Allison Davis

RYT 200

Allison is a devoted student of yoga who has witnessed the power of yoga to transform the body, mind, and spirit. She received her 200hr RYT from Beloved Yoga and currently specializes in flow yoga and children’s yoga. Allison has studied with Shakta Kaur Khalsa, founder of the Radiant Child Yoga Program, and has over 200 hours of volunteer service teaching children in Tibet and Cambodia.

She has a Bachelor Degree in Art History from the University of Maryland and a certification in Graphic Design. In addition to her yoga practice she has a personal study practice that includes psychology, spirituality, and personal development.

Brigitte O'Ryan Pollio

RYT 200                                               

Brigitte was introduced to yoga at an early age by her father who used to do headstands and sun salutations in the backyard.    Her own yoga practice slowly emerged in her early twenties when she experimented with different styles of yoga.   From that time on, yoga took a more prominent role in her life as she discovered how it brought strength, balance, and an overall sense of  well-being into her life. 

In 2006, Brigitte completed her 200 yoga teacher training and has been teaching and practicing yoga to both adults and children ever since.  Brigitte’s classes are vinyasa-based and encourage students to build both inner calm and physical strength through awareness of breath and body.   In addition to teaching yoga, Brigitte also holds a master’s degree in Museum Education and enjoys practicing yoga with her husband and 2 children. 

Colby Cooper

RYT 200                                               

Colby was first turned on to yoga in 2003 after years of rigorous training in classical ballet. Yoga proved to be a natural transition from dance, but offered stress relief and a powerful integration of body and mind that she had never experienced before.  

Colby’s passion for movement inspires her vinyasa flow classes that incorporate fluid sequencing, rejuvenating breath work and grooving dance elements. She is also an avid live music fan and peppers her playlists with an eclectic mix of rock, funk, reggae and electronic dance tunes. 

Colby received her 200hr RYT with Don and Amba Stapleton at the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica. She holds a Bachelors degree in Communication from Wake Forest University and worked in marketing and event planning in a previous life. Colby lives in Alexandria with her husband, cat and dog.

Delia Sullivan
RYT 200

Delia began practicing yoga 10 years ago.  She mainly practiced a vinyasa style yoga and was amazed by the transformation in her mind and body.  She began teaching teen girls the art of yoga and became passionate about sharing yoga as a way to expanding ones life, one pose at a time!  She believes yoga is a tool that everyone can use in their lives.  An insatiable student, Delia seeks opportunities to study with teachers from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, both locally and in her travels.

She is trained as a teen yoga teacher with Christy Brock of Yoga4teens, Laguna Beach, CA.  The last four years she has taught private classes in her home, corporate setting, elementary school and workshop/retreat setting in Guatemala.  She continues to deepen her understanding of yoga through meditation, independent study, and personal practice. Delia creates a light-hearted environment in which students explore a mindful practice, physical challenges and encourages compassion through self-acceptance. Delia is a native of Alexandria and lives with her husband and three children 18, 14, and 10.  In addition to teaching yoga, Delia is a photographer specializing in children’s portraits, art and travel photography. www.deliasullivanphoto.com

Jodi Kanauer Darlage

RTY 200

Jodi first discovered yoga in college in 1997, but it was not until recovering from an injury while training for a triathlon did she come to truly appreciate the infinite mind/body healing benefits of yoga. jodi has found that her practice melts away the stresses of daily life and nurtures the spirit & soul. she initially practiced bikram yoga for several years before passionately discovering vinyasa flow in 2006.

Jodi encourages students to hit the pause button of the mind to luxuriously discover playfulness in their practice while connecting to the inner child within – permitting oneself to take life & self a little less seriously. she infuses creativity into her classes and guides students on a fluid & energetic voyage with focus on the breath & alignment. Her musical choices in class reflect an upbeat speckled mix of world, rock, jazz, reggae, alternative, blues & hip-hop.

In addition to completing her 200-hour vinyasa training at tranquil space, Jodi has a children’s yoga teacher training certification through karma kids yoga & a pre-natal certification with Shiva Rea. she is grateful to her many teachers and fellow yoginis & yogis who have heartened & inspired her yoga journey.

