Yoga Alliance Accreditations
We are excited to be part of the Yoga Alliance Registered Schools for our 200 hour YTT. Many of our teachers are registered through this governing body for yoga consistency in practice, ethics and teaching. What do they mean?
RYT 200- Teacher has completed their 200 hours of teacher training (required for all teachers)
RYS 200- We are officially a register school to offer approved 200 hour YTT programs
RYT 500- Teacher has completed an additional 300 hours of teaching to achieve their 500 hours
ERYT 200- Teacher has their 200 hour teacher training and has taught over 1000 hours
YACEP- These teachers are approved to provide continuation credit hours to count towards other teachers re-certification every 3 years
Meet Our Teachers
Brooke Page-Thompson
Owner
Instructor & Grit and Grace YTT
ERYT 200
YACEP
Retreats
IAM® Yoga Nidra
Hatha
Restorative
Vinyasa
Ayurveda Level 1
Brooke is the owner and founder of Buka Yoga. She's been part of the corporate world for over 20 years, focusing on leadership development, people strategy and high potential programs. In 2017 she embarked on her journey to yoga and entered One Yoga's 200 hr YTT program. This is now a lifelong journey of learning, connecting and inner growth that she loves sharing with others and learning from them. She loves teaching yoga and creating space for others. She is a mindfulness and meditation teacher for many corporate offsites. Brooke has trained with Jeremey Wolf, Beth Sanchez, Dr. Claudia Welch, Dr. Svoboda, Tiffany Cruikshank, Kathryn Budig, Dr. Kamini Desai, Hasu Marne and John Vosler, receiving her I AM Advanced Yoga Nidra certification through the Amrit Yoga Institute in 2020 and Level 1 Ayurveda certification through Dr. Welch in 2019. She's currently working on her 300 hour with Yoga Medicine to finish out her 500 hour certification. She's led over 10 retreats, 2 international and 8 state side. Join her 2025 in Costa Rica! She holds a BA in Elementary Education and an MA in Leadership.
Courtney Birkbeck
Studio Manager
Instructor
RYT 200
Hatha
Vinyasa
Power
Restorative
Gentle Hatha
Courtney is a born and raised Colorado native. She discovered her love for yoga in her teen years, gravitating towards vinyasa and power flows with special influences being Adriene Mishler & Rachel Brathen. She has been a yoga enthusiast for 10 years now, practicing daily. This love for her practice lead her to complete a 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training program on December 11, 2021 at ONE Yoga Denver. She knew early on she had passion for yoga as she has been limitlessly inspired by her teachers and mentors for years. She hopes to continue to lead with her heart through her teaching & work supporting the studio as she has done so in her own practice. When she’s not practicing or teaching yoga, she is found enjoying quality time with her husband and children at their home in Castle Rock. Courtney’s other passions include singing, painting, hiking, cooking, baking, reading & writing. Courtney strives to weave passion, authenticity and gratitude into her classes and her work for the studio & encourages students to meet themselves as where they are by finding presence, effort and ease on & off the mat.
Dasa Das
Instructor
ERYT 500
Kundalini
Vinyasa
Hatha
Restorative
Yin
Ayurveda
Children's Yoga
For a long time I dabbled in yoga and would fit it in where I could given a super busy schedule. As a professional photographer, web programmer and family man I unrolled my mat in 2007 and in that moment the course of my life was changed for the better. The practice and philosophy of yoga resonated immediately with practice and study. It is woven into the fiber of my daily life, I have practiced Hatha yoga for about 6 years now and have built solid foundations of yoga postures through the Tony Sanchez training, I’m core 26 and core 40 Hatha Yoga certified instructor using the BishnuGhosh Lineage. I’m trained with Kia Miller in Kundalini and meditation in Rishikesh, India and trained with Tymi Howard Vinyasa and Yin yoga in Bali Indonesia. I’m certified with Kia Miller in Kundalini & Radiant yoga, certified with Tymi Howard in Vinyasa & Yin, certified in Hatha Yoga & Ayurveda with Mas Vidal (Dancing Shiva) I teach Kids Yoga from 6-12 years old, created curriculum called “Classroom Yoga”. My practice has been influenced by Kia Miller, Mas Vidal, Sianna Sherman, Dharma Mitra, David Saul Raye and great artists like Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, MC Yogi, Jaya Lakshmi and Ananda & Johanna Beekman. I’ve been involved in and participated in yoga festivals such as Sedona Yoga Festival, Shakti Fest, Bhakti Fest, Belize International Yoga Festival, Telluride Yoga Festival & others. I am a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner under Mas Vidal (Dancing Shiva). I also teach corporate yoga to different companies across California. Presently working and independently organizing retreats locally in the US and internationally. Lead retreats at Joshua Tree, Sedona, Arizona, Telluride, Colorado, Havasupai Falls, Arizona and international retreats taking place in India, (Rishikesh, Mumbai, New Delhi, Goa), Bali, Indonesia and Philippines Island.
