Teachers
Lena Manning
Studio Owner
Lena had always admired the peace and strength yoga brought to her loved ones—watching them stand taller, breathe deeper, and navigate life’s challenges with grace. She knew there was something truly special in that practice. So when the opportunity arose to open a studio in Washington, DC, she envisioned a welcoming space where neighbors could connect, grow, and find balance—keeping yoga a cherished part of the community’s heartbeat.
Aaliyah Melton
Manager
My name is Aaliyah. I am a DC native who discovered yoga through healing and grief. I teach yoga spiritually but also believe in using physical strength to honor the practice. My unique offer is taking in spiritual energy alchemizing it into positivity and sharing it back. Teaching with the intent to help others feel good is my spiritual drishti.
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Allyssa Soto
Manager
Allyssa has been teaching yoga since 2018 and holds a 500-hour certification from India. She brings ancient yoga wisdom and Eastern philosophy into her classes, viewing yoga as a holistic way of life beyond asana. Allyssa specializes in yoga for women’s hormonal health and is passionate about empowering women through wellness. She regularly hosts international retreats that offer women an opportunity to connect and rejuvenate. Currently, Allyssa is a PhD candidate in the Philosophy of Education, with a focus on sexual health education. She enjoys helping women reconnect with their bodies and cycles.
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Chris Sherman
Yoga Sculpt | Vinyasa
Christi started doing yoga as a form of accessible movement while coping with injury and chronic pain. Yoga helped her find functional mobility and healing in her body and she was amazed at how it also brought positive changes to her mind.
Christi wanted to share what she had learned and experienced so she completed my 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training in 2016 at Yoga District. She followed it with Mat Pilates (2019), Pre/Postnatal (2020) and Group Fitness (2020) plus trainings on yoga for autism, TBI & trauma.
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Simone Mishler
Vinyasa | Slow Flow Vinyasa | Yang/Yin Flow and Restore
As a practitioner, Simone loves powerful flow yoga that ends in a deep and relaxing meditation. The best way to handle what is going on in her head is by first exhausting her body.
As a teacher, Simone loves working with beginners who are just finding their way. She tries to keep the mood light because, after all, a pose is just a pose. She completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Be Here Now Yoga. One class became two, which then became three. And the rest, as they say, is history.
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Elle Sullivan
Vinyasa
Elle Sullivan (she/her) RYT-200 started her yoga journey as a young person but committed to it as an adult as healing practice for her mind and body. She teaches a variety of formats for students of all levels with the intention to honor every individual on their unique journey. With an emphasis on accessibility, practice on the mat is about chasing sensation rather than specific aesthetics. Elle believes the adventure of exploring strength and balance in our bodies and minds is rehearsal for our continued growth off of the yoga mat.
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Anna Kompanek
Vinyasa | Slow Flow | Power | Yin | Meditation
Anna's yoga journey started through the practice of asana but grew into a much richer experience that ultimately led her to yoga teacher training in the Dharma tradition with Be Here Now Yoga in Washington DC (RYT-200). Anna approaches yoga holistically beyond its physical aspect and her classes always have pranayama and meditative elements. She loves practicing yoga in nature where movement and mindfulness uniquely come together, and we can feel truly connected to the universe and the Self. Favorite pose: tree! In the studio, she likes to play international music and offer props for practice that’s both energizing and relaxing (no incense). Anna enjoys teaching all-levels vinyasa classes where everyone can practice with steadiness and ease while exploring their edge. She also seeks to balance Hatha with other styles of yoga like yin. Originally from Poland, Anna is by now a Washingtonian through and through dabbling with various creative and community projects.
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Michaela Scott
Hot Power Vinyasa
Michaela came to yoga her freshman year of college looking for a way to chill out and be free when cardio workouts and crossfit were stressing her out rather than helping her deal with school stress. After many years, many studios, many Youtube videos, and many classes, she decided to embark on her own teaching journey. She strives to create space for anyone and everyone to be present in the moment and experience their thoughts and feelings without telling stories about them. She lives and works in DC and hopes to help people notice that things aren’t always as serious as living in a busy city makes them out to be.
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Charles Muhammad
Yin | Vinyasa
Charles is a wellness facilitator based in Washington DC since 2018. He has been practicing yoga since 2012 and has been teaching it since 2016. As a lifelong athlete who has experienced anxiety, PTSD, and addiction, Charles has been on a journey of movement, self study, and healing for over ten years, developing skills to apply to conditions in life. He completed his 200hr YTT at corepower yoga in 2018, and his 300hr YTT at corepower yoga in 2021. His teaching is inspired by vinyasa, hatha, yin, and yoga history. Charles has also completed 175+ hours of continuing professional education in meditation, yoga philosophy, breathwork science, anatomy, yoga for children, stress and anxiety management, and peer mediation. Charles’ goal is for you to connect to your preconditioned self, moving from mechanical behavior patterns to a more realized way of living!