Jolene Ryan

RYT 500

Jolene is a 500 ERYT (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher) through Yoga Alliance.  She completed a 200-hour Holistic Yoga Teacher Training through Pure Prana Yoga Studio, a 300-hour Jivamukti Yoga Teacher Training through Jivamukti Yoga School and an 80-hour Pre-Natal Yoga Teacher Training through Golden Bridge Yoga.  And has studied under many of the top US yoga teachers attending many workshops, classes and trainings in addition to the 3 teacher trainings she has completed.  Jolene has been teaching yoga for five+ years through studios, one-on-one privates and semi-privates, corporations and workshops.  It has been a 13+ year journey that continues to inspire and elevate her on many levels.  Yoga is her lifestyle, not something she turns on and off when teaching or speaking on the topic. 

Jolene is also a Holistic Health Counselor and a member of the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.  She graduated from The Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York City accredited through Columbia University.  Jolene discovered The Institute for Integrative Nutrition while attending a yoga conference in New York City after relocating to Washington, DC. Drawn to the program as it presented another opportunity to find more balance pairing it with her yoga practice to maintain a grounded and healthy wellbeing.  Additionally, Jolene holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science from Texas State University.

Jolene has made two life transitions: Initially from collegiate athlete to a successful retail/operations career in New York City/Washington, DC.  And presently, in her current career as a Yoga Teacher and Health Counselor, Jolene uses her combined life experiences, training and education to focus on the development of the whole person – inside and out.  Jolene is inspired to use her background to share the benefits of a healthy, whole and balanced lifestyle with others.

Kathy Judd

300-hr level Jivamukti &

E-RYT 200  

Kathy has studied and taught a variety of styles of yoga – Ashtanga, Iyengar, Kundalini, Yoga Kids and Phoenix Rising to name a few, all of which influence her teaching. But it wasn’t until she started practicing Jivamukti Yoga® that things really started to get interesting!  Kathy considers herself to be a humble student and servant of the tradition of yoga.  Kathy’s classes are distinguished by a deep, faithful and unapologetic spirituality, a passion for the diverse aspects of the practice, creative and vigorous sequencing, an emphasis on social and spiritual activism, humor, and inspired musical selections.

Kehar Kaur

RYT 200  

Kehar Kaur/Joanna knew she was going to teach yoga since she started practicing Hatha yoga in 2000, but knew she had to find the right style that suited her.  In the summer of 2006, a blessed case of tendonitis in her wrists led her to Kundalini Yoga, and she's been a devoted student ever since. A classically-trained singer with a degree in Vocal performance and life-long performer, she discovered through yoga and meditation that our ability to create is our ability to heal. 

In her teaching practice, she creates a strong and safe environment for self-discovery and healing.  Through her continued personal sadhana of yoga and music, she strives to keep experiencing and healing herself so that she can share the power of personal transformation with others.  

Kehar Kaur is very thankful for all her teachers over the years, and for the global sangat of yogis from all different traditions who are healing the planet.   She completed her Level One training in Herndon, VA with Darshan Kaur Khalsa.

Marilyn Hyde

RYT 200  

Marilyn Hyde loves all kinds of yoga and has been practicing one form or another for many years. But it was during a class taught by Masuda Mohamadi that she became smitten with Kundalini yoga, and following several years of lessons, she undertook the 200-hour Kundalini teachers’ training with Gurudass Kaur and Gurudass Singh in Washington DC.

Marilyn is also a licensed acupuncturist (www.marilynhydeacupuncture.com). Her office is in Old Town. She enjoys the experience of yoga from the perspective of anatomy, acupuncture meridians and energy centers. She enjoys hard work through asana, mantra and meditation and is inspired to lead classes that are invigorating yet appropriate for people at all levels.

Masuda Mohamadi

RYT 200

Masuda is the founder and director of Radiance yoga studio.  She is grateful to have the opportunity to open a yoga studio in Old Town, Alexandria and teach full time.  In her classes, Masuda creates a warm and inviting space for students to relax, laugh, expand their awareness, discover their power, and connect with their creative essence.  Masuda has found yoga to be a powerful tool in experiencing peace, healing, and transformation.

Masuda discovered Kundalini yoga while teaching writing and outdoor living skills at the Mountain Institute in West Virginia in 2002.  She fell in love with the practice and finished her teacher training with Darshan Yoga Studio in 2004.  She also completed her pregnancy-teacher training at Golden Bridge yoga center in New York.  Masuda has studied with Gurumukh Kaur Khalsa in New Mexico and Guru Dev in Italy. Yogi Bhajan, master of Kundalini yoga gave her the spiritual name, Sat Meher Kaur, which means "True Blessing and True Compassion."

Masuda holds a Master's degree in creative writing and a Bachelor's degree in philosophy, both from George Mason University.  She has been published in the Washington Post Magazine and featured in National Geographic Magazine.