Amanda Conti
Instructor, Grit & Grace YTT trainer
E-RYT 500
RYT 500
YACEP
Hatha
Power
First Responder Yoga
A lifelong athlete and student of wellness and nutrition, Amanda moved to Colorado in 2007 with her husband and three young children. She began practicing yoga, in her basement, that same year when she couldn't make it to the gym and to release tension in her neck and shoulders caused by long-distance cycling. She immediately fell in love with the physicality of yoga, as well as the transformative healing nature of the practice. After practicing on her own for years, Amanda completed teacher training at Anjaneya School of Yoga in Boulder and received her RYT200. She returned to Boulder in 2019 to complete her RYT500. Amanda’s intuitive and playful style of teaching is influenced by fitness, Pilates and several yoga lineages including Hatha yoga, which focuses on breathing and alignment, and Ashtanga yoga, which offers a more vigorous, athletic style of practice. Amanda believes humor is an essential ingredient in yoga, and laughter is the best core exercise. She creates a fun, supportive and judgement-free environment where students can feel good while exploring new possibilities. Amanda believes that with a diligent and dedicated yoga practice, anyone can cultivate a sense of stability, a clearer, more peaceful mind and a greater ability to deal with the unexpected curve balls life throws at us off the mat. She hopes her students will leave their practice feeling calm, strong, inspired, and most of all more connected to themselves. Amanda is also a certified holistic health counselor through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Photo by Scott Minshall
Chelsea Roche
Instructor
RYT 200
Hatha
All Levels Flow
Women's Circles
Health & Wellness coaching
Chelsea has been practicing yoga for nearly 20 years, starting when her high school decided to offer yoga as an alternative to traditional gym class. Since then, yoga has been the only constant through getting a degree, moving states, working as a corporate software engineer, becoming a working mother, becoming a stay-at-home mother, and then becoming a stay-at-home mompreneur. She decided to deepen her practice by pursuing a RYT 200 with Maitri Yoga in 2016. She learned then that yoga is so much more than a physical practice, and began to apply yogic philosophy to daily life. She now spends her time practicing yoga, playing with her two sons, hiking, and helping mothers ditch parental burnout.
Claire Hodgkins
Instructor
RYT 200
Hatha
Vinyasa
Restorative
I’m Claire! I spent 10 years overseas doing disaster relief and primary health care in the South Pacific and South East Asia. After being diagnosed with PTSD, and being teamed up with my service dog Sarge, I realised I needed something more to help me sleep and handle anxiety, symptoms, and injuries. I found yoga, and got certified as a 200 RYT yoga instructor through Buka. In my classes, I focus on regulating the nervous system, somatic movements, and working with veterans and first responders to create safe and accessible spaces. Photo by Scott Minshall
Claire Eby
Instructor
RYT-200
Hatha
Gentle
Restorative
Energy Medicine Yoga
In 2000, I took my first yoga class. With elevated cortisol levels, I couldn’t sleep, felt anxious and disconnected from myself. Yoga quickly calmed and relaxed me. You could say that yoga had me at Savasana! And Yoga has led me to so many different ways to heal and to Eden Energy Medicine—a non-invasive way to balance the energy body and restore vitality. My goal as a teacher is to create a supportive environment where students can experiment with different ways to heal and restore themselves. In my classes, it’s not uncommon to see strange props, like stainless steel spoons or Poi Balls… but I know it’s important for people to get exposed to new things so they can take better care of themselves. We all have the ability to clear mental chaos, ground into earth energy, manage pain in our body, strengthen our physical balance to avoid falls and restore emotional balance when life goes sideways. Energy Medicine Yoga is where I find the easiest techniques to do all of these things (and more). I’ve practiced many types of yoga from Korean yoga to Kundalini. But my favorites are gentle Hatha yoga, Restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra and of course Energy Medicine Yoga. I completed my 200-hour yoga teacher training at Samadhi Yoga in Denver, CO. Then I completed the teacher fundamentals training for Energy Medicine Yoga during the pandemic. Currently I’m in year 2 of Eden Energy Medicine Fundamentals training which will set me up for doing 1:1 energy work.
