Honored Guest Guides

Practicing yoga has been a part of Emily's life for over 20 years, it's hard to remember a time that she wasn't on this journey. Coming first through meditation and then asana, she found her home. Her previous "life" in health care revealed to Emily the power of the breath and what this practice of yoga can do for so many others. As the COVID pandemic hit, her priorities shifted once again, as did for so many others. She felt the need to dive deep into the teachings and found her way to completing RYT 500 with Janet Stone. Continuing to share those teachings with her students and explore this journey together fills her with such joy and gratitude. Emily's daily ritual and teachings are a blend of Ashtanga Vinyasa and Bhakti (devotion). Her classes are a blend of gentle functional mobility, strength and stability, fluidity and curiosity, and a deep reverence for the breath. She hopes to hold space for whatever comes up for students. Compassion and loving kindness is a constant theme in classes and we show up however we can. She loves playing the harmonium and chanting, Qi Gong, and any energy work. Being a constant student and following the 8 Limb Path of Yoga is her greatest journey. When she's not practicing (or even when she is), Emily is surrounded by 2 precious children and wonderful, supportive husband, probably outside in nature or curled up with a book. OM Namah Shivaya

Yoga has been part of Jackie's life since 2012. She was immediately attracted to the physicality of it. Her asana practice was irregular as she was intrigued by a variety of physical activities but over time, she noticed that yoga settled her body and mind. Years ago, a friend had asked her, “If money was no concern, what would you do?”. Her response was that she would teach yoga. That was the lightbulb moment that yoga was one thing that she would always came back to. With that, the journey of learning more about the discipline of yoga and incorporating it into everyday life evolved into the desire to share it with all. 

Whether it's Vinyasa, Yin, Energy Medicine Yoga, or a unique blended style, Jackie guides students of all levels through a practice that hopefully produces some level of self-realization and connection to Self. At the very least, she holds space for others to leave their day at the door and think about nothing else than moving their bodies and purposefully breathing. 

Nikki Prevatte is an herbalist, educator, and founder of Celestial Roots Co., where she creates small-batch herbal remedies and teaches people how to reconnect with the wisdom of their bodies. Her work centers on body literacy, mineral-rich nourishment, and the deep relationship between humans and plants. Through storytelling, practical education, and hands-on herbal practices, Nikki helps others remember that healing is not something outside of us—plants simply help guide us back to what our bodies already know.

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Over the past five years, Tara’s work kept her traveling often—more time sitting, less time riding. When doctors began discussing a possible knee replacement, she returned to the yoga mat to explore alternative ways to heal. What she found was more than recovery—through steady Hatha yoga practice, she rebuilt strength, restored flexibility, and reconnected with her body from the inside out.

Tara’s teaching is shaped by her dressage background, where horse and rider move as one—“two spines align.” In her classes, you’ll start with the breath, build focus to support and protect the spine, and gradually deepen into postures that enhance both strength and ease. Her goal is simple: to help you develop body awareness, cultivate an intentional mind-body connection, and feel more balanced and at home in your body—whether on the mat, in the saddle, or in everyday life.