are fundamental to being healthy and well.  He believes that by moving your own qi with these forms of exercise, one can experience incredible energy, health, and joy in this life. 

Taiji helps teach the body how to move in harmony with nature.  Allowing our body to move as effectively and fluidly as possible.  In this art we learn to let go of old holding patterns and tensions, and relearn a new way of moving through the world. 

Samantha Metzner / Instructor (she/her)

Samantha, ERYT-200 and RYT-500, is originally from Chapel Hill, NC. She received her 200-hour training at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2015, after earning her B.A. in Art from Guilford College. She furthered her studies with Darren Rhodes at Yoga Oasis in Tucson and earned her 300-hour Advanced Teacher Training certification in 2021.

Having practiced yoga since 2012, Samantha has explored multiple Hatha yoga lineages. As a result, her asana teaching style blends alignment-based practices with classical postures.

Passionate about the tradition of yoga, Samantha views it as a means to unite the body, mind, and heart, while exploring access to our true selves. She is committed to helping her students practice fully and deeply, honoring whatever that may look like for each individual!

Sarah Krsna / Instructor

Sarah Krsna loves yoga and can’t wait to join you on the mat in the transcendental moving meditation that yoga is for her. Yoga gives expression to gnostic concepts which cannot be put into words: union in a world of duality.

Tierra Groff / Instructor

Tierra began her movement journey as an athlete, spending many days outside skiing, climbing, mountain biking, swimming, and one day in to the hot room for a Pilates class. She was immediately taken aback at how, after so much of her own exercise practices, she was challenged by this seemingly easy body weight training. She began attending regularly for a year, amazed at how well her body performed in her daily activities, and was delighted when a friend recommended her teacher training. She started her training a year ago, in the fall of 2023, and has been teaching passionately ever since. Still growing and learning, she is moved by every individual that attends her class and is constantly exploring new flows and styles to include all bodies. 

Monika Stankovičová / Instructor

Yoga found me in 2013, during a time of healing. Through breath, stillness, and movement, I began to reconnect with my body and quiet my mind. What started as a personal journey

became a path of service. I’m a certified 200-hour Yoga Alliance teacher with additional training in prenatal yoga, Reiki healing, and Basic DNA holistic therapy through meditation. I’m also a face yoga, Ayurveda and Luna practitioner, focusing on natural hormone balance and women’s wellness. My approach blends the wisdom of yoga, energy healing, and holistic health to support others in reconnecting with their body, mind, and soul. In my teaching, I hold space for everyone—because yoga and meditation are for everybody, every mood, every stage of life. I believe each day is different, and our practice should reflect that. Whether we're flowing in the studio with props or breathing under the open sky, I guide my students to tune into their own rhythm and find balance from within. In my classes and workshops, including sound meditations with OM, I invite students into a space of simplicity, silence, and self-awareness. Yoga is not just movement—it is a return to wholeness.

Nicole Tironi / Instructor

Nicole has been practicing yoga for 14 years. She began her journey when she started her career as a licensed massage therapist (LMT) at the age of 18. Throughout the years, her love & passion for health & wellness, and genuine care for other has grown immensely. She has taken countless of continuing education classes in massage therapy, including Reiki. Always wanting to further her practice in yoga, but just never felt drawn to any specific place or course to do so. Finally though.

After moving to Moab in March 2023, she fell in love with the area & the local studio ; Desert Power Yoga. She immediately joined the YTT there that began in April, and completed it in January 2024. She is now a certified yoga teacher! YAY :)

Shannon Miller / Instructor

Shannon has been practicing yoga for 10 years. From the moment her first class ended she knew that it was something she would be doing for the rest of her life. Dancing had always been therapy for her and when yoga was introduce a whole other level of healing occurred. Mind, body and spirit became more aligned. Yoga had saved her in the darkest time, had become her path way to healing. She has been visiting and playing in the magical Moab desert since she was 12, hiking biking, dirt biking, paddle boarding and enjoying just about everything Moab has to offer. She was finally able to make it her and her 4 beautiful children’s home 5 yrs ago. After being here and placing some roots the door of opportunity opened up and allowed to attain her 200 hour YTT. THANKS DPY!!  Sooo blessed and excited to share her passion in the soulful balancing practice. YAY YOGI!

Tiger Keogh (she/her)

Tiger Keogh is a Moab native who has been enjoying life in the desert for decades & has been practicing yoga asanas for  the past 20 years.
When the opportunity arose to take the 200 hour yoga teacher training course here in Moab, Tiger signed up, eager to learn more & practice all the aspects of a yogic lifestyle.
Studying under Courtney, Sam & Crystal was everything Tiger hoped for: clarity, respect for self & others, safety consciousness, and living with presence & awareness.
Tiger hopes to continue her yoga practice for years to come & may take up teaching others in the future; especially gentle yoga & restorative yoga.