Danny Chapparo
Instructor
Owner Ashva Yoga
ERYT 200
Hatha
Vinyasa
Restorative
Equestrian Yoga
Danny is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT-200) through Yoga Alliance. Her style is energetic and enthusiastic and reflects her experience in all of these types of yoga practices, with a strong emphasis on proper alignment. Her goal is to create a fun, yet safe environment and empower her students to relax, develop greater strength, and improve flexibility. Danny holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and Master of Business Administration. She is also the owner of Ashva Yoga, where she teaches Equestrian Yoga.
Elizabeth Reitenbaugh
Instructor
RYT 200
Vinyasa
Hatha
Restorative
Hey y’all I’m so excited to finally become a yoga instructor it’s been almost 5 years of coming to Buka and every class has been magical! I am so honored to finally hold the space for others just like others have held for me throughout the years! Being a native to Colorado a single mother of one was in search for a change and community I attended my first yoga class about 5 years ago and it was life changing I never knew a yoga class could be so healing and inspiring so I attended more and more classes which led me to 200hrs of teacher training. Yoga has saved my life and has given me lifelong friendships! So excited to finally be in the teacher seat and hold space for others!
Jacky M
Instructor
HOT Yoga
ERYT 200
Jaclyn first discovered Hot yoga Bikram series in 2009, and has been hooked ever since. In 2018 she decided to study and become a Hot yoga teacher, after the birth of her daughter. She had taken a break in practice during her pregnancy however knowing what she knows now, she wishes she had never stopped. Lots of new mommy body aches totally could of been avoided. Her classes are upbeat and set to motivating music that will keep you moving and ready to start your day! No matter where you are on your yoga journey one must start somewhere. When you find one you love it becomes your practice! “I love the immediacy of how my mind and body feel after this 26 posture series.” In her spare time she loves being in the garden, beegaurdianing, dancing to live music with her family, and growing her organic Microgreens business.
Jeanette Schmidt
Instructor
ERYT-200
RYT 500
YACEP
Vinyasa
HOT (26 + 2)
Warrior Sculpt
Hot Flow
My name is Jeanette and I am a wife of over 21 years, a mom to 2 beautiful, grown children and 2 golden retrievers. I work as a Real Estate Assistant to my husband, Andy and I am the staff Yoga Therapist at Arise Therapy Group in Castle Rock, CO. My passions include live music, travel and snowboarding and I spend much of my free time outside breathing the fresh air, hiking, biking, and camping. Before finding yoga, I spent 10 years as a 911 dispatcher. After undergoing a major surgery in 2016, I found myself in chronic pain and struggling to cope with the emotional toll it was taking. I quit my dispatching career in early 2017 due to the pain and was left wondering what was next for me. I had practiced yoga on and off for years but finally found a regular and consistent practice starting in January, 2018 and it changed my life. I began teacher training soon after and earned my 200 hour certification in May of 2018. The profound impact yoga has had on my life and my ability to not just cope but thrive in spite of my pain has fueled my passion for sharing this practice with others. Since my yoga teaching journey began, I have completed over 50 hours of Trauma Informed Yoga Therapy training including yoga for Cancer patients and survivors and many other forms of trauma. I completed my 300 hour teacher training with Living Soul Institute and I am currently ERYT-200, RYT-500 & YACEP certified. Next up is anatomy focused training, more advanced teacher training and a deep desire to complete training with the Prison Yoga Project in order to bring this incredible practice to those incarcerated individuals who are working to heal and pursue a healthy and fulfilling life. I love that yoga really has no peak or plateau but that instead there is always more to learn and the potential for personal growth is infinite! I love to practice and teach vinyasa (especially in a heated room!) and incorporate my love of music to create my own unique style in each class! I also love to teach hot yoga, slow flow, restorative, gentle and chair yoga. My goal is to keep my classes light-hearted, fun, inclusive and empowering for all who attend.