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Stephanie Bailey
Stephanie has been teaching yoga since 2016 and seeks to teach an all-levels flow where students leave feeling empowered and grounded. She first came to yoga as a way to recover from and prevent injuries from running, cycling, and strength training, and quickly fell in love with the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of the practice. When she's not teaching or practicing, you can find Stephanie working in the climate action movement, perusing the great farmers' markets around DC, playing with her labradoodle Roe, or showing off her overflowing bookshelf.
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Adrianne Du'sauzay
Adrianne has always loved fitness. She first started practicing yoga in her small apartment after undergraduate and loved how it made her feel! She continued to practice yoga during her Masters of Science in Exercise Science program at George Washington University and during grad school became a Certified Personal Trainer working with private clients and companies, such as Sallie Mae, to support their wellness programs. Her personal yoga practice helped her stay grounded and after several years loving practicing yoga, Adrianne decided to finally study yoga and became a 200-hr certified yoga teacher in 2015. Which led to her new life as a full time yoga professional teaching yoga classes, managing yoga studios and facilitating Yoga Teacher Training programs for private clients and for CorePower Yoga. In 2020 she became a member of their Yoga Team, supporting yoga quality and trainings for the East Coast region. Also in 2020, Adrianne began teaching virtually, as well as, leading virtual Yoga Teacher Training programs for students across the world! As a 200-hr E-RYT yoga teacher, Adrianne has taught well over 1,000 yoga classes and led countless training programs over the years. Adrianne loves teaching Power Vinyasa, Hot Power Fusion, Yoga Sculpt and truly enjoys sharing the power of breathwork! She continues her yoga studies through workshops, such as, Pranayama (breath) workshops, Meditation workshops, and Integrative Yoga (Kriya) workshops. As a yoga practitioner she is forever studying and sharing yoga! Adrianne is committed to inspiring curiosity to explore your authentic self through the practice of yoga and is excited to be a part of your yoga journey.
Meredith Brotherton
Yoga Sculpt | Hot Power Fusion
Meredith found yoga in 2010, after years of doing and coaching gymnastics. Something was missing in her life after she left the gym. Her sister suggested she try yoga to see if maybe that would help fill the void. Meredith will never forget the class that changed her life forever. The fiery passion she felt in her soul after that practice was unlike anything she'd ever experienced before. Her journey led her to CorePower Yoga in 2012, where she obtained her Yoga Sculpt (2014), 200-hour (2015) and Hot Power Fusion (2016) Certifications. Meredith is honored to have the opportunity to share her passion for this practice with YOU!
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Sugopi (Sarita) Telhan
Since her youth, Sarita has immersed herself into the traditional world of yoga in its many forms. She spent summers in India where she studied Bhakti and Yoga philosophy and mantra meditation. She completed her YTT at Inner Power Yoga and strives to constantly learn the infinite knowledge of yoga from her teachers and students alike.
She’s found the combination of asanas coupled with yoga philosophy has kindled an awareness to her true nature and hopes to ignite similar sparks within her students. When not on the mat, you can find her traveling, learning ayurveda, reading by a rainy window, or spending the afternoon at the dog park with her giant puppy-Bhoomi.
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Elissa Levin
Elissa likes to practice and teach at all points along the Yin Yang spectrum. She is certified to teach Vinyasa flow and Yin yoga and has additional training in mindfulness.
Elissa works to connect mind, body and breathe in her practice and in her classes. Her classes typically have a focus, reinforced with music and readings. Elissa has a lot of Chi and loves to “fly”. She likes to be challenged and to have fun and invites her students to do the same.
Elissa helps students to gain a working knowledge of the Sanskrit names for asanas, connecting them with the origins of yoga and providing them with the knowledge to practice in any yoga community.
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Hannah Tytus
Hannah’s yoga journey began ten years ago when a teacher told her “Where intention goes, energy
flows”. This acknowledgment of the intangible marked the beginning of a journey into mysticism,
holistic health, and medical anthropology.
Hannah specializes in Hatha and Vinyasa flow, having been influenced by Vedic and Shamanistic
teaching lineages. She completed her YTT in Guatemala, where Vedic knowledge was met with Mayan
Shamanism. Hannah is pursuing a Master of Science in Integrative Medicine, which bridges yoga asana
with physiology, anatomy, and whole health perspectives.
