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.
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!
Isa Jacobsen
Alongside her passion of practicing, teaching, and performing Aerial Arts, Isa loves working with kids of all ages. Before moving to Moab, Isa was a gymnastics teacher, which included teaching Mommy & Me classes ranging from as young as 2 months old to 5 years old. She currently teaches kids Aerial Silks classes at Climb Moab, with ages starting at 6 years old, and has been inspired to open the opportunity to start her favorite craft at an even younger age.
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.
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.
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.
Pau Tucay
With 18 years of practice, I love being a student of yoga- always learning, pushing my edge, and exploring what’s possible on and off the mat. Yoga is my calm, my sanctuary, and what keeps me grounded. After a spinal injury that took me away from yoga for several years, recovery and healing became a catalyst for profound change. I returned with a new perspective, completing my 200-hour YTT with Jonah Kest in Costa Rica in 2023, and have continued pursuing education that resonates with me. After nearly two decades in Las Vegas, the natural pull to follow where the practice was taking me brought me to new places and eventually back home to the Philippines where I grew up, and had the opportunity to share yoga with athletes, coaches, artists, and the wider wellness community. As a newer teacher, the practice I share is a culmination of all I have learned from my teachers, and from the teachers that came before.
Yoga carried me through travel, recovery, healing, and change, ultimately bringing me back to Moab- a place that had been calling me for years. During my nomadic chapter in Moab this year, I completed my 500-hour ITTC through The Yoga Institute in India, primarily as a path for personal development and growth, deepening my practice through self-study. Along the way, sharing yoga with others naturally became a part of my own practice and continues to bring me exactly where I am today. I’m still learning, still exploring, and still becoming—equally happy in quiet stillness, on my mat, or out in the wild. I love connecting through movement, practicing together, and most of all, sharing the stoke- on and off the mat!