Jenny Albertson
Instructor
RYT-500
Flow
Vinyasa
Yin
Yoga Nidra
HOT
HOT & Flow
Growing up in Nebraska, Jenny has always enjoyed an active lifestyle. She is an adventurous, outdoorsy wife and mom of 4, with a love for hiking, running and snowboarding. She discovered yoga in 2010 and would attend classes here and there, but it wasn’t until she was injured, training for her first marathon, that she discovered yin yoga. She was told by her doctors and physical trainers to put her running on hold and work on stretching and strengthening. Jenny was invited to a yin yoga class during this time and was immediately hooked. She attended class as much as she could, and over time, her injury healed and she was able to complete her race, injury free. This was when she realized she wanted to share her love for the practice and its ability to heal with everyone she knew. As a seasoned elementary and middle school educator, Jenny has a gift for teaching and undertaking yoga teacher training seemed like the perfect way to share this passion of hers. She relocated to Colorado in 2018, completed her 200-hour training in 2020 and has since been teaching online and in-studio. In the meantime, she has received additional training in yin yoga and yoga nidra has completed her 500 hour YTT. Jenny loves to practice all styles of yoga, and especially loves to teach flow, vinyasa and yin yoga. Her approach to teaching yoga is based on functionalism, not perfectionism. She teaches her classes with the understanding that no two students’ bones are exactly alike, so their yoga postures must be adapted to their unique structure in order to be truly effective. Ultimately, she wants to teach her students to teach themselves. The more she can become her own best teacher, the more she can help her students become their own best teacher.
Jess Neilsen
Instructor
RYT 200
Gentle
Flow
Yin
Restorative
Meditation
Jessica completed 285 hours of teacher training with Inner Connections Yoga in 2018 to deepen her understanding of the roots of yoga. She discovered that the physical benefits of yoga only scratch the surface, and continues to study the many avenues of yoga on a regular basis. Today she teaches many different styles of yoga classes, asking her students to be present in the moment, connect their intention to each action, and to listen to their bodies and trust themselves enough to modify & find their "awesome-asana". Jessica hopes that each student can leave her classes feeling connected, rejuvenated, and grateful to themselves for honoring their bodies & taking time for themselves.
Lauren Kosman
Instructor
ERYT-200
All Levels Flow
Hatha 2
Vinyasa
Power Yoga
HOT (26 + 2
Lauren is a CO native and enjoys all the outdoor activities and adventures CO has to offer. She found yoga when an injury forced her to slow down from her active CO lifestyle and she immediately fell in love with the practice. Yoga transformed not only her physical heath, but her overall wellness, happiness and general outlook on life. She became a registered yoga teacher in 2018 and has been teaching and continuing to learn and grow her practice here in Castle Rock ever since. Lauren loves to guide a strong, dynamic and playful class with mindful stretching and strengthening. Her classes focus on breath and body awareness and control, functional movement for joint stability, mobility and injury prevention and mental focus and clarity. She tries to keep her classes fun and engaging with creative sequencing, energetic playlists and introducing new and fun postures and transitions to work towards. Her ultimate goal is for every student to have that “ah-ha!” moment when the breath, body, mind and soul are all linked and you get to experience the true magic of yoga.
Mara Sikorski
Instructor
RYT 200
Pre & Post Natal
Vinyasa
All Levels
Yin
Mara Sikorski, originally from Florida, recently moved to Castle Rock from Charlotte, North Carolina to pursue a closeness to nature and enjoy new adventures! She has a background in Public Health and is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for all through her professional and personal endeavors! Mara has been practicing yoga for several years for support her physical and mental/spiritual health and decided to pursue a teacher certification as the next step. She is passionate about using yoga as a tool to deeply learn and know inner Self, to bridge the gaps between mental and physical health, and to enhance spiritual well-being. Her practice is a supportive and creative vinyasa style, which allows space for each unique individual to take what they need in each moment. In her spare time, Mara enjoys spending time with her husband, Matt, and two rescue dogs, Winnie and Maisy. She enjoys hiking, traveling, meeting new people, doing arts and crafts, and trying new things! She is looking forward to meeting tons of new friends through Buka and the Castle Rock community!