Michelle Kelsey Mitchell

M.S. RYT 500  

Michelle completed her 200-hour Holistic Teacher Training at Pure Prana yoga studio in Alexandria, Virginia.  She also completed Manju Jois’ Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training (www.manjujois.com) and the Radiant Child Yoga Program with Shakta Kaur Khalsa (www.childrensyoga.com).  Her eclectic training helps her appreciate yoga in both its traditional and modern forms for practitioners of all ages. 

Personally, her yoga practice has taught her to fully experience patience, love, joy and appreciation of life’s journey.  She has a Master’s in Counseling & Human services, and an undergraduate degree in Sports Medicine with a minor in Sports Psychology.

Michelle is also the co-founder of Yokid, a non-profit organization that enables students to foster self-awareness through regular instruction in yoga and meditation in the Northern Virginia and Washington DC area.  For more information about Yokid please visit Yokid.org

Michelle Volberg

RYT 200  

Michelle was introduced to Yoga as a teen; at Unity Woods Yoga Center in Washington D.C. Here, the seed of yoga was planted. Michelle continued to study yoga and other movement modalities in DC, New York, and Paris. After discovering vinyasa yoga at Cindy Lee's OM yoga studio,  Michelle found a yoga practice that cultivated balance and stillness in the stress and fast pace of her city life. Her practice deepened after her return to Washington to attend grad school. 

Michelle completed her 200 hour interdisciplinary yoga teacher training at the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica, under the tutelage of directors Don and Amba Stapleton.  Michelle values the subtle nuances of each thread of the yoga family, and has consequently studied with a variety of teachers from different yogic traditions.  Michelle credits the wise guides she has encountered in life to encourage her growth on and off the mat, and is inspired each day by all the wonderful people she has encountered through yoga.   Michelle’s creative flow classes tap into the tempo of the students, encouraging them to discover the internal wisdom of the body through yoga, pranayama, and meditation. 

Natalia Arbelaez 

RYT 200

Wanting to find a retreat away from the buzz of a hectic city lifestyle and a career as a broker, Natalia flirted with the idea of Yoga at different times. It wasn’t until she came across the Atmananda Yoga Sequence (a combination of Ashtanga, Hatha and Iyengar yoga styles) 3 years ago in South America, that she committed herself to a daily practice, enjoying the peace, energy and overall awareness that she had been looking for.

Natalia felt compelled to share with others the many great benefits of Yoga that she continues to experience. She trained as a Yoga instructor by the founder of the Atmananda Yoga Sequence, John T. in New York City. She volunteers some of her time by bringing Yoga to local area school teachers.

Paige Lichens

RYT 200

Paige was first introduced to yoga in the late 1990’s, attending an Iyengar yoga class, however didn’t enjoy the experience immediately. Meditation was a practice early on in her life though as a way to connect and relax with the mind and body. After a serious back injury in 2002, she knew exactly where to return though and has been practicing yoga ever since.

Paige is a Licensed Yoga Teacher, at the 200 hour level, and completed her teacher training in 2008. She continued her training, attending Teacher Training for children at YoKids (2009) and taught with their nonprofit program in the Virginia public schools. In the Spring of 2010 she completed Prenatal Teacher Training with Janice Clarfield through Lil Omm. Always continuing training as part of her Yoga Alliance license, she is now studying yoga therapy.

As a teacher she incorporates a variety of yoga styles that includes Jivamuki, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Vinyasa, Yin/Yang, Sivananda, Dharma Mittra and Iyengar. Paige likes to have fun with yoga though. "There is no one way to do yoga; just find your own way and enjoy it, relax and have fun." Paige works full time as an accounting recruiter and lives with her husband, dog and two cats in Alexandria, VA. She enjoys yoga, travel, music, gardening, reading, stand-up comedy and helping others

Sat Kartar Singh

Sat Kartar is a dynamic, patient, and inspiring teacher who has been sharing the technology of Kundalini Yoga and the 3HO lifestyle for over 30 years. Born in the 50’s and influenced by the events of the 60’s and early 70’s, Sat Kartar met Yogi Bhajan, Master of Kundalini Yoga in 1974. Immediately inspired by this funny, loving, and blunt teacher, that we lovingly referred to as Yogi Ji, Sat Kartar began to study with The Master. This included living in Ashrams along the east coast of the United States  for over a decade and traveling to courses & workshops given by Yogi Bhajan throughout his lifetime.