Hannah’s approach to yoga emphasizes the mental, spiritual, and symbolic components of asana. She
loves to weave pertinent themes throughout her flows and encourages organic, creative movement
wherever possible. Her classes focus on alignment and intention. Expect to slow down, create space,
and honor yourself.
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Christian Torbett
Christian was born and raised within an active family in East Tennessee where he grew into being a multisport athlete, and was exposed to yoga in his early teen years. While attending college in Knoxville, Christian was introduced to a broad diversity of yoga practices, studios and communities. He discovered a wonderful support system and encouragement from his yogic community as he developed a consistent practice; and was lead to pursue his RYT200 certification, so that he could share his passion for yoga with others.
Shortly after becoming a certified instructor, Christian relocated to the DC area following the COVID-19 pandemic. He quickly discovered his tribe within the yoga community as he began teaching at many DMV studios.
Christian currently teaches vinyasa, sculpt and restorative yin while continuing to grow as a practitioner and instructor through continued education. His favorite aspects of teaching are showing up for others and building community.
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Amanda Roache
As a practitioner of yoga since 2010, Amanda has recognized the potential of yoga to create more harmony within our bodies and minds and to unify all beings. She is dedicated to helping others realize the benefits of yoga, exploring yoga postures safely, and living more intentional, purposeful, and connected lives. Class will take you through a series of yoga postures to build heat incorporating power poses, opportunities to build strength and flexibility, meditation, and breath work with offerings for all levels.
Amanda is a 200-hour registered yoga teacher.
Isabelle Levesque-Du Bose
Isabelle is a dynamic yoga instructor with a background in dance and choreography. Her journey into yoga began in 2019 and soon led her to complete a 200-hour teacher certification. Isabelle specializes in Vinyasa, blending dance-like flows with yoga. She infuses music, from singing bowls to popular tunes, to create vibrant and creative classes. Her passion lies in helping students grow in their practice and find their own unique yoga journey. Isabelle's goal is to always continue learning and expand her teaching styles.
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Ivet Euhus
Vinyasa | Yin
For as long as Ivet can remember mindfulness has been a purposeful goal in her life. This is mainly because coming to this country at a young age she had to be very attentive and always a student. Mindfulness empowers her to stop for the one person or situation that presents itself.
Ivet has been practicing yoga for about 8 years now. She had practiced yoga on and off for a bit until she found a deep appreciation for her practice. Ivet walked into a Bikram studio in Virginia and felt for the first time the healing properties of yoga for her body as well as the necessity of listening to her body. Then she discovered the benefits of Yoga for my mind at a FireFly studio in Alabama. Later Ivet discovered Ashtanga yoga, her personal practice that ties in all of these experiences. And the journey continues not only with yoga but with health in general. When asked recently about her passion, Ivet realized healthy lifestyles are her passion, including physical and mental health.
Ivet went through an incredible training school at 3B Yoga in Albuquerque, NM with Wendy Kiess and some other incredible women. Ivet loves God and yoga and believes yoga serves all people.
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Ora Star Boncore
Vinyasa l Yoga Sculpt l Meditation l Yin
Shannon brings over a decade of teaching experience to every class, having first discovered the practice as a stress-management tool during college. Her teaching journey began with a 200-hour certification at a local studio and deepened through advanced 300-hour training at a traditional yoga school in India. Specializing in dynamic vinyasa flows, Shannon artfully blends fluid sequences with thoughtful breakdowns of complex postures, making yoga accessible to people of all levels.
In her classes, you'll find that perfect balance of challenge and support, an invitation to explore your edge and discovering new expressions of yourself. While honoring the deeply personal nature of each individual's practice, she creates a powerful container for community healing, believing that our greatest growth happens when we journey both inward and together.
Expect to leave her classes feeling physically awakened, emotionally centered, and part of something larger than yourself.
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Ora Star Boncore grew up in Northern Virginia with a dance and meditation background, took her first yoga class back in 2013 and has practiced ever since. She attended a yoga retreat in Tulum, Mexico in 2016 which made her realize the true magic of yoga and encouraged her to become a yoga instructor herself. She completed her 200-hour power vinyasa yoga teacher training in 2017 and then completed her 300 hours through Uplifted Yoga in 2021. Since becoming an instructor, Ora has completed multiple continuing education certifications and has taught thousands of classes across multiple countries in various movement and healing arts, ranging from vinyasa yoga to dance to Thai massage and other movement arts. Ora brings energy healing and breathwork into her classes, but above all else, encourages her students to bring their own authenticity to their practice in order to find an accessible and honest practice.
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