Mindy Connors
Instructor
RYT 200
Vinyasa
Hatha
Restorative
Mindy has been practicing yoga and meditation for 20+ years. As a former dancer, she loves to practice and teach creative flows that truly feel like a moving meditation. In her classes, you’ll find a mix of guided meditation, somatic and energetic work, functional movement, stress-relieving techniques, and inspiration to help practitioners face the challenges of life and find contentment and joy. She creates a welcoming space that fosters presence, connection, healing and inner peace. Her goal is to share the transformative power of yoga to help others stand in their personal power and embody the fullest, most authentic expression of Self. Mindy completed her RYT 200® with Buka’s inaugural teacher training in 2024. She is currently pursuing a certification in Energy Medicine Yoga® to deepen her practice and help others de-stress, re-balance, and refill their energetic cups. She also holds a Bachelor and Master of Business Administration with emphasis in Marketing and leadership. Photo by Scott Minschall
Mona Hinman-Briscoe
Instructor
RYT-200
Yoga Nidra
Vinyasa
HOT Yoga
HOT & Flow
All Levels Flow
Mona has been a devoted yogi for 10 years and has attended classes, events and workshops in the thousands! She is a 200-hour RYT certified Yoga Alliance instructor. She is also certified in Yoga Nidra, Trauma Informed Yoga, SUP Yoga and is currently pursuing her 500-hour. Mona hopes to provide relief and healing through the practice of yoga. Off her mat, Mona is an avid skier, snowboarder, surfer, paddle boarder, runner, hiker, backpacker, outdoor enthusiast, reader, thrill-seeker, and animal-lover. She is a 7th generation Colorado native (her family’s origins trace back to the Blackfoot Indians), wife and mom to three AMAZING children! Mona is a former roller derby athlete who travelled worldwide with a championship team competing in the sport. You may also recognize Mona from the CBS reality TV show, “The Amazing Race - Season 22,” where her and Beth, a lifetime dear friend and roller derby teammate, traveled the world experiencing countless thrills and chills. In fact, Mona and Beth made it to the final 3, ultimately not taking home the $1,000,000 prize, but rather something far more valuable, the life changing experience of seeing the world.
Natalie Tenney
Instructor
RYT 200
Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher
Yin Yoga
Gentle Yoga
Meditation
Certified Integrative Trauma Healing Practitioner
Natalie was born and raised in Colorado and has lived in Castle Rock for 24 years. She is the mother of 6 children. She loves animals, traveling, and relaxing in the sunshine. Natalie completed her YTT at Kindred Spirits in Costa Rica in 2021 after rediscovering her love for yoga after life took a series of unexpected, difficult turns. Yoga has been a place of healing and she is passionate about sharing that healing with others. She is a level 1 Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher through Sundara and received her certification in Integrative Trauma Healing through Aura Institute with a focus on Somatic Healing, BioDynamic Breathwork, Meditation, and Body Trauma Liberation. She is also certified in PNF Stretching. Natalie especially loves slow and relaxing forms of yoga, in addition to meditation and breath work. She also loves learning and teaching about the mind, body, spirit connection that is facilitated by the practice of yoga.
Nicole He
Instructor
RYT 500
Vinyasa
Power Yoga
Gentle
Restorative
Yoga Nidra
Pranayama
Meditation
Nicole has been a passionate yoga practitioner since 2020. Yoga helps Nicole unload little by little what is not serving her anymore, feeling stronger and lighter in her body and mind. Nicole moved to Colorado in April, 2022. She finished 200 hour yoga teacher training in the summer of the same year in Colorado Springs. She loved the training and teaching yoga so much, so she jumped into 300 hour yoga teacher training to continue to deepen her practice and teaching. She became a 500 hour registered yoga teacher in October, 2023. Nicole has a great zeal for sharing the power of yoga with more people and helping people find peace, strength and confidence on and off the mat. For her, yoga is a journey to cast away the negativity, to find inner peace, and to discover your true self. It’s a practice for your body, your breath, your mind and your heart. Nicole loves to stay active and be outdoor. She enjoys hiking, rock climbing, paddle boarding and many other activities. She is also a proud cat mom.