Kundalini Yoga teacher training did not exist in its current form until late in the 1980’s. A student of Yogi Bhajan’s was directed to start teaching as soon as The Master felt that he or she was ready. Yogi Bhajan always told us that he came to America to train teachers not to collect students.  Sat Kartar began teaching Kundalini Yoga in 1975 and became KRI Certified through a testing process created for those who taught in the early years of 3HO. Over the years, he has shared the teachings of Kundalini Yoga with hundreds of people of all walks of life. He has taught in Ashrams, Health Clubs, Jails, Community Centers, Colleges, and Universities as well as Churches, High Schools, and the Federal Government locations.

Sat Kartar brings to his teaching all of the aspects he has lived and practiced for many years. This includes Yogic diet & lifestyle, yoga for men, yoga for women, the yoga of relationships and marriage, Naad Yoga- the yoga of mantra and sound as well as the vast teachings of Kundalini Kriyas  & Meditations. He also holds certification in NLP ( neuro-linguistic programming) and  BioSync, a yogic neuromuscular therapy which is a type of physical & energetic  bodywork. 

Sat Sir Kaur

Sat Siri, a former ballerina with the Australian Ballet has been practicing yoga and meditation for twenty years. She was blessed to complete her Kundalini Yoga teacher training under the guidance of Yogi Bhajan in 2003. It profoundly opened her heart.

  Soon after, Sat Siri founded the first Kundalini Yoga studio in Sydney, Australia which she managed for five years. Having been a student of Gurmukh's, Sat Siri left Australia in 2008 and moved to Los Angeles where her path to becoming a lead trainer began. Sat Siri became a senior teacher at Golden Bridge, Los Angeles and taught in numerous teacher training programs, private classes, and group classes, becoming a beloved member of the Golden Bridge family.

Now residing in Washington DC she teaches at locations throughout the nation's capitol. As part of the teacher training team of Golden Bridge, Sat Siri takes frequent trips to New York City for workshops and to instruct in teacher trainings. She now teaches and travels internationally. Watching students become teachers is one of the most profound blessings and inspirations of her life.

 Sat Siri’s classes are uplifting, challenging, and healing at a very deep level. She believes it is everyone’s birthright to experience the peace, grace and blessing that awaken with daily Kundalini Yoga and Meditation.

Tina Franco

RYT 200

Tina started practicing yoga in New York City to increase flexibility and strength as a compliment to her dance classes. After a few weeks of practice, she surprisingly gained more focus, patience and an overall sense of calm. Suddenly the crowds in New York seemed more tolerable and the people much nicer—how could a few yoga classes do this? She was hooked and has been studying the answer to this
question ever since.

Tina has been teaching yoga in the US and internationally for the past 7 years. She is a Registered Yoga Teacher at the 200 hour level receiving her certification from Sonic Yoga in New York City under the direction of Jonathan Fields and Lauren Hanna. Her love and background in music and the performing arts influences her class from beginning to end offering detailed instruction with creative
and challenging sequences.

Daniel Hickman

E-RYT

Daniel E. Hickman, is an international facilitator of yogic experiences who shares his knowledge drawn from over 25 years of exploration in the movement/performing arts and over 15 years as a yogi-educator. He provides in depth seminars, training for teachers as well as various retreats and outings into nature. He is originally from Washington, D. C. where he teaches at the Department of Justice, El Banco Interamericano de Desarollo and the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

He is the author of 6 DVDs including the series Yoga Beginnings: Awareness and Vets Yoga. In his past life, Daniel was an artist-educator in the Washingtonian theaters of the Barns of Wolf Trap, BAPA’s Imagination Stage, The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and The Smithsonian Institution’s Discovery Theater.

As a dancer he performed In Mexican folkloric and American modern troupes and also attended physical theater school in Guanajuato, Mexico at El Estudio Busqueda de Pantomima Teatro. Daniel is a faculty member of the Nosara Yoga Institute in Guanacaste, Costa Rica, teaches combat veteran amputees as well as many specific populations and is the director of the Multi-disiplinary Yoga Teacher Training. For more go to: www.silkroadyoga.com

Gurudass Kaur

Gurudass Kaur has been a Kundalini Yoga student, and teacher since 1972 and co-founded the first Kundalini Yoga center in Barcelona, Spain in 1978. She had the privilege of studying directly with the Master of Kundalini Yoga, Yogi Bhajan from 1972 until his passing in 2004. She lived in Barcelona for 25 years where she taught Kundalini Yoga and held teacher training courses. After moving back to the United States she now travels internationally offering Level I and Level II Kundalini Teacher Training programs.