Olivia Albright
Instructor
RYT 200
Vinyasa
Hatha
Restorative
Olivia has lived in Castle Rock for over 15 years after moving here with her family in 2005. Although born in Florida, she considers herself a semi-native to Colorado! Olivia grew up singing in choir, dancing, sticking her nose in a book, and spending time outdoors! Currently, she loves reading, doing yoga, hiking, seeing live music, and spending time with her loved ones. Olivia loves to stay busy and is currently devoted to obtaining her BS in Biology, with dreams of working in Labor & Delivery. Olivia’s passion for yoga arose when she was in high school, and more than flourished after she graduated. She has been practicing at Buka for 3 years, and was apart of the first graduating YTT cohort at the studio! As an instructor, she aims to uplift and empower others to step out of their comfort zones and to never be afraid to take the reins on life. Olivia prides herself in creating vigorous flows that encourage others to recognize their infinite potential! She welcomes you!
Sara Knetemann
Instructor, Grit & Grace YTT Instructor
ERYT- 200
Vinyasa
Hatha
Yin
Restorative
A lifelong athlete, Sara connected deeply with her yoga practice after committing to body's call to better self care and balance between yin and yang energy. She took a leap of faith and completed her 200hr YTT through Kindness Yoga in 2015. Her classes & workshops welcome all levels and focus on rekindling self-awareness through the powerful connection between movement and breath. Arcadia Yoga & Wellness is her business and passion project. In addition to yoga, she is an Intuitive Transformation Guide, guiding students in tarot, Reiki, and other intuitive practices. She also helps co- facilitate the monthly Women’s Circles on Sundays. Sara believes that yoga presents practitioners the opportunity to observe the body and soul, on and off of the mat, to create a more mindful and compassionate relationship with others.
Susie Albano
Instructor
ERYT 500
C-IAYT
Hatha
Yoga Therapy
Yoga Therapeutics
HOT yoga
Susan is a graduate of the Spanda Yoga Movement Therapy class of 2020. Susan first started practicing Yoga in 1995. She utilized it to compliment her athletics of competitive swimming at Villanova University where she obtained a B.A. in Political Science. As an elite athlete in running as well, Susan instantly enjoyed the benefits to her mind, body, and breath. Susan holds certifications in Yin/Restorative (YogaLife Institute, 2015), Reiki Level II (YogaLife Institute, 2016), Trauma& Addiction (Transformation Yoga Project, 2017), Sound Healing (Chrissy Ehrhart, 2018), Awakening Your Inner Shaman (Libby Piper, 2018). In June 2019, she acquired her 500 hours of Yoga Instruction with Yoga Alliance. Susan has written several articles for Yoga Living Magazine (serving South Jersey, Philadelphia, & Suburbs) Being in recovery for over 22 years, Susan specializes in Recovery from Addiction, Alcoholism, & PTSD. Previously a native of Philadelphia, PA, Susan is now currently growing her business, Lotus Flower Yoga, in Castle Rock, CO, where she lives with her husband and two children. For more information www.lotusflower-yoga.com
Erin Kingsley
Instructor
RYT 200
Hatha
Vinyasa
Restorative
Erin is so excited to be joining the Buka family after graduating from Buka’s second cohort of YTT! She has practiced yoga for 20 years and loves the peace and calm she finds on her mat. Born in Idaho, Erin has lived in five states (ID, OR, PA, CO and TN). She was a professor for 15 years and holds a PhD in literature and women’s studies from CU-Boulder. She now leads a team of content developers and designs learning experiences for corporations. Aside from yoga, Erin loves spending time with friends and family, travel, nature, books (especially poetry), hiking, and food. She also volunteers with Douglas County Pride and fosters animals with 4 Paws 4 Life Rescue in Sedalia. She lives in Castle Rock with her husband Matt, teens Sylvia and Luke, and rescue dog Rosie. In her yoga classes, Erin wants to provide a space of peace and calm, and encourage others to “be filled with light, and to shine” (Mary Oliver).
Adrianne Kral-Boyd
Instructor
RYT 200
Hatha
Vinyasa
Restorative
Hello and Welcome, I am Adrianne. I first dipped my toes into yoga when I was pregnant with my son back in 2008. My doctor recommended yoga as a great way to unwind, relax, and keep gentle movement in my body as my pregnancy evolved. Fast forward to 2012 after the birth of my daughter, and I was completely hooked with practicing yoga daily. I found such relief each time I stepped on my mat. It was always a way to come back home to myself. As my practice ebbed and flowed as life unfolded, I continued to learn and explore different practices and the philosophy of yoga. I found that I always wanted to learn more and maybe one day teach. This brings me to the now and having completed my 200-hour RYT through Buka Yoga under the steady guide of Brooke, Amanda, and Sara. I am forever grateful for my yoga journey and what yoga brings to my life. I hold my bachelor’s degree in Healthy Lifestyles and Fitness Science through Arizona State University, and I am a practicing mindbodygreen certified Health and Wellness Coach. I am a nurturer by nature and love to share my passion in all health and wellness things. I love spending time with my husband and our kids, traveling, reading, learning, spending time outdoors especially in the sunshine, concerts, and elevating my fitness routines. I look forward to meeting you on your mat in class!
Abriana Frees
Instructor
RYT 200
Vinyasa
Hatha
Restorative
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Guest Teachers
Hannah White
Massage Therapist
Owner of Wildmoon
Alchemy & Wellness
Co-Owner of Laughing Moon Wellness.
From a very young age, Hannah knew her calling was to help others feel empowered through their healing journey. A massage is more than working out a knot, it’s about returning to your center and nurturing the connection there. Through slow, specified movements and guided breath, you will find yourself feeling relaxed and in greater alignment. A lifelong learner, Hannah has studied with Cortiva Institute of Massage Therapy, Pima Medical Institute, the Nutritional Therapy Association, and the Herbal Academy to combine the worlds of massage, movement, and nutrition. Therapeutic exercise and herbal remedies have helped her in her own healing journey and she loves to share these practices. Join Hannah in moon circles to learn insight on nature’s rhythms and feel better in your body. And enjoy a delicious cup of tea! Hannah offers massage therapy and injury management, pregnancy massage, manual lymphatic drainage, craniosacral, reiki, and herbal counseling. Visit www.wildmoonliving.com to schedule!
Phyllis Harvey
Owner at Tri Resonance
Sound Healer
Meditation Facilitator
Phyllis Harvey, or Filly as we know her, is the owner of Tri Resonance. Filly is a multi-certified Sound, Energy and Meditation facilitator. She lovingly provides monthly sound baths for Buka Yoga. Her gentle energy creates and supports a safe and sacred space for healing to occur. Her studio for her private practice is in Lone Tree where you can have private and semi private sessions with Vibrational Sound Therapy, Reiki, Yoga Nidra and mindfulness coaching. Currently her private practice is part time, but she is working to expand and grow so that she can move it to full time. A fun fact that you may not know is that she has served our community for over 34 years working in law enforcement. She has a huge service heart! She has integrated all she has learned in her “day job” and blended it with all she has learned in her sound/energy training to provide a trauma informed and client focused practice. Filly has also spent many years in master sound and energy training and integrating intuition into her healing work. This link gives you access to everything related to Tri Resonance: https://linktr.ee/Tri_Resonance
Dr. Kate Newburgh
Guest Instructor
Retreat Host
Host of our Shamanic Journeys
Dr. Kate Newburgh is the founder of Books of Eden Publishing. She an author, speaker, and Shamanic Healer committed to working with others in a powerful, collaborative space to unlock their deepest soul gifts. To learn more, or to work with her, visit www.booksofeden.com.
Lisa Broberg
BSN RN CRRN FMCHC
Functional Nurse & Wellness Coach
Co-host of our Monthly Women's Circles
Lisa Broberg is a Functional Nurse Wellness Coach specializing in reducing body burden and empowering others to follow their JOY in everyday life. Through her own personal health journey and her professional nursing experience, Lisa has witnessed the immense power that mindset, nutrition, lifestyle, and spirituality ALL have on our wellbeing. Having overcome severe bulimia, anxiety, depression, OCD, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut, and postpartum anxiety/panic disorder, she is wholeheartedly passionate about and grateful for now getting to be the wellness coach to others who she needed in her own desperate times of need.
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